BEHIND THE DESIGN : KELLE CONTINE INTERIOR DESIGN'S SHOWSTOPPING POWDER ROOM
We all love a good powder room. It’s a perfect opportunity to go bold, to try a color or pattern you love but haven’t been quite brave enough to cover your bedroom in it. Powder rooms, when done right, become jewelboxes that can truly capture a homeowner’s aesthetic and personality (and of course, that of their designer guides).
For me, when a powder room combines pattern AND bold color, it’s even better. I’m a maximalist at heart, and this featured project by Kelle Contine Interior Design fulfills my maximalist dreams, yet is so well balanced that I’m certain it would appeal to all the minimalists out there too! I can’t get enough of the verdant green tile paired with our Miramar wallpaper, and was eager to learn more about the design process. Kelle Contine, Jenna Franklin, and Katie Nichols from KCID share insight into this striking space below. Enjoy!
Kate Miller: What was your vision for this space?
Kelle Contine Interior Design team: For our clients living in this downtown Austin high rise, we wanted to add an exciting and unexpected element to their space by transforming their powder bathroom. Drawn to rich jewel tones, we selected a beautiful artisan, hand crafted emerald green tile installed floor to ceiling along the vanity wall, providing a punch of deep, dramatic color. We paired this striking tile with beautiful brass sconces and a marble vanity with brass and chrome accents to further elevate the space and create the “jewel box” feel our clients were seeking. We covered the surrounding walls in the Miramar wallpaper, to provide a surprising, yet subtle layer to this unique space.
KM: What drew you/your client to our Miramar wallpaper for this project?
KCID: With the green tile making a statement on the vanity wall, we chose a wallpaper that was both neutral and abstract, to really complete and make for an energetic space. Elworthy Studio’s Miramar wallpaper was the perfect fit and caught our client’s eyes instantly. We loved the combination of this fun and refined pattern that beautifully juxtaposed the bold splashes of emerald green on the tile and entry pocket door.
KM: Was sustainability and using eco-friendly materials a factor in this project?
KCID: At Kelle Contine Interior Design, we strive to work with vendors that are dedicated to offering high-quality products that minimize environmental waste. Since this is Elworthy Studio’s ethos, we knew their wallcovering for this project was a perfect fit. Not only are their wallcoverings beautiful and handcrafted, but they also take the time to make sure our environment will not be negatively impacted by the products they put out into the world.
KM: What effect does the wallpaper have in the finished space?
KCID: The wallpaper serves as another layer of pattern and texture within the powder bath that really makes the space feel complete. While the full height emerald green vanity wall tile provides the punch of color, the Miramar grey and white wallpaper installed on the surrounding walls contributes to the funky, unexpected, wow-factor that our clients were seeking.
Thank you so much to Kelle, Jenna, and Katie for a behind-the-scenes understanding of how this powder room came together. As an artist/product designer, I’ve learned that hearing insight directly from interior designers helps to inform and inspire my own creative process too, so I truly appreciate it! You can learn more about Kelle Contine Interior Design via their website and Instagram.
All images in this post are courtesy of Kelle Contine Interior Design (Photo credit: Casey Woods)