Bridge For Design Spring 2014 Bridge For Design Spring 2014 Issue | Page 152

INSPIRED BY | Michael Reeves

the location and function of the rooms, walls that need to be removed
or built. The flow of traffic through the space is the most important
aspect to me. The secondary aspects of colour, furniture layouts,
lighting etc, follow quickly after with accessories, rugs and cushions
as later additions.”
“I did the work so quickly as I had a clear vision of what I wanted.
I gathered together all the chosen component parts and juxtaposed
them within the space. I often arrange furniture and rugs on the
diagonal and this became the best solution. Diagonal lines in boringly
square rooms really enliven the space.”
“Because the apartment faces South West, it is extremely bright. I
wanted a dark colour to counteract the glare from the afternoon sun,
so most of the walls and ceilings are in a dark taupe colour. After
many samples, the colour I finally chose was actually the colour of the
Thames on a cloudy day, however, this was not a conscious decision!”
“For continuity I used flat emulsion paint. I installed wooden floors
in the main living areas, with a taupe/grey wash finish. I wanted to
get the background to be unobtrusive so that the art and furniture took
centre stage. The existing upholstered furniture I already had from ►
TOP: Urn shaped solid wood table lamp from Julie Prisca, Paris. Ribbed ‘onion’
vase from Faiiencerie de Charolles, France.
LEFT: Antique lacquered chinoiserie table, Christies.
RIGHT: Bronze sculpture and armoire, both Talisman. Perspex plinth.
Paint from Dulux.

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