A Delightful Downsize
Every design project has a story and I like to think of our team as the supporting cast. Our client’s lifestyle was changing and they were ready to sell the home where they raised their family. So room by room we edited, shared and donated; clothes, furniture & home decor. Then we recorded, measured & organized all the pieces that would make the move, with a priority for the heirloom pieces. Moving can be an emotional time and stressful when your new place requires a remodel as well. Our priorities in the overall design concept were to open up the space for more natural light and maximize every square foot. The scope of work for the remodel began with gutting the kitchen and removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room. All new hardwood floors and new built-ins were added for the fireplace wall. The overall color palette was approved in white with accents of blue and teal. Shapes & patterns in the design details leaned towards geometric shapes. As you will see, we are going to create a mix of modern elements with our client’s special antiques and modern artwork.
Classic geometric patterns in the custom area rug work mirror the quilting squares we applied to counter stools. Modern artwork & the great find of Glass lamps bring teal to the room.
Removing the wall immediately let more natural light in the kitchen area and improved the flow throughout the main floor.
I so appreciated how our client was “all in” for selecting two different finishes to create an updated design in her cabinetry.
We carefully mixed our metals of brushed nickel fixtures with brushed brass hardware and stainless steel appliances.
This family heirloom is so perfect for the ever popular bar cart being appreciated for interiors today.
This wall was created for much needed storage & flexibility and to add more task area in counter top space.
A studio favorite is the navy blue cut velvet in a picket hexagon pattern for cushions on the antique dining chairs. This fabric is repeated on the ottomans in the great room.
This traditional mahogany secretary was the perfect place to introduce our client’s amazing antique collection of blue & white china. We added an updated leopard pattern with our modern digital print for the draperies.
A modern shaped glass cocktail table mixed with tufted chesterfield sofas added an element of surprise and interest to the room.
The updated fireplace design provided symmetry to the space & storage in the cabinets. With the application of solid surface stone, we maximized the functionality of the counter for serving when entertaining friends and family.
We were excited to place beautiful antique copper pieces front & center stage.
In the end, our story was complete and was met with a delightful applause for a project that is providing more time for our client’s lifestyle of adventures near & far. Closing the curtain on this project was one in which we all felt a great sense of joy in seeing our client’s delight with their new home. If you or anyone you know is downsizing, please reach out to our studio and we would be happy to discuss your project together.
Project Photography Credit: Caitlin Antje