Decor Diary

Log Home, Dover Plains, NY

2007-09-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some images from a newly built log home near Dover Plains. Of course, the natural colors and textures of the log and timber construction dominates the interior spaces. The objective was to treat the sheetrocked walls in a way that augmented the rustic patina inherent in the construction, and serve as a soft compliment to the organic materials in the space.

Soft pale colorwash near the front entrance. This color and treatment continued in the stairway, and connecting spaces.
A mural tile over the wine bar. The scene is a modification the view from the home

In process: the steel rear door being transformed into one of pine. On the wall more color wash in a deeper hue than that near the entry.

Bronxville Condo

2007-07-18T05:26:00.000-07:00

The request was to help bring some color and character to areas of this condo in Bronxille, NY.

Entry before
Entry after

The walls of the entry and hall areas had just been painted. Leaving this color, we added a snap life by painting the ceiling a pale blue. The panel insets throughout were washed with a lighter color mixture to add some interest and distinction. Four plaster corbels at the base of two arches in the entry were stripped and glazed with several layers to draw out the sculptural detail of the pieces.

A deep brown for the walls, and a lighter shade on the ceiling give the bedroom a dramatic but soothing quality.

Bedroom before

Bedroom after

Sky Mural in Croton, NY

2007-05-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

Here are two images of a softly painted cloud scene I recently did on a portion of the ceiling of a master bedroom suite.

Painted Finishes in EKB Showroom, Beacon NY

2006-10-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

photos courtesy, ekbkitchens.com

EKB Fine Kitchens opened a new showroom at 490 Main St in Beacon early this Summer. I worked with owners, Mike and Matt to create color and finish choices for several of the vignettes throughout the showroom. For more information on EKB, visit their website, ekbkithens.com

Wine Cellar Mural images

2006-05-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Below are images from the wine cellar in Beacon NY.

The resolved angel mural that evolved from the initial drawing in the post before last.

These two images show the cellar's ceiling mural, also inhabited by angels.

2006-04-26T16:04:00.000-07:00

This is a detail of a finish with some faintly painted vines in the bathroom in Irvington NY.

Current Affairs

2006-02-19T10:09:00.001-08:00

I'm currently working on a wine cellar in Beacon NY. The project emcompasses colorwashing, on the walls, a ceiling mural, and a small mural depicting cherubs. I expect to finish next week, and I'll post a few preliminary images after that. As a preview, above is an early roughed in sketch from the small mural showing the angels opening a bottle of champagne.

I'm planning on being in Denver for the 2nd half of March to work on a few projects, and line up a few projects for sometime in the Summer. If you're in Denver, and interested in receiving an estimate for a project, please email me at info@christopheralbert.com

Powder Room, Yorktown Heights

2006-02-19T09:28:00.000-08:00

I'm catching up a little on photographing a few projects. I'll be posting these images in the coming weeks. Generally I'll take a few quick shots when I finish my portion of a room, but it may take some time longer for a room to be fully finish, as with this powder room project from 2004. The project is located in Yorktown Heights NY. I worked on the paneling on the bottom half of the room, and the crown moulding at the ceiling. The designer, Rena Wilhelm, stipulated a sort of faux bois effect, but using a bronze metallic glaze. Between the treatment on the paneling, and the wallpaper, the transformation of the room is dramatic, and of another time.

The mirror also received some antiquing.

The crown moulding features the same treatment as the paneling, along with a touch of gilding to highlight some some of the moulding details

The before shot.

2005-11-23T16:05:00.000-08:00

I just returned from Colorado where I worked on a couple of residential projects and a small mural for the Denver restaraunt, Le Central seen below. The residential projects primarily consisted of color consulting, and straight painting. I expect to be heading west sometime in the Spring of '06 for more projects.

Poughkeepsie Condo

2005-08-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

In June, I worked on a condo in Poughkeepsie NY belonging to Accountant, Deborah Bailey Browne. We added straight color through out the place, with two painted finishes, one in the bedroom, and one over the fireplace to add an accent.

Update

2005-06-06T04:57:00.000-07:00

The last several months for me have been taken up by working on a couple of exhibits that are opening this month. In the decorative realm, I have done a couple of small projects in Manhattan, one of which is still ongoing. The mad rush of art making will subside in the next week or so, and I will begin working on another project.

In the meantime, a rundown of my activities of the past months can be found here.

Colorwash foyer, and ceiling

2005-03-02T15:19:00.001-08:00

These photos are of a project done this past fall in Briarcliff, NY. The finish is a multicolor wash that covered the two story foyer, as well as the ceiling.

Denver loft project

2005-02-11T10:12:00.001-08:00

I just returned from working on a couple of projects in Denver. Below are photos from one of the projects; creating a painted finish on the two story fireplace in a loft in Downtown Denver.

The objective was to create a focal point that would enhance, and define the sitting area within the larger open space, without greatly encroaching upon the clean white backdrop of the loft. The majority of the loft remains white, retaining the spare industrial feel of the home, while some other intimate niches have been carved from the main space using deeper colors in the bedroom, and office.

We wanted to create a look that would build upon the richness of fabrics and objects in the client's collection.

I created a stencil based on a patterned throw belonging to the client.

The resulting finish carries rich tones of color onto the wall complimenting the textures, and color in the living area. The stenciled pattern is extremely subtle; emerging, and disappearing under thin washes of browns and reds, giving the impression of a worn tapestry, or aged wallpaper. The disintegration of the color is meant to reinforce the human scale of the sitting area while softening the transition into the broader, open layout of the home. The unique line of the fireplace is now better defined, as the form narrows gradually as it approaches the ceiling.

Detail of stencil

Foyer with imitation stone

2004-12-27T18:31:00.000-08:00

Before and after of recent project in Irvington NY. This job entailed creating imitation stone columns flanking the front door, and several layers of colorwash throughout the rest of the space.

Somethin' Else

2004-12-20T20:37:00.000-08:00

Dec '04 issue of the Denver magazine, 5280, has a story of Resauranteur/Chef, Sean Kelly, and his new space, Somethin' Else. We did a funky, elusive stripe and stencil on the main wall of the dining rm.

2004-12-20T20:13:00.000-08:00

After creating shadow pattern, and texture, the glazing of color begins.

2004-12-20T20:11:00.000-08:00

before and after, stairs

decor diary

2004-12-16T14:26:00.000-08:00