Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Shades drop out of hiding in molding


Hot afternoon sunlight pouring through windows in the study of his San Anselmo, California, house convinced Keith Marsh that he needed shades.


Photo: Trompe-l'oeil mural conjures illusion of depth within shallow book nook, formerly a coat closet. Painted marble steps continue the look of real marble tiles in entryOpen the door and, bang, there was the coat closet. But by playing tricks with ceiling heights and painted perspective, San Francisco architect Beverly Willis gave spatial drama to this boxy entry.

The molding was then attached to the front piece with glue and brads.




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