PROFILE-The Interior Design Issue, February 2012

DESIGNER: Tracy A. Davis | Urban Dwellings

Photography Trent Bell

 
This Space, This Way:

Designer Tracy A. Davis completely gutted this space, then designed the layout for a study based on the footprint and the abundance of daylight that floods through the windows. “We also created a crisp color palette, ultimately designing a room that offers a glimpse into the homeowner’s personality,” she says.

Signature Style:
 
“I love contrasting classic design elements with eclectic objects. In this case, industrial and mid-century modern styles are balanced with art and antiques.”

Trick of the Trade:

“One of my techniques is to employ a color palette or a value of color that is light-reflective and apply it to both walls and ceiling. This is particularly useful for intimate spaces, creating the illusion of volume. Walls and ceiling are then grounded with a complementary floor finish.”

The Goods:

Desk & wall-mounted storage units: IKEA, ikea.com
Custom shelving: TJ’s Woodworking
Wall sconces: Prisma Lighting
Desk lamps: Tolomeo
Felt wall art: Betsy Scheintaub, Bobbin Studio, bobbinstudio.com
Floor paint: Sherwin Williams, sherwin-williams.com
Wall & trim paint: ICI Dulux Paints, duluxpaints.com
Classic butterfly chair & ottoman: Circa 50, circa50.com
Industrial metal table: Studio Elements, studioelements.com
Glass terrariums: Antique jars from Ornaments, 207-442-6636; plants from Minotts Flowers, minotts.com
HAG Capisco Office Chair with Saddle Seat: Izzy Design,
izzyplus.com
Artwork: Yvonne Jacquette, Barry Thompson, Don Voisine, T. A. Davis, Lisa Dombek, Dozier Bell & Jan Moineau

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