Designing Around The Stars
This ongoing project began with our client’s vision of transforming an open, underutilized room into a warm and inviting gathering space—a place for meaningful conversations, music, and relaxation. Anchored by a cherished Hubble Telescope photograph, we are creating a beautifully styled, comfortable, and meaningful space for the homeowner. Through a carefully selected palette of neutral tones, vibrant accents, layered textures, and organic shapes, we’re creating a space that feels both intimate and inspiring.
PROJECT UPDATE: We have completed construction of a custom feature wall for this project. Stay tuned for additional photos and updates as the design unfolds!
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The Mood Board & The Plan
This design combines minimalism and mid-century modern elements, using a neutral palette with vibrant accents to highlight the Hubble Telescope artwork as a focal point. Textures and a blend of organic and geometric shapes create depth and enhance the cosmic feel.
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Working with Existing Elements
The bold red accent on the lower wall presented a design challenge, which we embraced as part of the room’s character. Inspired by this feature and the colors in the Hubble photo, we crafted a balanced palette that respects the original space while adding a fresh, inviting look.
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Creating a Meaningful Space
This project is centered around a cherished Hubble Telescope photograph, a personal favorite of the homeowner. We were asked to prominently feature it. We are incorporating it as our focal point for the room and using abstract themes to create a balanced space. The homeowner also dislikes the exposed conduit in the space.
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Bringing the Design Together
This area rug anchors the space, uniting the room’s colors with its warm tones and organic patterns. It complements both the Hubble photograph and the room’s layered textures, enhancing the overall design.
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Balancing Texture and Tone
These nesting coffee tables bring a unique blend of metal and stone, adding visual interest and depth to the space. The metal table introduces a subtle shine that echoes the feel of the Hubble Telescope photo, while the organic, irregular edge of the stone top mirrors the natural forms seen in the artwork. Together, they create a dynamic pairing that complements the earthy tones in the rug and adds a touch of rustic elegance to the room.
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Style & Comfort
This accent chair combines rich leather with a sleek frame, adding warmth and modernity. Its dark tones balance the space while harmonizing with the room’s mid-century aesthetic.
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A Playful Touch of Texture
The terrazzo lamp introduces a unique texture and color, with its red shade complementing the room’s accent wall and rug. This piece brings an earthy, modern flair to the design.
What This Homeowner Says
"Ky has done an excellent job with our project. As a scientist and engineer myself, I really appreciated her methodical, disciplined approach to selecting appropriate colors and textures that suited our tastes and our budget. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with.
I should also mention that I did some price comparisons online and found their prices perfectly reasonable. When one then accounts for their time, design work, delivery and staging services, it's a great investment."