SHIMMERY STYLE Metallic grass-cloth wallpaper from Kravet adds sparkle; cool blue accents enliven the palette. Photo: Nick Johnson
Homeowners with young children who love to entertain in their Arlington residence had grown tired of its lackluster dining room. Stuck with only one window and dark furniture and finishes, the space was uninviting. So they enlisted Lorna Gross for a makeover. “The main goal,” says the designer, “was to lighten the overall appearance by creating a sense of elegance and freshness.” She incorporated a lighter color palette, enveloping the room in shimmery grass-cloth wall covering. And she selected curved pieces, from a bowed console table to barrel-backed chairs, for their playful lines and for the kids’ safety. A large Uttermost mirror hung above a custom credenza reflects light and makes the area feel larger. “The outcome,” notes Gross, “was a fresh and modernized dining room.”
Interior Design: Lorna Gross, Lorna Gross Interior Design.