Bathroom - scandinavian 3/4 porcelain tile and white tile ceramic tile and green floor bathroom idea in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) 'Butterfly'. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Taylor Cole Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy gender-neutral medium tone wood floor and brown floor nursery design in Orange County with beige walls

As featured in New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Brownstoner: The client, a young woman working in tech, grew up living abroad in various places as a State Department kid. She picked up items along the way which she wanted to incorporate into the design – the most prominent pieces were the wool rug and crewel embroidered wallhanging in the Guest Room, both of which she found when living in Pakistan. Her parents now live in France and her grandparents live in Germany, so her more recent finds have been from family visits (for example, German ceramics as seen in the kitchen). When they began discussing a design scheme, the client sent Tara a Pinterest board that prominently featured Dawnridge, Tony Duquette’s home in Beverly Hills. Little did the client know that that happens to be one of Tara’s favorite sources of inspiration. Since Tony Duquette was a master at mixing and matching antiques from different places and periods, his work was a natural North Star for this project. The Chinese Art Deco carpet was the perfect “something old” to ground the space and aesthetically, it reminded Tara of the Eastern influences seen throughout Dawnridge. Since the kitchen, dining area, and living room are all collected, Tara had the built-in shelving painted to match the cabinets. Then, the shelves were lined with Roger Arlington wallpaper inspired by Chinese 18th century tea paper, the pewter paper used to line tea chests sent from China. There wasn’t quite the space for grand curtains like those Duquette found at the Paris Flea and hung in the Drawing Room, but something a bit smaller sourced at that same flea was included. From the Paris flea market, Tara texted the client a photo of the Louis XV gilt-metal sconces and got an immediate “Yes!” The antique floor lamp is from a shop not far from the client’s apartment — Humble House in Boerum Hill. The vintage tole chandelier is from there, as well. The client’s directive to source only things “with a story behind them” was a dream come true. Take the pleated silk shade for example — it’s got a few holes in it, but that wasn’t disqualifying. It was a pleasure to work with a client who sees the beauty in something sourced locally and dripping with character, even if it’s got a few imperfections. Tara transformed the closet in the Guest Bedroom into a dramatic little work-from-home nook. The floor-to-ceiling curtains cover the entire wall and handily conceal an unattractive tiny window looking into an airshaft. The client requested a “lush bedroom,” so a variety of textures were incorporated to make things feel layered and luxurious. She has an extensive collection of perfume bottles, and they won a 1950s Hollywood Regency style mirrored vanity at auction — the perfect place to display them. The green of the Living Room is carried to the bedroom with the silk taffeta curtains and block-printed bedding. The headboard is upholstered in a pleated silk Georgette. There was limited space on either side of the bed, so Tara suggested mounting swing-arm lamps to the wall and sourced sleek little metal and travertine nightstands, which add just the right touch of “today.” The Rococo wood mirror over the bed was also won at auction.

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Powder room - transitional powder room idea in Dallas

Leaf Design
Inspiration for a large transitional green two-story wood exterior home remodel in Boston with a shingle roof

Michael J. Lee

Photo: Elliott Johnson
Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in San Luis Obispo with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

This is an example of a large eclectic full sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Example of a trendy open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Tampa with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Artisan Craftsman Fireplace Surround in Leaf Green This bespoke fireplace installation showcases the timeless beauty of the Arts and Crafts movement through hand-pressed architectural tile. Designed as a true focal point, the surround and flush-mount hearth feature a rich, multi-tonal Leaf Green Craftsman glaze that offers a subtle, organic variation in color and depth. Design Highlights: Custom Relief Accents: The surround is punctuated with hand-sculpted decorative tiles, including botanical and nautical motifs (anchor and dragonfly), providing a personalized narrative for the homeowner. Textural Masonry: A sophisticated mix of square and rectangular field tiles creates a rhythmic, brick-lay pattern that adds architectural weight and texture to the room. Seamless Hearth Integration: The tile hearth is expertly inlaid flush with the hardwood flooring, demonstrating the precision required for high-end interior transitions. Heirloom Quality: Every tile is crafted to withstand high temperatures, ensuring that the artistic integrity of the mantle and surround remains a permanent fixture of the home.

Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor bedroom design in Houston with green walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical backyard stamped concrete patio remodel in Hawaii with a roof extension

Seated home bar - tropical light wood floor and beige floor seated home bar idea in Los Angeles with open cabinets

Eclectic kitchen photo in Minneapolis

Living room - mid-sized shabby-chic style open concept carpeted living room idea in Other with no fireplace, no tv and blue walls

Photography by Amy Bartlam
Small eclectic l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Alexis Aleman Photography
Mid-sized 1960s nursery photo in Orange County