The original living room was too dark, almost cave-like. Giving the homeowners a different paint color for their wet bar nook visually “carved out” a distinct new area within their space. “It also adds depth to an otherwise box-shaped room,” Villemaire says. “We’ve defined this as a special corner by activating it as a true bar, a place to entertain, ditching its former purpose as a storage area.” The countertop extension, handmade by the dwellers, invited even more positive energy, especially because it was a project they were proud to make on their own.
Outdoor mural for the win
What to do with an abandoned corner? Paint a mural, of course. “Wall murals are one of the oldest and coolest forms of art produced by human civilization,” Villemaire says. “From the Sistine Chapel to Banksy’s street art, inside and outside, artists have taken advantage of large scale canvases to express the human condition.” With the pandemic further catapulting the trend to paint murals, these homeowners were inspired to draw up a landscape inspired by their wedding theme, Sand and Sea. Villemaire balanced the tropical elements in the hot tub area with a desert mural. “Now we have a full 360 degree immersive experience,” she adds.
Monochromatic muse
For a couple who yearned for a tranquil touch, Silver decided to give the sunroom a minimalist vibe reminiscent of a Tulum vacation. “A lot of folks don’t realize that white doesn’t have to mean sterile or dull, it can also mean soft and inviting,” she says. “We used a sandy white that had the ever-so-slight touch of blush on the walls, and we used a neutral white on the fireplace that we then layered by sponge-painting other browns on top of it to make it feel more rustic.” The soothing space was actually a bit of an enigma of energy as the palette changed between natural and artificial light. “By day, the walls now act as a bright, invigorating element where one can get work done, and by evening the room feels more like a cozy haven where one can relax by the fireplace,” Silver says.