This first home is a nostalgic yet playful reflection of its vibrant mid-thirties occupants. Warm walnut tones, checkerboard flooring, and tactile finishes evoke retro charm, while curated lighting and furniture add personality and purpose. A reconfigured layout anchors the home, the living area was shifted opposite the open-concept kitchen, creating visual balance and an easy, open flow between key communal zones. In place of traditional doorways, we introduced soft transitions, like Japanese-style door curtains and wood-framed windows, encouraging light to filter through and boundaries to blur.

Every corner carries intention: the entryway with its concealed feature wall, the study framed by wood and fluted glass, the dual-purpose master zone with a custom walk-in wardrobe, and the his-and-hers bathrooms—each tailored to their personalities, preferences, and daily rituals. What ties it all together is a shared design shorthand—an unspoken understanding of what feels right: playful, tactile, a little nostalgic, and never too serious. It’s a home full of heart, contrast, and quiet delight—designed not just for living, but for living well.