Show N' Tell - French Moderne Manor: Part IV

It's official. Summer is over. OK...there's technically still 30 days left in the summer solstice, but let's face it, the days of carefree fun in the sun are gone. And while we love a good pair of fall boots and the kids back in school as much as anyone, it's definitely sad to see such a magical summer go. An incredibly rewarding summer at that! We feel like we ended this summer with a real BANG! Our French Moderne Manor parade home was awarded "Best Home" in the 2015 Utah Valley Parade of Homes People's Choice Awards. Woot woot! Not to mention, it swept the competition also winning Best Master Suite, Best Kitchen, Best Landscaping, and (drum-roll please) BEST INTERIOR DESIGN! It definitely makes all of our hard work on this huge summer project worth it! As one final adieu to summer, it seems only appropriate that we share with you the beautiful outdoor living space of the French Moderne Manor. I mean...aren't you jealous that you didn't get to spend your summer poolside here like us? Alright, there definitely was no lounging about on our end, but even arranging the furniture in 100+ degree heat was pretty dreamy. Just close your eyes and envision a secluded beach in the south of France lined with black and white cabanas. Actually, no need to envision it...we'll just show you!

Senior Designer: Christy Klomp Designers: Kendra Stephensen & Kristina Kellet Jr. Designer: Griffin McCabe

FINISHES PATIO: Outdoor Furniture - Available through Alice Lane POOL HOUSE: Fireplace Surround - Black Marble | Cabinetry - Walnut w/ Light Stain | Lighting - Available through Alice Lane

photos by weston colton

Show N' Tell - French Moderne Manor: Part III

Today we're showcasing another space in our French Moderne Manor project. It's easy to get carried away designing the most visible spaces of your home and neglecting to put thought and effort into those little spaces that you actually use on a daily basis...like the laundry room. Let's face it, no one really enjoys doing the laundry. But when your laundry room is as beautiful as this, the chore just doesn't seem so menial. The main laundry room in the French Moderne Manor might even get you a little bit excited about it!

The classic black and white check floors are a stunning contrast against the white cabinets. Standing as the focal piece, the soapstone workbench was custom made for the space, requiring both a metal fabricator, carpenter, and stone mason to get the job done!

Our client was head over heels in love with this Rifle Paper Co. wallpaper, so we found it the perfect home in this petite powder room right off the laundry room. Isn't it just so happy!? It's the perfect pop of color and cheer in an otherwise neutral space.

The mudroom is all about function. You need a space where you can stash all of your shoes, coats, and bags and keep them out of site. This mudroom can do all of that, and then some. But most importantly, it's welcoming. After all, your mudroom is essentially your own personal front door. We love how inviting this space turned out!

Senior Designer: Christy Klomp Designers: Kendra Stephensen & Kristina Kellet Jr. Designer: Griffin McCabe

FINISHES LAUNDRY ROOM: Flooring - Lagos Blue Limestone & Arctic Gray Limestone by Daltile | Back Splash - 3" Carrara Hex by Daltile | Work Bench - Custom | Hardware - Provence Pull by Rocky Mountain Hardware | Cabinet Color - Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl | Chandelier - Available through Alice Lane POWDER BATH: Wallpaper - Rosa by Rifle Paper Co. | Flooring - White Octagon w/ Brown Dot by Walker Zanger | Vanity/Sink - Inigo Console Table Legs & White Carrara Inigo Top by Kallista | Mirror & Wall Sconce - Available through Alice Lane MUD ROOM: Flooring - Lagos Blue Limestone & Arctic Gray Limestone by Daltile | Cabinet Color - Benjamin Moore Season Pearl | Locker Hardware: Empire Pull by Rocky Mountain Hardware | Wall Sconce - Available through Alice Lane

photos by weston colton

Show N' Tell - French Moderne Manor: Part II

Today we're taking you into the master suite of the French Moderne Manor, which is without a doubt the most luxurious and glamorous room in the home. Plush fur rugs, floor to ceiling white linen draperies, and dusty purple velvet furnishings are what make this master bedroom so incredibly inviting and relaxing. Exactly what you'd want from a bedroom. The room is grand in design, but modest in size, with an intimate sitting/lounging area next to an exquisite marble surround fireplace. It's no wonder this room was voted "Best Master Suite" in the 2015 Utah Valley Parade of Homes People's Choice Awards.

