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One of the most interesting things I've gained from writing my blog is turning my mind's eye to focus on my own work. I have people e-mail me constantly asking for advice regarding home & interiors. It's flattering others are inspired and want to understand the creative process facilitating our designs. Professional advice is only available to my clients by ethical standards, but I can give all of you insight into how my brain works, what makes it tick, how I dream it up, etc.
There are many times my team looks at me with a quizzical gaze and says, "Where did you come up with that?". Sometimes it's brilliant, sometimes it's hair-brained but it's always a creative spin on normal. I think that's what makes any designer's creation his/her own: a comfortable environment to express oneself and see if it sticks or not. That's what we do each and every day at GDD.
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This is the first of a new blog series: SIGNATURE GWEN DRISCOLL. After analyzing my design process, there are many elements that make a project quintessential Gwen Driscoll. Though no project is ever the same, my design concepts stay true in each and every project.
Leather is always something I gravitate towards when looking at textiles. I like muted neutral tones, colored playful ones, texture, fur, skin and suede. You name it, if it's supple, soft and luxurious, it's got my name all over it.
I start every project with inspiration images. You can see some of those here, as well as GDD items well-placed in projects. I've also included some exciting things we will incorporate very soon in new projects. Enjoy each & every one. I love them all!
Inspiration.
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| Windsor Smith |
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| Amelia Handegan |
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| Rose Tarlow |
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| Unknown |
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| Celerie Kemble |
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| Palmer Weiss |
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| Amelia Handegan |
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| Melanie Turner |
Nestled, Tucked & Happy.
Ted Boerner Sofa for Design Within Reach in "His" Study.
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Edelman Leather Cavallini Purple Shadows
upholstered an ottoman in a well-loved Family Room. |
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Edelman Leather Cashmere Calf Blueish on chairs in a
fabulous Dining Room.The backs are wrapped in a Jim Thompson silk.
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John Saladino Calla Chairs upholstered
in Holly Hunt Toscana Leather Pale Grey
for a sophisticated Breakfast Room. |
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Design Within Reach Antica Chairs
in a light-filled Morning Room.
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Holly Hunt Brannan Chairs by Christian Liagre
upholstered in Holly Hunt Toscana Sand
for a spectacular Living Room.
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Keleen Leathers Persuede Me Jungle Jane
upholstered walls in a formal Powder Room. |
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Edelman Leather Luxe Calf Pumpkin upholstered
ottoman for a much needed pop of color in a Dining Room. |
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Edelman Leather Cavallini Darkest Brown
upholstered a bench for a stunning Entry Hall. |
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Edelman Leather Cavallini Bianco upholstered
Host & Hostess Chairs in a chic Dining Room. |
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Soon to be Stuffed, Puffed & Stretched Tight.
Edelman Leather Jumbo Crocodile City Lights Golden Rod
will grace a pair of hexagon ottomans for a charming Living Room.
Edelman Leather Cavallini Cappuccino
will make a pair of stunning Library doors.
Edelman Leather Croc Loco Grande Nightcap
to finish a pair of ottomans for a classy Family Room.
A pair of custom leather lounge chairs
will flank a beautiful Family Room fireplace.
My Wheels are Turning....
Where can this fabulous statement piece by DesignLush
upholstered in EL Royal Hide Spring Leaves go?
Can you tell I love tufting and greens of any shade?
Where could a pair of these
EL Napa Loco Grass Green
stools be placed?
And these metal doors make a perfect inspiration for
dreaming up upholstered doors with a special nail detail.
I want them to be in EL Russian Leather Modernaya Vintage 2003.
How fabulous would a screen like this be
upholstered in EL Crocodile City Lights in Dusk?
Ooh, la, la & this headboard upholstered
in Rose Tarlow Lumina Expresso. How fabulous?
Every project I design has to have a balance of many elements. I love the quality leather adds to each room I design. It's special, sleek, simple and soft. What more could you want?
Look forward to many more SIGNATURE GWEN DRISCOLL posts. I hope this has given you some insight into our design philosophy and process.
We'll talk soon.
Gwen
