A first time home buyer with a limited budget wanted to establish a modern, chic aesthetic with comfortable furnishings.

The clients wanted a space to entertain that would accommodate their musical instruments, with room to dance, and football watching parties on the 65” TV (without the television dominating the room).

Double french sliders + full glass door to let in light and give wide open access to the garden.

The bar height walnut slab table glides aside to open a small dance floor.

Framed artwork in the wall-mounted cabinet opens to reveal the flatscreen. Sound system and gaming equipment is housed in a grey oak/black stained media console with IR glass.

Day or night the rich, moody colors are evocative of the deep sea.

A 4ft wide wall-mounted ethanol burning fireplace holds remote controlled wax pillar candles for ‘no flame ambience’ when not in use.

Sitting on a powder coated steel base, above bronze and leather barstools, the table has glider feet for easy movement on the walnut wood flooring.

Swivel barrel chairs allow guests to engage freely between the lounge and cut-out wet bar with an off-black marble countertop, floating glass shelves, wine refrigerator, ice maker and walnut slab cabinet doors.

An eclectic mix of vintage and modern throughout the 1929 flat plays to its deco roots while remaining timeless.

Eclectic combinations of old and new, and layered textures give the room depth.

A 1930s French Deco lamp paired with a modern photograph and hand made etchings.

A neutral palette of grey and cream for the upholstery, walls and rug allows the artworks and the view to shine.

Vintage Deco Footstool with Mongolian lamb fur

Within this tiny 1BR rental apartment—with an average of 8 feet of width per room—I was able to create a succinct space for the client to entertain 4-6 dinner guests, and 2 overnight guests comfortably.

A sea of beige and grey.

The space lacked personality and color.

The client wanted to take the “bland” out of his living space. Pops of color in the textiles and nature inspired, sleek modern artworks punch up the palette and juxtapose the vaulted raw wood ceilings.

The sofa tucks into the bay window with an inviting, built-in feel. It has storage in the chaise and coverts to a queen sized sleeper.

Making the most of every inch, the design uses hidden storage, movable, double-duty furnishings and a chair that swivels between the living and dining areas.

The short red brick fireplace was awkward and off-centered. The new asymmetrical mantle design created balance with a mid-century modern vibe.

Two black walnut wall mounted cabinets were fitted over the existing brick fireplace which was painted warm grey and given an ethanol burning insert and glass screen.

The top cabinet glides open to reveal the TV, while the mantle cabinet has a hidden drop-down door to house sound bar and other electronics.

A custom grey ceramic marble table from Italy with chrome and black leather seating flank mirror and brushed nickel doors that conceal refrigerated wine storage.

A dry bar sits between the dining area and full functioning home office space. Mirrored and brushed nickel closet doors open the space and reflect more light.

The office space has a built-in feel tucked between the kitchen and main living space. Glass and Chrome wall mounted shelves display beautiful objects.

Drab, poorly functioning and cloaked in shadow.

A low leather storage bed and slim side tables tuck into the 100 inch wide bedroom. Deep Indigo walls feel cozy and along with the mirrored tallboy, help the space feel larger.

Indigo bedding and clear glass pendant lighting reinforces a tropical night feel. A custom silk and wool rug from Jaipur Rugs adds lush color.

The artwork is enlarged photographs of antique Indian stamps reminiscent of the client’s childhood home.

The original 1970’s kitchen was in desperate need of updates.

Paint, mixed metal hardware and fixtures, new stone countertops, tile flooring and stainless steel appliances.

Master bedroom with vintage + modern: Mid-century rosewood/chrome side tables and dressing table mix with modern pieces in leather and rich textiles for an airy, luxe feel.

When the client’s job landed them in London, they didn’t know if it would be for 12 months or 5 years. They needed to furnish a 2 bed, 2 story flat quickly with fast ship items that would not be a big financial commitment.

A gallery wall was curated from the clients’ own travel photographs, and the custom removable wallpaper is a modern take on a tropical leaf print reminiscent of the client’s Caribbean roots.

Once the clients’ knew they’d stay in their flat for a few more years, I transitioned the design with vintage pieces and more luxurious rugs and a custom sofa.

Remote controlled candles fill the walls in the dining area creating a romantic glow to offset the polished cement and steel table, and massive steel framed windows.

Living/dining space is an urban comfortable look. Eclectic, colorful and purposeful.

Vintage rosewood, marble and glass pieces. Wall mounted "Frame" TV displays art when not in use. It rotates and swivels for viewing. Large ethanol burning fireplace warms the space during the cold winter months.