The master bathroom is equally as elegant. I mean...let's talk about those marble floors and metallic ceiling. The same french gray cabinetry you saw in the kitchen was replicated in the bathroom cabinets and vanity. Of course, you'll notice a little bit more sparkle on these...nothing says "bling" quite like gold dipped geode hardware.

Senior Designer: Christy Klomp Designers: Kendra Stephensen & Kristina Kellet Jr. Designer: Griffin McCabe

FINISHES BEDROOM: Wall Color - Benjamin Moore Gray Mist | Fireplace Surround - Marble | Wall Sconce & Chandelier available through Alice Lane BATHROOM: Tub - Juliet I Tub by MTI Baths | Wall Color - Benjamin Moore Gray Mist | Ceiling Color - Liquapearl (LP1013) by MDC | Flooring - Honed Calacatta Gold by Daltile | Countertops - Butterfly Marble from Italia Marble & Granite | Hardware - Crowned Quartz Knob by Anthropologie | Mirrors - Custom | Wall Sconce & Chandelier available through Alice Lane

photos by weston colton

Show N' Tell - French Moderne Manor: Part I

We are thrilled to finally be revealing the French Moderne Manor! After working on this project for several years, it's bitter-sweet to have it come to an end. When you design a home from the ground up it sort of becomes your baby. We had a big final push (there's your baby analogy!) to get this home ready for the Utah Valley Parade of Homes this year. We were so humbled by the kind words and praise we received from the thousands of parade goers. We hope you enjoy it, too! We'll be revealing the home in chunks (there's just so much!) throughout the month of August, so be sure to check back for more pictures of the home as we share them. To kick things off, we thought we'd start with one of our favorite areas in the home...the kitchen! The homeowners were all for mixing metals here, and you better believe we ran with that to the finish line! The diamond front french gray cabinets, 18K gold faucets, and brass and stainless steel range-hood are just a few of the things that make this kitchen remarkable!

The dining area sits right off the kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and large grid windows that frame the mountain side views out back. Tucked off to the side of the kitchen is the butlers pantry...which is adorned with classic french design, including black and white check floors (with a modern twist of course!).

Senior Designer: Christy Klomp Designers: Kendra Stephensen & Kristina Kellet Jr. Designer: Griffin McCabe

FINISHES KITCHEN: Floors - White Oak | Wall Color - Benjamin Moore Gray Mist | White Cabinets - Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl | Gray Cabinets - Custom Mix | Countertops & Backsplash - Macaubus Quartzite | Island Pendants - Goodman Hanging Lamp by Visual Comforts | Range Hood - Custom DINING ROOM: Wall Color - Benjamin Moore Gray Mist | Chandelier - Muriel Chandelier by Visual Comforts PANTRY: Ceiling Wallpaper - Cornelius by Thibaut | Flooring: Lagos Blue Limestone and Arctic Gray Limestone by Daltile | White Cabinets - Benjamin Moore Sea Pearl | Countertops - Soapstone | Backsplash - Folio Series Field Tile in Snow Drift by Daltile

photos by weston colton

How To Get That Custom Home Look

There are many reasons someone decides to build a new home, but by far the most notorious reason is because they want a home that fits their exact needs and tastes....a custom home. While not everyone can afford to go 100% custom, choosing a community home builder is a great way to get new construction and still be able to select some of those custom finishes you're looking for. We just wrapped up designing a parade home with Destination Homes in their Daybreak Lake Village community, so we thought we'd share some of our tips and tricks on how to obtain that "custom" look when building with a builder. 1. Tweak the Floor Plan

Most community home builders have a handful of floor plans for you to choose from. It's important that you find the floor plan that meets your needs best (number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, etc.), but don't leave it at that! The key to turning a generic floor plan into a custom one is finding those areas of opportunity where you can do something special! At the Lakeside Loft we converted an empty wall cavity in the bedroom into some open shelving. We also added some built-ins next to the fireplace and even reconfigured the kitchen layout. Take your furniture into consideration, too. Will your sofa fit there? Will the windows be centered behind the bed? Do you need an outlet in the floor for your sofa table lamp? Little structural changes like this can go a long way!

