Sunday, January 16, 2011

Library/media room project ~ The Fabric!

I have one thing in common with one of my favorite interior designers Sarah Richardson, I like to use fabric as my inspiration piece, but  in this room I started with the paint color. I picked out two colors that would blend in with the adjoining rooms: Sensible Hue And Cornerstone by Bahr. I also knew that although I wanted a neutral palette I want to use burgundy-red as my accent color, along with some metallic gold . When I saw the fabric below I was looking for something to back the walls of the bookcases and originally was going to order it for that...but it is so gorgeous that I really didn't want to cover it all up with books and accessories and immediately decided to use it for the draperies instead. I love the way that it has been 'antiqued' to give the feeling of age.



This little check, a companion fabric to the one above will be used to upholster a pair of bergere chairs in the alcove of the room. I think this will play off well with the natural brick floors in this area; in the main part of the room the floor is a dark hardwood 


Instead of fabric I decided to use this damask wallpaper to line the walls of the bookcases, the lighter color matches the wall paint and the darker color ties in with the background color in the drapery fabric. I wanted something that provided richness but didn't standout too much. I think I will paint the interior sides of the bookcases in the darker color to add more dimension and interest.




And here it all is altogether, along with the cream and gold stripped fabric that I already had...it was originally going to be used in a bathroom remodel; I am going to use it now to slip-cover an existing wing chair. The only piece of furniture I will be purchasing is a new slip-covered couch in a cream color similar to the walls.




and interestingly...


...just this morning while going through a special issue of Victoria magazine that I received a few weeks ago I saw this picture and was fascinated  to see many similarities to what I am trying to achieve in my room. This room is more Victorian in feeling and quite elaborate, but  the patterned drapes, the dark wood furniture and especially the color palette is very much the same. Fun!




So...what do you think...should I quit my day job?



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27 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Love all of your fabrics and the room sound stunning. I love the inspiration pic also. I can't wait to see yours all done. Fabrics are one of my most favorite things. Hugs, Marty

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  2. DonnaJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Your matching of fabrics is perfect! I love the drapery fabric ~ my favorite colors. Your room is going to look fabulous, just as beautiful as the one in the magazine, I'm sure!

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  3. Nancy's NotesJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    What gorgeous fabrics! I could look at fabric all day long! Love your decor, you ideas are stunning!

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  4. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I am such fabric diva! I have 'collections' of it all over the house and am still trying to learn to do something constructive with it other than run my hands over it. Your choices are gorgeous! Keep the day job until we see the 'reveal'!

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  5. hostess of the humble bungalowJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Looks like a magazine spread...Veranda would love this!
    You might consider a career change...honestly you've got the eye for detail.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    All these fabrics are wonderful. That is one of my all time favorite toiles!

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  7. Musings from Kim K.January 16, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I can't wait to see your room all done. Your choices are so rich looking. It's going to be simply fabulous.

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  8. Infatuated with Homes and GardensJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I love the fabrics you have chosen and yes! Sarah Richardson is one of Favs too!
    ~Sharon~

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  9. BohemianJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I am a lover of fabrics too... if there is one thing I am sure I could not live without it would be a space void of rich Vintage fabrics! I love the antiqued piece of fabric, it really does give it an appearance of a piece aged to perfection.

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  10. ornellaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    CARA ADRIENNE ,le tue idee sono molto belle e le stoffe che hai scelto sono simili a quelle dell'immagine che vuoi ricreare...sono sicura che a lavoro finito il tuo ambiente sarà migliore...non vedo l'ora di vedere la realizzazione.Buon lavoro dunque e non farmi aspettare troppo. baci Ornella

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  11. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I really like your choices so far. Please post about your progress. I can't wait to see the finished room. I love the picture from Victoria, an I can certainly see the similarities! When you are done, post a side-by-side :D

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  12. Life In a Little HouseJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    You picked out some gorgeous fabric..you have a really good eye for putting colors and patterns together~ That room in the Victoria magazine is amazing ;) ~Happy Decorating ~Love Heather

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love the fabrics you've chosen! Can't wait to see it all done! Now get busy so you can show us the reveal! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. Adrienne ShubinJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I'm excited to see the finished room!

    You picked some lovely fabrics and patterns. I adore anything damask - so elegant and classic.

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  15. HeatherJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What beautiful fabrics, and I think it is amazing how you found that magazine photo!

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  16. ClausJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I think you should! :o) What a lovely combination of colors and patterns! I like it that you will be using red. I long for a wall, the front door, or something red at home! But my mom, a color conservative person, is not up for the idea. I will convince her some day...I know ;o)

    Do share the final result! I'm sure it will be gorgeous.
    Have a lovely day!

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  17. Life in RehabJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This is going to have such a wonderfully old world, high end feeling to it. I can't wait to see the end result.

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  18. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Oh the fabric is so pretty and the colors are amazing.I bet your room is going to look awesome when it's done. Look so forward to seeing it.

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  19. Ldy ~~ DyJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    You did a great job of pulling all those colors and fabrics together! They look wonderful. That photo in the Victoria magazine is beautiful. I can imagine yours looking similar. Great inspiration! Have fun! Hugs!

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  20. Brenda PruittJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love the fabrics! I was trying to decide whether to put fabric or wallpaper on the backs of some of my bookshelves. Let me know how it goes if you use the fabric. This is going to be beautiful! By the way, love your banner!
    Brenda

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  21. AnnJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Love it all Adrienne!! I have the first fabric that you pictured...purchased a bolt of it at a fabric market in Seoul 4 years ago. I have yet to use it because I think it is just so darn pretty and don't want to cut it!! Crazy, I know.
    Also, I really like the wallpaper choice.
    Please keep us all updated with pictures.
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That is the same fabric my dining room drapes are made from. I love that fabric and love all your ideas. Looking forward to the reveal. Thanks for linking.

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  23. AdrienneJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Yes, quit your day job and come north to Oregon to help me with my home! I love what you've put together - can't wait to see it all finished.
    ~Adrienne~

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  24. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Don't quit anything but continue this way and you will have the most beautiful house in California... I am very happy I found your blog. Great post. I love gardens but my main focus is interior design. However I approach gardens in the same way. The difference is that an interior is more "stable" (in the absence of cats and messy teenagers of course...) merci.

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  25. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Beautiful! Your ideas are wonderful. I love Sarah Richardson too.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  26. HeatherJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Um, yes, you should quit your day job! I am really looking forward to watching the progression.

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  27. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    You have a definite eye for beauty and detail. The fabrics you've put together are gorgeous. I can't wait to see it all in your library/media room!

    Thanks for joining the party.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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