The Style Blend

It is very common to hear clients complain about sound and echo in open concept living spaces. When the TV is on and the sound is bouncing off all the hard surfaces in a large room that is actually three rooms, it can be a challenge to find ways to calm down the sound. Acoustic paneling is one tool that can provide high function as well as create a statement in the room. When you think of acoustic paneling it is often associated with modern spaces, but it can seamlessly integrate into traditional decor with the right approach. Acoustical paneling comes in many wood colors with felt backing and in its paintable form it is all wood. The possibilities of creating your own look or wall treatments are endless. Let’s take a peek into the living room of a Warbler model to see how an application of acoustic panels and a large mirror can make a huge and unique statement in the dining room somewhere in the heart of The Villages.

  •  Mirror
Everyone knows how important it is to place a mirror on the wall opposite the large sliding glass doors in any model with a view. The mirror on the wall will reflect the view back into the space. Whether you are entering or leaving the room you will get to see the view. A large mirror always adds light to the space. These homeowners have owned several houses and have done many different things using mirrors in past spaces. This time they wanted to try something new but include a mirror because they know the power of having a view reflected back into the space.

  •  Acoustic panels
The homeowners were inspired to use acoustic panels to add texture to the wall, absorb sound, and act as a frame for the mirror. The acoustic panels are like finished strips of natural light oak wood that has a black felt backing. The felt absorbs sound, but you really don’t see the felt. The felt just looks like a black background. The homeowners have touches of black and gold in the space and they decided that adding black as the trim would complement the subtle black felt and add definition to the wall treatment. They were right! The wall looks amazing! It is just the right amount of modernity added to the space.

  •  Dining Table
The dining table is rooted in traditionalism with its trestle legs and nail head chairs, but it is casual and approachable with a farmhouse tabletop. The table can seat six or expand to seat eight.

  •  Chandelier
The chandelier the homeowners chose is considered a sputnik style with long stems and globes on each end. This chandelier is so perfect for this space because the open arms allow light to pass through and leave the view uninterrupted, but the chandelier has a strong visual presence in the space. This type of chandelier is vintage style, but the resurgence of these vintage pieces had set them firmly in the classic modern category of design. They are here to stay.

  •  Wainscot
The homeowners decided to install wainscot to add light and dimension around the space. The wainscot was applied around the entire main body of the home to visually connect to the fireplace and act as a pop of white to enhance the wallpaper. The white wainscot abutted to the wall of acoustic panels looks amazing because it is the literal connection point of the modern and traditional coming together in the space.

  •  Wallpaper
The homeowners decided to install a grass cloth wallpaper that is a natural beige color. The grass cloth adds texture, warmth and simple elegance to the space. Installing wallpaper is an affordable investment but you don’t want to change it often, so choose something that is neutral and timeless.

  •  Buffett
I like the buffet the homeowner chose because it provides so much closed storage. Lack of storage is always a complaint, and this is a great way to add storage and beauty to a space. The wood tone of the buffet is almost the same color as the acoustic panels and provides visual cohesion to the dining room wall treatment. The large pencil etching of the horse above the buffet is both neutral and dramatic. The piece of art ties into all the black and white touches in the space.

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