Room of the Week: Tailored Grays + Citrus

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3KNIgMkLo5kU5ICJHz0yNqz0fQV8U96Cy6IXlXTIgSSLk6bkFE0BuPGT22mb1w96m0jkB1uOOvI9IU1xc2oT0ionaojYaXZq356DRb4DqF4Y_w7NDfYBEhmnBa2PS490nS2FkcJOMp-j/s1600/Classic+Citrus+LR+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3KNIgMkLo5kU5ICJHz0yNqz0fQV8U96Cy6IXlXTIgSSLk6bkFE0BuPGT22mb1w96m0jkB1uOOvI9IU1xc2oT0ionaojYaXZq356DRb4DqF4Y_w7NDfYBEhmnBa2PS490nS2FkcJOMp-j/s1600/Classic+Citrus+LR+Bassett.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of my Bassett room makeover clients recently sent me the photo above of her newly furnished family room. I love it! Amy came in one weekend and together we pulled a palette of menswear inspired fabrics for a pair of tailored custom sofas. We dressed the <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Keaton-Wood-Accent-Chair-Custom-Wood-Chairs-DZ18824.asp">Keaton Accent Chair</a> in a handsome gray and yellow plaid while the extra large round ottoman – my personal favorite – is wearing a classic animal print in a luxurious gray and cream chenille. Embroidered-style citrus bright accent pillows add a lively contrast while a round <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Round-Lamp-Table-DZ29047.asp">Wakefield Lamp Table</a> in a warm cream finish softens the corner between the two sofas. Amy’</span><span style="font-size: large;">s addition of the white shag rug is perfection! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rKzgoMwx02MlvfchV6JspmQduJ4zMYz8HP1kvzV1TTj2wY3uau_enLZs8zA92LoycY7ii9UhulW2KTCTs1ec2OpXEK72PW3DBrcIPy5gCIuJZP2YJvCAlPu3Q9K7wA3i1tDiqPJWCPfC/s1600/classic+citrus+fabrics+Bassett.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rKzgoMwx02MlvfchV6JspmQduJ4zMYz8HP1kvzV1TTj2wY3uau_enLZs8zA92LoycY7ii9UhulW2KTCTs1ec2OpXEK72PW3DBrcIPy5gCIuJZP2YJvCAlPu3Q9K7wA3i1tDiqPJWCPfC/s1600/classic+citrus+fabrics+Bassett.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvuLP8EpWKEx2yLjhc_lB1dbRnI8P8NpvUSX6xTTUcTHR1aYdkD3BaVxyRcc9VgsRJZ4aVaIgMMR583-VZWHSFrd4aWjb5QGRmf9O3fpk3unQTZ0dwL7Dk-jjnma6BfwC3vMbtuUmn7P5n/s1600/Gray+++Citrus+Accents+Bassett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvuLP8EpWKEx2yLjhc_lB1dbRnI8P8NpvUSX6xTTUcTHR1aYdkD3BaVxyRcc9VgsRJZ4aVaIgMMR583-VZWHSFrd4aWjb5QGRmf9O3fpk3unQTZ0dwL7Dk-jjnma6BfwC3vMbtuUmn7P5n/s1600/Gray+++Citrus+Accents+Bassett.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love working with people who have an idea of what they like, but are willing to step outside of their comfort zone to achieve a designer look. The best part? From design concept (Amy and I met over a couple of weekends to finalize details) to the actual date of delivery (with the room being painted in between with a Sherwin Williams color inspired by our showroom) took less than two months. #happycustomer #happydesigner</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you ready for a room makeover?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Room of the Week: Tailored Grays + Citrus

One of my Bassett room makeover clients recently sent me the photo above of her newly furnished family room. I love it! Amy came in one week...

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My Bassett Makeover: Before + After

