 Color
has a way of attaching emotion to a home. Yellows
denote a happy and energized feel, while blues lend
tranquility
and peace. Choosing just the right shades for each
room of your home, and then making sure that they all
coordinate nicely is often too daunting a task for
most homeowners.
This is where experts
like Polly Timmer, Design Coordinator from Carpet One
by Johnson and Anna
Donahue of A.K. Donahue Design come in. An array of rich, warm woods and a
neutral canvas paint Design Home 2004, keeping it in
harmony with nature so as to blend well with the wooded
backdrop of
its surroundings. Polly Timmer, left, Design Coordinator
from Carpet One by Johnson, and Anna Donahue, right,
Painter of A.K. Donahue Design collaborate on the colors
and
textures that will bring the walls of the design home
to life.
“You need to understand and be comfortable
with color.” — Anna Donahue
“My approach for Design Home 2004
is to create the kind of home memories are
made in.” —
Polly Timmer
Earth, Sky, Sand, Water And Rock
Keeping the interior color scheme neutral
will “allow the drama of the whole house to unfold,” says
Polly, “natural tones such as earth, sky, sand,
water, and rock will be the primary palette.”
Inglenook
In front of the fireplace, an earthy slate floor mingles
with shimmery sandstone accents for a focal point that's
destined to impress.
Kitchen
Harmonious sky-colored walls keep with the natural scheme,
while fabulous black granite counters help ground the
often busiest room in the home.
Dining Room
Exquisite Brazilian Tiger Wood flooring from Carpet One
by Johnson
features stunning streaks of tan and black
to add character while
coordinating with the black
kitchen cabinetry.
Study
Lots of warm woods with leathery faux-finished walls
add a distinctly masculine flair that's loaded with
texture.
Foyer and
Stair Tower
Floors of natural slate intermingled with coppery tiles
rest underfoot, while eyes soar to the impressive
stair
tower that rises above.
Throughout
Neutral berber carpeting from Carpet One by Johnson warms
the home without overwhelming it,
so attentions will
focus on the architectural aspects within.
Carpeting, wood flooring, tile, and granite provided
by Carpet One by Johnson. Faux-finish
paint and techniques by A. K. Donahue Design.
Join us in April as we delve deeper into
the architectural nooks and crannies that distinguish this premier home.
IIllustrations by David Lorenz of Visbeen Associates, Inc. © 2004
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