KID-FRIENDLY DESIGN
The den is now the perfect space for the couple’s grandchildren. The large sectional brings
in the much loved navy blue, while creating room for movie nights and nap times. The
sectional’s performance fabric means easy cleanup in this kid-friendly room, and it can
also be unfolded to create a queen sleeper for overflow guests. The ottoman was placed
on wheels for easy mobility across the muted area rug. “Working with a professional
has its perks,” says Leah. “People tend to forget about things like halls, stairs, and elevators
when ordering furniture, they simply measure the room and get what fits. Because
I’ve worked on other condo projects, I measured the elevator and then, after searching
through countless vendors, chose the largest possible sectional based on what we could
actually get into the condo. That saved the owners time and money—no returned furniture
with this project!” Throughout the home, Leah has artfully woven dark case goods
with lighter walls and flooring to create a perfect blend of of formal pieces and casual appeal.
Here, the media stand and adjacent shelving from Lexington pop against the cream
curtains and light floors.
MARCO MAGIC
“I loved working with this couple because it really was a collaboration. They were very
eager to take my suggestions and brought their own great design ideas to the project,”
Leah says. For example, the stately poster bed was something the owners really wanted
in their bedroom while Leah pushed for the grasscloth accent wall to introduce a natural
element. Together they create a fantastic merging of textures that feels authentic to the
rest of the design found throughout the home. On the floor, the custom rug trimmed
with leather, sports a similar pattern
to the drapes with inverse colors.
Dark furniture looks beautiful
against the newly redone woodlook
tile floors. According to Leah,
the location of the home was an important
factor as she worked on the
project. “Throughout the home we
wanted to bring in the colors of the
sand and sea. The condo’s beautiful
view was such an inspiration to the
design process.”
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