2010 Charlotte Symphony Designer House
Thursday, July 29, 2010 Posted 10:39:10 AM
LET'S MEET AT THE MET!!!
1225 Baxter St. off Kings Dr.
www.charlottesymphonyguild.org
It all started last November when I received an invitation to participate in Charlotte's prestigious Symphony Guild Designer House. I was thrilled and honored to have been invited.
The selection of the spaces was held in December and the rooms were assigned through a lottery. My planning began immediately and the room design was submitted for approval in early January. It was a very quick process because our move in dates were early April and of course we opened on the 17th.
Three units at the Met Terraces where made available to us and my room is the den in Unit 309 designed for the Transitional Urban Family. With that being said, my design concept was to create a space with someone in mind who would be downsizing and wanting to use their existing furniture and the treasures they had gathered through life. I wanted the space to feel livable and express the lifestyle of my clients.
The space was designed with a fresh approach to classic uninhibited elegance.
In creating the den I faced two challenges: One being no windows to provide natural light and the other being no overhead lighting. To solve this dilemma, I worked with my friend and reliable faux finisher Amy Sullivan. I selected the colors I wanted to use in order to lighten the space. We decided on a venetian plaster and added a metalic finish to help reflect light in the room. The walls and ceiling painted with an "Oyster Affect" remind one of the inside of an oyster shell. By adding a glass iron coffee table, several lamps and up-lighting the dark corners, the room came alive.
The French furniture used was upholstered with fresh new fabrics from Brunschwig & Fils. The scale of the furniture allowed the room work. By adding a new piece, the custom made glass iron table and using old favorite antiques like the English copper samouvoir (Windwood Antiques) as a vase to hold fresh flowers the room became the perfect place to read, watch tv, play a game of cards or simply relax.
In this photograph, you can really appreciate the finish on the walls.
Because no room is complete without beautiful paintings. I commissioned artist Andy Braitman, Susan Matthews and Diane Virkler to do their magic. By sharing the fabric colors and the feel of the room I wanted to accomplish with the artist, they each created fabulous pieces that complemented the space.
The painting by Andy Braitman titled "Casa D'Bonvechio" was the focal point in the den.
"Montiechiello", Susan Matthews
"Atlantic Fishing Village", Diane Virkler
We all tend to acquire treasures throughout our lives that become important to us. Whether they be Mother's day gifts from children or special pieces from our travels.
Why do we love certain houses, and why do they seem to love us? It is the warmth of our individual hearts reflected in our surroundings.
-T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Accessories are what bring our rooms together, express our personalities and reflect our lifestyles.
"Wild Ride", ceramic by Shelley & Michael Buonaivto
(Red Sky Gallery). Sitting on the game table next to the wine was the perfect place to sit this piece of pottery. This whimsical pottery became a conversational piece.
Adding fresh flowers always brings pleasure to life.
German antique wallpaper roller converted into a lamp.
Giving new life to an old piece, by converting the roller to a lamp and adding a drum shade made this piece one of a kind.
Antique candlesticks from Florence
Small details on an antique chair.
Adding old pieces and a touch of new, was what it took to accomplish the design concept I started out with.
No room is finished until the last detail is placed!
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LIVE, LEARN, DESIGN
Saturday, April 10, 2010 Posted 3:39:46 PM
LIVE, LEARN, DESIGN
VISIONS
Designing Lifestyle Interiors with a Vision
April 2010
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Happy Spring!
It seems like winter left suddenly and spring arrived in it's glory. Despite the pollen that came with spring, I am so happy it is finally here because now it's time to officially announce the 2010 Symphony Guild Designer Show house. Three condominiums displaying Traditional, Transitional and Contemporary design concepts are being shown. I was invited to participate as one of the designers and have designed the den in the Traditional unit number 309. The space is a fresh approach to classic, uninhibited elegance.
A special thank you to all who helped make this design project a success.
Julie Cofield
Local artist: Andy Braitman, Susan Matthews and Diane Virkler.
Amy Sullivan Artistry
Brunschwig & Fils Fabrics
LaDonna Antiques & Interiors
Lux Fine Lampshades
Lighting and Bulbs Unlimited
Red Sky Gallery
Stark Carpets
Sherwin & Williams
Windwood Antiques
Zobo TV
I look forward to seeing you and hope that
"You will Meet me at the MET"!
