THE READING ROOM This reading room/guest room leads to the outdoor loggia and was created by interior designer Veronica Solomon, owner of Casa Vilora. She began her company in 2008, with a clear mission “to bring luxurious but livable interiors to clients — all within an affordable budget. “My design goal for the space was to create a fun, almost whimsical retreat that was grounded with classic elements. I wanted the space to have a dual function as a sleeping area as well as a lounging area. I imagine the kids of the home spending time in this room, reading and letting their imaginations take flight,” she says, about the space she chose at the ASID show house. What was your inspiration? The stylized “cirrus clouds” wallpaper by Celerie Kemble was the perfect complement to the beautiful cove ceiling and served as the main inspiration for the room. I was also inspired by the views of the infinity pool and lake just outside the door. I wanted to enhance the view but still create some interest inside the To make the cove ceiling a focal point, Solomon chose to add a Celerie Kimble paper.
room, and I did that with color palette of indigo, Kelly green, raspberry (fuchsia) and white accented with warm brass. I kept the main furnishings and background in white to open up the small room and create an almost ethereal feel. I also wanted the color in the art and pillows to really take center stage against a white background What did you wish to accomplish, and what is the style depicted here? Imagination, wonder and fantasy are the feelings that I wanted this room to nurture. I was seeking to create a wonderland where the tiny occupants of this home could escape to and curl up with a great book and read and imagine wonderful adventures. I wanted to combine an eclectic mix of design styles from traditional to mid-century modern -- to give the room a more authentic and “collected” quality. The inspiration for the room was the very stylized “cloud” sisal wallpaper. I chose to use it in the cove ceiling to depict a cloudy sky, to help bring a more cozy
The acrylic egg chair adds whimsy to this light-hearted space. 70 house& home | January 2016 | www.houstonhouseandhome.net
feel to the room, and to set the tone for a fantastical