Often people assume architects just deliver the bones of a house. In fact, we layer on the aesthetic that makes a home happy, modern or traditional, and personal. From tile selection, paint colors, counters and light fixtures, we design the whole package to give homeowners a holistic feel.
COLOR: I think our population has been misguided by the drive for resale. We think beige, taupe, off-white, cream, and blah are the only ways to live. Granted, oftentimes, white on white is a classic, clean look. When appropriately personal, color used in the architectural design, the bones, of your home can have a glorious impact on how we live!
This exterior is a lovely example of how tonal base color with a complementary splash on the door easily raises the level of thought and beauty in this design.
There are so many beautiful tiles! I am a tile junky...especially recycled glass. This client was an avid collector of Fiesta Ware and we decided to go for a tonal approach in backsplash and floors to set off the multiple colors in the pottery.
In the utility room adjacent to the kitchen, we played with the same color palette in a different, more utilitarian way. The upper cabinets were custom painted to match the tile and the bottom cabinets are laminate rather than the high gloss in the kitchen. The counters are a recycled content laminate in the same brown family.
Another, perhaps less permanent, place to add color is in your countertops. This material is Chroma by 3-Form which comes in several really great colors.
Doors are another simple way to add color. I think we often forget that the door can be more than just a door. This sliding barn doors and the wall are painted in a series of fun, thoughtful and complementary colors to turn this potentially boring hallway into an emotional experience.