Our clients came to us with a newly-built home boasting a Craftsman-style construction they loved, but an interior that lacked the personality they craved. Our role was to take a cookie-cutter space and create a personality-rich abode. Our approach was to layer-in elements to augment the blank space.

First, we added wood trim and moldings to the front rooms to create a tray-ceiling feel. In the living room, wainscoting and thick molding supported the desired feel while avoiding feeling stuffy or contrived. Also inherent in the plan was to marry the homeowners’ eclectic style, vintage finds and art collages into a space that was authentic and purposeful.

In the kitchen, a bland-feeling island gained character and purpose through reclaimed wood countertops and built-in bookcases, which were custom-designed to store the owners’ extensive book collection. Window treatments finished off the look.