“Every project reflects your individuality. I take the time to understand what luxury means to you — and then I create a space where you can simply be yourself.”
— Robert Passal
A single photo can't capture the essence of a home. Creating continuity in design without being obvious or cliché is a delicate art form. This Colorado home is a perfect example, designed to be a warm and welcoming space for a family to grow and thrive.
How many of you find yourselves looking back as opposed to looking ahead? It’s a natural tendency. However I’ve been more consciously making the decision to look towards the future and all its possibilities. However, over the weekend I was looking back at some of the work we’ve completed over the years. I am always my own biggest critic. The photos in this post are from a show house we did for @sothebys where we had to use their cataloged furnishings to create a space. All of the furniture aside from the bed were to be auctioned after the run of the show house. Since it was Sotheby’s, known for their big dollar art auctions I decided to be a bit cheeky and have the walls drawn in a Cy Twombly scribble which we have produced and now sell as wallpaper. The point of this story is that ten years later, I am still tremendously proud of this space.
Designer home tours give you Insight into how a home design is developed as well as the approach to process. We worked closely with these clients I know call friends to develop a visual aesthetic as well as a home that told their story.
I often think about what makes a house a home. Is it the folks that reside there? Layers of history from family heirlooms? Books? Pets? Children? Regarding interior design a home to me tells the story about its inhabitants. It’s layered with personal items that inspire a memory. Home is an evolution of the life we live and the lives of those who have lived before us.
Monday vibes - do you view it as a fresh start or a blue day? Either way, I'm kicking off the week with some inspiring blue rooms to spark motivation! How about you? Do you see Monday as a chance to recharge or a case of the blues?
We see one pretty interior after another on social media. What we don’t see is what it takes to design and build these spaces. We’ll start with the pretty pictures but be sure to scroll until the end to see where this design story began.
Going through our portfolio of work over the years and am always drawn to these most beautiful photos by @joshuamchughphotography the master of interior photography. Well crafted interiors last a lifetime and then some.
Creating spaces that feel as though they have evolved over time is what we do best. It’s a talent that involves truly understanding your clients needs and aesthetic. Creating a well connected relationship with your clients. And, building trust. Beyond that having the skills to mix pieces from many different eras, yet building a comforting and supportive environment.
The art of approachable elegance. Inviting upholstery, visually soft wall finishes, lighting that glows, roaring fireplaces. The recipe for approachable elegance.
