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Designing spaces that feel personal, functional and enduring.

11/03/2026

Even the landing spaces deserve a moment of their own.

Here, we mimicked the arch of the windows on the bookshelves so they felt original to the home. We also added chair rail molding for character, and repurposed the original light. (Because she was just too pretty to let go of)

Now, what was once just a pass through area becomes a purposeful part of the home. A place to sit and read a book, or just take a breather.

10/30/2026

Some of the spookiest things we could imagine (and we’ve seen a lot). 👻

What ghostly things did we miss? Add them in the comments!

10/28/2026

We love a good mess, but this isn’t just any mess. There’s a lot of skill and attention to detail happening here.

Since we’re saving the original tile, it was important to work with a builder we trust to handle every step with care. Thankfully, we know just the right team for the job. They care as much about preserving the details as we do, and that means everything on a project this delicate.

10/20/2026

The Homecoming House entry was designed with a few goals in mind: make guests feel warm and welcome, complement the beautiful original woodwork, and make sense for a busy family with small children.

We added wallpaper with a calming neutral color that wasn’t too distracting while also giving the space some personality, and added pieces with character while leaving space for little feet running from room to room.

We love how it connects all the surrounding spaces making one cohesive home.

10/15/2026

Some kitchens ask for a refresh. This one asked for an intervention.

We kept the soul of the historic home but gave the kitchen a completely new rhythm: more room to store the things that actually get used, a pantry where there used to be a staircase to nowhere, and stone counters that finally feel worthy of the space.

Now it’s the kind of kitchen that quietly handles pizza nights, after-school snack raids, and every bit of beautiful chaos in between.

10/08/2026

Starting phase two at this client’s home this week, so let’s highlight some of the phase one moody details made for fall. The colors, patterns, and textures make us want to pull on a sweater and carve a pumpkin real bad.

10/06/2026

Collected, not curated: this home’s most meaningful details were already part of its story.

As we reimagined this historic family home for its new owners, it was important that the design honored both the life being lived here now and the generations that came before. Military patches and a helmet from the client’s time in service bring a deeply personal layer to the home, while a portrait of a former family owner offers a quiet connection to its past.

Set among colorful textiles, expressive patterns, and the home’s original architectural details, these pieces do more than decorate a room; they make it feel rooted, lived-in, and unmistakably theirs.

10/03/2026

So many details made this space the work of art that it is. The art, the upholstery, even the accessories. When our client asked for a boutique hotel room vibe, we immediately got to work creating an elevated space for her to retreat to. We could not be more thrilled with the outcome. See the full space at the link in bio.

📸 Erin Goodrich

09/30/2026

Some rooms just need a little more of you in them.

This dining room already had a beautiful soul: the paint, the lighting, the table, the original architectural bones were all there, quietly waiting. It didn’t need an overhaul. It needed layers.

So we layered. We pulled new chairs up to the table. Added custom drapery that softens the evening light. And topped it off with a piece by Ivan Montoya that gives the whole room its heartbeat.

Our hope for this room: evenings that stretch into the night, everyone leaving with full bellies and even fuller hearts. That’s the whole point, isn’t it?

And wait till you see the last slide - swipe for a little surprise. 🐱

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Detroit, MI

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