“This room needed to be reconfigured for a more functional use of the space. I decided for the fireplace to become the focal point of the room,” Alessia says, She eliminated the shallow built-in shelves to highlight the fireplace itself. “I gathered furniture around it so that anyone enjoying spending time in the room could enjoy a fire, the outside views but also feel connected to the rest of the main floor.”

“I love the cozy yet elegant feel that this room projects to the rest of the house without limiting functionality and certainly storage solution. I have put on my Italian thinking hat while designing this kitchen that needed to function for homeowners that love to cook and enjoy hosting.”

“We have not left a single inch unutilized,” Alessia says. “Here, we created a fantastic coffee station built to fit the homeowner’s precious professional coffee maker.”

Since the designer had to remove a window in order to place the range between cabinetry, she brought in light using an antique mirror in place of a backsplash.

In the family room, comfort was key. Alessia styled the original blue velvet sectional with pillows, a braided wool area rug, and an oversize ottoman to enjoy many cozy evenings while watching movies and playing games.

Here, Alessia styled the space with the family’s heirloom table. “It belonged to the family for generations,” she shares. “And the light fixture was built by the homeowner!”

“Since much of the budget was invested into the kitchen reno and furnishing of the key rooms in the house, the powder room was only allowed a face-lift with some vintage accessories, a new Ralph Lauren light by Circa lighting, and a Delta faucet,” Alessia says. The biggest budget item was gorgeous custom Tabarkah tile flooring. “I love tiny but mighty rooms like this one!”

In the attic, Alessia realized that the space was larger than anticipated but with height limitation due to the roof line. “I reconfigured the space by splitting even two separate areas: one for the children’s play area, as well as a study furnished with storage and a large computer desk to work from home!”

In the primary bedroom, a bed frame with hidden storage drawers was key for additional storage–it hides away linens and seasonal clothing. A set of nightstands by Crate & Barrel anchor the new minimalistic-style wall sconces on each side of the bed.

Here, a hidden toy chest is under the bench.