As nature is busy blooming, we turn our attention to interior design projects, big and small, that we want to accomplish around the house. Anything from applying a fresh coat of paint, to reupholstering a sofa, to major overhauls. Anything goes; Let’s make April the month of new beginnings!
Featured BHD Space: New Beginnings of all sizes!
Here is a collection of BHD transformations that run the gamut between decor and styling to gut kitchen and bath remodels. We included before pictures to show just how great an impact we can achieve, no matter the scale of the project!
This is a space that needed a true ‘new beginning’. The laundry list of items that needed to be changed was extensive – everything from the layout of the existing kitchen to the placement of the exterior windows and doors. The family loved to cook so we designed a true cook’s kitchen with a great 6 burner gas stove, two sinks and plenty of cabinet storage. In this kitchen, it is all about the details. After all, you can’t paint a picture without a million tiny brush strokes!
Look at this transformation through decor alone! Though the Werthan Lofts in Nashville provide great bones and tons of character, our clients wanted an elevated look for their weekend getaway. We created a sultry, refined space by bringing in sophisticated furniture and accessories. Here the rich velvet blue sofa anchors the space while unique sculptural wall ornaments create a focal point. Talk about a new beginning!
In the same space, the dining room did not get ignored. The before image shows the architectural details hidden. Even though the space has great light and a high ceiling, the spaciousness was lost in the decor. The after pictures show the space truly reimagined and transformed. Definition was given to the windows by painting them an industrial black color and selecting light and airy sheer panels. Contrast between the soft drapery and the textured brick create focus and highlight the historical architectural structure. Furniture, lighting, and window treatments fit the scale of the space. Even though the furniture is larger, the space looks larger. Funny how that happens!
This last example shows a plain-jane den transformed into a cozy, grownup space fit for relaxing and entertaining. Most often, we find clients wishing their living room spaces had more character, more style. Here, we gave the space functional, warm-toned built-ins that give a lot of nuanced interest to the space, added detail to the ceiling and selected subtle patterns and color to balance the open space and create visual pop. For the furniture, we went with a cozy, clean-lined sectional and an arm chair with a graphic punch. The furniture was rounded out by accent pieces with strong, yet simple lines. At the end of the day, this is where you will want to relax with your family!
Featured Vendor: BHD Showroom
It’s lamps galore at the showroom these days. What better way to give your room a new beginning than with a gorgeous base and a crisp new shade? Lamps are an easy add and we are forever amazed by the transformative power just a single lamp can make! As always, we can special order if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for in the showroom.
Featured Event: Earth Day
Help make Nashville the greenest city in the south! Earth Day in Nashville is becoming a bigger and bigger event. We look forward to a fun, free, family orientated day in Centennial Park! This year the event features a beer garden, a pop-up farmers market with local produce and locally made goods, as well as live music. In addition, you can bring items to donate to Goodwill! Recycle your unneeded items and let them be a new beginning for someone else!
When: April 23, 11am – 6pm
Where: Centennial Park
For more info click here.
Hot Topic: Life of Zaha Hadid
We were all shocked and saddened a few weeks ago to hear of the passing of architect Zaha Hadid. She was one of the preeminent architects of our time and virtually the first woman to ever break the glass ceiling in architecture and rise to the top of the field so dominated by men. Her work spans the globe and has influenced all aspects of design. While she could design her way around anything and no two buildings are the same, we would say she is best known for huge, organic geometries that defy gravity and look as though they being continually pumped full with air. The design world feels a bit deflated after her untimely passing and we hope her work is preserved for generations to come.
Here are links to some of our favorite buildings, articles, and videos featuring the work and life of Zaha Hadid. Video Interview, Dezeen, The Guardian, The New York Times, Architizer,
