Posh Partners
Under Construction…
Jan 22 2013 ·0Today I have some very exciting news to share! Just like The Martin Group at the Boston Design Center, Pamela Copeman Design Group is Under Construction!
It’s Almost Time…Posh Palettes on Joss & Main!
Nov 07 2012 ·0In just over 24 hours my Posh Palettes curated collection will be live on Joss & Main!
PIC + BDC = Stylish Community Service
May 01 2012 ·0It has always been part of my company’s mission statement to donate professional services. Since our founding, we have taken on a variety of different community service projects including stenciling a tired teacher’s lounge in an elementary school, designing two receptions areas in my town’s Community Center and donating artwork to fundraising auctions supporting a plethora of worthy causes. Over the past several years, I have been privileged to be involved with two different organizations that work with Boston Public high school students : Boston Private Industry Council and STEP Inspire. Both of these organizations seek to connect students to careers and workplaces in a variety of industries, offering a glimpse of a bright future.
This past March, Jen Bardsley, Paul Neal and I hosted a group of students from the Boston PIC program at the Boston Design Center. Together we toured several showrooms while the students completed a fun Design Challenge.
To start the day, Julie Rogowski, the VP/General Manager of the BDC, welcomed the students and shared her personal career journey.
Our next stop was the Sherwin Williams Color Studio. Here the the students were divided into 2 teams for the Design Challenge: to create an inspiration board for a first apartment.
Me with Jen, looking a little camera shy
The showroom manager shared a bit about Sherwin-Williams, the different formulas of paint and her education. She then offered them paint chip samples to help get them started with their project design. 
Next, we were on to the Lee Jofa showroom to view and be inspired by fabrics, wall coverings, trims, carpets and furnishings. 
First though, Carol Ann spoke about her various positions before she reached Lee Jofa. The students were impressed with her amazing vocabulary and in turn, Carol Ann stressed the importance of being well spoken. She encouraged our students to read classic literature and watch PBS as excellent ways to build your language and writing skills. Oh, and she also discussed the beauty of fabrics–of course!
Rebecca at the Osborne and Little showroom gave a tour of her area and showed off some unusual wall coverings in faux leather and mock feathers~ all tres chic.
No tour at the BDC would be complete without a stop at Rolf Benz Studio.
Gary demonstrated the unique features of his “magical” furnishings. Naturally everyone wanted a turn to test them out!
My team was finalizing their design palette for an apartment in Jamaica (where one of the girl’s was going to college in the Fall). Don’t you just love the bright colors for a tropical location?
Paul’s team had a more tailored conservative approach, which is respectable and sooo Paul ;-).
I am so proud of the presentation and design my team created. Bravo!
A photo of the entire group: students from PIC, Jen, Paul and me ~ a grand day of volunteerism indeed.
What an honor to spend the day with these wonderful young people! After a day like this I am always left with a fulfilling feeling of optimism about the future.
To quote my daughter’s high school yearbook…
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
~Eleanor Roosevelt
xo
Pamela
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A Golden Transformation
Mar 04 2012 ·0When I was growing up, the story of Cinderella was one of my favorite fairy tales. It never failed to enchant me when the Fairy Godmother appeared and magically transformed Cinderella’s tattered rags into a beautiful ball gown complete with glass slippers. I may not be a Fairy Godmother but I am an interior designer and I love transforming pale and boring spaces into jazzy, eye-catching jewels!
Today I want to share with you one of my more dramatic transformations. The project was a condo on Tremont Street in Boston and the space was a petite Foyer and Entrance Hall.
This before photo shows the Hallway that leads to the Master Bedroom. The space is boring, vanilla and dare I say, plain Jane.
Foyer ~ before
This is the interior shot of the Front Door. So boring, simply no personality at all.
Doorway ~ before
I was determined, along with my client, to banish the boring and have her guests wowed as soon as they walked in the front door. Yes, this space was definitely in need of a touch of interior design “magic”. So I conjured up a dash of sparkle, a dose of glam, a whole lot of gold and… TA-DA:
Can you believe this is the same space?? From the incredible Swarovski crystal inserts on the recessed lights (from Chimera) to the stunning metallic wall covering (Maya Romanoff, purchased at Donghia) right down to the amazing custom gold silken carpet (from Colony Rug) there’s no shortage of wow factor! I love how we carried the gold color palette through the entire Foyer using a variety of finishes. Instead of making visitors want to turn around and leave, now this beguiling space makes a statement that says: Do come in and prepare to be amazed!