2. Upgrade Where It Matters Most

Most home builders will allow you to "upgrade" a number of finishes in your home, and you may find yourself wanting to upgrade everything! While there is certainly no harm in this, you may find your budget disappearing quicker than you thought! Our recommendation is to upgrade the most permanent finishes first. Things like flooring and cabinets should be first on your list of upgrades. It's hard for us to really put a limit on the upgrades, because let's be honest...we all want the fancy finishes! Things like hardware and light fixtures are the jewelry pieces in your design and can make such an impact! However, if you find yourself having to cut back, go basic on those items for now and you can always change them out later. At the Lakeside Loft, we decided to make a major upgrade to the kitchen cabinets and painted them indigo. Not only are they a killer statement piece in the design, but it really gives them that custom look.

3. Push The Design Limits

So now that you've sat and picked out all your finishes it's time to think about how those finishes are being applied. You know that black slate tile you chose for the mudroom...wouldn't it be cool if you had it laid in a herringbone pattern!? Or what if you took your subway back splash all the up to the ceiling? That's exactly what we did in the Lakeside Loft to give it that high-end look. We even eliminated some of the upper kitchen cabinets and replaced them with open shelving (which was also less expensive!). And our favorite design element of the home was adding the ship lap walls in the entryway. Stunning! You'd be surprised what custom changes you can get away with if you just ask.

4. Be Involved Throughout The Building Process

Just because you've wrapped up your design center appointment doesn't mean you now just sit and wait for your home to be built. Make frequent visits to the build site to ensure you're happy with how things are developing. Depending on your builder, you can usually make some minor changes throughout the building process if needed. Things are hard to visualize on paper, so it's a good idea to make sure you love it just as much in person too. Who knows, you may even pick up on another hidden design opportunity you didn't see before. For us, Destination Homes was excellent to work with and we kept an open line of communication throughout the entire process. Our Lakeside Loft is nothing short of beautiful!

If you're looking for some inspiration, be sure to stop by the Lakeside Loft (house #32) at this years 2015 Salt Lake Parade of Homes, designed by yours truly! We love the opportunity to get to work on homes of all types and styles. Once again, proving that beautiful design can happen on anywhere!

Show N' Tell - Solameer Townhome

Small space living doesn't mean you're limited on design. In fact, condos and townhomes have become increasingly more custom, making stylish and affordable lifestyles more accessible. We recently joined forces with Garbett Homes designing their Solameer Townhome model at Herriman Towne Center. Our goal for this space was to maximize the square footage and match the modern lifestyle the townhome offers. We kept the interior finishes of the home neutral and brought in light furnishings with crisp modern lines to give the home a bright and airy feel. The mix of natural woods and metals really pop against the white background. It's our favorite element of this design. Pops of color were used throughout the space to add personality and prevent the space from looking stale. We love how it turned out and how the living spaces easily flow from one room to the next.

If you'd like to go see this design in person the model home is now open! Go check it out! We loved working on this project to reaffirm the fact that compact living can be beautiful, functional, comfortable, and stylish!

Designer: Shelby Castleton Jr. Designer: Lorri Cerva & Griffin McCabe Photos by: Lindsay Salazaar

Show N' Tell - Cottonwood Craftsman

We recently completed a beautiful home renovation for a client and after much anticipation we're thrilled to finally show you the transformation! Looking at it now, it's hard to believe that this home started out with dark interior walls, deep stained wood finishes, and heavy Victorian furnishings. The home is now bright and inviting, which is exactly what our client was looking for! While there was quite a bit of demolition involved throughout the house, we were able to keep a lot of the home's original mill work by simply giving it a face lift with a new coat of paint and adding new finishes. We hope you enjoy this before/after transformation of the Cottonwood Craftsman!

