Category Archives: walls

Handsome London Flat of Robin Birley

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There is nothing better than a relaxing morning browse through the Wall Street Journal Magazine, just to stumble upon a gorgeous London home- wow! Anybody who has ever been to the posh clubs Annabel’s, Mark’s Club, George, Harry’s Bar or The Bath & Racquets Club might expect the look of this handsome London flat for Robin Birley, son of billionaire businessman Mark Birley- well known for his members-only nightclubs. Chock full of massive collections of art and accessories, this charming Knightsbridge flat weaves textures, patterns, and color magnificently into a warm eclectic look.

Images courtesy of The Wall Street Journal.

What are your thoughts on this style? Handsome London Flat or too much stuff?

 

High Gloss Interiors

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photo via Elle Decor, design by Nate Berkus

High gloss is the most reflective and “blingy” paint finish there is. Because it is the most durable and cleanable, it is a great choice for molding and trim. It is also mildew resistant, making it a good finish for kitchens and bathrooms. I am a big fan of using high gloss in dining rooms because the high sheen creates an elegant sense of depth and drama, reflecting light all around the room. In a design sense, high gloss walls are not for the uncertain or squeamish. They involve considerably more labor and skill than other paint finishes in order to get the paint streak free. Also the walls must be perfectly smooth, seamless and flawless, so wall repairs and resurfacing are likely to need to be done before painting. High gloss paint is unforgiving so it should be done by specialists.  However,

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Joe Horner Photography- Add A Little Pop to Those White Walls

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I couldn’t agree more, David Hicks is spot ON about the power of  great art against white walls… which allows for the perfect opportunity to introduce a very talented photographer, Joe Horner, a Dallas native who just had a fabulous show. Here is the artist in front of some of the must-have works from his latest series:

 “I love photography intimate details of nature that show the intricate colors, texture and shapes in the natural world that is so often unnoticed in our daily lives”  -Joe Horner

These images are available as 8″x10″ photographic prints with a wrapped edge on a wooden block. They are ready to hang and include a wood wall cleat hanger.
The wrapped edge on these images is very clean and sharp. The colors are so incredibly vibrant that I had to share details of some of my favorite Joe Horner flower photos:

Prints are metallic photographic prints protected with a laminate.
These prints provide for vibrant saturated colors, and the beautiful clean edge finishing makes for a stunning presentation.

I would recommend buying more than one so you can create a grouping for maximum visual effect, blending color and texture into an impressive pop of color for home or office. What a wonderful way to always have fresh flowers in your room!

See more and purchase yours here.

Then send me photos of these works on your walls after you get them!

 

Remodeling Trend: Glass Tiles

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Glass is making it’s mark in remodeling trends, in kitchens and especially in bathrooms. Glass tiles for shower walls, back-splashes and accent tiles in flooring add a noticeable sparkle, color and depth not found in stone or ceramic tiles. The choices are getting more sophisticated too.

 

The above glass tile mosaics are gorgeous, aren’t they?

The above tiles are reflective gold leaf with slight patina.

These mirrored glass tiles are available in platinum, white gold or rose gold leafing…

 The handsome tiles above are made of obsidian, volcanic glass.

Which ones do you like? Do these inspire you?

If you have any questions or topics you would like to read about, be sure to let us know! Have a great day and a wonderful Easter weekend-

Clever Interior Design Ideas

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With April Fools day right around the corner, I couldn’t resist sharing a few clever interior design ideas:

photo credit: designboom.com

How funny is this Louis XV style armchair in “marble” digitally printed fabric?!

The gun doorknobs…image source unknown.

Panels…or wallpaper….? I love this! See more here.

this bathroom floor is one of my all time favorites, I love humorous influences to design.

I have nothing to add to this one…

If you have any examples of CLEVER INTERIOR DESIGN, please share!  Send photos to Courtney Price Design and we will do another post. Have a great, humor filled day!

Small Space Solution: Mirrors

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Mirrors add depth, light, beauty and dimension to rooms.  Here are some gorgeous  mirrors to consider using if you want to stylishly open up a small space.

36″x47″ or 22″round, this mirror would be great in a home near the water or as a feminine touch to a room. Continue reading →

Blackboard Paint Brings Interactive Element to Rooms

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Our gadget and social media obsessed society has inspired an interesting update to home decor that encourages self-expression: blackboard paint.

Blackboards as message boards, quote boards, menu boards…

This one cleverly tops off wainscot in a dining room. Photo credit: homedit.

How fun, encouraged self-expression for the young ones! Photo credit: style-files.

This ought to be interesting after a party… Photo credit: hammersandhighheels.

Blackboards as art… is this going too far? Photo credit: Pinterest.

So, what do you think? Would you incorporate Blackboard Paint into your home decor?

Trompe L’oeil

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TROMPE L’OEIL: a French term literally meaning “trick the eye”. Sometimes called illusion-ism, it is a style of painting which gives the appearance of three-dimensional, or photographic realism. It flourished from the Renaissance onward. The discovery of linear perspective in fifteenth-century Italy and advancements in the science of optics in the seventeenth-century Netherlands enabled artists to render objects and spaces with eye-fooling exactitude. Both playful and intellectually serious, trompe artists toy with spectators’ seeing to raise questions about the nature of art and perception.

Famous painting by Pere Borrell del Caso, “Escaping Criticism”, 1874 Continue reading →

How to Find a Stud (design, not dating advice…)

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Want to hang pictures this weekend? You always hear about the importance of finding the studs to support your heavy pictures, but do you glaze over when faced with how to actually find them?

Follow the helpful advice of this DIY blogger and you will get it right: http://diyhomeblogger.com/?p=10

“You definitely don’t want to be entertaining people at your home and WHAM…. a shelf falls off the wall and cracks your dinner guest over the head.  This is not the kind of thing we want happening to any of our readers!”    Many thanks to this blogger for showing us how it is done.