MODERN VILLA

“We moved to a new home and hired Lisa to help us incorporate our existing furniture and art into the new space with some updates.   I love how my home feels now.”

Our client moved from Modern Manor into a home with more generously scaled rooms, bringing along furnishings they loved, but the new proportions called for reimagining. The goal was to create a light, layered, and more pantinaed California-Mediterranean vibe that feels both modern and lived-in.

Anchored by a handcrafted light sculpture with modular paper shades and a sculpted wooden base, the entry sets the tone. The grand piano, with its custom bench, along with the antique black console creates a welcoming moment that immediately feels lived-in and intentional. An antique mirror and photograph by Cooper & Gorfer give a glimpse into the stories that will unfold throughout the home.

In the dining room, familiar chairs were joined by a custom-length turned leg table and rug, chosen to harmonize with the scale and palette of the home. A new chandelier, soft draperies, and pared-back sconces reflect the airy, sunlit aesthetic, while a trio of bronze Tom Corbin sculptures adds a playful note at the table’s center.

Across the house, a full lighting refresh: at the bar, along the stairs, and throughout the halls, quietly but powerfully shifted the home’s energy. These new fixtures introduced a fresher, lighter feel, allowing each room to breathe and connect

The main hallway is punctuated with new stone sconces, a Kelly Porter painting, and a Moroccan rug, blending seamlessly with the pieces carried over from Modern Manor.

In the living room, lower cabinetry was replaced with floor-to-ceiling shelving matched to the existing floors. Smaller accessories felt lost in the space, so a mix of new and vintage larger pieces now strikes the right scale. Here, the interplay of shapes and eras becomes a subtle through line. Antique tables with turned legs sitting beside the vintage burl Parsons-style legs of the Milo Baughman coffee table create a tension that feels alive. The sofa and chairs from the prior home are layered with a new rug and colorfully embroidered draperies, tying the room into the home’s evolving palette and textures.The kitchen sitting area received subtle yet purposeful updates: a wicker top antique table gained a solid stone top, and previously-loved chairs were reupholstered, creating a cozy corner for casual mornings.

Downstairs was feeling cold and industrial, with an all black fireplace and hard surfaces throughout. We introduced a wood-clad ceiling, new rugs, and tactile textiles to craft a space that feels even cozier than the rest of the house. The fireplace, with handmade terra-cotta tiles and a heavily veined hearth that doubles as seating, anchors the room. Randomly spaced fireballs bring a modern, playful touch, while patterned blackout draperies and plush rugs make it ideal for sleepovers and movie nights.

Even small interventions, like reworking existing draperies with color-blocking and wool-trim in the guest room, add visual interest while maintaining continuity.

Modern Villa is a home that feels familiar yet fresh, playful yet composed. It celebrates generosity of scale, thoughtful layering, and the joyful transformation of cherished furnishings and art. It’s space where every element, old or new, works in concert to create a cohesive, light-filled, and fully realized family retreat.