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In-between space becomes a quiet corner "Sometimes it happens when clever renovators solve the big problems in a house, they create small problems," says Jane Lockhart, popular interior designer whose new show, Colour Confidential, debuts in January 2005 on W Network. "The Benjamin Moore Design Team came across one of these small problems, and quickly identified it as not a problem, but as an opportunity. Here's how they turned an insignificant landing space into a favourite spot for relaxing." When the roof space of this handsome house was converted into a loft, an in-between area was created at the bottom of a new curved staircase. The question was - what was it? Too small for a work area, too large to be considered part of the staircase, it required special attention, and it got it. The first move was to unite it with the floors above and below by applying the overall colour scheme developed for the house - Natural Linen CC-90 for the main walls, with Brandon Beige CC-530 and Frontenac Brick CC-182 for the accent walls. That helped, but something more was required. Something to give the space a character and purpose of its own. The dark line of the bannister provided some drama, even more so after the spindles were painted white. To kick it up a notch the team selected sleek black leather furniture, and mounted black shelves on the wall. All the finishes worked together, the Ulti-Matte walls, the soft leather and sleek chrome, all very modern. As a final touch a rectangle of Hot Chocolate CC-484 was placed vertically on the two-storey wall - a dramatic hit of unexpected colour. With the addition of a few silver accessory pieces, several framed black and white photographs and strong vertical lighting, the Mezzanine, as the space is now called, acquired the character it needed. It is now a quiet space set apart from the rest of the house, where you can relax, read or enjoy a cup of tea after dinner.  |
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