Elizabeth Gordon Actually, it is just a mirror. There is no light. Because of the layout of the ceiling beams above I was unable to put a light directly in the center of the ceiling, so I used the mirror as a feature instead.
Are there instructions available for making the roman shades? - I was planning on making a flat shade, but after seeing these, I would like to try and replicate. Are there plans or instructions available? »
Elizabeth Gordon There are a lot of websites and books that you can reference to find DIY instructions on how to make roman shades at home. I would research and find one of those. I typically use a professional installer/fabricator to make my window treatments.
Elizabeth Gordon The drapery rods in the picture were custom fabricated by the drapery mfr. that I use. But they are nothing fancey- just simple black iron. You can find similar hardware from many other sources.
window treatments - Can you tell me the material of the blinds? I can't tell if they are fabric or wood or resin. Love the window treatment and the whole room, color combination, etc.
Thanks, Margarita »
Elizabeth Gordon The sofas and accent chairs are actually a muted gold in color, but by the time the blue of the walls reflects into the room, it changes the color of the fabrics. The wall color is Dunn Edwards Shiny Nickel.
drevellyn Elizabeth- you are an amazing designer!!! Can you tell me if your same wall color would look good in a smaller living room with minimal natural light?
I have a 25 ft curved custom window beautiful however finding drapery was a challenge I found this company in texas they will custom make any shape size or length Their work is Beautiful easy to follow instructions on how to measure and create a tempplete is window has a curve
Elizabeth Gordon Oh, if only I could spring back to 1971 and buy it there! This was a vintage piece that we found locally in Los Angeles that the client fell in love with.
How the heck do you span the length of the windows like that with only one support. I would love to put my curtains on one rod spanning three separate windows but I'm not sure about how to do so successfully. »
Elizabeth Gordon The hardware in the picture is shown exactly as it looks in person on site. Because of the distance of the shot, it's a little deceptive in that it looks like one continuous rod. It is in fact 3 seperate rods that are mounted end to end, with decorative ball finnials at the outer-most ends. The main supports for the rods are hidden at the locations where the overdrape is hung, so with the exception of the center support that you can see, the rod appears clean and clutter free. Both the roman shades and the rods are raised and hung higher above the tops of the windows to give the illusion of more ceiling height.
Rebekah Zaveloff Sometimes this is a mural and done with paint, but any wallpaper person can do a ceiling as well as a wall. Albeit, it's harder on the neck!
Tucked/pleated roman shades. Uniform folds sewn 4 to 5 inches apart give this style of roman shade body and substance. Their cascading panels stack neatly on top of one another when raised. Spaced approximately 6 to 8-inches apart, rod pockets and dowel inserts sewn into the shade give the design body and strength. The horizontal lines of this Asian-inspired shade result in a calming, Zen-like design.
Consider mixing shades with your drapes. Functionally, the shades will block even more cold outdoor air. Aesthetically, they add an extra punch of drama to your windows.
Decorate with wallpaper. Make a huge statement by papering the ceiling of your tray. Coordinate the background color or another accent color in your paper with your wall color to pull the room together. It can be a deeper or lighter hue of the wall color. Wallpapers with gilded accents look spectacular when light reflects off the shiny gilded surface.
The exterior grounds around the home were renovated at the same time as the interior, and Gordon wanted the rooms to feel like an extension of the gardens outside. Each room's color palette reflects the views outside its windows. Couches: custom, upholstered in Donghia herringbone; table lamps: Surrey tray table lamps, Circa Lighting