HGTV Designer of the Year Nominee!

Bridget Beari as HGTV’s Designer of the Year Nominee!

We are thrilled to be nominated for HGTV’s Designer for the Year in the category of Before and After Projects. This project took an outdated Colonial home and turned it into a home that is full of modern amenities, fun color, and style. This is the second home we have done for this client so we knew the look they wanted. We love when a client trusts the vision. This was a remarkable transformation so we hope that you will vote for us. Voting is daily until September 26th when the winners of each category will be announced. Look for button with the colored glass pendants!

Check out all the before and after photos below. Here is the link for voting!

HGTV Designer of the Year Voting Link

Below are the Before and After photos.

Before Entry Photo

After Entry Photo

By adding the chevron tiles we create a bold graphic stunning entry with Kravet Threads wallpaper and Stark carpet.

Before Photo of the Family Room

After Photo of the Family Room

Wrapping the brick in grey stained wood and slate tiles gives a softer warmth to the room. Our custom paint color Bridget Beari Colors Pia No. 31 looks stunning on the walls. Verellen coffee table, La Diff sectional, Gabby Home Barstools, Arteriors pendants.

After Family Room Bar Area

This family loves to entertain so adding a more functional bar space was a priority. We also added a more interesting quatrofoil window. The mirrored Ann Sacks tile backsplash is a great way to add reflection and interest.

Before Photo of the Sunroom

After Photo of the Sunroom

By painting the door our signature Bridget Beari Colors Caesar M47 black you see more of the outside. The charcoal Baron Boy M35 create a cozy room for both spring and winter. Soft and luxurious Belgian linen sofa by Verellen completes the look.

Before Photo of the Kitchen

After Kitchen Photo

By far the most changed of the rooms, our Lexicon M25 gray color for the cabinets and SKLO glass pendants create a fun whimsical space but by adding the custom made stainless steel center island we have created a workable chef’s kitchen both beautiful and functional. The Ann Sacks tile backsplash and the touch of stainless trim finishes the look.

Before Photo of the Living Room

After Photo of the Living Room

Adding the plaster fireplace and the dark Frangelica M46 accent wall gives the room the focal point it lacked before. Four Lee Industries chairs around center ottoman for an interesting conversation area punched by the Osborne and Little fabrics on the pillows and draperies.

Before Photo of the Bedroom

After Photo of the Master Bedroom

Adding the faux steel fireplace surround and floating shelves gives this room the modern touch our clients wanted. Walls are our paint color Duchess M17. Accented with the Made Goods mirror and the Hickory Chair bed, chair and dresser. Not to mention the amazing accessories from our own home store Bridget Beari Home Store.

Before Photo of the Master Bathroom

After Photo of the Master Bathroom

Walls came down to turn this chopped up space into a large bathroom with plenty of storage. A Hartmann & Forbes grass shade to soften the look but also provide a dark contrast to the white walls.

We hope you will take the time to vote for our firm to celebrate this amazing project.

Bridget Beari Color Rule #15 - A Perfect Match isn't Always the Best Choice.

Bridget Beari Color Rule:

#15
A Perfect Match isn't Always the Best Choice.

When decorating a room it is important to blend colors. Matching colors of the sofa or rug to the wall color does not create a interesting balance to a room. You want the colors to be slightly off so you can create depth of color from one item to the next.

See how the red of the wall is different from the red of the rug or drapery.

For a brilliant red try Bridget Beari Color

Max-A-Million No. 23

The green of these walls does not perfectly match the lighter green in the chairs but the contrast is nice. The walls are much richer in the darker color rather than the more chartreuse green in the chair fabric.

This is a fun green: Puddytat No. 38.

Sidebar: Max-a- Million is my client's Rottweiler. I have known them for at least 10 years. He is a big boy but sweet as can be.

Tip:

48" table fits 6 people and a 60" table fits 8 people.

Happy Painting...

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Hue Are You? Designer Spotlight: Arianne Bellizaire

We are pleased to have as this weeks guest, Baton Rouge based interior designer, Arianne Bellizaire. Arianne is the owner and principal designer of Arianne Bellizaire Interiors LLC. Her design philosophy is to ensure that each client achieves their projects needs while making the experience as painless as possible. Her designs are not a "one size fits all" approach. With an informative and inspiration design blog called "Inspired to Style" plus her home renovation videos which include her husband and her kids, Arianne is full of design tips and if you are lucky enough to hire her then you'll get a gorgeous completed project too!