Fondly,
Rosa Plaza Dest
Rosa Dest Interior Designs
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www.symphonyguildcharlotte.org
LET'S MEET AT THE MET!!! The Symphony Guild is pleased to announce the 2010 Symphony Designer House at The METTerraces 1225 Baxter Street (at Kings Drive overlooking Uptown Open to Public: Apr 17 to May 9, 2010 Wed - Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: 1pm - 6pm Closed Mon-Tue buy your tickets now! www.symphonyguildcharlotte.org We will have THREE fabulous condominiums displaying design concepts for:
Empty Nesters
Urban Families
Young Professionals
Sorry, no cameras, infants or children under 8.
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Rosa Dest Interior Designs
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Adding Nature to your holiday decor.
Monday, December 14, 2009 Posted 1:48:16 PM
Some of my favorite holiday decorations are those that I have made with clippings from my garden. By using a little imagination and greenery found outdoors, you can create a dazzling and charming decor this holiday season.
Five Holiday Decorating Ideas:
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1. Dazzle your entry:
Using different textures of foliage, magnolias and pines and by combining them with Ilex berries, Nandina or holly; you can arrange them together in an urn and place it in your entry way to welcome your guest.
2. Not just any wreath.
Personalize your wreath by adding a variety of greenery to it. Greenery such as long leaf eucalyptus, cyprus, nandina and holly berries will all blend together beautifully. Tie it all up by combining two different ribbons to form a loose bow.
Try something different and do a wreath with long leaf pines and sugar cones.
3. Your centerpiece
Take a basket with an interesting shape, one that will complement your table, and add groupings of different materials. Mix it up. Add some fruit like apples or pomegranates or oranges are adorned with cloves to the arrangement. Not only will it look beautiful, but it will give your home a lovely scent.
4.. What about a Kissing ball?
Use copper wiring to form a ball and insert rosemary sprigs around the form to create a simple, beautiful and elegant kissing ball. Finish with a double faced satin ribbon and hang it from a light fixture at your entry way.
5. Dress up your mantle
Arrange your cuttings in varying lenghts by inserting them into an oais block that is secured into a container complementing your mantle. Place single Poinsettia stems in a glass cylinder and set it among the stocking hangers.
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DESTination Interiors
Thursday, November 19, 2009 Posted 5:57:39 PM
Redefining Luxury
I recently attended the fall event at the Atlanta Decorative Art Center (ADAC), presented by Veranda, during which a panel discussion addressed the topic of redefining luxury. In order to redefine luxury, we must first define it. Luxury is the enjoyment of the best and most costly amenities, almost always unnecessary.
In today’s economy luxury has had to be redefined, and now carries the weight of social responsibility. Instead of superfluous and expensive, it is about authenticity and value. Ask yourself: What is important and authentic to you? What is it that you value and is going to make you truly happy? That is luxury redefined for your lifestyle.
Lisa Newsom of Veranda Magazine Nancy Corzine at her book signing
Nancy Corzine Glamour at Home
Visions in Design - Rosa P.Dest
Sunday, February 01, 2009 Posted 9:52:38 AM
Focusing on The Positive!
Hi there! This is Rosa Plaza Dest of Rosa Dest Interior Designs and I want to introduce my blog to you. I hope that you will find this to be a resourceful and interactive blog. I welcome and encourage all of your questions and comments. I invite you to visit my website to learn more about myself and my work at www.rosadestinteriors.com.
"We felt you were truly interested in our vision and we always had your undivided attention". Dr. & Mrs. Seyed Ghorshi
"Rosa is very committed to her clients needs…Attention to detail are very important to her so that every job goes as smoothly as possible”.
Martha McCamy,The Marble and StoneshopInc., Charlotte, NC
"Rosa is very easy to work with. She understands the look I want and has creative ways to achieve it. … Always follows through with what she commits to and makes her clients feel like they are number ONE”. Melissa Arroyo, Charlotte, NC
The experiences highlighted above, all passionate, embracing the extraordinary value of design, each resulting in personal luxury.
Focusing on the positive!
Nesting in our homes, curled up on our comfy down couch with a cashmere throw, sitting infront of the fireplace while watching American Idol with our family.
Comfort at home - Rules!
Connecting with Relationships - Rules!
Deep emotions are motivating us to live well at home. The emphasis NOW is on our homes, family and the environment. Public display of lavish is out and private luxuries are in.
Make your home a haven for comfort and joy.
I am interested in sharing information, experiences and opinions. Blog away.
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