This family of five had very eclectic taste and wanted to incorporate all their existing Arts & Crafts, Asian, and Native American elements. They had very literal ideas of those styles and had already purchased reproduction furnishings. I helped them find additional furnishings and fixtures that were reminiscent of the styles they loved, yet still allowed the home to be in the “now” instead of in the past. By designing custom elements like the fireplace, cabinet doors in the dining room, and millwork to hide the arches in the entry, I was able to transform the home from a Romanesque style to one that matched their style.
Since the basement was completely closed off from the main floor, we were able to transition to a more contemporary design in their home theater/entertainment space. We removed a wall with interior windows to incorporate a room that could be used however the homeowner saw fit. Once we had a wide-open space, I created three separate areas: table tennis area, home theater, and cocktails & conversation. By covering the enclosed staircase with a custom wallcovering, I was able to transform an obstruction in the middle of the room into a focal point and set the color scheme for the rest of the space.
