Bridget Beari in Tulum Mexico

August 15, 2014 by Susan Jamieson in Inspire Me, House Tours

I am thrilled to show you one of the most exciting Bridget Beari projects, Casa Yakunah. I designed the interior of this private home in Tulum Mexico.

The house is located 2 hours south of Cancun in the biosphere reserve called the Sian K'aan. This section of land is surround by the Caribbean on one side and the lagoon on the other. It is a stunning piece of property.

The house was designed by Mexican architect from Cancun. We had many challenges between the Mexican architect, the American designer and the Italian contractor plus most of the workers were Mayan so there were 3 different languages spoken most of the time.

Bringing containers of tile, furniture, lighting from the US and sourcing many things with local craftsmen created the perfect combination of modern comforts, unique design elements and organic pieces.

The main living area is a typical palapa design - beautifully made by the local workers. It is mesmerizing to just stare at its beauty. The Tucker Robbins bean chairs and sconces are incredible. The Teracea coffee table from the a single tree trunk is a beauty. ( no trees are cut down for the tables. They only use trees that have fallen naturally ) The Gaston y Daniela bird pillows bring in all the beautiful colors - turquoise, pinks, purples and blues. They were may inspiration piece. The handmade light fixtures in the center of the palapa create a dramatic and beautiful glow in the room. The front doors are also hand carved by a local craftsman.

The master tub is hand made from mahagony. It is extremely comfortable and required many dry testing lay downs for the perfect fit.

The roof top pool is a stunner. With Italian tile that I fought for and finally one the contractor over. The tile pattern beautifully plays off the blue green of the Caribbean sea.

The house is also self sustaining with its own water source, septic system and windmill. Not to mention its own jaguar and crocs and lizards!

Each of the bedrooms have wall treatments behind the beds - bamboo rods, wave patterns and coconut shells. Fabrics by Manual Canovas, Osborne and Little, Galbraith & Paul, and

The guest bathroom has a custom designed concrete sink with wave patterns.

The powder room has a onyx sink and Moroccan Walker Zanger silver tiles.

The dining room has a table by Teracea, a light fixture by Lepere, and chairs by Janus et Cie with fabric by LuLu DK

There is a dock on the lagoon side for fabulous fishing trips which on our last trip there my husband took advantage of. He caught tarpon, bonefish, snapper, and snook.

The staff is incredible - Antonio, Paula, Juan, Carlitos cater to your every wish. Prosecco by the ocean, dinner under the moonlight, massages with ocean breeze by Claudia - amazing!

I am so grateful to have amazing clients who give me such great projects and trust in my design vision. It is truly a magical place.

If you want to see more visit the house's website and like them on facebook! Casa Yakunah

The Last Few days of the DC Designer House

May 08, 2013 by Susan Jamieson in Inspire Me

Washington DC Designer House: It's been tons of fun but the DC Designer House is winding down. This is the last week and the final day is Sunday May 12th. If you haven't made it out there yet, you still have a few days.

Here are a few photos of our room - the Master Bedroom. Thanks to all my subs and suppliers. The room has received wonderful feedback and tons of press - TV, HGTV, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Traditional Home Magazine and Home and Design Magazine plus tons of blog fans.

Room goals: bring more light, play with layering patterns and textures, mix vintage, custom and new pieces, BE Creative! I did everything I planned to do. I wouldn't change a thing. Now if only this room could fit in my house! Luckily half of the items have already sold.

Notice:
- the Bridget Beari High Gloss paint from Fine Paints of Europe Velvet Paw No. 66.
- 1960' vintage ceiling light "Grand Nest"
- custom bed from Mike Reid Weeks

Thanks to the Holtz team for the custom wallpapered nightstands.

The gorgeous custom eglomise mirrors designed by Bridget Beari.

- dark accent paint on the ceiling in matte finish

Curved front dresser with disk lamp

Etsy succulents

Geometric rug design from Patterson Flynn and Martin

Fun pillows on the leather chairs - notice the Mary MacDonald appliqué from Schumacher

The bookcases were the biggest hit. Similar to the Richmond show house but this time curved. Also introducing our Bridget Beari Metallic line - Sphinx's Gold!

