The Updated Traditional Meet Kim: a partner in a downtown law firm. To say that she is short on time is a giant understatement. In the rare event she has a free moment, she wants to spend it with her kids, not fussing over home decor. That’s my cue! Kim is my favorite type of client. She didn’t know where to go or what to do. She leaned on me to explain and articulate design and style. She looked to me to make her home a mirror of her best self. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Fantastic human giving me a blank slate? Yes please! While Kim’s traditional home had a great layout and good bones, it needed updating to make it contemporary and fresh. It needed fixtures and knobs from this century. It needed a Lulu DK roman shade in the powder room. It needed a durable, snuggle-ready sofa with tufting and little patterns of texture. It needed drapery with small-scale drama. Throw in a Thomas O’ Brian cocktail table, and now there’s no shortage of conversation pieces. Little spaces make me happy – they are the most intimate snapshot of your entire home’s aesthetic – and this house has some good ones. I couldn’t wait to work with the nooks and crannies of this house. Kim’s sitting room, a small den off of the master bedroom, morphed into a craveable cozy space, a quiet adult respite from the occasional chaos of raising a family. The kitchen evolved into something quite unique: playful yet modest, dressed-up but centered. We used a favorite Lucy Rose fabric and Galbraith & Paul pillows to work perfectly with a fresh color palette selected during a prior-to-me renovation. A locally made kitchen farm table fit right in with the high-fashioned quirky blend of color, texture, and pattern. High-End + Color = Fun + Functional This is how we articulated Kim’s style and personality. She trusted me with her inner self, allowing me to get to know her and her real, everyday life. I built her a special space to reflect the beautiful life she made for herself. Nothing too fancy or off-limits to little hands, nothing too stuffy (snore!). Everything 100% HER. #nailedit See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger

When Samson set out to launch his first Airbnb, he wanted to create a space that was sleek, stylish, and homey. Looking for that more modern feel, Samson took to Instagram for inspiration and came across FORM’s page. Samson ended up selecting our alpine white high-gloss fronts. These create a clean and inviting feel in the space. He also loaded up on storage options for behind the fronts, so he could properly outfit the kitchen with pots, pans, wine glasses, mugs, and cutting boards. He really wants his guests to feel like they want to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Our design team also included some open-shelving to add a design flourish that speaks to that open, airy feeling. We also helped Samson select a worktop that is at home with the feel of the overall space.

When Samson set out to launch his first Airbnb, he wanted to create a space that was sleek, stylish, and homey. Looking for that more modern feel, Samson took to Instagram for inspiration and came across FORM’s page. Samson ended up selecting our alpine white high-gloss fronts. These create a clean and inviting feel in the space. He also loaded up on storage options for behind the fronts, so he could properly outfit the kitchen with pots, pans, wine glasses, mugs, and cutting boards. He really wants his guests to feel like they want to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Our design team also included some open-shelving to add a design flourish that speaks to that open, airy feeling. We also helped Samson select a worktop that is at home with the feel of the overall space.

When Samson set out to launch his first Airbnb, he wanted to create a space that was sleek, stylish, and homey. Looking for that more modern feel, Samson took to Instagram for inspiration and came across FORM’s page. Samson ended up selecting our alpine white high-gloss fronts. These create a clean and inviting feel in the space. He also loaded up on storage options for behind the fronts, so he could properly outfit the kitchen with pots, pans, wine glasses, mugs, and cutting boards. He really wants his guests to feel like they want to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Our design team also included some open-shelving to add a design flourish that speaks to that open, airy feeling. We also helped Samson select a worktop that is at home with the feel of the overall space.

When Samson set out to launch his first Airbnb, he wanted to create a space that was sleek, stylish, and homey. Looking for that more modern feel, Samson took to Instagram for inspiration and came across FORM’s page. Samson ended up selecting our alpine white high-gloss fronts. These create a clean and inviting feel in the space. He also loaded up on storage options for behind the fronts, so he could properly outfit the kitchen with pots, pans, wine glasses, mugs, and cutting boards. He really wants his guests to feel like they want to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Our design team also included some open-shelving to add a design flourish that speaks to that open, airy feeling. We also helped Samson select a worktop that is at home with the feel of the overall space.

