For those who say that all I do is white walls, here’s a library in Long Island with a teal-colored strié walls to prove you wrong. Besides the beautiful walls, what really catches the eye is the incredible art that the client has – above the sofa there’s a beautiful Miró and on the side of the room there’s a bright Lichtenstein that really pops against the wall color.
The funny thing is that the room wasn’t done around the artwork. Both these pieces were in a different part of the house, but when the room was finished, they just worked in here.
Not bad art, hey?
#1 by Karin H Edwards on June 30, 2009 - 7:43 pm
Saw the link on Twitter. Wow, what a room. Love the way you took the wallcovering up between the first tier of skylights.
#2 by Victoria Zlotkowski on June 30, 2009 - 7:50 pm
This looks stunning. I love strong colors, this is perfect and the artwork glows in front of the blue -gray tones.
Thanks for sharing it.
PS: I just mentioned you on my blog after reading about your Manhattan home in VERANDA.
Your place is a dream!
Love -Victoria
#3 by Nathalie on July 1, 2009 - 9:35 am
I think the colours work brilliantly with the art. I can image walking in that room and just feeling a jolt of energy and shear happiness. Well done!
#4 by Sonya on July 1, 2009 - 12:25 pm
That art is not too shabby! I love the teal strié walls, they are gorgeous.
#5 by Linda Leyble on July 1, 2009 - 1:32 pm
Love it, love it! Let’s hear it for color! Love the artwork and the strie on the walls. I do that with a metallic plaster that I slightly liquify – then strie with a wallpaper brush. Mostly, I do vertical and horizontal – for a
“slubbed silk” look. You can see it on my website – http://www.studioofdecorativearts.com – in my residential gallery. It’s the only green wall finish there!
Love your work! Linda Leyble
#6 by DIANE DORRANS SAEKS on July 1, 2009 - 2:11 pm
Hi Vicente!
I adore your blog–and love your photography.
So happy to be among your ‘favorite’ blogs!
Stay posted. Lots of great posts coming up.
But must dash! I have to go and buy the July VERANDA–your interior and photographs looks fabulous. Bravo to you.
#7 by Noah on July 1, 2009 - 8:24 pm
I must have this color on my walls…….do you recall the name of the teal base? its hard to pick a dark blue-ish color that’s not too dark and not too blue….this teal is glorious in the sunlight, and i also like what it does for the scenery in all the windows. very nicely done.
#8 by Ivan Meade on July 2, 2009 - 1:25 pm
The texture in the wall is amazing – and of course the skillful use of colour is evident. The art pieces are soo cool.
#9 by Maria Killam on July 4, 2009 - 1:30 pm
Love the yellow accents, stunning photos!
#10 by joni webb on July 14, 2009 - 10:22 pm
VW: I have to say – I am an antique mirror on the wall kind of girl, rather than art, but the way you have put the dark walls – making the art work pop – is one of the prettiest treatments I’ve seen of pop art ever. Usually the art work is just there – not having any connection to the decor – but you have made it all come alive. Beautiful!
#11 by Erik R. on July 21, 2009 - 10:45 pm
I’ve noticed that you use Chinese official’s armchairs frequently in your designs. What about these chairs excites you?—-> http://tr.im/trcu
#12 by Vicente on August 4, 2009 - 4:46 pm
Erik – these chairs are modern, but they’re still traditional. They’re very linear, but they have a great softness to it. It’s a great way of incorporating old pieces that still feel modern.
#13 by Debbie Viola on August 9, 2009 - 1:52 am
Vicente,
I just discovered your blog. I feel your pain about getting into this new wave of social networking! It seems like you’re a pro at it already!
LOVE this room — from the beautiful shades of deep teal, to the splashes of yellow, to the artwork, and to the beautiful wall treatment. As a decorative artisan, I love coming across walls that have some texture and color; it brings so much life to a room!
Debbie Viola
CUSTOM FINISHES & MURALS BY DEBBIE VIOLA
http://www.debbieviola.com
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