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Private Residence – Merida, Mexico

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Jun

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This room is the bedroom of our client’s twin sons in Merida, Mexico. Although their room and the younger boys’ room are identical in layout, we wanted to flex a different muscle and add a sense of maturity to the space. At 16 years old, the boys are busy with school and soccer but when they get home would love a place to hang out with their friends. Our client wanted the twins’ space to be interesting but much more neutral than the younger boys’ room featured here.

Voila! This is the sketch of what the room would look like when completed!

The geometric pattern of this Candice Olsen rug will anchor the space while dictating our palette with its warm grays.

It’s important to add variety of interesting textures and surfaces when you’re keeping things neutral. This metal chair is fun and adds some industry to the room! This room also has an existing desk between the beds that needed a side chair for studying.

Our client mentioned how much he loved the Jonathan Bench from Oly Studio and I was more than happy to incorporate it into the plan! These guys will sit at the foot of each bed. The tufted cushion adds dimension to the space and pairs great with its hammered metal base.

The heavens opened when we came across this mirror from Oly Studio! It’s sculptural and finished in a high lacquered white varnish plus its a great size and gives the teenage boys a chance to check themselves out before the leave the house. What’s not to love!

This artwork from Natural Curiosities will hang over each bed creating a visual headboard and I loved that they were similar but still very different, (just like the twins)!

With three metal shelves, this nightstand provides enough surface space for a lamp on top and any other items that the boys might have.

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Private Residence – Merida, Mexico

07

Jun

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I was beyond thrilled when we received a call from a fellow in Merida, Mexico who needed some of his home redecorated! I’ve always been fascinated with this country’s rich cultural heritage and how that has influenced its design and architecture over hundreds of years!

Our client had recently built a modern home but wanted to add a warmth and history to its interiors. He sent over plans and several photos of the rooms he wanted to address and we got to work! The first room we’ll highlight is his two youngest sons. They are like most 9 and 10 year olds, spending their days playing soccer, collecting cars and discovering the world around them. Their room was so fun to design and reintroduced me to being a kid again! Enjoy!

This sketch illustrates how the room will feel when completed.

Next to the entrance of the bedroom we wanted to give the boys a spot to hang their hats and a spot to drop their treasures. The eagle console from Thom Filica is such a fun statement and the Christopher Marley bug art was a natural fit! All boys love bugs!

The croc inspired rug from Safavieh will anchor each bed and add a level of playfulness to the space.

The existing desk between the beds needed a side chair. I love this Klismos inspired piece from Thom Filicia’s new collection. A youthful version of a classic frame!

Ottomans at the foot of the bed provide additional seating when the boys are hanging out with friends and the legs on this particular Oly Studio ottoman are show-stoppers!

The spot table from Vanguard Furniture reminded me of a giant Slinky! Another ode to childhood.

Whether a sports fanatic or a young inventor, I thought that this table lamp, reminiscent of jacks, was a smart choice to light their bedsides.

93 inches by 43 inches!!! Large scaled art is a great way to set the tone of a room. I loved this split alligator and how it is related to the rugs.

This suspended solar system will inspire and ignite young minds and add dimension in the room.

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Alice Lane Features Architect Hyrum Bates

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Jun

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We are big fans of Hyrum Bates. We happened upon his work back when we were living in Farmington and asked if he would help us make our dream come true of designing a charming little shop in Orem. I had the ugly building and a sketchbook full of ideas – I just needed his know-how to make it charming.

We asked Hyrum to be a guest blogger to showcase some of his work:

The first is “Residence on Flint” -

“The Stair Hall is the circulation center of the home, giving place for art, a grand clock and playful stair-railing giving nod to the owner’s Scandinavian Heritage.”

“A kitchen is the heart of any home and this one is no exception. I love the way the strength of the green walls and ceiling is not too overpowering because the white cabinets have a power of their own. This kitchen is designed to be fully utilized and experienced – from its functionality for cooking, to sitting and watching, working at the desk and displaying art.”

“The simplistic and detailed Powder Bath was designed to be an art ‘gallery’ allowing the color to be displayed through the art. Yet the modern ‘hatbox’ commode and ‘farmhouse’ sink become the stars of this show.”

“This room was inspired by the beaches of Southern California. The warm sandy color of the ceiling and upper walls lend coziness to the creamy white lower walls. Blues and bright whites remind of the sky and clouds, water and waves. The perfect Master’s Bedchamber.”

“Formality gives way to warm invitation in the Sitting Room. Soothing blue reigns supreme, but is calmed by white and the natural light of the dormer from above. The double ‘farmhouse’ X gives life, texture and scale to the taller wall of this retreat.”

Clarkston Manor – “I love the stateliness of the French Formal/Chateau style… it is timeless and classic in its very essence.”

Parley’s Way – “This was a remodel, taking the existing, 1950′s one-level brick home down to the foundation and creating a completely fresh look was exciting. The porte cochere (drive-thru) was an innovative way to get the upper level the desired size and still maintain access to the garage at the rear.”

Bountiful Home – “I love the eyebrow arch window and how it is the star of the show for this particular elevation of the house. Craftsman details nod to the Arts & Crafts style.”

Kentucky Downs – “This too is a remodel/addition project designed in collaboration with Judith Clawson. The desire to give the home an ‘Arts & Crafts’ architectural style allowed the home to command a stronger street presence and give it a ‘face’ that only rarely will forget.”

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Private Residence

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Jun

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This is a client’s home in Provo that we are working on. We recently completed the Family Room and Eat-In Kitchen area and wanted to share a few photos. (I must not have loaded the before photos onto the computer, so you’ll just have to enjoy the after shots…)

This is the eat-in kitchen with the entry in the background. You can see the new wall sconce next to the closet door. It is from Jonathan Adler’s collection through Robert Abbey. The new light fixture over the dining table is a soft brass ring with botanical-like candles.

Close-up of sconce

I love working with this client, she’s not afraid to take a risk and do something unexpected. She is very fashion forward. Although she jokes about buying this Ivory Home, there is almost nothing left of it that feels like the rest of the neighborhood.

I love the lines of this Coco Sofa! It is from a group out of L.A. that builds furniture for us domestically. You’d never accuse this sofa of wearing 100% polyester… but she is! This is one way to do it and make it look and feel high-end.

The family room entertainment wall was originally only finished in sheetrock with rounded corners going into the cubbies. We had a finish-worker put a face-frame and adjustable shelves in paint-grade materials. We had the interior of the cubbies painted a dark shade of gray; the face is painted a crisp shade of white to relate to the wall of white shuttered windows adjacent to it. We filled the room with a collection of furnishings to make it feel like it wasn’t bought all at the same time out of one box.

A reclaimed coffee table is at the center of the room – this piece is family friendly with a worn-in look already. You don’t have to be too cautious about having a young family and entertaining around it. The two sofas are in hard-wearing fabrics, one in a Bella-Microfiber, the other in leather. The pillows marry the colors from the rug and add some pattern and interest.

All in all, the client is happy, the room is successful and suits their needs, and the space is fun to be in because it has such interesting things to say!

photos by Nicole Hill