THE GENTLEMAN'S MODEL

Key Associates

By:  Lauren Wiles

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One of our favorite places to work is The Woodlands at Furman, a beautiful retirement community on the outskirts of Greenville, SC.  We have helped many a client transition from their home into this lovely community.  Through our work with clients at The Woodlands, we have also been involved on several projects directly for The Woodlands.  This week we take a "sneak peek" into a model apartment we recently completed, which has been coined The Gentleman's Model.  It's filled with warm colors, rich leathers, and comfortable corners to read.  Keep watching for the professional photos coming in the next few weeks.

Welcome Orchids: Orchids are known to be soothing and symbolically mean luxury and strength. Though they are delicate by nature, they live a relatively long life and are naturally welcoming plants. In a tiny space just outside the door, the rich color in this arrangement is meant to leave a lasting first impression on guests and potential buyers. Nothing says "Welcome Home" like the beauty and gracefulness of a potted orchid.

Powder Room: This bath/powder room is just off the office in our recently completed Gentleman's model. With ample space, this powder room has clean lines with a twist of vibrant movement created by the Jacobean printed shower curtain. We added a multi-toned, ornate shaped wood basket with a towel display to move the colors around the room. The wall hangings also repeat warm hues of wheat-yellow, a soft palette of grays, and gentle browns ranging from sienna to chestnut. With the elegant touch these birds display, they are more than suitable to bring the outdoors in.

What is a Gentleman's Model without man's best friend? This metal-worked accent piece, that I lovingly named "Rudy", adds various textured elements and dimension along with its whimsical and playful form.  "Rudy" also doubles as a planter allowing us to add a warming coral flower arrangement. It was the perfect piece of flare to complete this covered gentleman's terrace. And we simply couldn't resist!