These clients purchased this home as a furnished second residence. While the property had great bones and beautiful architectural details, the existing furniture layout didn’t suit the space and felt too traditional and uncomfortable for their lifestyle. Their vision was to create a home that felt classic with a touch of French influence—comfortable, yet casually elegant.
One of the first things I noticed when I walked through the door was the need to rework key focal points: the furniture, the fireplace, the oversized living room built-in, and the kitchen’s large stove hood. The fireplace was simply drywall and lacked any impact. It needed to be a “wow” factor! It needed to be beautiful! We needed to wrap it with marble!
The original living room built-in felt bulky and outdated—more like an armoire that overwhelmed the space. We replaced it with a low, custom built-in to accommodate a TV and allow space above for artwork, adding balance and lightness to the room.
In the kitchen, the tall range hood was a great architectural feature, but only the lower backsplash was tiled. I sourced the perfect tile and carried it all the way up the hood, drawing the eye to the vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams.
I really loved this job. This client and I got along great and her tastes are amazing – our collaboration made everything fun and fluid.
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