When we imagine the homes of our favorite actors, we often think of picturesque kitchens, artwork hanging on the walls, luxurious furniture, and pristine conditions 24/7. But for celebrities with children, sometimes that last one isn’t always accurate! Kids will be kids – which means there may be messy bedrooms, toys strewn across their play area, and maybe even some crayon marks or finger-paints on walls or floors. Lucy Liu recently partnered with One Kings Lane and Paintzen to redesign her son Rockwell’s playroom in their Manhattan apartment for that reason. Previously, Lucy had decided not to focus too much on the layout or color of the space – it was simply a room to hold all of Rockwell’s toys. There wasn’t much of a design element to it and very little storage. Lucy was ready to change that – and transform the room into something more sophisticated and tranquil for both Rockwell and for guests (especially those with kids!). And to really bring that transformation to life, one of the things that needed to change was the lack of color and texture on the walls. When selecting the color palette, Lucy and One Kings Lane designer Nicole Fisher decided on a more neutral, contemporary style. They chose to avoid the primary colors, which are too often utilized in children’s rooms and playrooms. Instead, they chose to have Paintzen paint the walls in a cozy gray with warm beige undertones. (Try PPG ‘Slate Pebble’ for a similar look!) It created a perfect backdrop for the decor selected for the room, which included a tepee for Rockwell, some Tribal-inspired artwork, Moroccan woven baskets, and some framed artwork. To add texture to the space, Paintzen also installed wallpaper on two of the walls. The wallpaper pattern involved muted blues and grays to add subtle color and a slight contrast to the rest of the walls. Take a closer look at this smartly designed space, featuring a beautiful neutral color palette and lots of exciting textures!

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The Touch design features a stunning translucent face - simply touch your finger on the circle to turn lights on and off. Pair with a Wireless Remote Touch Switch to control a light from two locations without rewiring. Master switch must be wired to light. Switch supports single-pole and three-way operation. Meant to combined with "AW" series of adorne wall plates. Easy "1-for-1" installation lets you simply replace your existing switch in just minutes. Fits in your existing electrical box and does not require new wires for typical installation. Innovative assembly and snap-in system make it fast and simple to install. ASTH155RMW1

The Touch design features a stunning translucent face - simply touch your finger on the circle to turn lights on and off. Pair with the Wireless Remote Touch Dimmer to control a light from two locations without rewiring. Master dimmer must be wired to light. To determine what option is right for you, make sure the wattage of your bulbs matches the wattage of the dimmer switch by multiplying the number of bulbs by their respective wattage. For example, if you have a chandelier with 11 bulbs at 100 watts each, you would need the 1100 watt dimmer switch. Switch supports single-pole and three-way operation. Easy "1-for-1" installation lets you simply replace your existing switch in just minutes. Fits in your existing electrical box and does not require new wires for typical installation. Innovative assembly and snap-in system make it fast and simple to install. Tru-Universal technology enables the dimmer to support all load types, including incandescent/halogen, Magnetic Low Voltage (MLV), Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) in forward or reverse Phase, CFL/LED, etc. ADTH700RMTUM1

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

APMT27TM2: adorne® 27" Modular Track APCB2TM2: adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer with GFCI Outlet APTR15TM4 - adorne® Outlet Module (15A) adorne® 27" Modular Track - "The adorne modular track system is a flexible and modular solution designed to eliminate kitchen clutter. Fully customizable, you can select from several types of modules and modify your system in minutes. Simply pop out an existing module and replace it with a new module at any time The Modular Tracks simply plug together to create a full system coustm designed for any kitchen. They form the base of the system, housing all of the wiring that connects the modules." Each Under-Cabinet Lighting System must include a control box that is either hardwired to existing wiring or plugged into an outlet on the backsplash. Modular tracks simply plug together, enabling easy installation. Track provides 120V power via 15A outlet modules and 20A pass-through. Modular track features a sleek titanium finish. adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer with GFCI Outlet - The adorne® Control Box with Paddle Dimmer and 15A GFCI provides power for hardwired Under-Cabinet Lighting System by connecting to existing in-wall wiring. Designed to fit on end of Modular Track. Adds approximately 5.25" onto end of system. Includes a 450W CFL/LED Paddle Dimmer to control adorne Puck and Linear LED Lights and a 15A GFCI Outlet. Designed for professional, hardwired installations only. adorne® Outlet Module (15A) - The adorne® Outlet Module (15A) provides two standard power outlets by simply snapping into any module opening on the track. Tamper-resistant outlet is designed with a patented shutter system, keeping children safe by preventing them from pushing small objects into the outlet. Included with purchase of 12", 18", or 27" Modular Tracks.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

ASTH1532M2: adorne® Touch Switch - Single Pole/3-Way - 15amps - 120V - Magnesium ARUSBM4: adorne® Half-Size USB Outlet - 2.1A - 11W - White The Touch design features a stunning translucent face - simply touch your finger on the circle to turn lights on and off. Switch supports single-pole and three-way operation. Easy "1-for-1" installation lets you simply replace your existing switch in just minutes. Fits in your existing electrical box and does not require new wires for typical installation. Innovative assembly and snap-in system make it fast and simple to install. Charge your cell phone at a convenient location with the adorne USB Outlet, Half-Size. Charge your cell phone or tablet at a convenient location with the adorne2.1A USB outlet. Meant to combined with "AW" series of adorne wall plates. UL Listed Voltage: 120VAC Country: Canada Limited Lifetime Warranty

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

ASTH1532M2: adorne® Touch Switch - Single Pole/3-Way - 15amps - 120V - Magnesium ADTH700MMTUM2: adorne® Touch™ Wireless Dimmer Switch - 700W - Tru-Universal - Magnesium ARTR152M4: adorne® Tamper-Resistant Outlet - 15A - 125V - Magnesium The Touch design features a stunning translucent face - simply touch your finger on the circle to turn lights on and off. Switch supports single-pole and three-way operation. Easy "1-for-1" installation lets you simply replace your existing switch in just minutes. All adorne outlets include a tamper-resistant design featuring a patented shutter system, keeping children safe by preventing them from pushing small objects into the outlet. The shutters are molded a dark color that they fade into the background while keeping users safe. Patented shutter system helps prevent improper insertion of foreign objects. Fits in your existing electrical box and does not require new wires for typical installation. Innovative assembly and snap-in system make it fast and simple to install. Meant to combined with "AW" series of adorne wall plates. UL Listed Voltage: 120VAC Country: Canada Limited Lifetime Warranty

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners elected to upgrade their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new cabinets. We helped client design this kitchen layout for a home they recently purchased. Kitchen was completely gutted. Half of a wall was removed to open up kitchen to dining area and living room. Pantry and new cabinets were installed along wall where the range was moved and microwave was installed over range. They went with a white custom shaker door by Bridgewood done in maple. To complete the transformation we installed a granite countertop done in Viscount White, a bright glaze white ice 3”x6” subway tile with executive gray grout backsplash and a new floor done in 12”x24” tile – Simply Modern/Stonepeak.

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