PROJECT
Couple built a house with an elevator in Newton, Massachusetts. New construction; interior design throughout.
CLIENT NEEDS
- Accommodate a family member’s large electric wheelchair with ADA accessible design, such as wider doorways and functional furniture arrangements
- Make a vintage, midcentury modern vernacular work within the new space
- Be adventurous with color and artwork
- Stay eco-conscious
RESULTS!
- Closely collaborated with contractor, architect, and kitchen designer; advised on cabinets, door styles, finishes, and hardware
- Custom-designed dining room buffet uses kitchen cabinetry style but sits atop legs for a furniture look; glass-front cabinets and open shelving above
- Eco-conscious mix of used and new furniture, as well as ecologically sourced woods
- Red and green textiles and accessories, along with large abstract art, punctuates the home’s off-white walls and medium wood tones
