Draped in Velvet

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By Chris Christen

Talk about thinking outside the box. Todd Grennan of Todd Michael Grennan Interiors studied two small closets and deemed them problematic in his grand plan to transform a small space into a cocoon-like sanctuary. Rather than redo the drywall to close off the closets, Grennan encased the openings and added shelving for books and collectibles. Accent lighting was installed at the top of each casement. Next, Grennan framed the bookcases with pools of sable velvet. The handsome floor-to-ceiling drapery treatment runs the full length of the bookcase wall and required roughly 28 yards of fabric. For the remaining walls, Grennan had the drapery maker upholster panels in the same luxurious velvet to deaden sounds from the outside world. A monochromatic color scheme preserves the tranquil mood. The design approach is so effective you instinctively use your “inside voice” when you cross the threshold.

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Ceramic Buddha head: $145, Todd Michael Grennan Interiors
Accent lights (above bookcases): $75 each, House of Troy
Sable velvet: Hajo, Josin Fabrics, fabric wholesaler
Drapery construction: Affordable Drapery, Blair