Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. You could say this room was pretty successful...It was featured in DC Modern Luxury. (#nobigdeal, right?) From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. 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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Family room - family room idea in New York

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Austin

Dennis and Joe have a large, light-filled house. New construction meant lofted space and open floor plans with traditional styling. Running a busy dental practice by day and engaged in a rich social life by night, this couple needed a professional to take the lead on making their house a home. That’s my cue! They wanted to take risks, and stay away from “matchy-matchy”. We gussied up a plain ol’ TV room and gave it a healthy dose of luxury. Our plan was initially inspired by an abstract painting hanging over their stone fireplace. We brought in their love of the outdoors to make things cozy and used family furniture whenever possible for nostalgia and comfort. I took their love for one-of-a-kind objects and started making a design plan, aiming to solve their biggest frustration: the family room. They had a tortured relationship with a “forgotten family room,” a great space that was spacious and bright, but not at all cozy or joyful, and certainly not “them.” I wanted to create a cozy space functional for everyday curling up with puppies and watching TV after dinner, yet chic enough for hosting the pre-dinner kitchen overflow and cocktails during parties. I went looking for contrasting textures and materials. I wanted to balance patterns and scale, and use non-traditional colors as neutrals to create an overall sense of “BAM!” Dennis and Joe loved the nod to the classics juxtaposed with new and different globally-inspired pieces. For this project our design aesthetic can be described as Middle Eastern/tribal meets mid-century modern. We played to their sensible side with proportion and balance, and stayed as far away from boring/bleh as we could. You could say this room was pretty successful...It was featured in DC Modern Luxury. (#nobigdeal, right?) From there we moved on to other spaces.. We added colorful pillows and sheer drapery to finish off their formal living room. We kept an inherited bedroom set from Dennis’ Mom and added color, draperies, and pillows to overhaul the guest bedroom. Their project was not a rip-and-replace, we weren’t starting from scratch with a blank piece of paper. Rather, our goal was to take what was already there and make it better, more like them. Using functionality first, we focused on giving the house a soothing, joyful aesthetic. We upped the chic factor by a gajillion and helped them find their ‘happy’ at home. 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

Most "big box" furniture stores sell chintzy dining table sets with the same ol' straight lines and few frills. We love it when people think outside of the "big box" and opt for something with character and dimension. These Georgetown clients purchased the ornate Abbot dining table and these gorgeous button-tufted Ava side chairs here at Crescent House. These pieces stand out so much more than the average dining set because they lend a touch of intrigue and contrast to the space. Customer photo

WHEN WE HAVE ROOM WE LIKE TO ADD A PANTRY PULL-OUT.....THEY CAN ALSO BE IN A WALL CABINET (SEE THE "Ols" KITCHEN IN OUR PROJECTS).....GOOD VIEW OF THE ANGLED BASE CABINET.....THAT'S A POT-&-PAN DRAWER CABINET UNDER THE RANGETOP.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Live edge kitchen island finished with natural oil.

Patio - traditional patio idea in Austin

Want to spice up your music room or studio? Don’t settle for just any ol' multi guitar rack. Especially when you can have the coolest one around! Introducing the RetroRack™ 3 Guitar Stand. With sexy curved sides, classic colors in a high-gloss finish, and a three-dimensional pick guard, it’s the best 3 instrument holder on the market.

Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal carpeted and gray floor living room idea in Dallas with white walls

OL Ltd services performed: Collaborate on design concept with owners. Create design plan and detailed cost estimate. Design-build to create new stepping stone pathway along deck to front door; install new shade-loving perennial display; screen road and parking area with larger shrubs; expand guest parking; annual displays in wood tubs and ceramic containers. Shady sitting terrace. Seasonal maintenance.

These rustic dining chairs are custom made to order right here in the United States. Each chair is handcrafted and upholstered by hand. Unique features in each hide and handmade piece will make each piece its own and exact to no other. These beautiful rustic dining chairs feature authentic axis deer hide, a smooth leather seat, distressed leather outback, aged nail head trim and an ebony stained frame with lacquer.

Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Charlotte

Custom bar and bartop made from reclaimed wood and materials.
Entryway photo in San Diego

● Wood Species – MDF ● Door style – Shaker without bead ● Color – White ● 40” Upper Cabinets ● Chrome hanging rod ● Open shelf ● Single crown molding ● Full plan design ● 5/8” Prestige Maple melamine interior (boxes) ● 3/4” Prestige Maple melamine shelves ● Tandem slides with soft close on drawers (Blum – lifetime warranty) ● Drawer boxes matching the interior of the cabinets ● Fully adjustable hinges on doors (Blum - Lifetime warranty) ● Blumotion on doors (Blum – lifetime warranty) ● Hardware B*LT=2-3***MANOR CUP PULL, 3" CTR, OL BRUSHED NKL BAR PULLS,

Custom swivel bar chairs. Upholstered in smooth top grain leather and embossed leather. Shown here lacquered in medium wax. Available in a variety of options. 100% made in the USA.