OAKDALE

Historic Wilburn Home

Recently having moved into their new home, the client engaged the designer to help them transform what was a very vanilla interior into a space unique to their family.

A room with library shelves full of books, a blue seat in front of a window and a table centered in the room with a chair on each side

For the existing formal living room, the client wished to create a library to showcase their book collection and provide a space for their kids to do homework as well as a window seat for their dogs to enjoy the street view. 

A room with library shelves full of books and a portal hallway to another room
 
A large blue bookcase full of books

To transform this space, the designer designed and detailed custom cabinets and bookshelves along with the window seat. There was careful consideration to the layout, with a need for incorporating two existing windows in one wall of shelving. The designer also created a portal to transition from the library into the mudroom and side entry to feel as if you are walking through the shelves. To accommodate two sons doing their homework, the designer designed a custom desk based on a classic parsons table and made from walnut. 

To finish out the space, a statement wood veneer light compliments the two wishbone chairs flanking the desk and the parent’s stool at the end of the table. An art niche was created to highlight an abstract piece of art and anchor the placement of the table. The window seat cushions were custom designed and covered in a durable, family and dog-friendly fabric. The cushions conceal benchtops that open to provide additional storage. The cabinet finish is similar to lacquer but was created with a low VOC paint to prevent fumes. A warm blue was chosen to create a den-like space that felt comfortable and cozy for the entire family. 

Sunroom with blue wallpaper and a stool
 
 
 
A sunroom with a light walls, daybed full of blue patterned throw pillows, two stools and a large lamp

PROJECT DETAILS

  • Printed mood boards underneath fabric and wallpaper swatches in various shades of blue and beige

    mood

    One of the mood boards created for the space during the design process. There is an image board from the presentation along with fabrics, wallcovering, and leather.

  • A close up of a wood veneer light fixture

    detail

    The feature pendant is made from wood veneer and adds a warm glow to the space for lighting as well as an artful sculptural element.

  • A close up of blue cus tom cabinets next to a blue window seat

    detail

    A detail view of the custom millwork. Featured in the picture are the cabinets painted a deep blue, a walnut countertop, and a custom window seat.

  • A daybed with various throw pillow in shades of blue and white next to a white lamp

    detail

    In the family sunroom, a rattan daybed is covered in custom pillows adjacent to a round concrete table topped with a favorite lamp design originally designed in the 1970s.