As the overall look and feel of the 2017 DC Design House Living Room starts to come together, we wanted to give you a special glimpse into the furnishings that are bringing the space to life.
Selecting the handmade work of Niermann Weeks was an obvious choice when considering the overall look and feel of the Living Room. The designs of this family-owned business “borrow elements from the past and reinterpret them to fit current lifestyles, aesthetically relating to both traditional and contemporary interiors.” A perfect fit for a home as stately as the 2017 DC Design House.
The Tissage Table is a glamorous twist on an old theme, and a well-suited addition to the Living Room’s center. The interwoven metal curves create a sculptural center point that provides an airy and elegant feel to the table’s floating glass top.
Hanging from the soft purple hued ceiling is the striking Monaco Chandelier. The airy lighting fixture has a metal foundation that is overlaid with an antiqued mirror panels and Venetian silver leaf.
The Tissage Center Table and Monaco Chandelier
set and elegant tone for the space upon entry
The Balmain Table is the result of dozens of sketches trying to combine geometry with the suggestion of restrained energy waiting to burst forth. Finished in ebonized cherry and accented with tarnished gold, this table is at home in any room.
Set between expansive floor to ceiling French doors is the Toulon Settee inspired by European campaign furniture. It features details like faux wheeled feet and plush cushions. The steel finish resembles stripped and weathered iron, to which contrasting gold leaf accents were added.
The Balmain Table and Toulon Settee
are the perfect blend of visual interest and function
It has been a true pleasure to work closely with the amazing team at Niermann Weeks for several of the furnishings and accessories in the Living Room. We hope you visit the 10th annual DC Design House benefiting Children’s National Health System open this October. For hours and ticket information, visit: www.dcdesignhouse.com.
Stay inspired,
Margery