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After purchasing this house in Henderson, Nevada, a couple with four young kids enlisted designer Christy Mancera of Cera Construction to make it better suit their lifestyle. Mancera, who used Houzz Pro software, reworked the entire floor plan to make the home more family-friendly.
In the kitchen, the designer focused on how the homeowners like to work and live. She created an efficient layout with a large island, a dedicated baking station and ample display space for personal collections. “My clients wanted to make the kitchen more functional for their family, create an open feel and bring in lots of natural light,” Mancera says.
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“We wanted to give them plantings with a Mediterranean feel, but we are in Utah, after all,” Van Zandt says. “I picked ‘Autumn Brilliance’ serviceberry [Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’, USDA zones 4 to 9; find your zone] here because they have a similar structure to olive trees you’d see in Mediterranean landscapes.” These trees also offer year-round interest, with flowers in the spring, lovely leaves all summer, berries in the fall, and beautiful smooth gray bark and a multistemmed structure to enjoy in the winter.
Like the black-and-white fabrics Bald picked for the furniture, Van Zandt went for contrast among the plantings. The hardscape around the large raised beds is a light pea gravel. The gravel beneath the trees is darker, larger, flatter and more compacted. There is steel edging between the different gravel beds and between the gravel beds and the lawn.
A trio of concrete globe sculptures adds curves to rectilinear beds. Bald “came up with creative ideas like adding these globes, and she picked some of the planters,” Van Zandt says. “She is so creative, and it was really great to be able to see one of the landscapes I worked on completely finished like this.”
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In this new build for a Toronto couple and their two kids, designer Gabriele Guiducci considered his clients’ needs, the natural light and sightlines. When laying out the 126-square-foot primary bathroom, he included a separate bathtub and shower, as well as a toilet room. He placed windows to maximize light and considered the best place for the bathroom door within their bedroom.
Once Guiducci was done with the architectural planning for the space, interior designer Terra Kushner took over with the finishes. “Our clients are classic with a modern twist,” Kushner says. “They vibed with a Lower East Side Manhattan hotel, the Ludlow.” The hotel mixes classic materials with hints of the neighborhood’s gritty urban and artistic history. The result for the couple is a light-filled bathroom that feels timeless and handsome.
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These homeowners, parents of three daughters, made a move toward their retirement years when they bought this forever home outside Atlanta. Design-wise, they were starting some scratch, so friends recommended Meriwether Design Group. After checking out the designers’ work on Houzz, the couple called the firm to help them make their new build their own. Designer Meriwether McAdams had a hand in every inch of the design, including the cabinetry, finishes, lighting, furniture and architectural details such as ceiling beams, paneling and a new fireplace surround.
“They were getting close to having an empty nest, and this house is within walking distance of Marietta Square,” McAdams says. The square is a popular draw in Marietta, as it’s full of cute shops and restaurants. The couple knew they wanted neutrals, particularly contrasting black and white. The designer worked closely with them to add comforting organic and soft touches that keep the black-and-white contrast from feeling too stark.
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These homeowners, parents of three daughters, made a move toward their retirement years when they bought this forever home outside Atlanta. Design-wise, they were starting some scratch, so friends recommended Meriwether Design Group. After checking out the designers’ work on Houzz, the couple called the firm to help them make their new build their own. Designer Meriwether McAdams had a hand in every inch of the design, including the cabinetry, finishes, lighting, furniture and architectural details such as ceiling beams, paneling and a new fireplace surround.
“They were getting close to having an empty nest, and this house is within walking distance of Marietta Square,” McAdams says. The square is a popular draw in Marietta, as it’s full of cute shops and restaurants. The couple knew they wanted neutrals, particularly contrasting black and white. The designer worked closely with them to add comforting organic and soft touches that keep the black-and-white contrast from feeling too stark.
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“I think a lot of interior design seems inaccessible to people, as they associate it with extensive, expensive renovations and bespoke luxury items,” interior designer Becky Wetzler says. “We can do that. But we also love to show clients how we can put their personal stamp on their homes with elements like wallpaper, paint and furnishings and without having to remodel.” That was the case for this Bethesda, Maryland, family of six and the spec house it had recently moved into.
The house had lovely millwork, including coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crown moldings and tall baseboards. The kitchen and bathrooms were up to date and in good shape — remodeling them would have been a waste of money and materials. But the blank slate of a home lacked personality and style that reflected the family’s Southern roots and love of coastal settings. Wetzler and her team listened carefully to the homeowners’ wants and needs. Accordingly, they created a house made for quality family time with coastal-inspired style and hints of Southern preppy flair.
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Designer: Chelsea Ayres Interiors
Location: Athens, New York
Size: 464 square feet (43 square meters); 16 by 29 feet
Homeowners’ request. “This home is perched right on the lake, and my clients wanted this lower-level living area to feel like a true extension of the water, a place where family and friends could gather year-round to relax, play games and soak up that serene lakeside vibe,” designer Chelsea Ayres says. “Our goal was to layer warmth and personality while staying true to the home’s natural setting. By introducing texture, color and thoughtful seating arrangements, we were able to transform it into a welcoming hub that feels distinctly ‘them.’”
Special features. “With such a long and narrow space, the layout called for a few separate seating areas, which we unified by wrapping the walls as well as the ceiling in Benjamin Moore Collingwood (a warm gray), creating a cohesive cozy space that disguises the low basement ceilings,” Ayres says. “Keeping things warm and cozy was also attained by careful selection of materials for furnishings. Leaning into sumptuous velvet in a rich, deep lagoon color for the accent chairs, along with a substantial wood coffee table to ground the space and ottomans made from wool to mimic lakeside stones, we struck a balance of both nature-inspired pieces that were also inviting and warm.”
A rich cognac leather sofa brings warmth to the space, while a wet bar and additional seating area anchor the opposite side of the room.
Designer tip. “Don’t be afraid to segment your seating areas in large or oddly shaped spaces,” Ayres says. “Allowing for smaller seating arrangements offers a more intimate vibe in what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming space. If you are trying to create a room where people will truly connect, you need to keep the seating arrangements smaller and clustered around tables, especially around round tables if you can. It allows for much better conversation and inclusion.”
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