Jonathan found a local signage company that specialise in neon signs...which it great! BUT - I'm now staring to feel the pressure on making my mind up on where to install...
The Boardwalk!!!
When its up there's no moving it!!!
The Boardwalk - retro signage parchase from Newark antiques market
Option 1 - Reception 1...above the sofa?
Option 2 - Reception 2...on the left hand side wall?
Option 3 - The Landing...running above and across the wall where my home office is? BUT - I really want have 2 industrial warehouse light fittings suspended above my desk.
Would The Boardwalk + x2 industrial light fittings look TOO MUCH?
Image below - home office mood/inspiration for lighting x2
I just love your home! The interior is stunning and your choice colours, materials and furniture collection really highlight your brilliant aesthetic!
ReplyDeleteI have been a Shootfactory enthusiast for years and am now happy to discover 47 Park Avenue - posted about you today if you wanted to come by and have a look http://canoedesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/shootfactory.html
Thanks for your incredible inspiration and beautiful photos!
PS - I think that the boardwalk sign might be too much of a statement on the black wall in your reception 2. I am not sure whether reception 1 is your main reception but it could work on this wall (you'll just have to be mindful of the art in the rest of the space). Otherwise I like the idea of it on the landing by your desk and do not think it will be too much with the two pendants (love them and http://www.trainspotters.co.uk/ have ones almost exactly like that).
ReplyDeleteGood luck and cannot wait to see what you decide!
Another note to let you know that I've named you for the Leibster Blog award.
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Thank you for the continued inspiration and amazing posts.
Anna
Anna...THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! xxx
DeleteI think it would be too much on the landing. I personally like the idea of putting it on the black wall as it would stand out beautifully, but in reception 1, above the couch, it would work too. It might be a good idea to put it above the couch so you won't be looking at it all the time while sitting on the couch - that prevents early bore-out. I believe in keeping stuff you look at from the couch (incl. wall colour) either more toned down (wall colour... or huge signage) or easily rearrangeble (furniture arrangement, art on the wall)
ReplyDeletedefinitely above the sofa... the black on top, the soft caramel sofa below... it's like the white space between is calling out for that sign.
ReplyDeletethe black room is lovely, but i don't think the sign is suited for it... and it feels like putting it on the landing is a little wimpy (and i say that in the kindest way!)
btw: i LOVE your home!
It needs room to breathe. I'd actually put it on the wall above the stairs i.e. to the left of your workspace. You could still have a similar black industrial light above your desk, which would look amazing.
ReplyDeleteBtw, recently discovered your house and it's absolutely gorgeous! We have very incredibly similar taste. This weekend I am going to wallpaper my bathroom in black paper with a cream lace pattern on it a la http://www.porterspaints.com/wallpapers/designer-for-porters/catherine-martin/lace.
Feeling both nervous and excited eckkk!
Hi Kate...I would LOVE to see how your bathroom turned out! LOVING that wallpaper!
DeleteI'd put it above the sofa - but you can't go wrong with any of the spaces your considering.
ReplyDeleteOption 2, in the black room. The stairway might work but would interfere with your other plans for the space. Option 1, no. It would fight with the chandelier and floor lamp. A statement piece like that sign, needs a space all of its own.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Reception 1, but whatever you choose will be amazing, because you have such wonderful taste. Your house is fantastic! I aspire to be like you, though sadly, I look more like your "Befores" than "Afters"!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your very kind words...
DeleteI like the cheeky statement of a sofa being a board walk (bored walk).
ReplyDeleteWhat a GENUIS idea!!! I LOVE your thinking.
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