Journal

Moodboard Monday: Lower Level, Higher Comfort

Downstairs spaces often get treated as an afterthought, but for our Three Rivers project, the basement was always meant to earn its keep. For this Moodboard Monday, we’re sharing two schemes that work together: a relaxed living room with flexible seating and a kitchenette/dining area that feels casual, social, and quietly cheerful. Basement Living Room... Read more

Moodboard Monday: The Suite Life

Upstairs at the Three Rivers house, the primary suite is designed as a true retreat–calm, grounded, and quietly confident. These schemes focus on comfort without slipping into predictability, layering rich color, tactile materials, and a few bold contrasts that keep things feeling intentional rather than precious. Here’s a closer look at how the bedroom and... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Leveling Up

Next up in our Three Rivers tour: the second floor. This round of schemes covers the bunk room and its adjacent stair hallway and guest bathroom. Tucked above the main living areas, these rooms build on palettes and textures we’ve already introduced downstairs, with a little extra personality layered in. Bunk Room The bunk room... Read more

Moodboard Monday: First Things First

This week’s #MoodboardMonday heads back to our Three Rivers project in California, moving through a trio of first-floor spaces that set the tone the moment you arrive: the front bedroom, the sunroom, and the main balcony. Each space has its own rhythm, but they’re designed to flow together: quiet where it counts, playful where it... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Room to Play

We’re back with another peek inside our Three Rivers project, and this week we’re diving into two of the most lived-in spaces in this California home: the living room and the game room. The color stories from our earlier schemes keep weaving their way through the house, and this pair keeps the momentum going. Living... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Cooking Up a California Retreat

For this week’s peek into our Three Rivers project, we’re heading into the kitchen and dining room: two spaces separated on the floor plan but speaking the same design language. Both rooms carry forward the soft neutral used in the foyer, a hue with a quiet pink undertone that keeps things warm without veering precious.... Read more

The Good List: Holiday Gifts We’re Loving in 2025

We’re tackling a different kind of project this season… holiday gifting! Every year we round up the pieces we’re loving—items that are beautiful, functional, and full of personality—so you can treat the people in your life (or yourself, no judgment). This season’s picks span the home, kitchen, style, and beyond, with a mix of playful... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Home, Sweet Mountain Home

We’re kicking off a new California project this week, set in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in the little town of Three Rivers. For this vacation retreat that doubles as a rental, our clients wanted cozy, relaxed spaces that stay connected to the surrounding landscape. Today, we’re sharing the first two schemes from the... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Making a Splash

For the final installment of our boutique spa concept series, we’re heading into the treatment zone and pool/spa areas—spaces designed to balance calm, comfort, and a touch of modern flair. These last three concepts round out the story with a range of moods, from softly organic to boldly sculptural, all tied together by warm lighting... Read more

Moodboard Monday: In-Between Serene

This week’s concept boards explore three takes on men’s and women’s locker rooms for a boutique spa — spaces where function meets calm and every detail is designed to feel intentional. Each one takes a different approach to material, color, and light while keeping the focus on comfort and ease. Concept 1: Simple Comfort Our... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Serenity Now

This week we’re sharing a set of concepts for a boutique spa project that explores three distinct design directions for both the lounge and bar areas. Each concept plays with materiality, light, and texture in its own way, evoking a different kind of calm. Concept 1: Earth & Ease The first look leans organic and... Read more

Moodboard Monday: Calm, Cool, and Collected

For our final post featuring concepts for our Virginia-Highlands project, we’re wrapping up with the most personal spaces in the home — the primary bedroom and bath. These two rooms are all about retreat and restoration, balancing modern simplicity with inviting warmth. The primary bedroom leans into soft, sun-washed tones — muted taupes, sandy woods,... Read more