TICKLED PINK : DECORATING FOR A LITTLE GIRL



BENJAMIN MOORE # 2081-40
PINK BLOSSOM

SUGAR AND SPICE....AND EVERYTHING NICE!

When Kaywell Interiors was asked to design a bedroom for an adorable and extremely charming little girl, pink naturally was the color of choice.

The inspiration for this room came from a wonderful multishaded pink and apple green cotton fabric from Duralee Fabrics.  A perfect choice for the bedspread and draperies, it is complimented with smaller scale stripes, polka dots and coral patterned companion fabrics- all in various shades of pink and white.  Blended with accents of green and anchored with all-white furniture, this room is smart, fresh and very pretty... just like the girl who lives here.

**KI Interior Design Tip: 

Don't Match Your Colors Exactly-Blend Them.

Blending adds visual interest,sophistication and variety.

And what a perfect way to add that sophisticated variety and interest than by painting the walls a richly hued, blue-based  pink.  Darker and more intense than the colors in the fabrics, it adds depth to the room and a rosy glow to all that are in it! 

VERY NICE INDEED...

DECORATING WITH BLUE AND WHITE



PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
 LIVING ROOM



It is no secret that blue and white rooms are smart, attractive and immensely popular.   There must be something about this classic combination that  reminds us of an azure sky full of silken clouds or a tropical ocean topped with foamy whitecaps.  

Whatever the Reason... Blue and White is Always Right!

Presented here is a Kaywell Interiors, LLC project that seconds that motion.   Right is many settings yet perfect seaside, this Palm Beach Living Room is a blue and white classic. 

Here are a few of our Design Secrets:

Add Interest by incorporating various shades of blue into your scheme.  There is a lavender hued blue on the walls, a periwinkle blue on the chairs, navy blue bowls, and various blues on the lamps and pillows.  

Add Sophistication by anchoring the upholstery with dark-toned wood furnishings.   The floors, coffee table and side table legs are all a deep, dark mocha.

Use Texture by adding a sisal rug.  Textures in a room are just as important as colors.

Create Balance. The white accessories ( Sea Shell Balls, Starfish and White Orchids on the table) visually balance the white cotton denim slipcovered sofa.

And a final tip: White slipcovers allow any living room to welcome children and pets! 

Remember, Live Beautifully!

YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION 



KAYWELL INTERIORS: Making First Impressions Last

Front Entrance Ways are not only the entry point into your home: they are where people begin to get a sense of who you are and how you live.





BEFORE
Not the best of first impressions

 

Kaywell Interiors, LLC  recently completed an exterior remodel of a Seaside home in Palm Beach, Florida. 

The existing entry had a nondescript six panel door flanked by 1980's frosted glass sidelights. The entry lacked strong architecture as well as personality.

The clients wished to achieve a British Colonial Style, so we went to work.

The poured concrete floor was covered by honed and filled coquina tiles with accents of seaglass hued glass mosaics on the riser.

KI CONCEPT SKETCH
Vision becomes Reality

The dated frosted glass sidelights were replaced with divided light windows --hurricane proof of course! A decorative PVC header and pilasters were added to frame the doorway and add architectural interest.  

And of course the door...  The piece de resistance for any home!!   Kaywell Interiors designed this dramatic custom mahogany door with fixed louvers to  make a bold statement. The dark driftwood stain color balances the vivid sky blue paint on the home with the soft metallic gray of the standing seam metal roof.  

The addition of a bronze finished lantern supplies much needed lighting as well as one more element of style.  Transformation Complete!!



WELCOME HOME!!



GOOD DESIGN DOESN'T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE

GOOD DESIGN IS ABOUT CHOOSING WISELY

I have been a designer since the late 1980's and my philosophy has never changed...however the economy certainly has!  

In general I believe that many people today are wary of hiring an interior designer.  Perhaps they feel that designers do not concern themselves with budgets.  Perhaps they feel that the amount of money they want to spend is too small ---

Pottery Barn and HomeGoods

Add Bang for the Buck



However most people  know that they need the finesse and abilities of an expert to bring their space together. A professional truly adds value to any project.  

