On occasion, we are able to revisit a project after some time has passed, allowing how life is lived in a home to dictate what our next move will be. Such was the case at Well Suited, a Mission Hills home we first got our hands on during the pandemic, beginning in the dining room.
The dramatic dark dining area is a departure from the airy sunroom, yet sets the tone of a masculine palette for the rest of the house. We amplified the space by extending the existing molding – adding height and impact. A large mirror reflects light from the garden beyond, while brass accessories add a warm glow. The intricate texture of the caning on the chair backs contrasts beautifully with the sleek, stone tabletop.
Coming back to this project a year later, we moved into the sunroom. The ceiling was raised, allowing the already light-filled room to really breathe. Interior finishes were updated, providing a clean backdrop to the owner’s mid-century furniture collection. Similar colors and design motifs in the rugs tie the sunroom and dining room together.
In our next newsletter, we’ll move into the primary suite, where a modern interpretation of timeless style creates the coziest retreat.
Congratulations to McHenry Shaffer Architecture for being honored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Hawk Heights!
Collaborating with them on the interiors of this project was an absolute pleasure. Remarks from the jury sum it up nicely: “We thank McHenry Shaffer Architecture for showing us how new design can be better when built on the shoulders of tradition.”
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Lighting installation at #GentlemensRepose, summer palettes, and subtly textured backsplashes…are you following along?