Thursday, 23 April 2009

The Classic/Modern Library

I love the library, and love books…wouldn’t it be great to have your own two level library with a warm fire, views to the ocean, and upper deck with overlook? Imagine the bedroom upstairs connecting to the upper mezzanine.

I’ve included a royal blue velvet sofa with nail head trim, a marble fireplace, tub chairs in a great yellow print, and red lined linen drapes. The pot lights are hidden in recessed bars, and there are lots of other lighting options for reading and relaxing.

I will show you the overlook next, and I’d love to see what the space would look like with mid-century modern furniture in more muted tones. Colour just renders so much better than browns. 

What’s your personal style…classic or mid century modern? Or other?

modern library_MMD_09

modern library_MMD_sofa_09                                   modern library_MMD_chandelier_09

Chandelier: Jamie Hayon- Josephine 9.6.3

Fabric on tub chairs: Kelly Wearstler- Imperial Trellis

Furniture, Interior Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan Design

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12 comments:

  1. Brillante Interiors23 April 2009 at 23:31

    Books and books, a fireplace, a velvet sofa, a view to look at while pausing to reflect.
    What a perfect time rendered so well.

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  2. Pretty Lovely24 April 2009 at 05:38

    Every time I see you renderings I get so excited - your hand/technique is incredible.

    Anyway, my personal style is relaxed and feminine. I also like the look of a mismatched yet cohesive room.

    xx,

    Sam @PrettyLovely

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  3. DesignTies24 April 2009 at 06:12

    I want that blue sofa!!! Great renderings, as usual :-)

    Did you see HGTV's Top 10 a few weeks ago, when they featured the top 10 libraries?? There were some really amazing ones, including Brian Gluckstein's 2-storey wood-paneled library. It was fabulous!!

    I don't know if my style has a name. I like a mix of contemporary and traditional with some craftsman and a touch of Hollywood glam. No idea what you would call that -- Confused?! ;-)

    Kelly

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  4. Michelle24 April 2009 at 07:11

    I did see that Kelly...and I think it inspired me to think library :)

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  5. Unknown24 April 2009 at 09:17

    Great rendering Michelle!! I love the classic furniture you have shown here. I would love to visiit this home and read a book in front of the fireplace looking at the ocean. It has it all.

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  6. Beaman the Interiors Chap24 April 2009 at 10:18

    I pretty much love that style you have portrayed in the drawings. A room filled from floor to ceiling is a dream room for me.

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  7. Beaman the Interiors Chap24 April 2009 at 10:19

    with books, I should have included in my last sentence. Terribly sorry, not quite awake from my nap.

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  8. qerat25 April 2009 at 00:28

    I can never have enough books
    With a room this beautiful I dont care anymore what the style is, I would just want to be in it.
    GREAT rendering Michelle

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  9. Zuniga Interiors Design Studio25 April 2009 at 07:57

    Hi Michelle!

    I love your renderings! You are so talented!!!!
    Take Care!
    Michelle
    Zuniga Interiors

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  10. Maria Killam25 April 2009 at 20:30

    Wow, I think that is the best rendering you've done yet. You are so good. I give it up for you Michelle.

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  11. MEADE DESIGN GROUP26 April 2009 at 09:39

    Yum! Yum! What a great concept - love the fabric choices and well you can't never go wrong with some Jaime Hayon pieces.

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  12. Lauren26 April 2009 at 18:10

    beautiful!! i always want to go to your renderings!!

    I'd say my personal style is kind of a light & airy, natural eclectic?? haha that sounds so concise! ;)

    xoxo

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