"Neutral Territory . . . "

Greetings,

As many of you know - I'm a sucker for a brightly patterned textile or a lushly layered room . . . but, don't make the mistake of thinking that that is all we do here at SMW Design.  I love working on projects that (at times) that at times restrain my flashier impulses and play in the sandbox of a tight colour story.

Often, all one needs is a couple of miles of

ivory linen and a gloriously placed

antique dining table surrounded on 

three sides with the most lovely

antique paned windows.  A simple colour palette

and some dramatic flowers can make an

afternoon brunch amazing.

'Project Persimmon' became this home's

nickname very early in the process.

It was an amazing shade - and the client

REALLY responded every time I brought

something over in the dramatic hue.

This charming little entryway shows the 

colour off SO well!

More Persimmon. More Ikat.

The perfect floorcovering.

All combined to make the 

most amazing living room - stylish,

but super comfortable and sturdy.

Sometimes, a giant leather chesterfield

is just the right answer - even in a space 

that doesn't feel masculine.

Just such a great combination of influences

here.  American, Italian, British, and French

antiques all sitting comfortably together.

Lordy, but don't I love this little

moment in the living room.  I actually

clapped with delight as we began to layout out

these pieces and hang artwork.

Sometimes it ALL just comes together.

Click here to see more - 

Cheers,
Scot