coastal e-design: ocean winds villa project, part 2

for the last few months, i have been working with my parents to furnish their recently purchased 2 bedroom villa on seabrook island, about 30 miles off the coast of charleston, sc.
to see the post on part 1 of this project, click here.




one of the first things that my parents and i talked about was the overall look
and function of their villa.


would this be a rental?
how often will they use it, and for how long at a time?
how many people would they like it to sleep?
how much updating do they want to pursue now?
what projects need to be tackled now, and which ones could wait for a later time?
what look are they going for? nautical? modern? traditional?

we all agreed that the main elements of the room should be neutral and textural. that meant the walls, the rugs, and the furniture would not have any significant color.  the color would be brought in with the artwork and the pillows.

we also agreed that there are a few projects that need to be addressed now, and some that can wait for later.

now:
paint the bedrooms
remove the weird, upper kitchen cabinet that divides the kitchen from the living space
paint the kitchen cabinets
change the bath + kitchen hardware
replace light fixtures





later:
paint the living area
remodel the bathrooms
remodel the kitchen
add privacy barn door to sunroom (see below)
add wall in between the "nooks" (see below)
revamp the fireplace






we started working on the main space first, which consists of a living area, dining area, and the long sunroom. in order to make the long sunroom (right around 8' x 23' feet!) function better, we decided to partition it into two spaces, which we called the "sleeping nook", and the "reading nook". (the floor plan already shows this area divided into 2 spaces)

the sleeping nook is closer to the dining room, and can be closed off with some linen curtain panels. in the next phase, when the kitchen and bathrooms are remodeled, we hope to make the opening a bit smaller, and add a barn door here to allow for more privacy. the sleeping nook can function as a third bedroom of sorts....it has a pull out sofa, and a dresser which will pull double duty as a media center to hold the tv. when it doesn't need to function as a sleeping area, (when my parents are there, for instance), it will act as a comfortable space to relax, read or take a nap.


the second nook we dubbed the "reading nook". it will have bookcases, two chairs, and a table. we envision this space to be an extension of the living room, as well as a space to enjoy the golf course view, sit with a book or even eat breakfast.


for now, the two spaces are divided with just the bookcase. i am TOTALLY against this... i want a WALL there, with electricity, and privacy. but, i just had to realize that this space isn't mine, and despite my very best efforts to convince my parents to put the wall in, i had to allow them make the choice to wait. (they were freaked out by the cost, and finding a subcontractor that they could trust long distance to pull off this project.)



we tried to use some furniture from my parents home in tennessee, but only a few items fit what we needed. (most are going into the "reading nook", which is why there is no design board for that space!)
we went back and forth between budget pieces, like ikea, and more expensive options. in the end, they opted for higher end sofas and chairs, and more budget friendly dressers and accent pieces, and mid range lighting fixtures.

i am gonna be honest here. we took a LOT of time narrowing down rug and furniture options. a LOT. i almost fired myself a few times. (ha! ha!)

here is the final floor plan:



once we had all of the large items in place, it was time to add the COLOR.

because my parents, well, my DAD, collects art, and so we started with the pieces that:
 (a) were color and style appropriate to the coast and not scary. my dad has some seriously weird and scary art.
(b) they didn't mind using in a rental property. sorry, no picasso's or da vinci's. (just kidding. it's not THAT kind of art collection.)

we went through about a dozen different art options, pulled together by my dad in neat little pdf booklets. each iteration had to be discussed with not only my parents and me, but they also asked my three brothers their opinions. (if you think that took forever, you are right. actually, add about 17 hours to forever and you are really close!)


just to give you an idea of the care that went into the art options, here are a few pages taken from several of the "art booklets":
(yah. my dad is really organized. and really loves art!)

 

 

once we decided on the art, it was time to talk about the last layer of color in the spaces....pillows, drapery and bedding.

we stuck with a palette of mostly greens and blues. my parents really responded to a lot of pattern and varied shades of blue mixed with brighter greens, and so the final pillows options are quite vibrant and varied.

here are the final design plans for the living areas:

when i post the after pictures, i will list all of the sources.
(i think you will be surprised where we managed to find MOST of the bedroom pieces!)


and, just for fun, here are a few earlier versions of the design board for these rooms:

to see part 1 of this project, click here.

affordable find: iron oval shade chandelier

medium hook and line chandelier with oval shades
$469


17th C. flemish pendant
$419

happy shopping!

one room challenge week #2: the design plan + the "B" word

well, even with spring break happening last week, i was able to make a lot of progress on olivia's room.

the most important accomplishment was the fact that we (olivia and i) decided on the overall look of her room!

and what better way to share the design than with a design (or "mood") board! (since i specialize in e-design, it is SO important to be able to create a visual guide for my clients, who are installing and shopping for their spaces on "their own". this design board acts not only as an inspiration tool, but for reference and for motivation!)

here it is:

here is the overall plan for the room:

*bed, dresser and nightstand will stay

*white entry storage piece, and aluminum table will be brought up from the main floor.

*walls will be painted a soft warm neutral tone. i want the room to feel grounded and not too youthful, so i am shying away towards the look of a "colored" wall. i am leaning towards something like this:

(urban sophisticate, benjamin moore)


*the back wall will be alternating stripes of chalkboard and cork board. i am still nailing down sources for the cork, since i would like to avoid tiles. this is going to be the most time consuming project of the room, so my husband got off much easier than he did with my younger daughters room. this is the area that olivia is most excited about!

*revamping the two vintage lamps (new wiring and shades)

*redoing the vintage wing backs (paint them white, add faux croc leather to the front, and stripes to the back)

*add curtains. there will be THREE different fabrics on these curtains. i will be using a band of smaller stripes at the top, thicker stripes at the bottom, and the body of the drape will be the faux bois/zebra print from loom decor.

