Michelle+Anthony's Inspiring Space

Michelle and Anthony have a beautiful home in an even more beautiful location. When they were nearing the end of a major renovation of their main floor, they got in touch with me to help them furnish and finish their new spaces. I was more than happy to jump in!

Their family is full of hobbies—they paint, draw, play sports and multiple instruments, entertain friends, and are always, always reading. Their newly open plan kitchen, dining, and living rooms needed to be versatile, flexible, and inspiring to this busy group!

Here's the space mid-renovation, when I first got to see it:

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And here's the design we came up with!

In the dining room, they wanted a way to incorporate the existing fireplace, which they'd decided not to redo as part of the renovation. We painted it a bright yellow that we echoed in the media stand at the other end of the room. A generous dining table and comfy chairs make long, lounging meals easy, while the frames in the corner allow for whatever the kids have been drawing lately to be swapped in and out.

We brought in lots of plants to bridge the in/out divide, taking advantage of the view into the tree canopy out the window.

Art by Maggie O'Neill

Personal details, like stacks of library books under the end table and a family heirloom quilt, bring such a special layer of interest to this vibrant and colorful room.

We've got more to come from this funky family home! See you next time.