Here is the ‘after’ view of the hallway leading to the Master Bedroom. What a metamorphosis!
Of course all good interior designers have a fabulous team that helps them make the magic happen. Contractor John Horgan and Associates did a masterful job with the wallcovering and painting. The carpentry renovations (including sleek new doors) were done by the award winning S+H Construction. Randy Gross of Eric Levin Photography was a superstar during this shoot. He kept his good humor and smile despite the 90 degree heat, working with me to get “the” perfect shot.
I can’t resist showing you one more look at the Golden transformation~
I love this project and I hope you do too. What a wonderful reminder that even a small space can have a big personality so…think BIG!
“Live life big”
~Connie Hilner
xo,
Pamela
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Window Seats
Feb 09 2012 ·0Window seat.
The name alone seems romantic to me, bringing to mind classic novels and the image of a young girl perched on a window seat looking out, day dreaming or simply gazing at the stars.
Today’s window seats are no less romantic but are also a wonderful opportunity to add function and beauty to a space, as well as a way to connect to the view beyond.
Recently I oversaw the installation of custom window seat designed and built by Michael Cundari of Morpheus in Hingham, MA. 
The custom carpentry details not only lend beauty to the window seat, but help integrate it into the existing space. This window seat offers storage with drawers which slide out to the side, along with panels that open from the top. 
We designed a custom cushion to top this roomy, angular window seat, selecting a striking tangerine and ivory geometric print fabric. It makes the perfect perch for enjoying the abundant sunshine and the water views beyond~just ask Bella the cat!
Window seats are one of my favorite features and we integrated several into this seaside home, another recent project of mine.
This window seat in chartreuse velvet compliments the bedroom and is perfect for gauging the weather ~
The children’s suite is this home offers the parents their own bed and gives the child a small nest bed of their own behind this sheer. The treetop view from this window seat plays right into a child’s imagination. What a wonderful spot to curl up with a book, a few toys, or maybe even a nap…
Nothing says ‘we are so glad you’re here‘ like this guest bedroom. Here we find yet another lush window seat to place your “things” or to stretch out and relax as you listen to the ocean and enjoy the garden views.
“[We all] look out the same window without ever seeing the same thing.”
~Gloria Swanson
Might as well get comfortable and enjoy the view!
xo,
Pamela
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Posh Partners: Colony Rug
Jul 19 2011 ·0“Always do more than is required of you.”
~George Patton
As a designer, it is my job to envision a space as it could be. Executing that vision requires the assistance of trusted and skilled partners. Today I’d like to highlight one of my favorite vendors, the wonderful people at Colony Rug.
Living room by Pamela Copeman Design Group, floor covering by Colony Rug
Colony is a family business with a history of outstanding service. While they sell rugs, they are truly in the business of building relationships. In fact, my relationship with Colony Rug goes back nearly 20 years! Colony is the place for all types of carpet from premier wools to imported rugs with contemporary patterns to commercial carpet and spectacular one-of-a-kind floor coverings. Their workmanship is second to none. Colony creates carpet with perfect, nearly undetectable seams and unique, cut and sewn to fit shapes.
Fabulous installation with meticulous curved detail
Positively incredible!
For a recent project, the crew from Colony was charged with installing a large carpet in a relatively small area. As usual, they worked with both precision and consideration.
Carefully repositioning the drapes during installation
In addition to the space constraints, this space also houses a baby grand piano. With the utmost care, the Colony crew lifted and repositioned the piano, placing it down on the new carpet perfectly.
When working with Colony, Page and the crew aren’t satisfied until the customer is delighted and has had a superior experience. One of the best examples I can give of Colony’s impeccable service occurred when a large quantity of black paint was spilled on a newly installed Colony carpet at one of my design projects. You can only imagine my horror! One call to Colony was all it took to remedy the situation. Within hours they were on-site working their magic. When they were finished, perfection once again!
Another fabulous carpet and installation by Colony Rug
Excellent selection, expert craftsmanship and unparalleled customer service are all part of what make Colony Rug in Hanover one of my favorite Posh Partners!
xo,
Pamela