When it comes to fashion over function, these homeowners didn’t want to have to choose. With a busy work life and two young sons, they wanted a kitchen that was functional and colorful, while staying true to the age of the home. Looking for a designer to tackle this project, Joni Spear of Joni Spear Interior Design, was the perfect fit. 

1. JCR Design Group.
The designers at JCR Design Group selected this stair runner to bring depth and personality to what is otherwise a very classic architectural setting. The bold, graphic pattern creates a dramatic focal point and adds movement as you ascend the staircase, while the dark tones ground the bright white millwork and balance the warmth of the wood floors. It’s a great example of how a runner can feel both timeless and statement-making at the same time. Photography by Karen Palmer.

The classic Banker’s lamp, often seen in movies and TV shows, originally became popular during the Art Deco period and is highly associated with the style due to the use of similar materials and sleek, yet colorful design concept. Shelburne House of Troy Banker table lamp in polished brass, available at Metro Lighting. Photography courtesy of Vakker Light.

Savoy House Rivage tall bathroom sconces, available at Ferguson Home.

Internationally famed artist Alex Proba, founder of Studio Proba recently unveiled her newest artistic medium—mosaic pools. Originally starting off as custom painted mural pools, this newest iteration uses hand crafted tiles to maximize longevity and structural quality. 

Color Drenching is a style of interior design that seems to be heavily debated this year, especially after Pantone’s color of the year was announced to be a shade of white.
Here is some insight into what our featured designers think about the topic:

“Color drenching is the design equivalent of a magic trick,” says Julie Nelson of Julie Nelson interiors. “It can stretch a small room, soften a cavernous one and breathe life into spaces starved for sunlight. Bold can even play well with both minimalist and maximalist schemes.” 

1. Chelsea House lemon wall sconce, available at Design & Detail.

2. Minka Lavery five-light chandelier, available at Metro Lighting.

3. Blue embroidered floral pillow, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

4. Logan Chesterfield sofa in green tea velvet, available at Frontgate.

5. Victrola Empire Bluetooth record player, available at Crate & Barrel.

6. Wooden bud vases, available at Blue Dahlia Designs.

7. Green glass LED mushrooms, available at Blue Dahlia Designs