CLIENT INSPIRATION | GUEST BATH DETAILS

For a meeting next week we have been trying to find inspiration for a more formal guest bath.  The vibe is a classic, traditional, yet chic look.  Our usual wallpaper look has been replaced with decorative, painted, maybe lacquered molding.  We are thinking about picture molding, maybe french inspired for the main guest bath on the first floor.  The formality and beauty of it will meld perfectly with the ornate limestone entry.  To pull this off you really need to work with a master carpenter.  Molding this detailed will look cheap and cheesy unless done perfectly.  The color is TBD, but I love the look of the above blues and grey.  Dove white is classic and warm, but paired with a Sherle Wagner sink (similar to the second photo above, but more ornate) we are thinking that a bold color pop is needed.  

For the second guest bath on the first floor we are also going with molding rather than wallpaper, but a more modern version.  The floor to ceiling square wainscoting above is perfect.  I really love the look of this second bathroom.  Each square has a little more detail and the added framework around the window and mirror is gorgeous.  Paired with the antique silver accents it is a timeless, but modern look.

Follow us on instagram at missy_minicucci & therinfretgroup for updated pictures of each projects.  The above will be hash tagged #kingspointproject and we will post photo's of each bathroom and their progress in the next few weeks.

xx

m&d

PANTONE | GREEN WITH ENVY

Denise & I were recently asked to take part in an article entitled "Go Green" for the Long Island Magazine, Pulse.  When interviewed the editor had asked us the following questions and our answers are very typical of our preppy chic aesthetic.

How would you personally use "Greenery" in a room?

We use large palm trees in Chippendale planters for almost every project.  Other ways we use the color green are as animal print throw pillows, a fun wallpaper for a guest bath, or as a lacquer on your bamboo dining chairs. Light green is also the perfect color for a painted entry floor!

What colors would you pair it with?

We pair green with neutral upholstery fabrics and a staple of ours is use it with a 
light pink or a navy accent.

What does this color make you think of?

It makes us think about spring and the beauty of nature. 

It is a happy color that brings a fresh feeling to any room.

Can you think of a specific item in the shade that you love?

We love the classic Brunschwig & Fils, Les Touche Fabric in the perfect shade of green

1.  Pinterest
2. Shelly Johnston 
3.  Unknown

THE MINI'S | GUEST BATH REMODEL

We have lived in our house now for a little over a year and are finally ready to dive into the bathroom re-models.  Our first one will be a smaller guest bath on the first floor.  I want to do a clean, elegant, but also colorful space.  In my opinion, wallpaper is a must in a small guest bath.  It is a space where you can have a little fun!  Which inspiration above is your favorite?