Have you seen the Coastal Living Showhouse on Daniel Island yet? It just opened to the public last week and my friend interior designer Ginger Brewton did a great job! I know she worked her tail off and it showed! Set right on the Wando River, this house is beautiful on the inside and out.
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The kitchen was one of my favorite rooms in the house. I especially love island/built-in dining table with the marble countertops!
via I love how light and clean this room is! And these poufs...OMG...these poufs! Dying.
I thought this was a brilliant use of space for storage under the stairs!
The backyard has a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the Wando River. If only I could have this view from my back porch!
Throughout the house was artwork by the very talented local artist, Cindy DeAntonio.
This month, Cindy DeAntonio, will be having her debut art show at Eclectic! I am so excited to see her fantastic collection of work!
Hope to see you there!
Eclectic Interior Design Group is a full-service design firm based in Charleston, South Carolina working on both residential and commercial spaces. Please email sidney@eclectic-idg.comfor additional information.
Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina selling an array of vintage pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made art with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.
Cindy DeAntonio is an abstract painter currently living in Charleston, SC. Her bold strokes and eye for color has attracted the attention of interior designers, bloggers and art collectors. Her work was recently featured in the Coastal Living Magazine Showhouse 2013 on Daniel Island, SC.
She is always seeking inspiration from pattern, design, color and contemporary art. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in Art Studio, she started focusing more on abstract art. Cindy had her first solo show [at Eclectic!!!] the summer of 2013 and since has been creating new pieces. She is constantly trying new mediums and techniques.
Is there anyone you credit with gifting you your artistic ability and/or teaching you your skills? Or did you just pick up a brush one day and get lucky?
My mom is very creative so I feel like I got that from her. I studied Art in College but never focused on painting. I picked up a paint brush a few years ago and started trying to figure out what medium I like and what style I wanted to do. I can't stop now. I love painting with layers of bright colors.
Since it varies for each artist, we want to know what inspires you?
I look everywhere for inspiration. Pinterest is a good sources. Ill see a picture of a room I like and want to paint something that fits within the space. Or I'll see a picture with a great color combo and want to paint with those colors.
Do you hang your own work in your home?
Yes and I move it around all the time. I also love collecting art. I try to buy a piece every year.
Is there a specific artist/work that you covet?
Mallory Page. Her paintings are so soft and feminine.
If you were not an artist, what career do you think you’d have?
Probably graphic design. It was my concentration in school.
Rapid fire… Favorite city to travel to? San Francisco Guilty pleasure? Sleeping in. Favorite restaurant in Charleston? Langdon's. They have the best tuna in town. Saturday activity: beach, shopping, museum. festival or sofa? beach and festival.
Three words to describe yourself: Creative, planner, music lover
Thanks for participating Cindy, as always, it is fun getting to know y'all better!
Look here for full listing of her artwork.
If you are interested in purchasing any of Cindy's art please stop by Eclectic, call us at 843.388.7002 or email sidney@eclecticcharleston.com. Remember, these will only be available during the month of April and yes we will ship for an additional charge!
Eclectic is a Charleston, South Carolina based full-service boutique interior design firm in specializing in the design of residential projects including entire homes and the styling of individual rooms. We also offer virtual e-design services.Please email sidney@eclecticcharleston.com for additional information.
Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina (just over the bridge from downtown Charleston) selling an array of vintage mid-century pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made creations with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.
A friend of mine's husband just built her a daybed suspended by chain on the porch off of their master bedroom. It is heavenly (well, it will be when the weather is cooler)! We were discussing ways to "dress" the bed and the idea of covering the chain in rope came up, much like designer Suzanne Kasler did in the Watersound showhouse pictured above. It got me to thinking of all the cool uses this heavy, nautical inspired rope could be used in decor...
I am not sure if they originated the idea, but I know Lee Kleinhelter of Pieces Inc. and Kay Douglas of South of Market, both use the rope to cover electrical cord when converting items such as baskets into light fixtures. I especially love the raw, texture mixed with industrial pieces!
The guru of creative thinking Martha Stewart has many ideas for using rope in decor. On her site you can find tutorials on creating a nautical inspired lamp and barstools. I have also seen rope used to cover the arms of a chandelier, as the "frame" for a mirror and wound around a cyclindrical table base. [I don't have time to search for these images but I promise to attach later on if I come across them. My apologies!]
And if you aren't excited by the raw look of the rope, try painting it! You can get the wonderful texture while achieving a much sleeker look! Do you have any other creative uses for rope in interior design? If so, let's hear it! ~Images: 1) Coastal Living Oct 2007 2) Suzanne Kasler 3) Pieces Inc 4 and 5) South of Market
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