"Before & After. The Study . . . "

SMW Design, Berkeley Project


Greetings,

I thought I'd share a few of the before and after images of our recent project here in the Bay area.  The goal was to create a small study within an office building - a great place for more casual conversation, and to conduct business in a more relaxed environment.



The 'before' was a healthy collection of good news / bad news.  The leather and chenille sofa was in great shape - we simply switched out the upholstery on the seat and back cushions to a hearty woven linen that felt a little lighter.  But, the collection of decorative pillows desperately needed to be updated.  Blessedly, the existing rug was fabulous.  The sheers were in good shape - though, because of the shape of the space - I wanted to add proper window treatments to accentuate the amazing height of the room.

Here's the new colour palette :


Drawing inspiration from the existing rug - simple, clear neutrals - with a collection of beautiful blue hues . . . and the sharp ping of burnt orange.


Progress.  Adding a few proper lounge chairs.  The new side table from Ralph Lauren.  And you can see that the Phillip Jefferies wallpaper has certainly warmed up the room  - and the sharp contrast certainly highlighted all the existing beautiful woodwork. 


More Progress.  New pillows are in.  And a new cocktail table - the round table seemed to be a better choice than the heavy iron trunk - and because of the glass insets, it made the slightly tight space feel a little easier to navigate. 


All we needed were a few details . . . and we're ready for business.

Cheers,
Scot

(photography by Scot Meacham Wood and Nicolas Smith) 

Comments

It is all lovely but I covet that rug.
besos, C
I agree with NotesFromAbroad! I am coveting that rug as well! Such a wonderful transformation! Loved everything about it! It just confirms my desire to give my own living area a huge facelift!
Jeannine520 said…
I love it. The wallpaper, the blue ceiling, curtain trim, the lovely palette, everything, just lovely. It looks pulled together, casual, energetic yet peaceful all at the same time, congratulations on a job well done.
I love how you describe the 'sharp ping of orange'.

I bemoan the fact that chenille has gone so out of fashion - that stuff is indestructible! However, the new fabric you chose for the seat cushion is certainly more fashionable and looks better with the space.

It's a crime that there were not curtains until now - the lovely blue works so beautifully with the arch, and I love how the tops are hidden.

- Holly
Lovely choices Scot. Adore that rug. Shiree'
fabulous. love how you make it look so easy..
Jan
Claudia Juestel said…
Great transformation Scot! The wallpaper has a huge impact.

Cheers,

Claudia
mikky said…
It looks fantastic, you did a great job. I especially love the blue velvety chairs. Such a perfect shade of blue.

:)
mikky
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Denise Mcgaha said…
Blue chairs rock as does the grass cloth. Smart. Tailored. Soooo SMW
Merlin said…
"Ping" got me too!!! The ceiling almost looks "mottled"...what was the "treatment??" I LUV that "fifth wall!!" franki
It is amazing what a great designer can accomplish with a few simple changes..You certainly gave that room some pizazz
It seems like the rug really helped you create a more cohesive design for the room. Thanks for sharing.

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