Blushing Neutrals

It seems with spring in the air the colors of pale pastels and flowering buds and a fresh new color scheme come to mind.  

Here is a current color board we are working on:

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Our inspiration began with the pillows in this colorway from Williams Sonoma Home.

Using this color scheme is a great way to morph a beige or gray room into a current version.

Have you used these colors?

PBI Office Project

A quick 2nd floor interior design expansion happened this November for a former office client we designed 5 rooms for a year ago. The partners at Meridian Financial Partners  could not be nicer to work with. With 'carte blanche' we installed a reception area and two large offices, continuing the vibe from the first floor. The two level townhouse in historic old town Warrenton, VA, exudes character, with  light filled rooms, hardwood floors and a 3rd floor loft surrounded by glass.  

Here are some iPhone peeks:

Here is how it all began:

I am so thankful to be able to choose the people I work with as well as having the freedom to make my own hours and earn a living doing what I love.

What do I want to do when I grow up? I'm doing it.

I wish the same for you. 

Happy Holidays!

Happy Autumn

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Isn't this gorgeous?

As the seasons change and we ready ourselves for a wonderful time of ''nesting", when our focus turns to creating an inviting space to overwinter, I just want to wish you all a Happy Fall.  Here in Virginia, our leaves are not changing yet, and it seems a bit later than usual, which is fine by me.  

At Powell Brower Interiors we have been steadily busy with wonderful clients, and we are truly thankful.  Many of our more extensive installs this year have not been photographed yet since several are being done in stages, such as in Phase 1: basic furniture and finishes and Phase 2: the final layer of art, accessories and staging.

We have been doing some historic office spaces in Warrenton, VA and creating living room settings in each office, helping the employees to de-stress in our calm, natural and collected spaces.

 'Hakuna', the office mascot, on her gorgeous matching oushak rug.

We've had the most fun finding new vendors and bespoke craftsmen to add unique pieces to our designs...and getting our hands dirty.  I really love the process and the hands-on approach to finishing a room.

Lots of design plans for clients have been happening.  Some have been executed 'en totale', some in part and a few long distance.  A few did upholstery only, while others gave us artistic license to complete the job as we see fit. (Can I say DREAM client?) 

 Here are a few design boards:

Here are some PBI  sample presentation boards:

Bethany's kitchen and more house 'zhushing' has been happening, and, of course, is the most fun of all- designing together. That is my dream. We are working on getting that photographed, hopefully this year, so we will share those at a later time.

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Have a wonderful fall and prayers to those in hurricane Matthew's wake!

What's new

Update: Our new blog link is: www.powellbrower.blogspot.com since we launched our website on www.powellbrower.com .  Sorry for any inconvenience! 

We hope you continue to follow along!

The hours I spend on blogs and pinterest have been minimized lately, cause honestly, I am not seeing much that's new and unique these days.  The internet can provide inspiration and you can mimic others style, but to create a look all one's own, creativity has to come from within.

As I get ready to do a lite makeover of my kitchen, my previous plan was white cabinets.  That is all you see these days, and to me, not unique anymore. 

 This beauty caught my eye.  I have always maintained a love for the integrity of a mix of natural materials. I'd love something like this with new cabinetry, but that is not in the budget at this time.



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The funny thing about being a designer is that since the possibilities and ideas are endless, it's hard to pin one down that I think I will be happy with over the next few years. Tricky!  So I try to not be too trendy, but instead put together a mix I haven't seen before. Even I do not know what I will come up with.  I swear, it's much easier to design for clients!

Almost neutral

This gorgeous room designed by Michael S. Smith is a great inspiration for a serene, almost neutral palette that is packed with subtle color.  The warm wood tones, sisal carpet, plants and organic art elements are calling me.  

How about you?