This week, we’re joined by distinguished architect and designer Thomas Kligerman of Kligerman Architecture and Design. Tom takes us on a journey through his rich background and design philosophy, as showcased in his latest book and career monograph “Shingle and Stone.” He shares insights on American architecture, the evolution of the shingle style, and how he blends traditional elements with modern design.
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What You’ll Hear This Episode:
- Tom’s diverse background and how it influences his architectural approach.
- The definition and evolution of American architecture, particularly the shingle style.
- How Tom reinvents traditional shingle style with modern elements and sculptural forms.
- The importance of rooflines and ceilings in architectural design.
- Tom’s approach to blending indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Insights on color use in architecture, including bold choices like all-red exteriors.
- How Tom addresses challenges in different geographical locations, like building a shingle-style house in Texas.
- The interplay between exterior design and interior layouts.
- Tom’s experience at the Design Retreat event and its value for homeowners
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- Design images from kligermanad.com
Decorating Dilemma:
Hello Caroline, Liz, and Taryn,
I’m touching base with another update. All of our pieces from Ballard have arrived and we are so thrilled with them. With the baby arriving in the next month and a half, we’re trying to make the living room livable with what we have for now. My husband is still working on the bookcases which will be painted the same BM Georgian Green. We’re also in the process of selecting woven blinds and plan to add drapes in the future (pattern/color suggestions for those most welcome!)
Our ceiling is painted BM Palest Pistachio and, though it’s ok, we’re not in love with it. Hopefully as we continue working on the room that will sort itself out.
Our main pain point is figuring out the millwork. In particular, we don’t know what style we should pursue for window and door trim. We don’t want anything overly ornate, but we don’t want it to be too simple either. We’re going to slowly replace the millwork throughout our house over the next few years, so we’re able to work from a completely clean slate. Our house is a late 1980s double garrison, but we live near Annapolis, MD and want to strike a balance between the rich history we have nearby and the newer house. We’re also interested in running molding up the ceiling to make the ceiling appear taller (examples attached below), but do we paint it green or the ceiling color? Would picture molding be appropriate here or would it overwhelmed a small room?
It’s been an exciting time with several projects finally starting to come together. I’m grateful for the opportunity to reach out to you and for the guidance you already provided!
Many thanks,
Jenn
Hi Jen and thank you for writing!
First, Thomas suggests using simpler moldings to leave walls uninterrupted and give a sense of height. For the ceiling, Tom recommends a flat finish and suggests experimenting with a hint of pink to complement the green walls. A little bit of green can go a long way. Painting moldings and walls in the same color, with slight variations in finish (e.g., eggshell for moldings, slightly less shiny for walls).
Overall, Thomas suggests letting the architecture be consistent, and maybe let the color be what’s different. Can’t wait to hear about how it goes, and what your husband thinks about the little bit of pink!
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