Sunday, March 9, 2008

Why are Mirrors one of my Favorite Things?

Dining Room Before:


Dining Room With Mirrors!



Since Louis XIV revolutionized mirror production in the late 17th century, mirrors have been synonymous with luxury and glamour.

Designers love mirrors because they multiply space and create views like magic.

This is my design for a custom wall mirror. This is proposed for a client's dining room and will reflect a spectacular view of the Puget Sound. The mirror will be antiqued, accented with medallions at the corners, then framed in gold leafing with carved Neoclassical details.




The artwork is hung by custom sewn ribbons. The paintings are a charming pair that were purchased years ago when my clients were newlyweds. We brought them out of storage, framed them, and they have provided the inspiration for this room. So glamorous!


This is going to be spectacular, stay tuned...