For example, one of the most rewarding aspects of an interior design project is accessorizing.  It is the frosting on the cake, the jewelry that sets off an outfit--it is what makes or breaks an interior!  

As a young designer I held the ladder and dusted the accessories for the lead designer as she clamored up and down; placing, moving and perfecting a bookcase.  I learned so much about the impacts of positive and negative spaces, the play of textures, the necessities of lighting, the balance of colors.   I also learned to take the collections of the owners, display them, augment them, and to do it for as economical a cost as possible.   That is where the true creative talent lay.

In is a beach house I am currently designing in West Palm Beach,  this bookcase is composed of the client's artwork and photos, in combination with Pottery Barn and HomeGoods accessories.  Nothing expensive or custom. After all, artfully arranged, interesting objects come in all price points.  Therefore, designing  on a budget just makes sense.

Good interior design is NOT about spending money.  It is all about creating beautiful spaces on a budget.  That is the essence of creating value in your spaces.  That is what a talented designer can do for you.

EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR SCHEMES





Chalky Wedgewood Blue
Creamy WhiteTrim
Black Iron Detailing

  

Throughout my design career I have found that clients, both residential and commercial, are the most mystified about choosing paint colors.  And certainly an interior designer is going to be the professional to turn to in order to make the right choices the first time around.  



Peacock Blue Windows
 Bright White Trim

Adobe Red Body Color
 Black Iron Railings

I have selected thousands of paint colors throughtout   my  career.  It is my years of experience and my trained eye that have honed my ability to choose colors that are appropriate for the setting, the overall interior and exterior design and importantly, the clients needs and purposes.

During a recent trip to Puerto Rico I was stirred by the rich saturated color pallette of Old San Juan.   Deep daring colors that were suited to so many factors:  The Caribbean sun, the tropical climate, the aged Colonial Spanish Architecture and the history of the island itself. 

Puerto Rico is a Painters Pallette of Full Lush, Saturated Vibrant Colors.  They are absolutely stunning in their setting!  



Nowhere else could a Purple Painted Facade

look so stunning next to a Leafy Green One !

  

Let Kaywell Interiors, LLC make the appropriate color choices for you.  Find out more when you visit our website at http://www.kaywellinteriors.com/

MASTER BEDROOM DESIGN






AFTER
Custom Headboard in Beige Ultrasuede
Mirrored Nightstand and Nickel Swing Arm Lamps

   Tired ?!
One thing I have noticed in my interior design career is that people tend to decorate their public spaces first and relegate their bedroom to last on the list. 

Yet think of all that a bedroom can represent: a place to escape, to relax, to rest, to read, to watch television, to talk on the phone, to drink coffee in the morning... and most fundamentally: a place to recharge and replenish.

I have a wonderful client that is an elegant and graceful lady, by all definitions of the word. She energetically spearheads a charitable foundation aimed at helping children, she is upbeat, has a keen sense of humor and is constantly surrounded by friends.  This woman is dynamic and she puts in a full day, every day.

Her home is high in the air with windows overlooking Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.   The sun sparkles off the water and the views glisten.   So how can any room compete with that?!  It can't and in this case, it shouldn't.

For this client I loved the idea of a monochromatic palette because the view is the focal point here. The color scheme is layers of whites, ivories and creams...a virtual cloud floating in the sky!  Quiet and peaceful. Elegant and refined.  A peaceful interior design where my client could find tranquility.

I am careful with rooms that are shades of all one color to add various textures. In this case the headboard is plush ultrasuede, the dustskirt is crisp woven linen and the euroshams are a thick brocade.   Additionally I added plenty of sparkle to keep the eye entertained: nickel swing-arm light fixtures, mirrored nightstands, silver picture frames and shiny chrome nailheads on the custom designed headboard.   For an added bit of polish we applied mirror to the door fronts leading into the clients Closet and Master Bathroom.   Bonus: The mirrors reflect that multi-million dollar view!!




BEFORE
NOT a reflection of the client's true personality!!



I think that this before picture tells the design story in it's entirety.  I love to include them when I can because you can't really tell someone about the journey if you don't know where they started!!
Busy patterns, pieces out of scale with each other and a dated style were in definite need of a design makeover...

I think this journey is a road well traveled. 
Now who is ready for bed??