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvBe1P5HjPEmxp_kRSe6NMuUnT-t_7fTgTcYegahmhEkCrZTiXQusZGtkEEhHdVUWq_KTpEaMqa9W93sBZvByTGTnYB3la0fMGQ5MLm9D4Pf5etHdpx3xYAhBdOcCoW001OoREgdVCgrT/s1600/Pippa+chair+M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvBe1P5HjPEmxp_kRSe6NMuUnT-t_7fTgTcYegahmhEkCrZTiXQusZGtkEEhHdVUWq_KTpEaMqa9W93sBZvByTGTnYB3la0fMGQ5MLm9D4Pf5etHdpx3xYAhBdOcCoW001OoREgdVCgrT/s1600/Pippa+chair+M.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>After sneak peek ... a favorite of mine from Bassett, the “Pippa”</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmG9xAKHiVvwybplIAoiU0AcyXQoJSggwctdoXryl8avlVfXxN9V9QPdQlKevQhsgpEcXGbPpVuexGKHLkXTCaWUS6yT85-Ip-bpTCERJ7DBlxhsT9lyMmvI3zQVJ2K2WT_USEVCKmv2Rf/s1600/CustomClassicsBefore-fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmG9xAKHiVvwybplIAoiU0AcyXQoJSggwctdoXryl8avlVfXxN9V9QPdQlKevQhsgpEcXGbPpVuexGKHLkXTCaWUS6yT85-Ip-bpTCERJ7DBlxhsT9lyMmvI3zQVJ2K2WT_USEVCKmv2Rf/s1600/CustomClassicsBefore-fireplace.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Before: great architectural details, lots of natural light, plenty of room to entertain</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmAoHcNgtl0j0MTkIFQpufuxadnXjn5_D2dRgUh-ECDrGpMGVlIYAv48vQ0KCh45Vphi83gDlJO7KRF341azkybIbExYzLJDlewkQk1yUIy85apUqafeDI-u0Z5taQ0PWyqZejO0pu-cF/s1600/CustomClassicsBefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpmAoHcNgtl0j0MTkIFQpufuxadnXjn5_D2dRgUh-ECDrGpMGVlIYAv48vQ0KCh45Vphi83gDlJO7KRF341azkybIbExYzLJDlewkQk1yUIy85apUqafeDI-u0Z5taQ0PWyqZejO0pu-cF/s1600/CustomClassicsBefore.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE CHALLENGE: with post-teenage children about to leave the nest, this family had outgrown the existing furnishings and were ready for a fresh update. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The homeowners, a very nice local couple, came to Bassett to look for a new sofa and we ended up scheduling a room makeover in order to accomplish their goals of working with what they had. </span><span style="font-size: large;">A number of pieces with sentimental value and some lovely decorative items were staying in the room. The wall color, a warm tone faux finish, plus the custom window treatments (which I discovered by coincidence were made by a very talented friend of mine!) were used as a starting point in choosing the color palette and traditional design direction for this family room makeover. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMU0IRL4GvRC94pkkiuT23sdtP-6Uzr_JcjIw6tFvI2kbq8On4p25ewYegR7yKLuaIs7iu_ozKxNdKfw6-YZnqJPmzVKmgTbsRbO4DYm0aWcrhsmjqqnHc1k6Y8ECPfujSO4Vn1jd35Zh/s1600/melkonian+after+layout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMU0IRL4GvRC94pkkiuT23sdtP-6Uzr_JcjIw6tFvI2kbq8On4p25ewYegR7yKLuaIs7iu_ozKxNdKfw6-YZnqJPmzVKmgTbsRbO4DYm0aWcrhsmjqqnHc1k6Y8ECPfujSO4Vn1jd35Zh/s1600/melkonian+after+layout.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">After visiting the clients home, I used the measurements that I took while there to create a revised floor plan with <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/room-planner.asp">Room Planner</a> which is a free design tool available to anyone who visits the Bassett website. Most of the furniture and accessory pieces from the extensive Bassett collections are loaded into this easy to navigate program, allowing them to be efficiently dropped into place to check that a layout works best for desired function while keeping traffic flow in mind.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jZ3z1zswpgBZ62hBWWkRKDrhynmKw4Yc-001lhnc0rauHyOecp_2Cko1InxCJ-hws6_Gm6DSpAtAZtIM8HH75oqmMyrOYMoKNbh1MQhhkVmaIsAtYsuduoP7_1a9E7l7JBZrSDi-vvc6/s1600/CustomClassic+makeover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jZ3z1zswpgBZ62hBWWkRKDrhynmKw4Yc-001lhnc0rauHyOecp_2Cko1InxCJ-hws6_Gm6DSpAtAZtIM8HH75oqmMyrOYMoKNbh1MQhhkVmaIsAtYsuduoP7_1a9E7l7JBZrSDi-vvc6/s1600/CustomClassic+makeover.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE BIG REVEAL:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> to accomplish this makeover, we selected the very comfortable <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Living-Room-Accent-Chair-with-Exposed-Wood-Legs-DZ3.asp">New American Living</a> chair in a crisp striped fabric, a tight back <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Sofa-DZ32064.asp">Custom Classics</a> sofa in a warm olive green with two sets of designer pillows, a pair of <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Accent-Chair-DZ27301.asp">Pippa</a> classic spindle chairs in a richly woven gold fabric accented with leopard print kidney pillows, a tufted chocolate brown leather <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/custom-upholstery/ottomans/custom-ottoman.asp">ottoman with storage shelf,</a> then anchored this updated sitting area with a more appropriate sized <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/Laguna-Tropics-DZ25152.asp">hand tufted wool carpet</a> in a colorful, bold print.