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At 31, Rob Jewell is already a tech-savvy entrepreneur and the successful CEO of Gratis Internet. He came to me in November to turn his airy 2,500-square-foot condo – complete with two walls of fl oor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Canal on Water Street in Georgetown – into a rock ’n’ roll infused bachelor pad. This style-loving client thrives on work and “making things better.” More often than not, that process includes the steady blare of Led Zeppelin in the background (did someone say, “I want to be a rock star?” ). Thus was my design edict: transform this gorgeous space into a rocking condo.
   The stunning warehouse unit was originally (and lovingly) furnished by Jewell and his mother; a noted interior decorator in North Carolina. It included a touch of home comfort and familiarity. I didn’t want to totally abandon their vision, but I did want to upgrade the look. In the end, I did my best to blend what Rob and his mother had done with modern pieces that relfected Rob’s personality and love for music and, especially, Led Zeppelin.


    The result was a slick and fun collaboration of contemporary comfort, individual style and, of course, harmony. And visual harmony – like a pleasing melody – is created by an interplay between furniture, texture and space. Much like a hit song, a successful room has to have rhythm. The pieces we included function as the lyrics of this space, creating Jewell’s own personal stairway to contemporary heaven.



 



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