Before:

After:

Gray Kitchen Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Dolphin | Counter Tops: Delicatus Granite Kitchen Back Splash: White Cliffs Random by Daltile | Walls: Benjamin Moore Pashmina Nursery Wallpaper: Hicks Grand Grey | Girls Bedroom Walls: Benjamin Moore Gray Owl Craft Room Wallpaper: Kelly Wearstler Crescent Lake Cream

- Natalie Ellis & Kristina Kellet

Photos by Eliesa Findleis Built by Upland Development

Cara Loren on Alice Lane: The Reveal

The art of closet design is like a strategic puzzle -- in order for it to work and be beautiful, everything must fit! When it comes to Cara Loren's closet...there are a lot of shoes to fill! Both literally and figuratively. It’s not just a place for Cara to hang her clothes at the end of the day. You see, Cara’s clothes are her job! Her closet serves as both an office, set design for tutorials, and houses the volumes of clothes, clutches, coats, and jewelry that she pulls from to create her looks. Now if you ask me, that’s a big job for an 11' x 11' room.

With the right design though, the last puzzle piece fits and the final result is picturesque! We hope you’ll enjoy some of the highlights below and reading our thoughts on what made her closet both successful and beautiful!

Island: Her closet island is the perfect height (36”) to stand and fold clothes on, prep outfits, and even pack for trips. Plus it’s loaded with drawers! Twenty-two drawers to be exact. Each are filled with its own specific item: socks, slips, bras, tights, pants, or jewelry. You name it, its got a drawer. The island top has 4 beveled glass panels that allow you to view the jewelry in the top drawers, like a jewelry case. Oh! And we made all of the interiors of the drawers pink! Ever noticed how everyone and everything looks good in pink!?

Built-Ins: Grouping like colors and styles together help tell a story. Each little scene has a cohesive look; whether it be party brights, neutrals and metallic, black and white, etc. The upper cubbies are a good place for this type of styling. It’s not everyday useful stuff, but the eye loves all of these beautiful moments. We kept all of the items Cara uses and needs most within reach and at eye level or lower to the ground.

Finishes: While it’s a large closet, we had no trouble filling up the shelves! So knowing where to pull a punch or where to keep things visually quiet was key to not overwhelming the eye. We did this by keeping contrast at a minimum, using dark tones instead of the traditional white closet interiors. The closet has 3 large windows that filter in a lot of natural sunlight, so we felt good about using our smokey tones, black carpet, and cerused black island. We mirrored the backs of all the open shelving to give some sparkle, reflect light, and add depth. Mirrors are a great space-expanding trick! The upper cubbies, however, we painted the same color as the ceiling to give it that "hat box" effect. I love how the upper vignettes look styled inside those dark shells! It’s so sophisticated, and makes it look like everything is on stage!

Function: Heel toe, Heel toe… light to dark, short to long. After arranging hundreds of clothes and shoes it became quite the song and dance! We grouped like items together which resulted in a more cohesive finished look (and less like a garage sale), and also makes things easier to find. One type of hanger was used throughout. Cara opted for the thinner space-saving black velour hangers. They play the perfect supporting role! Everything in the closet serves a purpose, even that lamp does it’s job to not just give off light but to also hold necklaces!

Cara’s fashion sense always seems to put a twist on a trend. She’s constantly surprising, inspiring, and challenging us to think outside the fashion box. Her ability to combine things in unusual ways to get a “look” that isn’t ordinary is what I love about her style! Working with Cara on her closet was a joy.

She’s every girl…easy, approachable, kind, and real. But she just happens to be extraordinarily beautiful and great at what she does, too!

