Empty nesters take on a new life and new home in Northwest DC. Downsizing has its monumental challenges, and that was definitely the case with this project. The clients wanted a very narrow, partially below-ground, and slightly sterile space to feel like home. Ralph Lauren was our inspiration - both the clients and I love rich plaids, warm textures and touches of leather mixed with interesting metals. Because the rowhouse is so narrow, we added an entire wall of navy blue built-ins to the living space to create the illusion of more depth while adding much-needed storage. We wanted this home to convey the feeling of a favorite cashmere sweater, worn jeans and Gucci loafers.

Mid-sized elegant master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in San Francisco

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Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in San Francisco

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Minimalist living room photo in San Francisco

Photo by Eric Zepeda
Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in San Francisco

Inspiration for a transitional dining room remodel in Nashville

Example of a transitional living room design in Nashville

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This is an example of a modern porch design in San Francisco.

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Inspiration for a modern bathroom remodel in San Francisco

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Minimalist dining room photo in San Francisco

Have an empty corner and don't know what to do with it? This crafty clearance find is perfectly unique. It hangs from the ceiling and I switch out the interior decor with the seasons. Photo Creds: Lauren Sebastinas

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Example of a minimalist staircase design in San Francisco

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Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

Empty nesters take on a new life and new home in Northwest DC. Downsizing has its monumental challenges, and that was definitely the case with this project. The clients wanted a very narrow, partially below-ground, and slightly sterile space to feel like home. Ralph Lauren was our inspiration - both the clients and I love rich plaids, warm textures and touches of leather mixed with interesting metals. Because the rowhouse is so narrow, we added an entire wall of navy blue built-ins to the living space to create the illusion of more depth while adding much-needed storage. We wanted this home to convey the feeling of a favorite cashmere sweater, worn jeans and Gucci loafers.

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Family room - transitional family room idea in Chicago

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Example of a minimalist hallway design in San Francisco

Photo by Eric Zepeda
Inspiration for a modern dining room remodel in San Francisco

Photo by Eric Zepeda
Example of a minimalist bathroom design in San Francisco