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KELLEY PROXMIRE DESIGNS NEW LOBBY VIGNETTE
FOR WASHINGTON DESIGN CENTER

Champagne reception Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. celebrates Proxmire’s lobby installation and launches Washington Design Center’s Capital Design Days Program

 

Washington, DC - Wednesday, March 10, the Washington Design Center unveils a new lobby vignette created by nationally recognized interior designer Kelley Proxmire. A 5 pm champagne reception celebrates this installation by Proxmire and kicks off Capital Design Days, a three-day program of events for design professionals and students.

The lobby install follows Proxmire’s induction into the Washington Design Center Hall of Fame in 2009. Established in 2002, the Washington Design Center Hall of Fame honors designers who, through design excellence and contributions to the community have improved the quality of life in Washington, DC. Eligible candidates must have practiced interior design in the Washington area for 15 years; had their design work published; contributed to Washington life through cultural, civic, or charitable works; and actively supported The Washington Design Center. Showrooms nominate candidates and inductees are selected based upon their number of votes.

In her 20-plus year career Proxmire’s involvement in over 17 show houses has benefitted local charities such as The Center for Family Development, the Women’s Committee of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Children’s Hospital. These projects, as well as residential projects throughout the Eastern Seaboard, have been showcased in publications such as Southern Accents, Traditional Home, Washington Spaces, Washingtonian, and Washington Home and Design.

“Kelley’s work is admired throughout the Washington region and her contributions to the community have enhanced the quality and culture of the city,” says John H. Brennen III, Executive Vice President, MMPI. “We’re thrilled to showcase this great talent at the Washington Design Center.”

“It is a true honor to be selected by The Washington Design Center as the spring 2010 Lobby Vignette designer,” says Proxmire. “The Design Center is invaluable to my practice for all the staples of a room, from trims to furniture. I’m delighted to work with the showrooms on this project.”

Renovated in 2007, The Design Center lobby space provides a welcoming and warm environment that reflects the quality and sophistication of the showrooms at the mid-Atlantic’s top design and furnishings destination. Hall of Fame inductees who have created lobby vignettes include Thomas Pheasant, Frank Babb Randolph, David Mitchell, David Herchik, and Justine Sancho.

Proxmire’s tailored traditional approach brings a fresh look to the lobby. A dynamic palette of white, black, and clear lipstick red conveys the snap of spring. The pure color scheme is executed in multiple textures including wool, silk, cotton, sisal, and patent leather. Proxmire is the first designer to introduce textured white walls into the soaring space.

To address the lobby’s 20 foot walls Proxmire designed a large-scale mirror inset with a Roman shade in bright red that makes the wall pop. Beneath the mirror, the sofa in indoor outdoor fabric is both attractive and practical for the high traffic area. Zebra inspired pillows add sophisticated punch. An antique gilt coffee table and gold leaf chandelier provide warm accents. Completing the seating area are chairs in black wool accented with oversized white pillows displaying a monogram with the Washington Design Center’s initials “WDC.” A round acrylic table defines the center of the room; a grouping of red ultra-suede stools provides extra seating. Underfoot, red patent leather binding adds extra zip to the dramatic black sisal rug.

Proxmire drew all resources for the lobby space from 11 Washington Design Center showrooms. Special thanks to the following showrooms: Kravet/Lee Jofa, Stark Carpet, Hines & Co., Niermann Weeks, Henredon, Ebanista, American Eye, Michael Cleary, Rist Corp., Brunschwig & Fils, and Osborne & Little. Thanks to John Juenemann, JK Drapery, Hutchinson Glass and Mirror, and Fowler Carpet.

Dedicated to providing the finest in home furnishings to the design trade, The Washington Design Center houses over 60 wholesale residential, commercial, and building products showrooms. Considered the mid-Atlantic region’s largest resource and destination for the design industry, The Washington Design Center works closely with designers to guarantee consumers the best possible luxury shopping experience. The Washington Design Center is located at 300 D Street, SW in Washington, D.C. above the Federal Center SW Metro Station; The Washington Design Center is served by the Orange and Blue lines.

 

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