Sneak Peek

As you can likely imagine, being exposed to the latest and greatest of the design industry can lead to a sense of flux for a designer’s own home.  It actually reminds us of the current Best Buy “Buy Back” commercial…that continual feeling that as soon as you find something that immediately strikes your eye, something equally as fantastic coincidentally debuts shortly thereafter.  Now, don’t get us wrong, we all have those classic staples and treasured pieces, travel keepsakes and heirlooms that could never be replaced or overshadowed by a new counterpart, but those beautiful textiles – in varying colors, designs and textures – always seem to impress…at least us anyway.

That brings us to the ”S” of PSI, who recently found herself in one of these scenarios where it was simply time for a change (not to mention, when one gets married [as she recently did], somehow you manage to “inherit” a whole new brigade of furnishings and that otherperspective that accounts for half of the household interior decisions).  Thankfully for “Sims” now “Truluck”, Mr. Tru has good taste…for the most part.

Without further adieu, here are a few quick snaps of The Truluck’s new abode, with commentary from Mrs. Truluck herself.  Enjoy!

“Getting married not only means marrying your spouse, but also means marrying his things as well. Thus, we have Bobcat. Our dining room is a social area, a place for parties and in this case a conversation starter.

I wanted this room to be formal but not fussy. I chose to keep it simple with two fabrics mingling complementary colors. The juxtaposition of the warm (coral) and cool (sage) tones adds punch. When using a round dining table, creating symmetry around it (example: two mirrors with dining chairs beneath along with the two willow arrangements) allows balance. Although I was skeptical at first, the bobcat has become a permanent ornament and focal point of my dining room, which I’ve grown to love. P.S. – window treatments are on their way!”

  

 ”A wall series is the perfect way to fill large empty spaces. The key to creating an interesting arrangement is to treat it as a whole composition and pay attention to both positive and negative space.  Keep it from being monotonous by varying sizes, frame styles and artwork. I found these antlers and thought they would make a perfect addition and add a little dimension. Do you see a running theme with wild game in our home?”

“Since your bedroom is the place to relax and unwind, it needs to be a haven that reflects only you.  I wanted to create a bedroom that was subtle, casual,  yet striking. I designed the headboard to be the understated backdrop but still wanted it to have personality with the nailheads. Since I love fabrics, and the Bruschwig & FilsNara Landscape is a favorite of mine, I wanted it to be the focal point of the bed. The ikat Euro shams along with the burlap bed skirt make the final touches.”