Full Of Grace
Residential project in McLean, Virginia featuring a stunning mix of new furnishings and antique finds. The dining room showcases beautiful hand-painted wallpaper illustrating local flora and fauna.
Grand Entrance
Image of the foyer with a pair of lucite pedestals with antique urns flanking the entryway to the main staircase. A wrought iron lantern is suspended above.
Center Table
Detail shot of center table off the main stair with a beautiful floral arrangement in gold and chartreuse in a cut glass vase.
Formal Living Room
Shot of the living room facing the fireplace, which has a stone surround. A pair of sofas sit on either side of the fireplace with a glass-topped brass coffee table between. The seating arrangement is capped by a pair of orange velvet tub chairs with button-tufting, and an antique rug. The coffered ceiling features a marbleized gold wallpaper, and the room is rounded out with antique side tables, and and relaxed Roman shades in silk.
Glass Coffee Table
Detail shot of antique brass coffee table with beveled glass top. Showcases antique area rug in oranges, yellows, and creams.
Eclipsed shot of Antique Chest
Detail shot of antique chest with oil portrait above. A Hepplewhite style armchair sits to the right, its seat recovered in a green and yellow flame stitch fabric.
Detailed Pillow Shot
Detailed pillow shot showcasing Martin Lawrence Bullard fabric with pom fringe at seams. A yellow linen kidney pillow sits in front with bands in a geometric raised velvet. A John Derian table lamp provides ample reading light.
Corner Armoire
An antique corner armoire is tucked into the corner of the living room nearest the foyer. A glimpse of the orange button-tufted club chair is shown.
Bookshelf Vignette
Detail shot of living room open bookshelves with antique accessories, including a pair of brass partridges.
Dining Room with Bold Scenic Wallpaper
The dining room features a quatrefoil ceiling detail which is echoed on the brass detailing on the New Classics dining table below. The walls are covered in a bold yellow custom hand-painted wallcovering by Gracie Studio, and the chairs are upholstered in a vibrant green velvet. The windows are treated with London shades in a green printed silk by Groves Bros.
Dining Room Alternate View
Image of same dining space with view showing full length of the custom New Classics dining table with stunning floral arrangements. Dining chairs are by R. Jones, upholstered in Gainsborough Velvet by Schumacher.
Sideboard Ready for Entertaining
An antique sideboard is ready for entertaining with glass hand blown cake stands and antique silver. The gilded hand-painted wall mural paper by Gracie Studio is highlighted behind.
Dining Table Detail
A close up shot of the mahogany dining table by New Classics, with a quatrefoil-shaped brass inlay at center.
Dining Detail
A green velvet-upholstered R. Jones dining chair with nail trim detail and saber legs is pulled up to the mahogany table with a brass inlay around the perimeter. Beneath is a neutral hemp and wool area rug by Julie Dasher Rugs, which has woven metallic gold threads.
Dining Window Detail
A close up shot of a London shade in the dining room featuring fabric from Groves Brothers, with a Samuel & Sons tassel trim applied to the hem.
Wallpaper Detail 1
Custom detail shot of the Gracie dining room wallpaper illustrating a woodpecker perched on a blooming cherry blossom tree, on a gold ground.
Wallpaper Detail Shot 2
Another detail shot of the custom dining room wallpaper illustrating an owl perched on a blooming Dogwood tree in front of a gold ground.
Detail Shot of Wallpaper 3
A final detail shot of the dining room custom Gracie wall covering showcasing a red cardinal with nest perched on a blooming Dogwood tree. Blooming light blue hydrangeas are nearby, and above is a wall sconce with an acrylic back plate by Reprotique with a custom shade in a green marbleized paper.
Family Room Ottoman
Shot of family room facing the fireplace surround. Emphasis is on a large antique console table, under which resides a large custom ottoman upholstered in an antique tribal rug. Two brown glazed garden stool lamps sit atop the table.
A Flexible Space Fit for the Family
The family room features an R. Jones sofa in a durable faux leather and two pairs of custom chairs. The large coffee table has a raffia finish with a resin coating, and conceals four round ottomans on casters, so each kid can have his own footrest. The walls are covered in a warm gray grasscloth.
Detail Shot of Stair Railing
Detail Shot of Flowers Atop Mantel
Kitchen
View of the home’s kitchen island, which is painted a striking navy, with marble counter tops, and three brass and glass pendants hanging overhead. The perimeter cabinetry is painted white to complement the trim color.
Concealed Bar
A large walk-in wet bar is concealed from sight with custom millwork panels. The interior is lined with warm wood paneling.
Kitchen Seating Area
A view of the seating area adjacent to the kitchen. A pair of settees sit opposite one another in front of the fireplace, while a pair of mid-century caned chairs faces the fireplace with an acrylic table between. A pair of faux leather ottomans on casters acts as coffee tables, and a playful green antique patchwork rug sits atop a larger navy wool area rug, grounding the space.
Master Bedroom Seating Area
A fireplace with a white painted surround is shown with a burnt red grasscloth wallpaper covering the surrounding walls. The windows are dressed with woven wood tortoise-shell shades, with long Stroheim drapery panels. In front sits a settee re-upholstered in a beige velvet with a contrasting blue welt.
View of Master Bed
A four-poster David Iatesta bed is cocooned in a room with warm red grasscloth covering the walls and vaulted ceiling.
Upstairs Hall
The second floor stairwell and hall is shown, with a wool area rug with diamond pattern. Bright green, blue and yellow drapery panels dress the double windows, and the children’s artwork is playfully displayed along the walls.