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Today I wanted to share a Law Office lobby that was recently finalized. My client had the challenge of mixing existing traditional pieces like Persian rugs and antique furniture with his collection of contemporary art. He wanted to space to have a modern twist but not so modern that the lobby wouldn’t appeal to his more traditional partners in the firm. I am very pleased with the final look in this lobby! Since there are no windows, the space needed to be brightened up a bit. The building standard wallcovering was a neutral cream so at least we were on the right path…
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
I instantly fell in love with the scale of this sofa once it was in the room. We had the sofa made custom to fit the space and gave the back and sides heavy tufting for a traditional feel to balance out the clean lines of the piece. I selected a heavy weight ivory upholstery grade linen and decided not to have back cushions.
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
This Sunray wood cocktail table brought in the traditional look with wood while the shape and sunray top added to the modern side of the style formula. The heavily textured dark base grounds the table in the center of the seating arrangement and visually creates a more welcoming area.
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
The accent chairs are stunning in this teal chenille fabric. We too a classic wingback shape and gave it a simple yet modern look with simple legs in a dark espresso stain. The pop of color works well with the art pieces and the Persian rug. We also had the accent chairs custom made to fit the scale of the room. I didn’t want the backs of the chairs to be so high that the room felt to formal.
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
My favorite detail in the lobby are these Cadiz lamps from Bungalow 5! The hexagon pattern and black lacquer base are absolutely stunning. Since the rug had so much going on with color and pattern, I didn’t want the space to look like everything matched by using solid color lamps. I actually tried a teal, red and orangey lamp in the room but they clashed with the Deco Side tables and just didn’t fit in. These lamps have the graphic pattern I love, simple neutral color scheme and look so sophisticated in the room.
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography
Your work is always inspiring and amazing.
I know for sure that this one will end up in my inspiration files.
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
How fab are those side tables?! Love the geometry of the veneer with the geometry of the lamps!
crushin on the side tables and dear LORD, I want that sofa. Abbe hits it out of the park again. No shock there! xoxo Shel
Awesome work, Abbe! Love the brights colors and eclectic mix of styles and shapes!