Custom home currently in progress. Durham, NC Summer ‘23
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I have almost no black and white in my house, but it was the first thing that popped into my head when I considered our entryway. Black and white tiles with a brass inlay and a gilt chandelier make a super modern first impression and set the tone of art and whimsy. I also borrowed an idea from Frank Lloyd Wright here, making my entry way ceilings 8ft high and then opening up to 22ft ceilings when you pass through the door to your right.
KITCHEN: Continuing the idea of using colors instead of neutrals to make spaces feel more fun and alive. Terra cotta floors, pink tile backsplash, mint green concrete for the island, and classic black and white marble for the other countertops. Dark wood cabinets with copper accents, pendant lights hung at different heights, a custom range, and stainless steel appliances featuring a fridge and freezer that both open into the kitchen.
WORKSHOP: Temperature and humidity controlled to optimize for food projects. Pulled in the most frequently used surfaces from my time working in kitchens: marble for chilled dough, butcher block for chopping, and stainless steel for multi purpose use. I decided not to put cabinets under the butcher block so it would leave space for a chair and can be used as a desk also. Fridge and freezer drawers, durable porcelain tile floors, lots of open shelving, and copper accents.
DINING ROOM: The dining room is open concept. I wanted to help define the dining room by giving it a moody accent wall and doubling down by making the cabinets, countertop, and shelving all monochromatic. The 12ft table is 19th century and the legs go down the middle so they don't hit anyone who's sitting. The green velvet chairs and teardrop crystal chandelier felt like evolved antiques that would have been paired with this table at the time it was made.
I love neutrals just as much as I love color, but I love using color as a neutral the most. Using pink and pink toned beiges make the bedroom feel fun and modern but still relaxing and tranquil without being feminine. Exposed beams continue the theme of natural materials. Being thoughtful about a bedroom with little to no electronics.
PRIMARY BATH: Mixed metal fixtures. LED mirrors because no one looks good in overhead light. Bottocino marble countertops with apron front sinks because I hate when the countertop space between you and the sink gets messy. Porcelain tile floors, green zellige tiles for the shower walls. Jacuzzi tub in the shower with floor to ceiling glass for a steam shower.
TV ROOM: I wanted to make this a very intentional space for being cozy and using the TV. An extra deep, extra wide couch with performance fabric. A slated wood accent wall behind the TV. A natural wood and glass coffee table to continue the theme of natural materials. Green and blue art deco accent pieces. A modern art piece made by a friend with complimentary colors.
GUEST BATH 2: This is the guest bathroom in the studio apartment above our garage that I designed for visitors. I fell in love with this Zuber sky wall paper and loved the classically romantic idea of putting it on the ceiling. I continued to play off the nature element by going with a flower chandelier, grass green penny tile, a hand carved wooden mirror with gold leaf accents, and a lilac pedestal sink. The studio itself also features a knotty pine accent wall.
