Donna Rubin Design

If you've known me for awhile, you know that I have some very specific in-demand talents! I love these “forensics” projects! I spent a day on scaffolding yesterday for one of my clients, replicating a paint finish done 10 years ago by another artist. One section of the ceiling sustained water damage, was repaired, and needed to be repainted before the listing and open house this weekend! Here are some befores, durings and afters as I matched the other panels, and even replaced the missing wallpaper edges!

Check the "before" picture for this one! Such a unique furniture piece, a secretary with drawers and a glass shelved showcase. It was solid grey/blue with some wear, and a bright floral applied decal on the door. I toned it all down with a deep gold dry-brush and some solid gold on the carved areas and shelf edges. I sanded down and whitewashed the floral panels before adding gold. Now it fits the soft dreamy feeling of the room, and is ready to be filled and used as my client's spiritual altar.

Vacation views from the kitchen! Updates to this kitchen dining area included new paint colors with a 5" shadow stripe, and a beautiful view from two faux windows! My client put together a bunch of inspiration pictures from - and similar to - her vacations, and we pulled a little from each. The simple window frame is the same as the trim in the rest of the house.