Georgia Zikas’ newlywed customers questioned her to transform the residing space of their West Hartford apartment into a stunning, multipurpose space for entertaining, finding out, and soothing. Presented the room’s tiny dimensions, the design and style had to be productive and eye-catching. “One of my superpowers is space arranging,” Zikas says. “When I saw the nook, I believed: Banquette.” To create a gathered truly feel, the designer begun with a 1920s Heriz rug. One particular proprietor has a number of guitars, she says, “So I played off the idea of the common rugs you see scattered on the stage at a typical rock concert.”
1 The freestanding banquette with channel stitching does double duty as a dining table and a desk. “It can be repurposed in a lobby, a breakfast place, or at the foot of a mattress if they go to a more substantial put,” Zikas says.
2 A 48-inch, marble-topped desk replaced a chunky wooden a single that dominated the home. “The pedestal has a pretty glow and ties to the mirrors,” Zikas claims.
3 To take benefit of the room’s only window, Zikas hung a significant mirror around the banquette. The gilded frame infuses an Outdated World vibe. The drum shade keeps the gold-framed mild fixture emotion everyday.
4 Velvety effectiveness cloth on the couch stands up to the couple’s two cats, while the dim blue colour provides visual bodyweight. The leather-based storage ottoman from area maker Oak & Velvet holds throws, sheet music, and these types of.
5 Partial to utilizing small-batch textiles to elevate a place, Zikas curated a blend of custom pillows then snuck one in from HomeGoods. “If you use feather-filled inserts, it is tricky to notify which are the pricey types,” she says.
6 The designer brought the pair to J. Namnoun Rug Gallery in Hartford to discover the antique rug that kicked off the feel of the place.
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