Design isn’t just about how a room photographs — it’s about how it feels when you live in it. The most beautiful homes are the ones that function gracefully day to day, where every finish, fabric, and fixture feels intentional and livable.
My approach has always been to design for real life — spaces that age well, invite touch, and make daily routines feel effortless. Here’s how that philosophy comes to life.
Durable Doesn’t Mean Dull
Performance and practicality can still be rich and layered. This board combines a dusty blue mohair sectional, cognac suede, brass accents, and a deep wool rug — all materials that hold up beautifully and only improve with time.
The mix of tones and textures brings warmth and presence to a room without sacrificing livability. Durability should never feel sterile; it should feel like quiet confidence — design you can actually live in.
Design That Moves With You
A home should adapt to the rhythm of life — not the other way around. Flexible furnishings, layered materials, and thoughtful lighting make it easy to evolve your space over time.
This board plays with layered jute and wool rugs, sculptural alabaster and brass lighting, and tactile finishes that invite reconfiguration and change. It’s about movement, contrast, and ease — a collected, evolving design that still feels cohesive.
Storage That Blends In
True luxury is a home that feels calm — even when life isn’t. Built-ins, cabinetry details, and woven storage pieces help hide the everyday while keeping the look intentional.
Soft, grounded neutrals and subtle ornamentation — beading, rope detailing, and leather accents — add quiet sophistication without shouting. Functional pieces can still feel beautiful, and in many cases, they make the design.
The Emotional Layer
Design that feels good is design that connects. Plaster and limewash textures, natural finishes, and tactile fabrics create a mood as much as a look.
Here, soft greens, layered neutrals, and organic shapes evoke comfort and calm. Candles, ceramics, and subtle accessories bring in that sensory element — the one that makes a home feel grounding and alive.
The New Luxury
Today’s luxury isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. It’s a home where every piece earns its place, whether it’s a hand-thrown vase, a slab of stone, or a well-loved vintage textile.
This palette centers on quartzite, aged brass, and a mix of linen, mohair, and velvet — materials that embody both texture and longevity. It’s an invitation to live with beauty every day — the kind that feels effortless and real.
The Take Away
Designing for real life doesn’t mean compromising beauty — it means redefining it. The best spaces aren’t the ones you admire from a distance, but the ones you truly live in.
Ready to make your home more livable without losing the look you love? Let’s design something that fits your real life beautifully.
