I spent a lot of time this week working on a model unit in the South End in Boston. Model units are usually my favorite projects. I learn a bit about the type of people the builders are expecting to be their buyers. I then research the styles, colors, etc that appeal to that group and get to work.
This last project was especially fun because it was a young, very diverse group I was designing for. Students and young doctors - male and female- in their residencies.
I chose a lot of really current colors and patterns. Plums, soft purples and bright apple green in the living room. Modern art hung above the sofa and cute armless chairs in a gorgeous chocolate across from the sofa.
The guest bedroom was a platform bed with a simple duvet folded down with an amazing lamp. So simple and yet so pretty when it was finished.
The master bedroom was my favorite of the three rooms. It was this beautiful bright yellowish green bedding with a white bird pattern and the duvet was trimmed in black as were the shams. It is stunning. I paired it with black grommet top draperies and glass lamps with black satin shades. To quote one admirer “Julie, this looks so boutique hotel!” What a great compliment.
The real trick with model units is making the space look homey and appealing which can be tough if you do not really know what is appealing to the buyer.