Cristina DePina
Green With Envy Library
The inspiration for this room was drawn from the title itself. The color Green has long been associated with youth, growth and a sense of renewal that only spring-time can invoke. This sense of freshness was the goal in redefining this library, much unlike the heavy, dark libraries of previous generations.
In many homes these days, a library is a multi-function room. It is a space used for reading, meditation, writing, or a thought-provoking after-dinner cocktail with a friend. The primary goal was to create a refuge that was fresh and soothing, but spark creativity and conversation, while maintaining the air of luxury and confidence: a private retreat all your over-worked friends and neighbors would envy…
Custom bookcases and millwork are the strong architectural features in this room, softened by the upholstered wall panels of a Donghia silk. Soft, neutral, clean lined, upholstered pieces by Charles Ray provide the base layer of comfort; decorative pillows and drapes, add a bold graphic element to the space; while a grouping of Objets d’art sets the tone.
About Cristina DePina
CDM & Associates is a full service interior design and space planning firm specializing in Contemporary and Transitional residences and commercial spaces, model home merchandising and architectural illustration. Based in the Washington D.C. area, CDM & Associates has completed projects ranging from a golf resort in South Carolina to luxury residences in Boston, Atlanta and Miami.
Cristina DePina, ASID, founder and principal of CDM & Associates, is highly experienced and adept at balancing the functional needs of the client with innovative and fresh design strategies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design, and is a Certified Interior Designer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is a resident designer for Washingtonpost.com's "Designer Solutions", has sat on the judging panel for the CoTY awards, and has made contributions to Northern Virginia magazine.
Resources
The Mistral Chair by Willem Smith
Arbiter
Sticks & Boxes by P. Tiersky
Ceramic Bowl by Robert Artman
Art Matters
Sudbury Tray Table
Dupre Hurricanes
Century Showroom
Blake sofa
Bergen Chair
Charles Ray
Green pillows
Floral pillows
Donghia
Pillow trim - Taisho velvet cord
Osborne & Little
Round Lamp Table
Bench
Bavarian 1 & 2
White marble Foo Dogs
Robert Allen/Beacon Hill
China bowls by Thomas Pheasant
Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Cavallini Bianco European Hair-On Hide Area Rug
Edellman Leather
Remodeling
Abel Pineda
Custom Pillows/Sewing Workroom
Newport Linen, through CDM Associates
Painting
Jose Torres
Art consulting
Stacy Sclaver/Art Matters
Throw, desk accessories, books
Designer's own
"Great design is not only a smart space plan or creative combination of color, texture, pattern and scale. While these are very important factors, successful interior design involves much more. It involves appealing to our client's innermost thoughts and feelings, invoking whatever emotion is desired, whether it be serenity, calmness, drama, or excitement. When I can create a space that evokes such emotion, only then do I feel it is a successful design." This has been the guiding principle for DePina, whom with the help of her small design team, has created environments described as "Sophistication without pretense."
Cristina DePina
CDM & Associates
P.O. Box 9671
Alexandria, VA 22304
866.462.9680 (t)
cristina@cdmandassociates.com
