As promised...a few of the details in the main living areas.
Here are the bookcases we had built for my husband's study. Why raise them off the floor, you ask? Scroll down.....
We "inherited" a wonderful Persian Oriental rug from my sister-in-law. It was the perfect size for this room, but minus the intrusion of the bookcases. So: simple solution: raise the shelves! It works beautifully.
Door handles: love these very solid brushed chrome handles from The Hardware Hut.
The paint color in here is Benjamin Moore "Camouflage"
actually, there is a chair rail, and the lighter color on the bottom I can't remember ...sorry.
It's a wonderfully neutral gray/green: not too dark and is a great backdrop for photographs.
And here, finished, is the stair railing in Iron Mountain!
love love love
Not a great shot here, but take one last look at those horrendous sconces; they are soon to be replaced. And, we got some really FABULOUS lighting for this front hall. It won't be up for several weeks, but just wait til you see it! It will be eye-catching!!
Afternoon shadows:
Late winter afternoon, looking west from the stairs:
I'm signing off for the week. I'll be in Atlanta for Market week, meeting with artists and customers, and seeing lots of new things.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
It all looks fantastic. Love your idea about raising the bookshelves. Camouflage looks like the perfect shade.
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Bon journée,
Mimi
Wow, it all looks beautiful! And I never would have got the raised bookshelves...but it does work..beautifully - what a gorgeous rug! Hope you enjoy your "market" days :)
ReplyDeleteit's looking lovely, Libby. thanks for sharing the pics! can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteOh now why did you have to show us the sconces? The anticipation of the new light fixture is just about driving me crazy. I may not be able to sleep I'm beside myself! But the good news is, the bookshelves look fab, and so does that railing!!
ReplyDeleteYes, everyone, it is actually coming together!
ReplyDeleteAmanda: The new sconces are nice...but it's the hanging entryway light(s) that are outstanding!
Kelly: Couldn't have done it without you!
Mimi, Tuula: Yes, that was a good idea of mine, to raise the bookshelves!
Loving where you are taking this new space. The bookcase idea? Inspired.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week at market. Can't wait to hear what's new there.
Pam
Thanks for leaving the Pale Oak color suggestion on my blog! I will definetly get a sample, I really like it! Love your new home, just beautiful changes you are making!!
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What an excellent solution for the bookcases, and I like how they turned out. The Pale Oak is really pretty in the room. Hope you'll link up to the Paint Party this Friday.
ReplyDeleteYep...I'll be there! Just left you a comment.
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