*new bedding (a simple white duvet, and some new pillows)


*add art, accessories

*new chandelier...ugh. still going around in circles with this one because of the B word.


yah, thats right. 
i said the "B" word. 
BUDGET.

i am saving a ton of money in this room by using existing furniture, and one place that i wanted to splurge a bit was on a new light fixture. the one she has now is darling, BUT, it stopped working several months ago, and i am not really keen on the thought of replacing it with the exact same fixture.

in my dreams, i would love to have something like this:

 (jonathan adler sputnik chandelier )

or, this:

(oly studio pipa bowl chandelier)


or, this:

(circa lighting aerin lauder mill ceiling light)



but COME ON. this is a teenagers room, and i am not a gazillionaire. those fixtures are all in the $1500-3000 range.

time for some budget friendly options.

speaking of budgets...
i already HAVE this light. i bought it to put in my laundry room....(whenever we get around to finishing it!) i like the shape. the size is nice. and did i mention i already have it?

this is the light that i put on the design board, and it may well be the light that is hanging in her room at the end of the day...but i am still considering a few others...

like this one for west elm. it is simple and modern and i like the natural feel that the capiz shells could bring to the room.


(west elm capiz tiered pendant)


i like this one, but olivia isn't too crazy about it:

(Conic 5 Light Chandelier)

this one is also a contender: but is it just me, or are there so many sputnik chandeliers out there that they are starting to lose their edge? (unless you can splurge for a fantastic one, like the above one from jonathan adler) also to consider...i have the chrome z gallerie sputnik chandelier hanging next door in my sons room, and so i think i might want something a little different for olivia's room.


(George Kovacs Pontil 6 Light Chandelier)

i also consderered something with a more organic feel like this:

(uttermost civenna rope pendant)


(links to all of these lights are on the pinterest board that i created in order to brainstorm ideas for this room.)

i am still going around and around about which light to hang. the decision might come down to pure cost. one of the arms in the vintage chair has some damage to the caning, and the estimate to fix it is $120. THEN i have to paint them (one estimate was $90 each, so i think i will tackle that myself), and then the upholstery will cost somewhere around $250-350 per chair. SO, i think i will wait a bit and see how i feel in a week or two.



for my WEEK 1 post, click here.

to see the last one room challenges i completed click here and here.


be sure to follow along and see what the other designers are up to as well!

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Autumn Clemons

Coco+Kelley

The English Room

Vanessa Francis

Greige Design

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Jenna Sue Design

Stephanie Kraus

The Pursuit of Style

Julia Ryan

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Simple Details

Simply Grove

6th Street Design

Jill Sorensen

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see you next week!

design plan: small office, two ways

it feels like forever since i have blogged, but with the one room challenge in full swing, i am feeling a BIT more motivated!

i LOVE the collaboration that happens with my pinterest board + phone call consultations. as my client and i narrow down the options that i have presented on the pinterest board, the feel of the room really starts to take shape. (and when the design board is added on, my clients get to SEE that vision!)

with this consultation, we were working on a small but highly functional built-in office off of the entry of my clients home. 

here are the two options we came up with:

interested in working together?
you can read more about my services here.
i still have openings in late april and may, but slow down during the summer months, so email me at autumnclemons@yahoo.com today if you'd like to schedule a consultation!

coastal e-design: ocean winds villa project

a few months ago, some very special clients (aka my parents!) fulfilled a long-time dream and purchased a villa on the enchanting seabrook island. seabrook island is located off the coast of charleston, south carolina, and is one of my favorite places to visit.

my family and i have been visiting there off and on since i was 11. the great beaches, privacy, tree-lined streets, wildlife, golf/tennis/equetrian/kayaking/swimming amenities,  and laid-back feel make it a true coastal paradise.

my poor, poor parents. if only they knew an interior designer who could help them to decorate their villa. someone who specialized in budget decorating. and e-design.
oh wait.
ha! they really lucked out, didn't they?? (wink*wink*)

so, just to aquaint you with this project...heres what we are dealing with:

a second story, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa  with an open living/dining/kitchen, and a very long sunroom with golf course view. the floor plan shows a screened in porch and a deck, but the previous owner finished the entire space, and it is now one looong sunroom.

what they want:
--an updated, welcoming, refined interior
--a place to showcase some of their extensive art and book collection
--to furnish the entire space on a 18K budget (it will be totally empty when they start.)
--minor kitchen updates

 here are some interior pictures:

as you can see, there are some really great things to be excited about!

*consistent flooring throughout the main living area

 *tall ceilings...most of seabrook was developed in the 1970's and 80's, when 8' ceilings were a little too abundant. this unit has 9' ceilings, which is desirable.

*an open floor plan that flows nicely

*newer appliances (many villas on seabrook haven't been touched in 30 years, so it was nice that the counters had been redone, and new appliances installed)

* a large master bedroom (below)

*non hideous ceiling fans. yay!

 *the second bedroom connects to the main bathroom, and has a balcony

 the green walls will be going. i know y'all are bummed.

 *this long sunroom lets in plenty of light and views, but in order to make the space WORK for my parents and potential renters, it will be reworked a bit.

speaking of views...ahhhh!!

over the next few weeks, i will be sharing all of the final design plans for each of the rooms in the villa. we have been working on this project since christmas, and everything is falling into place. orders have been made, trips taken to haul furniture and art, and lots of household items brought in so that this villa will become a true second home and (hopefully) hard-working rental property!

i am actually going to charleston in about 2 weeks to finish things up. i can't wait to share some after pictures!

in the mean time, here are some gorgeous coastal interiors that inspired our vision:

are you hungry for more chic coastal interiors:
check out my beachy keen pinterest board!