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This Vibrant Studio Apartment Takes Color to the Max at House Beautiful’s Whole Home Showhouse
Designed by Colordrunk Designs
An in-law apartment overlooking the garden previously lacked charm, storage, and defined zones—until Jenna Gross of Colordrunk Designs entered the scene. Unapologetically embracing bright hues, she turned the abandoned abode into a punchy pink hideaway for this year's Whole Home.
Written by Carisha Swanson for housebeautiful.com. Photography by Anna Spaller and Heather Talbert.
She started showering the space with affection by framing the three sets of French doors overlooking the gardens and pool in boldly patterned draperies. Their overscaled, pigment-rich floral design with hits of coral, grassy greens, and tropical blues set the multihued palette for the apartment. From there, Gross designated distinct zones in each room, much like you’d find in a larger home, using custom rugs to create room “breaks” and orchid pink metal dividers to separate private and utilitarian spaces. “It’s now a happy place with room for everything—and all their friends,” Gross says.
Living Area
Making the most of the architectural features in the home’s studio apartment, Gross added bold colors, plush fabrics, and easy-living upgrades to show this space in a whole new light.
Perfectly positioned in front of the fireplace, this hangout spot can seat a gaggle of friends on swivel chairs or ottomans that double as stools.
“I’m a big believer that colors and patterns elevate and energize you.“
Kitchen
The apartment’s formerly beige, storage-less kitchen was completely overhauled with custom cabinetry by Trim Tech Designs painted a soft pink with Tailor Tack by Farrow & Ball and backed in a yellow stripe wallpaper by Fabricut.
Mounted metal dividers by Architectural Grille create zones and tie into the lattice skylights.
Gross used Clementine Knobs and Clementine Bar Pulls.
Dining Area
A custom pedestal table by Aronson Woodworks does triple duty as a card table, home office, and spot for meals. The four velvet swivel chairs by Coley Home are backed with fabric from Fabricut and easily tuck under the table when not in use.
In the dining room, Gross used our Valencia Drop Pull by Mark D. Sikes.
Bathroom
In the en suite powder room, a sassy toile by Sasha Bikoff depicts a Parisienne living her best, most flirtatious life.
Gross used our Valencia Drop Pull to adorn the bathroom vanity.
Laundry Closet
To the side of the kitchen, a large-scale-print Stroheim wallpaper brings beauty to function in the apartment's laundry space.
The washer/dryer combo by GE Profile doesn't need to be vented to the exterior, making it easy to install in a closet (or anywhere there's an electrical outlet).
Get the Look
LIVING AREA
Draperies and table skirt: Fabricut.
Lighting: Visual Comfort & Co.
Chaise: Coley Home.
Sofa, Chairs, Side Tables, Martini Table, and Throw: Serena & Lily.
Wallpaper: Brunschwig & Fils.
Paint: All White, Farrow & Ball.
Rugs: Fibreworks.
Hardware: Valencia Ring Pull
DINING AREA
Swivel Chairs: Coley Home.
Table: Aronson Woodworks.
Paint:Pink Ground, Farrow & Ball.
Hardware: Valencia Ring Pull
KITCHEN
Screen: Architectural Grille.
Paint: Tailor Tack and Shallot, Farrow & Ball.
Custom Cabinetry: Trim Tech Designs.
Rug: English Village Lane.
Hardware: Clementine Knob and Clementine Pull
BATHROOM
Wallpaper: Vervain.
Mirror: Serena & Lily.
Towels: Weezie.
Hardware: Valencia Drop Pull
LAUNDRY CLOSET
Hardware: Reed Custom Knob
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Swanson, Carisha. "This Vibrant Studio Apartment Takes Color to the Max." House Beautiful, November 16, 2023. https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/house-tours/a45724424/whole-2023-colordrunk-studio-apartment/
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