The Coastal Design Balance in Annapolis

Coastal Design Balance in Annapolis

I haven't blogged in a while. We have, luckily, been very busy with our design projects.

But, when Megan, SeDell and Leeann put together this beautiful vignette in the store, I was inspired to take to the internet and dissect and interpret their creative results with our new furniture arrivals. Three great designers, in their own right, they worked so well together as they brainstormed, arranged and set up the perfect example of what we all strive for in our own homes, " Balance".

I love the "Easy Breezy" , relaxed look of this compilation. It has a "Coastal Flair" without the port holes and anchors! The vignette has the calming color scheme of gray, cream and navy, which is a very soothing palette. It has mixed media, worn driftwood finish, nubby  textured pillows, natural wood, metal finishes, geometric patterned rug, pottery and ceramic textured surfaces, and whimsical art of pesky sea gulls to tie it all together. By mixing all of these elements, the texture against the smooth, the light against the dark, and the hard against the soft, one has the "Balance" that I have been talking about. It has the effortless look, as if it had been put together over a period of time, not just one day. It looks like it evolved with favorite touches of pottery, lamps and accessory pieces that have been purchased over the years and moved about from room to room.

Instant gratification seems to be the desire of a lot of people lately, however, we don't want our inner sanctums to look as if it was just dumped off a furniture store truck. That type of interior design is only ever published in the newspaper sales flyers not Architectural Digest.

I want to commend the trio for their natural abilities and talents.  I stood in front of this display in our store for quite a bit of time when I first saw it.  I was just taking it all in. The vignette looks as if it could be the start of a family room by adding a creamy colored sectional to the grouping or even a guest bedroom by adding a queen size bed to the mix. I hope the three have inspired you to pay a visit to our store. We love our jobs and really appreciate our audience and clients.

Please follow along with our blogs, as we create one space at a

 time, looking for the perfect Coastal Balance to our lives. 

We are all so  lucky to live on the Chesapeake Bay!

Well done, ladies!

Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID

Oak Acres, The New Baltimore Show House!

Baltimore Symphony Show House at "Oak Acres"  2015

 

Well, Thank You, for all of the encouragement!

 

WE DID IT!

 

We designed the library, made up a presentation board and got the room!!!

 

So, you can see below that we are doing "A Study in Neutrals", Get it?

A Study, (library).... in Neutrals.....(Beige and Cream)?

 

 

Here's the sketch of the grouping in the Library. We decided to set the grouping on the angle so, you do not walk into the back of the sofa. That is always so "unwelcoming" !

We will have a Library Table stacked with accessories and books and other Objets D'art, 

you know what we mean,.... organized clutter.

The mirror for over the fireplace is a "Ten". 38" round and just gorgeous!

It is always great if you have a nice focal point for the room.

Well, we have a lot of paint work to do in the room. It is very dark and drab. We intend to lighten this room up and add some molding on the ceiling and have a very serene room when we are completed.


So, please follow along.... keep up with our blog by clicking on the subscribe button so when we do a new posting you will automatically get our updates! It shall be FUN!
                                                           Gina, Corey, Megan and Marie

Add The FAB! Interior Design, Annapolis

                   Add The FAB!
The Holidays have come and gone. You have probably taken down your tree by now. If you haven't...Today is the day! Get with the program! I am trying to paint this picture of how drab it looks after taking down the holiday decorations and if you still have them up, this is not going to work.

So, let's continue. There you are, trapped in your home. It's freezing outside, too cold to venture out. You are looking at the empty dark corners of the room and you desperately need a pick me up. You need a fix from "Details"! Come on over, we will cheer you up! Take a few pictures of your problem areas and come and brainstorm with one of our Designers on Duty.


Our Display Vignette this month is based on pieces that you can "fill in" those empty corners of your rooms.  You know, where the tree was!



 I love these little Retro chairs, They will fit almost anywhere! The wood pattern in the back of the chair really adds to their charm.
They come with a toss pillow in beige duck with teal welting.
 Retail Price $1118.00
Details Of Design Pricing $895.00 each




This Nesting Table Set can be a big space
saver! The table underneath can be pulled out
and used anywhere in the room.
Retail Price $550.00
Details of Design Pricing $440.00 set

Chenille Textured Rug is cozy underfoot!
Here is a neutral rug that hides soil, looks great and feels even better!
In our vignette it is in a 4x6 size and runs $473.00 but, it is available in 
a Variety of sizes, even custom sizing!

Add some pictures of your loved ones!
This will make your home more cozy and fill in your voids, in more than one way!
Bring in your Photos and check out all of the unique frames in stock.

In the winter when things are looking glum, make sure that you have proper lighting. It can improve your mood and it will be a whole lot easier to curl up and read a book if you can see better!
We just received over 75 new lamps. Come and check them out!

 

 

So, I hope one or all of these ideas work well for you. Add the Fab to your space by using bold artwork, adding a cozy rug if you are more tactile, filling in your empty corners by adding functional pieces, like extra seating or a set of nesting tables or just surround yourself with photos of those that you love.

 

Keep warm, inside and out!

Gina