Small Changes, Big Impact (continued)
An interior designer maximizes his cozy 1920s L.A. home with inspired choices
Casement windows salvaged from the kitchen remodel replace smaller units in the bedrooms. Andrews painted the 11 x 13-foot master a taupey gray and covered the floor with wall-to-wall sea grass. "It's the perfect floor covering," he says. "It's comfortable on the feet, it's easy to care for, and you can layer other rugs on top of it." Andrews topped his with a graphic cream-and-olive-brown area rug. "I like bold pattern, but only if it's in a muted tone," he says.
In the 121-square-foot guest room/dressing area, Andrews decided to paint the gray walls an olive green, but stopped a few feet shy of the ceiling. "This effect makes this small room appear larger," he said.
Brilliant use of color, clever furniture placement, and inspired juxtaposition of decorative styles make Andrews' layout uniquely his own. "Everything in this home is a direct reflection of who I am as a person and a designer, which I think every home should be."
• I chose a very dark wall color in the living room, but used a paint with a slight sheen to bounce the light around the room, making the room feel more spacious.
• I switched the wall paint color from olive green to light gray two-thirds of the way up the guest room wall, because the gradation from dark to light makes the ceiling appear taller.
• I decided to put a large mirror between the bedroom doors, to make the landing feel like an entrance to another space rather than a dead end.
-- Designer-Homeowner Jeff Andrews
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