All room photos by Earl Kendall studios
The theme was Design movements inspired by certain eras and cities. My theme was 1890-1920 Charleston, South Carolina.
How it starts:
Veronika Miller, of Modenus is the brainchild behind the concept of designing real spaces with real designers. Here she is as she explains the process and introduces this year's cities:
Since my theme was the early 1900's, I did research on the progressive era after the Victorian clutter but before modernism. Having visited Charleston many times I love the historic homes, the architecture, and the symmetry in the designs. Taking something noticeably antique and classic and making it modern was my goal.
Here is a video of all the designs:
My design highlights reflecting Charleston include:
symmetry
spiderweb window
crown moulding pulled from Drayton Hall
Greek Key motif
Black and white marble floor
Brass Fretwork
English grisaille mural
hutch metal top from an English kitchen
The spiderweb window was a focal point as this classic Georgian motif immediately reminds me of Southern style. An attempt to recreate the cultured and dignified styles of Europe but with a new world twist.
I was very focused on keeping the symmetry that is why the inverted niches at the corners were so important to the design. If you look on the floor plan, Those curves mimic what happens in the shower wall.
The large scale crown moulding runs throughout the space giving it a sense of grandeur and classic luxury.
Everything was built on set directly from these drawings with only 1 on site meeting with the art director and 1 day of shopping locally for accessories. The Sheraton chair, brass hinges, guerdion table, green vases, shaving brush and antique frames were all bought at local antique stores in Minneapolis, an amazing city!
Thank you to Decorators Supply for the crown moulding
There were phone calls during the building process but by the time we arrived on set the bathroom was built. The team did an amazing job getting all the details just right. Although they said my plans were so detailed there weren't many questions!
My job on-site the final day was to help with the finishing touches and styling to get it just right!
I wanted the bathroom to be a look back to a classic era but also a look forward to a bathroom that could be used today. I live in an older home so designing something that looks classic but feels modern was the intent.Key modern elements:
curved glass shower wall
oversizing the Greek Key motif
gloss emerald green tile highlighted with the black linear Greek key tile- current trend color
geometric marble pattern in the shower
modern Flemish photo with bubble wrap in her hair as a veil.
addition of the brass - current trend
black undermount sinks
Thank you to Schumacher for the fabric on the antique chair
Thank you to Heritage Tile for their gloss green tile
Thank you to Earl Kendall studios for the Flemish girl photo
I found that this is really where DXV products shined for me. The selection was spot on for the design. Classic Oakhill toilet, cross handle Randall faucet in the beautiful aged brass finish, the classic Fitzgerald tub, Tub filler again the perfect shape and finish, the shepard hook shower arm and cross handle levers in the shower and sinks. I mixed it up with adding the Pop black undercount sinks for a modern touch.
Thank you to Mural Source for the wallpaperI found that this is really where DXV products shined for me. The selection was spot on for the design. Classic Oakhill toilet, cross handle Randall faucet in the beautiful aged brass finish, the classic Fitzgerald tub, Tub filler again the perfect shape and finish, the shepard hook shower arm and cross handle levers in the shower and sinks. I mixed it up with adding the Pop black undercount sinks for a modern touch.
I am so proud of this design as it is the perfect marriage of old and new. It celebrates the classic era in a 21st century way.
Thank you to everyone that made this ad possible - Veronika Miller, Modenus team , DXV team, Earl Kendall studios, Jim Goulet ( and team ), videographers, photographers, stylists and more! It was a team effort and a dream come to life.
Look for the ad in all the national shelter magazines, Veranda, Southern Living, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest and more!
Give us a shout out on our Instagram or Twitter @bridgetbeari if you see it in print!
Check out all the other amazing designs from this year's DXV Designer panel
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