“While we always consult on architectural design elements, one of the aspects of this project I’m most proud of is having been in creative control of all aesthetic details inside and out from how the roof lines flow to the windows, siding, floor plan and everything in between. It was a pleasure to work with Tony Frazier, the architect, as he truly let me run with my vision from start to finish, which allowed us to create something truly unique to the area and personalized cohesively for our clients. My favorite exterior design element is the simplicity of the lines in the windows and board and batten that create a timeless silhouette against the forest’s whimsical backdrop.”

“Used as Kiran’s home office, I designed the millwork for plenty of storage and to frame the large biophilic living wall behind her desk from BioMontage. The warm yet airy Headlands Ring Pendant hangs gently above the desk with a pair of dainty Julien pendants providing a more contemporary accent light over the backdrop of the living wall. It’s hard to choose my favorite design element in this space, but it’s between the vintage Pierre Jenerette accent chair we sourced, which is just so iconic, or the living wall. The living wall’s amazing since it doesn’t require any maintenance whatsoever while bringing color, texture and a calming feeling to the space! Win. Win. Win.  I also must give another shout out to those doors, and the Picasso!”

“The breakfast room is so refreshing. I just love the contrast of the inlayed blackened steel with the white oak and rococo quartz counter of the built-in that so beautifully displays a combination of decorative objects and dishware. I call it our little Jewelry Box!”

“A simple little space that is stocked with all pantry items, I wanted this space to feel like an extension of the kitchen so carried through similar design elements.  The U Concrete pendant by Bentu Design perfectly centered on the window is my favorite element here as it pairs back to the fireplace and adds an industrial, unique texture to the space.”

“Open to the entryway as well as the kitchen, I designed the dining room to feel harmonious with the rest of the living space. Without question my favorite element in the dining room is the Twig 5 pendant by Apparatus Studio.  It reminds me a bit of a stick bug hanging upside down over the 10′ Parsons table from RH.”

“This family room is a truly special place to cozy up by the fire inside and relax. Staying true to some of the urban industrial undertones our clients were after, I designed the custom concrete fireplace, steel hearth and floating oak mantle & millwork to remind them of their city roots. I layered in an assortment of cozy cashmere pillows and throws paired with soft pleated linen drapes to counterbalance the rawness of the other materials and to bring plenty of warmth to the space. While I absolutely love the fireplace and millwork, my favorite element in this space has to be the slider doors that completely open up the space to the outdoor living room (with motorized screens to keep the critters out of course!).”

“This vanity is my favorite design so far and took three separate trades to make happen due to the mixed mediums of concrete, walnut and steel. The moody Midnight Blue backdrop helps to highlight the vanity’s aesthetic and pair back to the mudroom’s millwork on the opposite end of the home for added continuity.”

“Our clients are big readers, so the goal with designing this room was to maximize book storage while creating a space for their children to do their homework. In signature BS/D fashion, we arranged their books by color as a way to subtly stimulate creativity and excite the space and painted the millwork black. I love dark colors and like to pull our clients to the dark side each and every time.”

“With the main bedroom, we set out to create a very serene space. Linen was our primary material, from the drapery to the roman shades, bedding, headboard, bench and accent chairs, we wanted a level of singularity in material usage. All of the tones are unique on the neutral spectrum and look slightly similar but uniquely different. The reclaimed beams accent the gabled ceiling are so majestic and add such warmth to the space.”

“An urban chic luxury hotel was the vibe I went for here so that our clients would wake up daily with that special feeling you get on a nice vacation, just in your own home.”

“Heavy blackened steel & glass doors greet you from the bedroom and provide a view of the wall-to-wall custom smokey stained vanity. The black bathtub is dramatic against the light pewter walls and the simplicity of the concrete pendant that hangs above it gives it that Je ne sais quoi. It’s all very simple but very impactful. We circled back to the vertical shiplap which is seen in several rooms in the home but simplified it. We only have it featured on the vanity mirror wall + the niche behind the tub. It created synergy with everything else since pulling it all together so that the space felt copacetic was top of mind.”

“Shared between their children’s bedrooms, I love how much light this bathroom gets with five windows flanking the exterior wall that highlight their vanity.”

“We don’t normally photograph laundry rooms, but this one was just too cute to pass up!  I’m not someone that enjoys laundry (I mean, who does!), but I wouldn’t mind spending time here any day of the week. The folding station is paired with a steel rod that is suspended from the ceiling to hang delicates or items that can’t be dried in the dryer.”

“With the mudroom, I wanted to create contrast and a book end to the powder room against the rest of the first floor’s living space. The midnight blue millwork paired with walnut is a departure from the more airy white oak, and I absolutely love the contrast. This room doubles as a fully equipped laundry room for those muddy days when you don’t want to track anything through the house.”

“The ceramic bells hanging on the shiplap wall are probably my favorite element here and were sourced from Muddy Heart Ceramic Studio who is local to the Durham area. Their texture and handmade nature is so beautiful I bought them for my own home!”

“A second concrete fireplace adds a cozy ambiance to this outdoor space equipped with a living room, outdoor kitchen and dining for 8 overlooking your property. I’ve been dying to use polished concrete floors for their beautiful movement, so they are definitely my favorite element here.”