On this glorious sunny day, we wanted to shine a little light on a local resource we feel incredibly lucky to have.
Located on the west side of Indianapolis, @flux_indy is a meticulously curated vintage store open only on the first and third Saturdays of the month. We’ve known owner Deanne Roth for nearly 20 years, and watching Flux grow has been a joy. Her sharp eye, passion for collecting, and commitment to preservation make her an invaluable resource — not just for designers, but for anyone who appreciates a good find.
When our Meridian Hills client wanted to layer a few more “mod” pieces into her collection, we started at Flux. The first score: a restored pair of Scandinavian Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Dokka Møbler teak and mohair lounge chairs that became the jumping-off point for the entire living room. Over the following months, several more Flux finds made their way into the project.
As more retail shifts online, places like Flux feel increasingly rare — thoughtfully curated, deeply personal, and absolutely worth lining up for. Judging by the crowd on drop days, we’re clearly not the only ones grateful for a place that still believes in the thrill of the hunt.
Construction: @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager: @lanesip
Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
Filed under: places I’d happily have my morning coffee…and evening cocktail.
Design projects are usually an exercise in balance — what stays, what goes, and where the investment actually changes the way a space lives.
This sunroom had good bones, so instead of gutting it, we leaned into its potential. We swapped the dark wood flooring for silver travertine tile that now flows seamlessly into the adjacent patio, added radiant heat underfoot, and ran new ductwork to turn this into a true four-season room.
And then we drenched the whole thing in this moody teal because, thankfully, our client is not afraid of color. The result feels equal parts solarium, greenhouse, cocktail lounge, and cozy reading room.
Swipe for the before because this transformation was a good one.
Builder: @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager: @lanesip
Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
Wrapped in rosy tones and floral wallpaper, this guest bath feels less like a pass-through space and more like a tiny getaway — designed for a daughter coming back home to Indiana for the holidays.
Construction: @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager: @lanesip
Millwork: @stollswoodworking
Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
Developed in the mid-twentieth century as Indianapolis expanded northward, Meridian Hills became home to a distinctive collection of ranch, colonial, and modernist residences.
This whole home renovation reimagines one of its original 1950s homes into a refined, highly functional living space designed for modern life. The homeowners partnered with @felt_space and they referred our team for construction due to our experience with large-scale renovations and historically significant architecture. What began as a dated home in need of structural repairs and full mechanical updates evolved into a carefully detailed, elegant renovation guided by a strong design vision and executed with precision.
The finished home is both beautiful and highly livable, with a focus on universal design principles that support comfort and accessibility on the main floor. The client has shared that they would not change a single thing and expressed deep appreciation for both the Felt Space team and our construction team. This level of satisfaction speaks to the strength of the collaboration. For our team, this project represents what is possible when quality, timeline, and budget align, an outcome that requires trust, communication, and a shared dedication to delivering exceptional results.
Design: @felt_space
Build: @lorenwoodbuilders
Custom railing: @siosidesign
📸 Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
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A mudroom that refuses to look like one—proof that the hardest-working spaces don’t have to feel utilitarian.
Grateful to @assembledworks for introducing us to @stacklab_design , whose custom-designed Felt Bench brings together form, function, and our client’s passion for reuse and repurposing.
More on the Felt line in the captions.
Custom Millwork: @stollswoodworking
Construction: @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager: @lanesip
Floor Coverings: @josephs_imports
Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
You have to start somewhere—and more often than not, we start with stone. How many times have you walked into a kitchen and instinctively run your hand along the countertop? What is it about natural stone that invites that kind of connection?
Not only is it a substantial investment, it ultimately drives the look and feel of the entire space. We spent days scouring stone yards in search of the perfect quartzite for our Meridian Hills project. As a material visible from nearly every room, it needed to be subtle enough to harmonize with a range of furnishings, yet compelling enough to shine in a waterfall application and as a striking wall finish.
After an exhaustive search, Nikki spotted a gorgeous stack of Azzura Bay Quartzite from Triton Stone Group that became our north star, guiding every kitchen finish and furnishing decision that followed.
We find kitchens designed around natural materials don’t just look beautiful—they feel grounded, timeless, and inherently connected to the world just beyond its walls.
Architecture + Design: @felt_space
Construction: @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager: @lanesip
Cabinetry Fabrication: @stollswoodworking
Stone Tops: @tritonstonegroup
Stone Fabrication: @customfloors317
Appliances: @tisdel_subzerowolfcove / @fergusonhomeofficial
Talent: Gracie 🐕
Photography: @sarahshieldsphoto
When we were approached to rework the first floor of this 1950’s Cape Cod, the goal wasn’t to tear everything out—it was to thoughtfully refine what was already there.
The vaulted ceiling in the kitchen/hearth room addition felt disconnected from the home’s existing 9’ ceilings, so we lowered it to create a more natural transition and a sense of continuity. From there, we introduced a strong, symmetrical window composition to echo the living room’s fireplace wall, and designed a window casing detail that now carries throughout the first floor.
Those vertical lines—along with the reworked fireplace—draw your eye up and down, so even with the lowered ceiling, the room actually feels taller.
We removed the decorative brick facade from the existing masonry fireplace and replaced it with a more modern limestone hearth and mantle—keeping the bones, just refining the expression.
A reminder that good design isn’t always about starting over—it’s about recognizing potential.
Architect/Design - Felt Space
Builder - @lorenwoodbuilders
Project Manager - @lanesip
Trim Carpentry Wizard - @three12woodworks
Photography - @sarahshieldsphoto
