Walls that Talk

Posted on October 23, 2013 by paulaberg

Too many walls are underestimated for the potential impact they can have in a space. I love empowering walls with wall coverings, tiles or artwork that can enhance the look and feel of interiors. When designed right, these decorative walls can provide phenomenal beauty and interest without taking up precious space and without running the risk of clashing or competing with other design elements. Here are a few examples of how I like to help walls talk.

For this luxury home inspired by nature, I incorporated an onyx accent wall in the dining area to serve as a stunning backdrop. As you can see, the natural patterns and variations in color create beautiful movement that makes this wall more like a work of art while still maintaining an air of understated elegance.

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Backsplashes are always a popular way to infuse kitchen walls with more interest while serving their utilitarian purpose. Here, I used a bold and eclectic tile backsplash to infuse this space with energy and artfulness. I love the results!

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Thoughtful and engaging architecture can also help to empower walls with eye-catching interest. For this space, I designed a wall with built-in shelving to hold a collection of artful vases. I also took it as an opportunity to play with depth and direct where the eye goes next.

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A combination of materials can be selected to give walls more of a role in the overall design. Here, I used two types of stone side-by-side to bring rich texture and intriguing shapes and lines to a sophisticated rustic-style kitchen.

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Simply adding the right piece of art to the right wall can create a focal point that helps to tie different design elements together while introducing new lines, forms and colors into the space. I love this large-scale abstract piece of modern art and how it tactfully brings out tones in the wood ceiling and stonework.

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Let me and my award-winning team help you achieve a home that is full of inspiration and interest. Contact Paula Berg Design Associates to schedule a design consultation.

Lively Décor

Posted on October 22, 2013 by paulaberg

Whether it’s majestic mountain views, sparkling shorelines or serene desert scenes, you can’t go long without being reminded of the phenomenal beauty and wonder of nature here in the Western half of the United States. Mother Nature inherently becomes the ultimate source of inspiration when it comes to design.

And what better way to complement interiors with organic forms, materials and colors inspired by nature than with Mother Nature herself? Whether with a single potted plant or a mosaic of foliage, I love adding life to interiors by incorporating plants into décor.

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In this dining room, a modest-sized yet still distinct cactus on the sideboard table adds a welcomed pop of color. It also adds sculptural interest that bodes well amidst the other works of art.

An eye-catching cactus became the architectural centerpiece and focal point of this desert-inspired home my team and I custom designed for a client. I just love the dramatic scale and shape it adds to the space.

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For this gorgeous great room, I strategically chose plants to incorporate throughout the entire space. The energetic bursts of green add vibrant life while breaking up and enlivening the rich colors and textures.

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Now this flashy master bedroom design may not be for everyone, but I love how my design team and I enlisted the help of a stunning large-scale fern to add contrasting colors and lines not only with the plant itself but with the shadows it casts on the walls.

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Once again, a combination of plants became the best way to create harmony in this space. The greenery adds contrast and interest while also beautifully balancing the visual weight of elaborate textures and elegant furnishings.

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Plants make for the perfect finishing touch in many spaces, but you first have to start with a fabulous design. Whether you are looking to design a new home or remodel an existing home, let me and my award-winning team help you design custom living spaces that will comfort and inspire. Contact Paul Berg Design Associates in Park City or Scottsdale to schedule a design consultation.

Paula Berg Design Associates Picked as a 2013 Top Mountain Interior Designer

Posted on September 30, 2013 by paulaberg

Each year the editors of Mountain Living magazine create a list of the most talented and influential mountain architects, design/build professionals and interior designers who are working to beautify the West one project at a time. And I am extremely pleased and honored to announce that Paula Berg Design Associates made the 2013 list!

To see the 2013 list of Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers, pick up a copy of the September/October issue of Mountain Living magazine, which will be available on newsstands through November or head over to MountainLiving.com.

In honor of this occasion, I’d like to share some of my favorite rustic mountain interior design projects I’ve had the pleasure of working on.

One of the reasons I love rustic style interior design projects is because they give me the opportunity to work with unique materials and design concepts to achieve sophisticated spaces with an organic look and feel.

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For this mountain home, I focused on creating a contemporary rustic space that would harmonize with the breathtaking mountain views, and I love the way it turned out. One of my favorite elements is the rugged coffee tables that create the perfect artful centerpiece against the stacked stone fireplace backdrop.

I designed this unique fireplace to double as a sophisticated and artistic accent wall that glorifies natural materials. I love its understated drama and the subtle elegance added through the symmetry and unique chandelier.

You can seem more of my mountain designs by browsing through my gallery here on my website.

Are you looking to remodel or build a new home out West to achieve a gorgeous rustic look and feel? My award-winning design team can help you achieve a home that not only improves your quality of life with its beauty and serenity but with its comfort and functionality, too. Contact Paula Berg Design Associates in Park City at 435-655-9443 or Scottsdale at 480-998-2344, or fill out our contact form online.