There was a time when interior design trends ran toward heavy curtains and thick draperies. People were willing to sacrifice warm, natural light for a bit of privacy. But natural light instantly makes a room more welcoming and more calming. Not only does it make the room look beautiful, the vitamin D found in sunshine is critical to our overall health and happiness. Just being in a sunny room can lift your spirits. It can also add a dynamic, ever-changing quality to your room as the various angles of light strike the room as the sun moves...
read moreTraditional does not mean boring or fussy. This original fireplace was cleaned and polished to bring back the luster of the 1920’s. The seating group in front of the fireplace is accented with a Dakota Jackson table. It has a silky finish of gold leaf and macassar ebony . The styistic flourishes of the contemporary echo the pared down simplicity of the important Biedermeier chairs and tables. We finished all the upholstery with black or white fabrics, which allow the forms and wood finishes of the chairs and sofas to be the stars. ...
read moreThis was a home, lovingly designed ( from the ground up starting with conceptual drawings of the plans both exterior and interior) for a lot in a historic Indianapolis district. Its exterior detailing and interior design speak to the clients love of craftsman homes, and their desire to live in the 21st century. I was delighted to work with them on the details, and to surprise them with inventive ways to manipulate the style for a modern functional home. We filled the spaces with a lifelong collection of furniture and objects, pottery and...
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