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM7965klt6QhtpYGiU6cZpFY3R4ygYL4QjCTD_YALjT8gyc7kQyu72OmYhM_T51goe6qN3QZA7-hcC6NFekllBPm5F41FQiRlCnMCrnbnNy0vZVLntBhYsxP0MqQkMRmr1gvZiwUSzYjN/s1600/NewAmericanLivingChair_M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZM7965klt6QhtpYGiU6cZpFY3R4ygYL4QjCTD_YALjT8gyc7kQyu72OmYhM_T51goe6qN3QZA7-hcC6NFekllBPm5F41FQiRlCnMCrnbnNy0vZVLntBhYsxP0MqQkMRmr1gvZiwUSzYjN/s1600/NewAmericanLivingChair_M.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE KEY: choosing patterns and colors that would complement the existing fabrics and finishes in this open floor plan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE BONUS FEATURE: all <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/hgtv-furniture-store-locator.asp">Bassett makeovers</a> are delivered in around 30 days. For the custom furniture industry, this is quite a feat. How does Bassett do it? The majority of the custom manufacturing takes place in North Carolina. Beautiful on-trend fabrics plus <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/quality/index.asp">strong built-to-last frames</a> are at the ready. A highly-trained custom upholstery team is in place. The delivery process is streamlined. Customer service experts are in house to ensure complete satisfaction. Design consultants like myself follow each project, from beginning to end, as we would if running our own individual businesses. As a group, we just happen to have the support of the Bassett/HGTV Design Studio behind us : )</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">What did my Bassett clients think of their makeover? </span><span style="font-size: large;">“</span><span style="font-size: large;">It looks absolutely beautiful. We are so happy!</span><span style="font-size: large;">”</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you ready for a custom makeover? <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/tools/designer-bio.asp?did=661">Email me</a> at Bassett in Burlington to schedule a home visit, or stop by our showroom to see what we have to offer. This weekend, starting on Friday, July 18th, we are having a 3-day Summer Sale with one item offered at 30% off original price. Bassett is also hosting a “Pin It To Win It” event on Pinterest. <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/pin-it-to-win-it.asp">Click here</a> to find out how you can enter to win a $5,000 Gift Card to Bassett! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkMKhjAD4TlCgTLBZOSsHD68byWgzIZWDLhGL1jIC1oUj_Md8FwkNr2SlHpMH89cBtb1INOG9-B94zReWMIrb5GMbootX2c-_emGew8eWL2-6_hpC6DTmnez9Vp1M9d-kLgr5qkfXcsmB/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-07-17+at+12.39.25+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkMKhjAD4TlCgTLBZOSsHD68byWgzIZWDLhGL1jIC1oUj_Md8FwkNr2SlHpMH89cBtb1INOG9-B94zReWMIrb5GMbootX2c-_emGew8eWL2-6_hpC6DTmnez9Vp1M9d-kLgr5qkfXcsmB/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-07-17+at+12.39.25+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/yvonneblacker/__public">Follow me on Houzz</a> to see the Bassett makeover above, plus lots more to come ... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRp1IoH1PA_8x0GgR-CFjr4FMVW4VpDz1LGmbkFo7LEuMMfuTKG4LTUF1XrhmntBzJCRVPKOTBnyY-rkw9TDdIt6iSU3UKXcfkghArSvo_z3UJV4rt7ebHAGrfGHSAF8eX80pre3QnqON_/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-07-17+at+12.58.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRp1IoH1PA_8x0GgR-CFjr4FMVW4VpDz1LGmbkFo7LEuMMfuTKG4LTUF1XrhmntBzJCRVPKOTBnyY-rkw9TDdIt6iSU3UKXcfkghArSvo_z3UJV4rt7ebHAGrfGHSAF8eX80pre3QnqON_/s1600/Screen+shot+2014-07-17+at+12.58.42+AM.png" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And watch for my regular posts on <a href="http://instagram.com/yblacker">Instagram</a> to see what’s new in our Bassett showroom and elsewhere in the world of design.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>

My Bassett Makeover: Before + After

After sneak peek ... a favorite of mine from Bassett, the “Pippa” Before: great architectural details, lots of natural light, plenty of room...

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