This Ridgefield, Connecticut townhouse is nestled among rolling hills, horse farms, and a charming downtown. “The style of this home can be best described as warm minimalism,” says interior designer Leia T. Ward of LTW Design. “When we first came in, the walls were stark white, and the furniture was a heavy dark gray.”

Leia’s clients are a mother-daughter duo, joined by their beloved pup, Riley. “Our client’s top requests were to have a home that feels soft, sophisticated and, most importantly, comfortable and durable,” the designer tells us. “Like our clients, Riley was going to be lounging on the sofa, the beds and laying on all of the rugs so we made sure to use pet friendly fabrics and materials throughout the home.”

To soften the look and introduce a sense of airiness, they leaned into a monochromatic, minimalist palette, gently layered with warm tones to create a space that feels approachable and inviting. “Our overall goal was to create an environment that felt so cozy and calm, like a refuge,” Leia shares. “We wanted their home to greet them with a sense of calm and ease as soon as they walked through the door. To achieve this, selectively editing was essential to the process. We were intentional with every selection, bringing in only materials that felt purposeful and beautiful. We truly believe that less is more when it comes to designing a calm home. The result for our Byron Project is a home that feels refined yet comfortable and welcoming, perfectly tailored to the way they live.”

Leia selected two colors for the color palette (warm white and sand) and three materials (limewash paint from JH Wall Paints in color 103, white oak, and brass) to anchor the design. “If you look closely, you’ll see these two colors and three materials repeated throughout the home in different ways,” she explains. “I thought it was important to curate a sense of depth as well, so we sprinkled in additional surfaces like travertine, limestone and marble to complete the feel.”

All projects have their challenges; however, Leia says this was a rare case in which everyone was aligned from the start. “It really helped keep it moving along smoothly,” she shares. “Our clients trusted us with the creative direction, which makes all the difference.”