Adding "seats" for guests!

Adding extra space for entertaining in a 600 sq ft loft is challenging, but, what fun?!

To add extra seating for guests, I decided to make the most of the hallway and eating bar.  This area is the only place in the loft with a lower ceiling.

I wanted to create an interesting space but also didn't want the low ceiling to prevent me from going with a darker colors.

I decided to add an "interest wall" and wanted to try stippling!  Stippling involves multiple steps and two different types of paint technique brushes (along with the typical paint roller).

My idea was to select paint and a technique that would pick up the black granite design.  I used Ralph Lauren paint and the "antique leather" technique.

Base: LIBRARY MAHOGANY NA31
Glaze: SADDLE BROWN AL14

Three coats of a rust color first, then covered with a glaze, and then "stippled" with a stipple brush.

I added a Parson's table in Beet (West Elm), a set of mugs that I threw, and a piece of artwork from the Refuse and Reuse collection (Estel Gallery).

Refuse and Reuse / recycled wood

I also wanted a special place for this piece that was made by Brian Downey (The Arts Company).  It sits on the Beet table and is one of the first things you see when you enter the loft.
(...it's awesome, Brian!)

My husband hung beadboard under the counter and I stained it a dark walnut for a funky old look.

Two saddle stools finish the area and make an interesting space for guests because the counter overlooks the kitchen and living area.  (Carpet from West Elm)

Future plans:  I have River Rock paint to "soften" the beige walls...summer painting to come!