Meet Kim: a partner in a downtown law firm. To say that she is short on time is a giant understatement. In the rare event she has a free moment, she wants to spend it with her kids, not fussing over home decor. That’s my cue! Kim is my favorite type of client. She didn’t know where to go or what to do. She leaned on me to explain and articulate design and style. She looked to me to make her home a mirror of her best self. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Fantastic human giving me a blank slate? Yes please! While Kim’s traditional home had a great layout and good bones, it needed updating to make it contemporary and fresh. It needed fixtures and knobs from this century. It needed a Lulu DK roman shade in the powder room. It needed a durable, snuggle-ready sofa with tufting and little patterns of texture. It needed drapery with small-scale drama. Throw in a Thomas O’ Brian cocktail table, and now there’s no shortage of conversation pieces. Little spaces make me happy – they are the most intimate snapshot of your entire home’s aesthetic – and this house has some good ones. I couldn’t wait to work with the nooks and crannies of this house. Kim’s sitting room, a small den off of the master bedroom, morphed into a craveable cozy space, a quiet adult respite from the occasional chaos of raising a family. The kitchen evolved into something quite unique: playful yet modest, dressed-up but centered. We used a favorite Lucy Rose fabric and Galbraith & Paul pillows to work perfectly with a fresh color palette selected during a prior-to-me renovation. A locally made kitchen farm table fit right in with the high-fashioned quirky blend of color, texture, and pattern. High-End + Color = Fun + Functional This is how we articulated Kim’s style and personality. She trusted me with her inner self, allowing me to get to know her and her real, everyday life. I built her a special space to reflect the beautiful life she made for herself. Nothing too fancy or off-limits to little hands, nothing too stuffy (snore!). Everything 100% HER. #nailedit See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger

When Samson set out to launch his first Airbnb, he wanted to create a space that was sleek, stylish, and homey. Looking for that more modern feel, Samson took to Instagram for inspiration and came across FORM’s page. Samson ended up selecting our alpine white high-gloss fronts. These create a clean and inviting feel in the space. He also loaded up on storage options for behind the fronts, so he could properly outfit the kitchen with pots, pans, wine glasses, mugs, and cutting boards. He really wants his guests to feel like they want to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Our design team also included some open-shelving to add a design flourish that speaks to that open, airy feeling. We also helped Samson select a worktop that is at home with the feel of the overall space.

Meet Kim: a partner in a downtown law firm. To say that she is short on time is a giant understatement. In the rare event she has a free moment, she wants to spend it with her kids, not fussing over home decor. That’s my cue! Kim is my favorite type of client. She didn’t know where to go or what to do. She leaned on me to explain and articulate design and style. She looked to me to make her home a mirror of her best self. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Fantastic human giving me a blank slate? Yes please! While Kim’s traditional home had a great layout and good bones, it needed updating to make it contemporary and fresh. It needed fixtures and knobs from this century. It needed a Lulu DK roman shade in the powder room. It needed a durable, snuggle-ready sofa with tufting and little patterns of texture. It needed drapery with small-scale drama. Throw in a Thomas O’ Brian cocktail table, and now there’s no shortage of conversation pieces. Little spaces make me happy – they are the most intimate snapshot of your entire home’s aesthetic – and this house has some good ones. I couldn’t wait to work with the nooks and crannies of this house. Kim’s sitting room, a small den off of the master bedroom, morphed into a craveable cozy space, a quiet adult respite from the occasional chaos of raising a family. The kitchen evolved into something quite unique: playful yet modest, dressed-up but centered. We used a favorite Lucy Rose fabric and Galbraith & Paul pillows to work perfectly with a fresh color palette selected during a prior-to-me renovation. A locally made kitchen farm table fit right in with the high-fashioned quirky blend of color, texture, and pattern. High-End + Color = Fun + Functional This is how we articulated Kim’s style and personality. She trusted me with her inner self, allowing me to get to know her and her real, everyday life. I built her a special space to reflect the beautiful life she made for herself. Nothing too fancy or off-limits to little hands, nothing too stuffy (snore!). Everything 100% HER. #nailedit See more Safferstone stuff at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, send us a love note at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger

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This vintage desk was provided by Reclaim & Relove. They restore vintage and antique desks, dressers, church pews, buffets... you name it they can restore it to a state that is more beautiful than it was to begin with. They are experts with stain and paint and spend hours getting each piece perfect. You can find them on instagram @reclaim.relove. Every piece is one a kind, so once it is gone it is gone! Check them out - they have perfected the art of restoring and enhancing any type of wood furniture.