OK, I finally had a chance to sort through some pics of our work at the Ballroom & PreFunction areas of the Grand Bohemian Asheville. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to take final pics with the furniture, chandelier crystals and the like (we were back in Florida by then) but I hope these capture some of the finished look for you. BTW — mirrors are a HARD object to capture nicely..be forwarned! So, we ready?
The Ballroom Before…
Now, for some close up shots. On the left is one of the larger capitals with just the base paint and on the right is the After pic.
I didn’t get a pic of the main doors at the final stage but you can see some of the process here with the aging, gold leaf and metallics. They did trade out the stronger metallic waterfall glaze in the “sun” area for a more sedate and cloudy one.
Some unique areas we fauxed were the divider panels and the ballroom finials.
Here’s a nice view of the Prefunction hallway.
Now for some mirrors. On the left is an antiqued pearl mirror located in the restaurant lounge. On the right are smoky oval mirrors created just for the hotel.
The one on the left has the mirror installed pre frame-out. On the right is a picture during the process (I can tell by the tape piece — this area wasn’t a done deal just yet).
Another Before & After. On the left, the base paint is on but the plaster reliefs (leaf work in the column insets) haven’t yet been installed. On the right, is the After.
Here’s the final pic I took – I was trying to get a decent shot of our inset mirrors along the elevator tops. Instead, I got the picture of us leaving on our last day with my brother leading the way. It was close to 11 pm. Seeing it makes me sad — but I do look forward to returning. I also hope that I’ve inspired you to travel to Asheville and take the opportunity to visit the intriguing Grand Bohemian. Until next time! :)
Simply beautiful, loved the makeover!
Nice, thanks for taking the time to find the in progress pics and put them together with some finished shots. Saw this post on twitter! :)
stunning.
Gina. This is Mom. The message is for you and Jason. I love the teamwork. I’m proud of both of you for such delicate work. Now it’s my turn to get a set of mirrors. I like the ones in the bathroom. Keep doing a beautiful job and God bless you. Love Mom.
This turned out great! these are the kind of projects that we all live for…..beautiful work
I always enjoy reading your blog…excellent work regina
You and your team are so talented, you should be very proud of this project. Everything looks stunning and I’m certain it’s all the more fabulous in person. Are you getting professional pictures taken?
Haven’t seen this kind of beauty since my travels to Eastern Europe, (as well as from my own personal faux finisher, of course!) Eastern Europe with its baroque beauty and aged soapstone is just delicious, and so is this visual tour of what can be.
I am inspired by your presentation.
Thanks! You and your crew must be exhausted! Hope you’re all getting some RELAX time in. :)
Thank you all so much! Yup, J and I are trying to find a good local photographer to take pics. A professional makes all the difference.
Those mirrors were a labor of love — so glad I took Melanie Royals’ workshop to add to ye olde bag of tricks. I’m still giggling at comment No. 4 — but I know she’s serious! :)
I love your mom’s response. She has good reason to be so proud of you. Now mother’s day is coming up, right? hehe
Simply stunning work!
You already know I am partial to this project! I just love the finished project. So many details and all done right! i have always called this look “Coco Chanel twenty years after the money is gone”!
Wow!!!! That’s some nice work you put in there. Love the colors, they are so warm & inviting, which makes it so “Biltmore-ish”, well minus the wallpapers there. The before pix are so naked and bare. Good thing they are called before pictures. My favorites are the Ballroom, the Mirrors and the PreFunction room. Oh goodness….. faux makes wallpapering so passe!!
You know, Asheville will be a place to visit and stay at the Bohemian. Chad, are we flying or driving there?