Design Process: Carmei Gat Living Room

I did the mood boards for a penthouse apartment in Carmei Gat, which has a lot of light and great views. The unit was purchased from the original owner, so we worked with the existing finishes. Our starting point was gray tile floors and the large gray sectional that my client already owns.

BEFORE

3D MOCKUP

During our brainstorm she quickly gravitated towards a feature wall of books, and we found this rug together which she got excited about and purchased immediately to help anchor the rest of the room. After that the goal was to warm up the space with creamier tones and natural materials, plants, a curtain for the small window, and a large mirror to reflect the great view.

She was keen to paint the space the perfect off-white, instead of the bright white that comes standard in apartments and feels too hospital-y for her taste. We settled on Tambour’s Swan Lake, which turned out beautifully with zero yellow undertones. Only after the long ordeal of ruffling through paint fans did I notice that Swan Lake mirrors the designer favorite, White Dove by Benjamin Moore. If you’re looking for the perfect off-white by a more economical Israeli brand, check out Swan Lake by Tambour.