Mother of Pearl ceiling in the alcove really helps to transfer light into this once dark room.

I love mixing patterns - see the 2 different rugs next to each other.

the diagonal flokati over the main diamond rug
the garden console on the side with the interesting piece of cork I found in an antique store in Charlottesville
Artwork from Bill Fisher, Richmond based artist
Travers euro shams
custom bed coverings
the $30,000 mattress from Savoir Beds - people loved lying on the bed

Hanging the mirrors by chain for height
Klimos chairs in Greek key pattern

Beautiful Pierre Frey velvet zebra on headboard and footboard

Coral and Gold croc covered books

Restoration Hardware floor lamps

One of kind custom designed murals made of 25 pieces of glass

luxurious bedding

Moving to the alcove between the closet - another vintage 1960's light Austrian

Maya Romanoff wallpaper on ceiling

Our bar area - the onyx existed from the architect but we accessorized with Champagne of course!

one of my nudes on the bar

Another of my nudes on the geometric wallpaper by Osborne and Little

A peek of the Emma Gardner Rug

a peek into the closet - Robert Abbey light, Kravet fabric and my clothes and luggage

Gucci shoe boxes of course

I hope you will come this weekend to see me before the doors close forever but if not I hope you will enjoy the photos!

The Big Reveal!

October 02, 2012 by Susan Jamieson in Inspire Me, House Tours

Drum Roll Please.......

Here it is the Bridget Beari Designer House room. Well actually it's a back hallway and staircase. I purposely chose the stairwell as a unique space where I could showcase the Bridget Beari Colors and create a dramatic space from nothing.

You enter the space from the grand foyer. All the colors are from the Bridget Beari Color line - Snowball walls, Beaureguard window trim, Truffle floor, Baron Boy handrail, and Pickle bookcase.High gloss white walls with a painted floor in the octagon pattern - distressed and aged. A complete contrast to the high gloss painted walls, trim and ceiling. Notice the 200 yds. of flat braid around the room from Kravet.

The hallway is filled with figurative sketches from Andi Helfant-Fyre from Virginia Beach. The door is upholstered in fabric from Zimmer Rhode with the addition of the antique mirrors and the P.E. Guerin acrylic door handle.

Here is a detail of the fabric on the door.

You turn the corner to the left and see our custom built octagonal bookcase in our Pickle color also in the high gloss paint. The bookcase was designed to complement the floor design and the white accessories really make the bookcase pop. I love the white and silver books and the oyster shell balls.

People have loved the hanging agave leaves!

As you turn to the stairwell you see the beautiful hand painted agate wall by H.J.Holtz and Son., the real botanical elephant ears from Anne Blackwell Thompson and the chandelier from Moura Starr called Aqua.

Here is a photo with the chandelier lit. The drapery fabric is from Kravet ( linen and raffia embroidery) with the acrylic pole rods.

Did you notice our new staircase? We removed the bead board wall that went to the basement as well as the door and wall that entered into the basement. We remade the newell post and handrail to add the glass. This really opened up and modernized this back hall. Can you see that the interior of the window is painted a different color? Only 2 people have noticed that detail. I wish I had a prize to give them.

The carpet runner is linen over the painted floor pattern. The curved glass at the top of the stairs is incredible! The brighter color green is from the designer's room downstairs but notice how we cut the agate into pieces to meet her paint. It really has the illusion of real stone!

Here is a detail of the flat braid around the room - remember 200 yds!

A detail of the floor design:

Another detail of the flat braid, drapery, runner and floor!

A close up of the agate!

Custom radiator cover. I love the Echeveria plant in the silver shell container.

Looking toward the back hall.

Close up of the leaves!

This is the last week the Designer House is open so come out and see me. Next week everything comes down and back to neutral. So sad!

It has been a fun experience to share the Bridget Beari Colors and Designs with so many people. The crowd has been overwhelming enthusiastic and complimentary about the space and the paints. So until next time......