What is the most rewarding aspect of your work as an interior designer? Being able to make clients’ homes more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
Nina Crawford extends her thanks to the following: Larry Crawford, Alright Construction—light installation and general assistance Artful Lodger
Matthew Cervenka, artist
Kravet—laundry room fabrics Michael Riley—wallpaper installation Samuel and Sons—laundry room trim Scalamandré—powder room wallpaper Simins Custom Sewing—fabrication and sewing Barbara Trovilllo, artist
Wallquest—hallway and laundry room paper PANTRY Closet Factory
Peggy Woodall 434–409–8588
peggy.woodall@closetfactory.com www.closetfactory.com
www.livebeautifullyorganized.com What inspired you in designing this room?
What inspired you in designing this room? Pantries really need to function well lest they become a black hole where groceries go in, but are NEVER seen again. I was inspired to design storage for all the items an active family may need, from baking cupcakes with the kids to a wine party for the adults.
What is your favorite aspect or element of this room and why? Many homes don’t have a designated pantry, so the fact that you can step into this one is lovely. Because of its location between the kitchen and the dining room, I wanted to specially treat it like a butler’s pantry so that the view in would be neat and organized if the door was left open.
Did you take a more technical or artistic approach in designing this space? Because I design all kinds of storage areas (closets, pantries, garages, craft rooms, etc.), my first task is technical in always making sure that what needs to be stored will fit and allow easy access. Next, I unleash my creativity in taking my layout and deciding how I can also make it beautiful.
What is unique about your design?
Rather than just lining the walls with straight shelves, I’ve varied the depths so that small items don’t get lost on deep shelves. Vertical slots are designed for large platters and baking sheets, and wine cubes keep favorite bottles close at hand. There are special baskets for storing veg- etables, sliding chrome baskets for small items, and drawers for less frequently used accessories that don’t fit in the kitchen. Another unique aspect is the textured melamine surface of the panels and shelves. This Kindle color has varied wood tones to coordinate with the wood floors and the painted trim. It is a very tough surface and cleans beautifully.
What did you enjoy most in designing this room? What I enjoy about designing any space is getting to know the people who will be using it and their specific needs. In this case, I enjoyed making up a story about the family that lives in this beautiful house.
Did you encounter any challenges in designing this room? It may not be obvious, but this room is not square; there’s an architectural bump-out in the back corner that I had to work around.
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I wanted to design a traditional space with an exotic theme. When designing a space, I always ask myself, “Who lives here?” My answer in the case of this year’s Design House was, “An art-collecting, globetrotting couple who loves to gather around the dining table with friends and family.” The dining table to them is not only for dining, it is for conversations, relaxing over dessert and a drink, and a place for celebration of food and family.
What is your favorite aspect or element of this room and why? The dining room faces east, and is therefore a morning room, so I selected Sherwin Williams paint colors (SW 6045 Emerging Taupe on the walls and SW 6043 Unfussy Beige on the ceiling) that are a taupy- pink-purple-brown—a color palette found in sunrises and thus perfect for a morning breakfast room.
Did you take a more technical or artistic approach in designing this space? Artistic with attention to details. I asked myself, “How would the family who lives here use this space? Who would be their guests? What kinds of foods would they eat, and thus what kinds of dish- es would they use? Do they enjoy wine? Are they conversational- ists?” Identifying these things dictates what pieces go into the room and what style these particular pieces should be.
What is unique about your design?
I design for the way people live. Not fussy or staged. I use interesting pieces that look as though they were collected over time. Also, I never use the same fabric or paint color twice.
What did you enjoy most in designing this room? Using an unusual color for the walls and designing the space around that color.
Did you encounter any challenges in designing this room? Yes, the original window treatment fabric I chose was a new release, and its delivery was delayed and was placed on backorder. I then had to find a new fabric selection that coordinated with the rugs, paint color, and furnishings that I’d already ordered.
DINING ROOM Sheilah Michaels | Design Studio
Sheilah Michaels 434–964–7628
sheilahmichaels@aol.com www.sheilahmichaels.com
www.albemarlehome.blogspot.com
Each designer has his or her own personality and style. How does your creative voice shine through?
I’ve been teased about my organizing skills since I was young, so it’s very important to me that the finished design function well. From there, I work with my client to make sure we capture his or her own style so that each space is a joy to use.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your work as an interior designer? I am really a cabinetry designer, and before this I was a professional organizer, so I am constantly rewarded by my clients telling me that their Closet Factory installation has changed their lives.
Peggy Woodall extends her thanks to the following: Blenheim Vineyards
Tamara Murray, artist Williams-Sonoma
DESIGN HOUSE 2016
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