COUSIN COLLAB

“For me working with LSID was a little difficult at first.  Having never worked with a designer, I was apprehensive as how the process would work. After letting go of my control tendencies and being more open to new ideas the process was great.  Letting them do there job opened me up to ideas and designs I never would have thought of myself.”

Collaborations bring out fresh ideas. That’s what happened when two cousins (who also happen to be great friends) decided to retire together. One had owned this split-level house for 20 years; he asked for help to give the home new life for its next exciting chapter.

Each cousin had their own style – one was ultra-modern and the other preferred a softer transitional look. Our approach was to find a way to seamlessly marry both aesthetics while still prioritizing function. What emerged is a space that effortlessly balances color, detail and texture throughout.

The main level was reconfigured with an open layout, bringing the sitting room and kitchen together. Hidden ventilation in the kitchen allows the large window to become an airy focal point. Full-height custom cabinetry maximizes storage while white upper cabinets seem to float and disappear.

All the dwelling areas and baths were specifically designed for each cousin; one with a soft neutral palette and the other with deep tones and texture. Although different in detail, the two styles harmonize on a larger scale – the perfect collaboration.