Alabama-Based Interior Designer Ashley Gilbreath Completes First NYC Project

Allison Falkenberry recently hired interior designer Ashley Gilbreath of Montgomery, Alabama, to create a calm, no-fuss respite from her busy NYC life. She did just that, creating a timeless big city design in a small space.

Montgomery, Alabama (PRWEB) November 02, 2012

I manage media relations and corporate communications for a healthy lifestyle company, including book publicity as well as international and digital properties, Falkenberry says. With so many assets to oversee and media moving at lighting speeds, my day is extremely challenging and always full. I often take responsibilities home with me, so it's essential that I come home to a well-appointed, calm space where I can both work and relax.

Using a neutral color scheme, Ashley layered tone and texture to give warmth and character to the new home. Crisp white walls throughout the space help the 700-square-foot apartment feel bigger than it actually is, while the proportion and scale of the furnishings keep the space comfortable, not crowded.

Thanks to an eclectic, but cohesive, mixture of traditional, contemporary, and industrial-style furnishings and a color palette of creams and warm grays, Allison found exactly what she was looking for.

We approached this space with a very clear focus: To make sure Allison could come home at the end of a grueling day and feel at ease, designer Ashley Gilbreath notes. We created a timeless yet fresh space using modern lines, classic pieces, and neutral tones.

The honey-colored, sisal rug that adds soft texture underfoot and complements the warm oak floors anchors the main living area. Linen draperies gently filter the natural light that pours into the living and kitchen space.

Ashley created a casual seating area using the linen sofa with nailhead trim, charcoal gray lounge chairs, both from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and a metal-armed side chair upholstered in creamy tufted leather. A Calvin Klein media console is joined on either side by sculptural metal-and-glass shelving for books and as a display space that is neither heavy nor overbearing.

Successful media professionals must be well read, so bookcases and a tranquil reading space are extremely important to me, Allison explains. I wanted a space that had an academic or scholarly air.

In the kitchen, high-gloss white cabinetry reflects light while blending in with the walls. This allows the living and dining areas to feel like one large space. The kitchen island provides additional storage and food prep space. Allison and her guests enjoy convenient seating on the trio of wood and metal barstools.

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