COFFERED CEILINGS

Coffered ceilings make my heart go pitter patter.  I love the way they give the ceiling so much structure and interest.

Here’s some beauties:

home design by apartmenttherapy.com

Classic design with clean lines….

A rustic version with lots of texture and charm.

 

home design by san Francisco general contractor Dijeau Poage Construction

Love the detailed moulding within the boxes.

 

Love this stairway and the mouldings give it such a cottagey feel with the bead board within each section.  Love the design surrounding the light fixture.

eclectic kitchen design

Natural wood beams to coordinate with the natural wood cabinets.

 

Another room that I would love to have – I love everything about it!   The ceilings are gorgeous and the rug and that light fixture- I’m speechless….

traditional living room design by Atlanta interior designer Dillard Design Group, LLC

A beautiful traditional living room with a breath taking crisp ceiling.

 

A modern take on the coffered ceiling – very minimalist.

A very symmetrical room with a very symmetrical ceiling…

 

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The dark ceiling beams match the dark stained island – very eye catching!

traditional living room design by san Francisco architect ACANTHUS Architecture & Design, San Francisco, CA

An interesting way to incorporate skylights into the ceiling.

 

A beautiful colour and a beautiful ceiling….

dining room design

Another natural beam ceiling that keeps that cottage feeling….

traditional kitchen design by Atlanta interior designer Dillard Design Group, LLC

Love this kitchen!  Beautiful floor and ceiling and love, love, love the design on the back of these stools .

traditional kitchen design by san Francisco architect Wm. F. Holland/Architect

Another beautiful kitchen – very similar in feeling and style to the one above.  Notice how the lights are incorporated within the boxes.

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa are call me at 613-762-0818.

Lisa

DARK WALLS – YES OR NO?

How do you feel about dark walls? 

There seems to be a trend lately to paint your walls dark colours – a welcome relief from all the beige walls that have been happening.

In my previous home I had navy blue on the bottom half of my walls in the hallway upstairs and downstairs.  This was tempered with a soft buttery yellow on the top half of the wall.  I loved it and left it far longer than I probably should have but it was great for hiding all the little wee fingerprints of four young children.

The drama of dark walls is always something I am drawn to and now in my current home I don’t have enough dark walls and I am so craving a new painting project….

Usually I recommend starting with some dark walls in a powder room as it makes a great statement and it’s not a room you usually spend much time in so it can be a way to gauge the waters on how you feel about a dark colour.

This is my powder room and as you can see the wallpaper is a dark charcoal gray.  It covers two of the walls and the other two walls and ceiling are painted in a soft warm gray. 

I recently did a colour consultation for a couple who embrace dark dramatic colours.  I can’t wait to see the final results – they were fearless and I think it will be spectacular.   

home design via Houzz

So dramatic – I am loving how the hit of metallic on the chair fabric just pops off the matte finish of the black paint on the walls.

eclectic entry design via Houzz

The navy walls showcases the fabulous shapes of the chair and table. 

modern living room design by designspongeonline.com via Houzz

I’m using this photo again as it showcases how dramatic navy can look with wood and white.

 

contemporary dining room design by other metros interior designer Veranda Interiors via Houzz

Dining rooms are another place where dark walls are embraced as it is usually a place that you enjoy at night.  Isn’t this a gorgeous dining room? Dark gray walls with those dark wood floors -  love it!

Another gorgeous dark dining room!

 

home design via Houzz

And this stunning bathroom in black!!! 

 

 

A fabulous dark brown bedroom by none other than Nate Berkus.

home design via Houzz

And I adore this black bedroom – but I have to admit I don’t know if I could live with it…  Could you???

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space!

Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or of in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.

Lisa

Cottage Porch

In honour of Spring, here's one of my next projects to finish the interior of our cottage porch. We enclosed part of the deck a few years ago and haven't figured out exactly what we wanted to do on the inside. Preferably something that is little maintenance and not too expensive. I have an idea to use bead board on the ceiling and my husband wants to paint it a pale blue and I agree, it'll match the colour I used on the screen doors. The walls then will have the same bead board but I think I'll paint them a soft white. I am a little concerned about the bead board and the paint holding up to the elements - but I do plan on using exterior latex paint.

I scored a great deal on Kijiji a few weeks ago - a bamboo seating set - couch, loveseat, coffee and end tables with a cottagey type fabric - floral and stripes on the cushions. I plan to recover the cushions eventually with an exterior fabric, but that probably won't be too soon. The colours of the existing fabric actually go with my cottage colours (blue, green, yellow and pink) so no rush for that.

I can just imagine lounging while reading a design magazine (of course) and enjoying a nice cold drink!

I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space – email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.