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Dwellings
The clients love the beach and visit often. Elements including the gray undertone of the hardwood floors and the fronds of the dining area rug are an homage to sandy shores. The whitewashed jute rug in the entertaining area adds texture while complementing the other beachy elements of the space.
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The blue wallcovering of the fireplace wall establishes a muchneed focal point in the long room. Wrapping it in navy sisal grass cloth creates warmth, while the whitewashed surrounding brick gives it a sense of place. Another space-defining effort is the crown molding which is installed only above the fireplace bump-out, as opposed to running the perimeter of the room. Molloy did this for two reasons: The ceilings are low, and she wanted the visual flow to draw attention to the fireplace and built-ins.
As a nod to the neighborhood, Molloy surprised the owners by hanging a hand-painted “Villeworth” sign over their newly built-in bench seating as a gift. The clients affectionately refer to the area of where their home is located on Mt. Holly-Huntersville road in Greenfield Park as the “Dilworth of Huntersville.”
The use of color in the design is mesmerizing. “The clients have really fun, vibrant personalities and I wanted a palette with pops of color,” says Molloy. Small doses of varying shades of pink work well with the blues and greens to add just the right amount of whimsy. With a color like pink, adding it in small doses generates a big impact. “Taking the pink out of the equation would create a very different design,” she adds.
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“I believe drapery is one of the most important elements of a design,” says Molloy. “They are often overlooked, but they have the power to transform a space.”
Here are a few of her top tips when incorporating drapery into your design: Don’t go too low or too narrow. “Curtains should be hung closer to the ceiling (but below the molding); I generally like to hang them about a foot from the ceiling,” Molloy says.
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