Client/Friend Collaboration

During my stay in Cambridge last week, I did spend a few nights at a friend's home (who had also been a client) and was reminded of how much I enjoyed working with her.  Because our styles are so different, we challenged each other in areas that were out of our mutual comfort zones.  Where I tend to be more miminalistic and tonal in color preferences, my friend has a more classic and traditional approach to decorating with bolder colors and prints.  Together we collaborated in bringing together a mix of textiles and patterns that resulted in a refined, transitional space.  The images below tell the story.

Thank you EVB for giving me the opportunity to work together on your beautiful home.

Decisions, Decisions: A Fabric Change

 Our yellow Saarinen Womb Chair that once sat perfectly in our Cambridge house now looks awkward among our California color palette of blues, greens and pinks.  In order for one of our favorite chairs to "fit in", a fabric change is in order.  Starting off with a handful of fabric samples to consider, we narrowed our choice to three favorites.  Take a look at the contenders:

Which one do you think made the cut?  (No pun intended).

1.  Vibrant blue that brings out the cool tones in the rug.

2.  Bold pink to provide a little funk and a pop of color.

OR

3. Dusty rose to complement the brickwork.