Let's pick her brain about color......

Susan Jamieson: What one color represents your design style?

Arianne Bellizaire: If we’re talking color psychology, then I would have to say that yellow is probably the color that best describes my design style. It can be cheerful and welcoming in its lighter shades, but it can also add punch and drama in its darker shades. There is also a sense of optimism and intellect represented by the color that I hope my designs reflect.

SJ: Do you use color as a dominant role in your designs or as an accent?

AB: Early in my career, I definitely used color as the driver of my design concepts. Now, I find that I use color in a more nuanced way—another layer on top of a firmly established, solid design foundation that focuses on function and flow first, then the specific elements that we’ll bring into the space. Because there are so many options available to us for customization, it’s not hard to create a piece that’s the right color or develop a custom paint color that is the perfect thread to tie a space together.

SJ: How do you feel about matching colors in a room?

AB: Again, something I’ve learned over the years is that the more layers and gradients of colors we use (or the pairing of complementary colors) the more interesting space it makes. I don’t believe that colors should match, but I do think that the mix should “feel good” to the person who will live in the space.

SJ: What color represents your personality?

AB: Here’s where that pink comes in. LOL! I think pink is inherently feminine but it’s also playful and there is a sense of whimsy associated with it. A dusty rose has the femininity but there’s also a maturity to it. It’s what makes the color palatable to even the most “masculine” man.

SJ: What color comes to mind when you talk about:

Your favorite City ....... London. I think pink because of the beautiful floral displays during Chelsea Flower Show Week

The House You Grew Up In ......... Yellow because the exterior siding was painted yellow.

Last Fabulous Dinner You Had ........ Golden Brown because it was the color of the southern fried pork chop I ate at South of Beale in Memphis, Tennessee.

Your favorite Flower ....... White because it’s the color of my favorite variation of hydrangeas.

Your favorite season ...... Orange for Fall. I love house the air is crisp and foliage is so colorful.

Your Favorite Art ...... Black because there’s an abstract piece by Alyson Kahn that I’ve recently fallen in love with. Although the piece is quite colorful, it is grounded by just the right amount of black.

Your Favorite Room in Your Home ..... Blue for the Master bedroom. I love to make this space restful and tranquil.

Your Favorite Beauty product .... Seafoam for my Kale and Spinach Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid facial moisturizing cream by Youth to the People.

Your Favorite Article of Clothing ...... Blush Pink for my favorite ALDO high top sneakers.

SJ: Name a color you never use?

AB: I can’t say there is any color I wouldn’t use. If the color is right for the space and the client, then it’s the right color!

SJ: Name a color you use frequently?

AB: I actually love the color pink, but it’s a tough sell for design projects! I find that most of my projects incorporate some shade of blue—whether it’s a pale blue-green or a bold indigo. This might be the case because many of my projects involve couples, and blue is a good compromise color. There’s also color psychology that says that blue encourages feelings of trust and credibility, and this is something that I really focus on with clients from the first interaction to the last!

SJ: If you could pick a name for a color what would it be?

AB: Hmmm. This a tough one. I’ve been known to describe colors as delicious and yummy. Maybe it stems from a love of food! LOL! If I could name the perfect shade (whatever that is) I’d probably call it “Scrumptious.”

SJ: Do you have a pet? What color reminds you of him/her? Do you have a nickname for this pet?

AB: No pets. L

SJ: What is the Now Neutral?

AB: I think we’re moving away from gray as the go-to neutral and back into beige or pale taupe territory.

SJ: What is your prediction for the next big color trend?

AB: I’m hesitant to predict trends, but from what I’m observing in the design landscape, I think there is a general shift to more color, period. Instead of neutral-based or white-on-white-on-white, people are embracing the opportunity to use bold colors to show off their style and personality.

SJ: What are the best color combinations?

AB: I love the classic Black and White combo because it creates the perfect foundation for a modern minimalist space as well as a bold traditional space and everything in between.

SJ: Best advise when it comes to picking paint colors?

AB: Choose the paint color last. There are so many options, it’s easier to find the right fit after fabrics and hard finishes have been selected!

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