Ethnic Chic

Lake Ray Hubbard

This small room with lots of angles was transformed into an efficient home office and occasional guest bedroom for visiting family, all the while, reflecting their Nigerian heritage in a dramatic and tasteful fashion. First, the built-in hutch was replaced with a sleeper sofa, dramatic wallpaper and sconces. Office supplies were camouflaged with the organic texture of grass shades on the walk-in closet French doors and on the entry French doors for privacy. Light, color and interest were added by layering of a variety of textures such as the nubby sofa fabric, the African cloth pillows, unique global accessories, velvet on a striking wing chair with a leather ottoman, as well as a hand-knotted Tibetan rug and a beloved painting by a favorite Nigerian artist.