May 11 - 30, 2011
At historic Stonebridge Estate, 681 Webb Road, Chadd’s Ford, PA
(at the intersection of Webb Road and Route 1 just north of Brandywine River)
Devine Designs Incorporated will be presenting the West Balcony – 2nd Floor
The West Balcony on the 2nd floor is architecturally historical and reminiscent of Southern American domestic architecture where porches were a summer living space and an important appendage to the grandest of homes. The generously sized Ionic Order columns, the molding, trim and balustrade railing give the space a sense of stateliness with a stylistic nod to all the periods found in charming Georgian Revival homes.
The design team was inspired to create a warm weather, outdoor retreat that is nostalgic, romantic, old-fashioned and abundantly comfortable, and at the same time “unexpected” and “chic.”
A loosely assembled combination of casually elegant furnishings was created and clearly arranged for relaxation and informality to soften the rigid architectural atmosphere. Porch swings, plants, flowers, tables laden with ferns and herbs create an intimate space to settle in with a favorite book. Show House guests will easily imagine spending a leisurely morning here with a cup of coffee and the Sunday papers.
The balcony by Devine Designs will be a box seat to relax and enjoy Brandywine sunsets, garden views, vistas and all the sounds of summer!
Views of the West Balcony and layout of the floor pattern
The focus of our design is given to the flooring with an elaborate pattern. Patterned floors existed historically in a wide variety of materials and designs. The design consists basically of 18” x 18” squares separated by diagonal bands with patterns and interlocking designs. There is a center medallion with a star motif. There is a rich quality achieved by such an elaborate floor. It will enhance the structural integrity of the space and add the feeling of luxury to the space. The detailed pattern will be executed by decorative painter, William Gordon
A pair of custom porch swings will be hung from the ceiling along
with the placement of architectural topiaries, plants and flowers down below!
Complimenting the West Balcony décor is a view of a charming Georgian garden designed by Texada Landscaping. The relaxing ambiance of the balcony extends into a garden filled with fragrant flowers, calming colors, and views of the creek and stone bridge that the house was named for.
The surface of the porch requires covering with rubber roofing material in preparation for professional painting. It will be generously donated and professionally installed by Hancock Building Associates, Inc. The rubber material will be prepped and professionally painted by skilled artist.
Skirted Table in Sanderson “Squirrel and Dove” fabric designed by C.F.A Voysey,
the famous English architect, textile designer and associate of William Morris
Bronze Fox Sculpture by artist Ann Armstrong
Credits:
Decorative Painting: WILLIAM GORDON PAINTING, NARBERTH, PA
The Showhouse runs May 11-30, 2011
