MODERN TRADITIONAL PROJECT REVEAL
We recently wrapped up our Modern Traditional project and it is one of our favorite projects to date! Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, this project was a complete remodel and every single item in this space was sourced by the Peppeard Design Team - furniture, rugs, accessories, you name it!
If you know us, you know how much we love working with color, wallpaper and different textures so to be able to do this for 17 ROOMS (yes, you read that correctly!), was a total dream come true.
We can’t forget about the exterior! We went with a fresh set of paint on the brick and added final touches with custom colors for all of the shutters and doors. This wrapped up the entire space perfectly and provided our clients with the complete home remodel they were looking for.
Comment below and let us know which space is your favorite!
LET'S TALK: WALL COVERINGS
See what I did there…I didn’t even use that word (ahem, wallpaper). I’ve learned better. After years of raised eyebrows and hesitations, I’ve learned better. Wallpaper has a bad rap, and truth be told, I get it. I’ve been part of many remodels where we remove the 80’s fruit border from the kitchen or the burgundy with gold pin dot in the bathroom. But let’s face facts…wallpaper has come a long way and it’s time to embrace it!
See what I did there…I didn’t even use that word (ahem, wallpaper). I’ve learned better. After years of raised eyebrows and hesitations, I’ve learned better. Wallpaper has a bad rap, and truth be told, I get it. I’ve been part of many remodels where we remove the 80’s fruit border from the kitchen or the burgundy with gold pin dot in the bathroom. But let’s face facts…wallpaper has come a long way and it’s time to embrace it!
If you browse thru our gallery, it’s easy to see that we're big fans of wall coverings here at Peppeard Design. I’m always talking about “adding layers” to rooms and this is one of the most dramatic ways to do just that. Especially when it is used in unexpected places. In my recent texture blog, I showcased a living room featuring a fireplace surround with butterfly wallpaper. The rest of the room included painted trim (another favorite!) and cream walls. The contrast of the wallpaper is a pleasant surprise and really takes the room to another level.
In an Indiana beach house we installed wallpaper in the powder room, which is one of my favorite places to use this treatment and also the one I get the most resistance from. Powder rooms are small and often don’t include windows, so the fear of claustrophobia is a concern. So let’s stop for a Pep Talk: often the design choices that are the hardest to make are the ones we end up liking the most. In the case of wallpapered powder rooms, they may just be on top of the list when it comes to compliments from houseguests.
The last home I want to share with you is my very own bedroom. I chose a design from Relativity Textiles, which along with Philip Jeffries, is one of my favorite vendors. Both of these designers are trade-only, meaning they only sell their wallpaper to trade professionals like myself. When you work with an interior designer you often get access to brands and pieces that you are not able purchase online or at brick and mortar stores. Furthermore, trade professionals frequently get special pricing from specific sources, just one of the values of working with an interior designer.
Are you ready to embrace wall coverings?
LET’S TALK: TEXTURE
Now let’s break down why I love texture so much with a Pep Talk: it adds layers to your room. It keeps people engaged with the space, almost intrigued wondering what is it about this room they love so much that they just can’t put their finger on. Texture! Outside of the obvious fur and velvet, the subtle textures are where all the magic lies.
Or perhaps better said, my love affair with it! If you’ve scrolled thru my gallery or follow me on Instagram, you’ve most likely noticed how much I use texture in my interiors. Let’s break down my homepage image for starters. What textures do you first see? Is it that furry throw? The velvet, tufted sofas? The pompoms on the pillow, the ornately carved base of the coffee table, or that roughly distressed fireplace surround? I think we can safely say we’ve confirmed my infatuation.
Now let’s break down why I love texture so much with a Pep Talk: it adds layers to your room. It keeps people engaged with the space, almost intrigued wondering what is it about this room they love so much that they just can’t put their finger on. Texture! Outside of the obvious fur and velvet, the subtle textures are where all the magic lies. Those coffee table legs are not only unexpected, but keep the table standing on it’s own even in between two massive pink velvet sofas (no pun intended.) The carved legs are a piece of art all in their own.
Looking for another subtle way to incorporate texture that makes a big statement? Wallpaper! Textured grass cloth is the perfect backdrop to a smooth wooden headboard. Cork is another great textured wall covering and looks excellent behind eclectic gallery walls.
Now, take a look at your Pinterest boards or Instagram saved posts. How many of them include plants? I bet you can’t scroll too far without noticing a Fiddle Leaf Fig, Snake Plant, or succulent trio. The natural textures a plant provides can have a dramatic effect on the space. Not to mention the container the plant resides in. Often a basket is used, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but adds even more texture to the room.
Have I brought you into my texture love affair yet? Hopefully I’ve encouraged you to look for pillows with fur, shaggy rugs, or even just to pick up a plant the next time you are at the hardware store. Share your textured interiors in the comments below!