STYLE ROOM-March 2011

by Louise Hurlbutt

Every day that I wake up in Maine, I am inspired by the sparkle of the blue ocean and the hues of the sky. My design is influenced by these palettes, and most of the homes that I am involved with marry these local themes of ocean, beach, and boating. Banisters modeled after those on an old ship, a compass rose in the floor of a shower, or pillows embroidered with anchors or seashells are the norm for my design. The views here are so spectacular that one does not want to compete with the scenery.

I love designing bedrooms. In the busy and stressful world we live in, bedrooms must be restful, calming, and a haven where we can retreat. I chose this four-poster bed for its architectural quality. I usually start with the fabric or rug, which then influences the color and design process. In this case, I was inspired by the fabric on the wing chair, a seafoam color showing an array of sea life and coral on antique linen. The walls are a woven linen wallpaper in aqua and taupe. The color and texture engulf and enhance the room.

LOUISE HURLBUTT
Hurlbutt Designs | hurlbuttdesigns.com | 207-967-4110

Listings:

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Old Growth Eastern White Pine
wideplankflooring.com

Susan Amons Artwork
Egret in Water
peregrinepress.com

Somerset Bay
Sarasota Nightstand
somersetbayhome.com

Sedgefield by Adams
White Coral Porch Lamp with Shade
sedgefieldbyadams.com

Phillip Jeffries Ltd.
No. 8 Wallpaper, Island
Raffia Maldive Blue
phillipjeffries.com

One-of-a-kind wall clock at Hurlbutt Designs

Barrier Island
Wool Dhurrie Trellis Pattern Rug
barrierislandrugs.com

Taylor Linens
Abigail White Quilt
taylorlinens.com

Design Legacy
Duvet Cover
design-legacy.com

Brahms Mount
Cotton Herringbone Throw in Misty Blue
brahmsmount.com

Design Legacy Pillows
design-legacy.com

Somerset Bay
Chatham Bed
somersetbayhome.com