“Spring is a wonderful time to open your doors wide and let the fresh air in, literally AND figuratively. In Italian, the season is called “primavera” or first green. Taking a cue from Mother Nature herself, I think adding a dash of brightness to your interior can lift your mood the whole year through. -Sarah Kennedy Dolce ”
“Spring is a wonderful time to open your doors wide and let the fresh air in, literally AND figuratively. In Italian, the season is called “primavera” or first green. Taking a cue from Mother Nature herself, I think adding a dash of brightness to your interior can lift your mood the whole year through. -Sarah Kennedy Dolce ”
“Sarah worked her design magic and used pencil tiles in Carrara from Urban Archeology, Thassos white counters and floors from Daltile. All these elements helped to complete the bathroom even with the absence of a window. ”
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Sarah Kennedy Dolce
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Interior designer Sarah Kennedy Dolce of Homeworks was lucky enough to work on this 1960’s home in Big Horn, WY, during an 10-month renovation.
The living area was a former screened-in porch, so Sarah added a vaulted ceiling and enclosed the space, opening it to the dining area and kitchen. Since the view of the Big Horn Mountains from this new living area was to be the focal point, Sarah chose a very neutral palette that doesn’t detract from the scenery.
The accessories and artwork are appropriate for a Wyoming home, but not overtly western. The walls in the living area are custom painted in Ralph Lauren’s Indigo Denim technique to create a natural burlap effect. The sideboard, cocktail table and trefoil side table are all custom made by Chaddock. The vintage woven rattan sofa and chairs are upholstered in London Plane from Highland Court.
The bathroom was an addition to the home, and it was not possible for it to have a window. Sarah worked her design magic and used pencil tiles in Carrara from Urban Archeology, Thassos white counters and floors from Daltile. All these elements helped to complete the bathroom even with the absence of a window.
“White is a lovely jumping off point,” says Sarah. “It’s not cold at all, and it acts as a wonderful foil for any colors you add to the room.” She loves to add art to her projects, and is aware that white is also the ideal background color for an art installation.
When choosing whether to use white, Sarah believes, “it depends on the end use of the room. You have to take into consideration the surroundings and, most importantly, the lifestyle of the people living in the room.” While white is always fresh and can be very calming, she notes that she might shy away from designing an all-white room for clients “unless it was a bedroom and you had no children or animals. You do have to be able to live in the room!”