We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a jaw-dropping before and after. And if you know anything about Paige Williams Interior Design, that before and after is all the more exciting when it revolves around our favorite color… TEAL!
We’re highlighting teal as May’s color of the month for an extra special reason: we’re celebrating 10 incredible years in business. It’s been a whirlwind of client meetings and sample swatches, demo days and grand reveals, bright colors and personal touches, all combining to take our client’s houses to homes.
As we recognize and reflect on 10 years of PWID, we’re all the more excited about what the next decade may bring. We already have a few big surprises in the works that we can’t wait to share with you soon.
Until then, enjoy these totally teal transformations in a recent client project—a 100-plus-year-old East Nashville home.
A Toast to Teal
This project began with a century-old home in the funky East Nashville neighborhood that featured plaster walls and stunning trimwork. We wanted to keep as much of the historic charm intact while also bringing the space into the modern age through both design and functionality, like expanding doorways and adding storage.
We often talk about enhancing functionality in spaces, and while oftentimes that means reconfiguring a layout to flow better for our families, it can also mean transforming an empty area in a home into something fun and functional. In this living room revamp, we paid close attention to a completely underutilized corner, and opted to create a space for our clients to enjoy perpetual toasts.
The space shared a wall with a bathroom, so we were able to tap into the water supply there and create a striking wet bar. We partnered with Danco to build a custom piece of furniture to emulate a built-in, complete with storage drawers and a mini fridge for keeping cans and mixers chilled and ready.
We added two semi-transparent cabinets and shelving for our client’s to display their impressive liquor collection, a small sink, and plenty of options for concealing bar tools and drinkware. We bathed the whole piece of furniture in teal, added gold accents (including a stunning hanging light), and a tile backsplash in alternating shades of blue.
A Teal-Clad Living Room
While the wet bar serves as a striking and functional focal point, we were tasked with expanding the renovation throughout the entire living room. The space formerly featured tan walls, a white fireplace, and mismatched seating, so we carried our visions of teal throughout the whole space to create a cohesive, modern, and unique oasis for rest and relaxation.
The fireplace received a tilework makeover. During demo, we discovered a stunning arched white firebox, which we knew needed to be our focal point. We highlighted it by surrounding the box with gradient teal and blue square tiles. We incorporated natural wood with a custom live edge mantle piece by Little Branch Farm, added 100-year-old hardwood flooring (that was original to the house!) to create an accent wall above the mantle, and completed the look with a picture gold light. On the adjacent wall, we added two custom bookcases with the same light for added decorative storage.
We brightened up the builder-grade paint with a totally teal makeover, bringing the color beyond the walls and onto the ceiling. It paired perfectly with the white trim and lighter wood flooring already in place. To bring the whole look together, we streamlined seating with a sectional and accent chair and incorporated our client’s oriental rugs they have collected through their travels.
We were thrilled with the way this project came to life for our clients using our very favorite color. Have a space you’re ready to revamp? Whether you’re wanting to tackle teal or your own favorite color, we’re here to help.
