DESIGN PROJECT | COLOR & PATTERN FILLED TIMELESS ELELGANCE

We have had a very busy spring and summer season here at LGDesign! We have been cooking up lots of really great design projects - so our fall and winter is really shaping up to be a season of many installs on the calendar. One of our residential renovation projects that we have been working on is a great transformation for a lovely ranch house.

This home will have a very timeless elegant feel - but let that not mislead you, nothing about this home will be boring or ordinary! We have been selecting many beautiful furniture pieces featuring clean lines and delicate curves, to be paired with an array of color and pattern, creating a very lively home to spark nothing but joy and sunny happiness!

Timeless Elegance Infused With Pattern, Color & Sunshine

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Vision board created by Lisa Gilmore Design for Colorful & Pattern Filled Timeless Elegance

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE + COLOR AND PATTERN STYLE: TRADITIONAL STYLE FURNITURE MIXED WITH CLEAN LINES, DELICATE CURVES AND FINE DETAILS PAIRED WITH AN ARRAY OF COLOR AND LAYERED PATTERNS

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• Layering multiple patterns: incorporating the use of different patterns and scales keeps the environment stimulating and detailed.

• Nostalgic furniture: Using furniture that is older and restyle combined with newer pieces give this space a timeless approach and keeps it from being dated.

• Fashion influences: think tailored and refined, but popped up a notch with statement necklace or a fun pattern on a blazer.

• Floral!:  always fresh, guaranteed to bring a smile and pairs well with other patterns, you are going to find a lot of floral intertwined throughout this house - and we couldn’t be more excited!

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PALETTE FOR THE CUSTOM KITCHEN

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PALETTE FOR COLORFUL & LAYERED DINING ROOM

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PALETTE FOR COLORFUL & LAYERED FORMAL LIVING ROOM

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PALETTE FOR COLORFUL & LAYERED STUDY

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PALETTE FOR COLORFUL & LAYERED MASTER BEDROOM

We are so excited to see this space come to life, stay in the know and watch as it unfolds over the coming weeks! Follow our social media @lisagilmoredesign for the most current updates!

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PAINT YOUR WALLS BLACK

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Seamus Payne Photography

In an era of bright and white instagramable spaces (yes, we swoon over those too!) - we are think you should paint your walls black. It’s no surprise that I am a fan of dark moody spaces. I try to slide in some saturated color into a project every. single chance I get. So here are our top reasons why you should say yes to that darkest color swatch on the paint color fan deck.

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1. MAKE IT COZY

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Seamus Payne Photography

A dark room (especially black) has the ability to wrap you in color and create a cozy inviting space that light colors simply can’t achieve. It’s almost like the room is opening its arms to you and pulling you in for a big bear hug.

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2. BENEFIT FROM CONTRASTS

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Native House Photography

Other colors will contrast and bounce off like you would’t believe, so the end result is actually bringing more life to the space.

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3. BLACK IS SEXY

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Seamus Payne Photography

Everyone looks sexy in a black room. A black interior is flatering. Your skin tone will thank you.

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4. YOUR ART WILL LOOK PHENOMENAL

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Seamus Payne Photography

Your art will look PHENOMENAL. It doesn’t matter if you are an avid fine art collector, pick up art from the thrift store, have only a few key pieces and a massive collection. Your art will sing on the dark moody backdrop.

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5. NO NEED TO FEAR

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Lisa Gilmore Design | Seamus Payne Photography

It will not feel small, we promise. Okay - so a few factors do come into play with this promise. One, your ceilings really can’t be lower than 8 ft, and if they are, make sure you balance that dark wall with some of the following: light or bright area rugs and drapery OR light and bright furniture, also varying wood tones add interest to a dark space. (really, any space.) Additionally, if you don’t have a lot of natural light in the space, be sure to add ambient lighting through chandeliers, floor lamps, table lamps and/or wall sconces

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Lisa Gilmore | Roohi Photography

GO AHEAD, PULL THE TRIGGER ON THE BLACK PAINT.

There you have it, I rest my case. Hopefully you are now dreaming up which room (or maybe you should just go for it and paint your whole place black!) that you will tackle with this amazing color. And if you get a little scared, don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

With love & design-y dreams,

Lisa Gilmore

GREEN INTERIOR DESIGN MOMENTS

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE GREEN INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day weekend… while many are out drinking green brews, gathering around green rivers and hoping for the best of lucks - I am reminiscing over some of my favorite green moments with design. To be totally honest, it looks like a large amount of them deal with green velvet…

GREEN VELVET CHESTERFIELDS

There are two things that my design soul loves, and here I get to combine them all. A classic chesterfield + a juicy green velvet. Life, complete. Paired with the colorful antique area rug and its the perfect situation of color, traditional elements and modern whimsy.

Lisa Gilmore Design | Photography :: Seamus Payne

CHARTREUSE GREEN DRAPERY

What a fun space this is - silky chartreuse drapery with a pop of magenta on the leading edge. The beautiful green and magenta was delicately sprinkled throughout the rooms offset with rich black walls.

Lisa Gilmore Design | Photography:: Native House Photography

CHIC CEO OFFICE

This CEO’s office is anything but boring, this super amazing sofa is like sitting on an emerald cloud, pure heaven. I love how the entire room jives so well with the antiques, color, layers of art all while not distracting from that amazing city view!

Lisa Gilmore Design | Photography:: Seamus Payne

WILLIAM MORRIS WALLPAPER

What would a conversation about design be here, without at least one wallpaper showcase?! I LOVE this classic William Morris pattern wallcovering in this home office. The shades are green are so beautiful with the pops of orange hues.

Lisa Gilmore Design | Photography:: Seamus Payne

OUTDOOR SPACE AT MANDARIN HEIGHTS

This tile for the outdoor space at Mandarin Heights makes us think of an abstract take on the forever famous banana leaf motif.

Lisa Gilmore Design | Photography:: Seamus Payne

GREEN VELVET SECTIONAL

So, this may come as a surprise to you… (or maybe not at all!) But my personal home has velvet of its own. Everyday I walk into my living room I love this green velvet sectional finished off with the perfect antique brass nailheads. Double bonus - it’s ultra comfy, too!

Lisa Gilmore Design

I’m always inspired by my surroundings for design - there is something about the fresh green hues that our lovely mother nature has to offer that allows my heart to flutter and feel extra inspired for our projects.

So how do you take your green? Would you implement it into your home environment or would you rather keep it in your festive beer?

With love & design-y dreams,

Admiring green nature

Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC Canada

FEATURED IN RUE MAGAZINE

AN ANTIQUE & ART COLLECTOR'S LUXURY MODERN CONDO

This modern condo located in Tampa, Florida is the home of an avid antique and art collector. This soulful interior design project by Lisa Gilmore Design was featured in Rue Magazine. The modern condo was transformed into a moody artful living space. Featuring navy walls, an impressive art collection, Arts & Craft furniture, Art Deco collectibles, a home library and home office with major style. With wallpaper, fabric and lighting from William Morris, Frank Lloyd Wright & Kelly Wearstler.

Photos Seamus Payne

THE DARK NAVY WALLS ARE THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR THE OWNER’S ART COLLECTION.

THE OVERALL DESIGNG IS INSPIRED BY THE ART DECO AND ARTS & CRAFTS COLLECTION.