I all the time really feel essentially the most move once I’m being inventive and constructing one thing. I feel that’s why I’ve been so drawn to inside design within the first place. These previous few months, I’ve been designing in a extra hands-on capability exterior of my own residence.
Immediately I’m excited to introduce my first inside design mission to you: 9 Pines.
This mission isn’t one thing I assumed I’d tackle at first. However once I met with the house’s new proprietor, Anna, and noticed the house, I knew that this may be a very particular design mission. Anna’s house is similar to mine in that it has a variety of character and a definite model that displays the style of the house’s earlier proprietor. Learn on for extra details about this design mission!
How the 9 Pines Undertaking Got here to Be
Earlier this yr, I began providing one-on-one consulting calls, protecting matters like constructing a inventive profession, crafting a social media presence, and, mostly, designing a house. I had a number of individuals attain out to me to ask if I’d be eager about tackling larger consulting initiatives—particularly, being the inside designer for a complete dwelling. Anna was one in all these individuals.
This complete mission has felt like kismet. Anna first reached out to me due to our shared love of eclectic areas and taking design dangers. She is such a inventive individual, with a ferocious urge for food for coloration and sample, and it’s been a splendidly collaborative mission so far. Since I didn’t go to high school for inside design and my expertise with technical design packages is proscribed, we’ve been pulling collectively a small workforce to execute this mission over the course of the following eighteen months.
The Unique Model of This Residence
The unique model of this house is a complete combine! The earlier proprietor spent a variety of effort and time making it their very own. There’s a variety of chintz wallpaper, ornate particulars, and Marie Antoinette-inspired dressing areas. The construction of the home is a method straight from the ‘80s. This design mixture is a bit excessive, however that’s what makes this such an thrilling mission to deal with. After I first walked via the home I used to be overwhelmed in one of the simplest ways potential. There’s a lot alternative to work with what already exists.
The Design Course for the 9 Pines Residence
There are such a lot of enjoyable design challenges on this home. Whereas I received’t say an excessive amount of about our actual design plans on this submit, I’ll let you know the general model we’ll be bringing to life all through the course of this mission. We need to convey conventional, English nation design components into this dwelling—with a contact of modernity. The purpose is to design a house that can really feel timeless for years to return and that could be a reflection of the household’s tastes.
The place You Can Comply with Alongside With the Undertaking
I’ll be sharing peeks into the 9 Pines mission on my Instagram account. I’ll share extra detailed updates in my e-newsletter, Home Name. In the event you haven’t subscribed to the e-newsletter but, please do!
It’s also possible to comply with Anna’s Instagram account for the home proper right here.
Kate is at present studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, children, and canines. Comply with her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
