Brentwood Project Reveal: Part 2
Photo by Allison Elefante
If you enjoyed Part 1 of our Brentwood Project reveal, you’re going to love Part 2 because I saved my favorite room transformations for last!
Before I dive in though, I want to talk briefly about our client on-boarding process and why it is so important to the design process. Prior to our in-person, or virtual consultations, we have our clients fill out an extensive New Client Questionnaire. In it, we ask all sorts of questions that give us a glimpse into your family, how you currently use your home, your aspirations for your home, as well as, likes and dislikes when it comes to color, patterns, art, etc. On top of this questionnaire, we’re listening carefully during every conversation to any hints about favorite sports, places to travel and where you find inspiration so we can help create a design that is truly unique to you.
That is how the wood ceiling in this formal dining room came to be. We heard in conversation that our client loved elements of natural wood, which you’ll see repeated throughout the house.
Formal Dining Room
When our clients bought this house, the dining room felt heavy and cluttered with competing wallpapers and an ornate chandelier. To alleviate this, we had the wallpaper removed, gave the walls a fresh coat of paint, and added a taller board and batten that immediately makes the room feel bigger. Last, but certainly not least, is the gorgeous salvaged wood ceiling installation by our friends over at Good Wood Nashville. They have such a beautiful selection of salvaged wood to create anything from ceiling beams and mantels, to custom doors and tables. Since they are local, I really appreciated that my client was able to hand-pick which wood they wanted to use for the ceiling treatment. The variation in the wood goes so well with the dining table and helps balance the room.
Photo by Allison Elefante
Photo by Allison Elefante
If you read Part 1 of this project reveal then you know we had to get creative to source many of the items in this house in a short amount of time. We really mixed and matched from a variety of local vendors and major retailers. In this dining room, we found the table and chairs from Sara Sells and Restoration Hardware, respectively. The buffet is from The Amish House in Nolensville and art is from Juniper Prints.
While we’re on the topic of sources, I forgot to mentioned that we also had some four-legged clients in this home. Knowing how messy those family members can be, and accepting that accidents do happen, another “must have” for our clients were durable and washable rugs. Every room in the Brentwood Project includes a washable rug!
Kids Room
Photo by Allison Elefante
One of my favorite corners of this house is in one of the kids bedrooms. Our clients have two girls and we sure had a lot of fun putting their rooms together. One thing this young girl knew she wanted was an egg chair to curl up and read in. She also loves greenery and the colors pink and teal. Knowing that kids’ taste often changes as they grow, we kept the foundation of the design as neutral as possible with a “barely there” shade of pink on the walls, peel-and-stick polka dots on the ceiling, white shag rug (yes, that’s washable too) and neutral furniture. We did this while layering in those pops of color in the soft furnishes and fun art, which are easily swapped as she gets older. And I can’t pass by this room without mentioning the adorable star lights we had installed on either side of the bed. They really are the showstopper in this room and such a fun and whimsical addition!
Primary Bedroom
The last room we’re sharing in this project reveal is the primary bedroom. While the before-and-after isn’t incredibly dramatic, the overall design is one of my favorites. If you love it as much as I do, I’ve included some “get the look” resources at the end of this post.
Making this room feel more contemporary was pretty simple with a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore paint (Edgecomb Gray HC-173). What we don’t get to work with often is a completely empty space so it was fun pulling the furniture together for this room from scratch. In many ways, it makes our job easier in terms of executing the exact design a client wants. Most of the time, we’re incorporating current pieces into a design, which can be a challenge if they aren’t in the same design style the client is hoping to achieve.
Photo by Allison Elefante
Photo by Allison Elefante
Photo by Allison Elefante
This primary bedroom is much larger than most, so we needed to find ways to make it feel cozy and inviting. One of my go-to ways for achieving that is by adding in different textures and layers. In this room, you’ll see that represented in the waffle bedding, chunky throw, layers of pillows, gorgeous leather couch and elements of natural wood.
If you loved how this bedroom turned out, then you’re in luck! While many of the exact items used in this room are no longer available, I’ve pulled together similar pieces from our trade-only vendors that can ship directly to you.
Not only can you achieve the look without hiring a designer, but as a major bonus, nearly all of the items are currently in-stock (at the time of publishing), which is a rarity these days!
Did you like what you saw in this project reveal? To learn more about how we can help bring your design dreams to life, send us a message here.