Designers: Stacie Graves & Jessica Bennett Photo Credit: Nicole Gerulat

Parade of Homes - French Moderne Manor

The Utah Valley Parade of Homes has begun and we're honored to be a part of it this year! The parade is known for showcasing some of the most beautifully designed homes in the valley. Our project, of course, is of no exception! In collaboration with McEwan Custom Homes, we designed and furnished the most beautiful modern French-style home in the hills of Highland, UT. Appropriately named the French Moderne Manor.

If you plan on attending the 2015 Utah Valley Parde of Homes, you definitely need to add this home to your "must see" list (home #25). The parade runs through June 20 and you can tour the home Tuesday - Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. You can buy tickets online at uvparade.com.

For those of you unable to attend, don't worry...we'll be giving you a virtual tour of the home on the blog over the next several weeks, so stay tuned! In the meantime, here are a few sneak peeks to get your heart racing...

Cara Loren on Alice Lane: The Design

Designing a closet for Cara Loren is like getting to design a magic lasso for Wonder Woman! “Of course!” was our answer when we got the call. It’s not just a closet…it will also serve as her office and set design for her tutorials and fashionable selfies. If you follow her fashion blog, you know the drill.  I immediately began researching her look so we could create the perfect environment to suit her vibe. Together with Alice Lane designer, Stacie Graves, we worked on every last detail for both form and function. Getting Cara’s input was the best part. She had ideas that we incorporated to make this super closet function for her. Cara is as lovely to work with as she is to look at.  It’s been a great collaboration. We can hardly wait till it’s all installed and she can fill it with all of her beautiful clothes, shoes, coats, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, fashion books, and objects of inspiration!

Lucky for us, we had a blank slate to work with. An adjacent room to her bedroom was reconfigured as a huge walk-in closet that could be accessed from inside her room. That's right...a whole room! Let's just all take a second and sigh - sigh. With all this space we were able to design a large modern island that will be centered in the room. Floor to ceiling built-ins will line the walls and house all of her clothes, shoes, and accessories in a beautiful display.

We pictured a desk sitting in front of her large windows, with fashionable roman shades and a large pendant mirror mounted between them. I imagine Cara sitting her in the morning putting on her makeup or writing on her blog, don't you?

Just as we'd hoped for, Cara loved the design! During the presentation she was able to select and approve all finishes and even see some of the accessories that we'll be using to style her closet. Needless to say, we're all a little excited around here!

Cara's closet recently received a fresh coat of paint and the carpet has been installed. Stay tuned for more updates and progress of the closet. You can also visit Cara's blog (caraloren.com) to see her take on the design process. We can't wait to show you how this super closet turns out!

Pink Peonies on Alice Lane: The Reveal

It had been a about 14 months since we presented Rachel Parcell with her closet design so we were pretty excited that installation day was finally here. The space was beautiful, built-in, mirrored, and the perfect sophisticated shade of pink. All of the little details we had drafted had come to life. The beautiful white shelving with mirrored backs were the perfect backdrop to house such an exquisite collection of fashion. The little gold knobs were all perfectly placed on each drawer of her custom, free-standing island.

I have to admit, I got caught up in it all. I felt a little like I was walking into a closet for SJP in an episode of Sex In The City. I was surrounded by couture labels, bold fashion like neon purses paired with patterned jackets and heels for days!

That genius shoe room idea did not go to waste on Rachel Parcell; she had the shoes to back it up. Her collection is exquisite, and so is the closet! The leopard print carpet was the hero of the room. If you are trying to decide if you should put a patterned carpet in a special place, like a stair runner, media room, or closet… the answer is yes. It’s like wearing a great pair of designer shoes, they’ll carry the rest of the outfit without trying too hard.

We brought in loads of accessories, fashion books, and trays for the install. I think accessorizing can, and should, be useful. Trays are brilliant for grouping alike items such as perfume bottles and sunglasses so for the island top we used a tray full of clutches, a large white ginger jar filled with white blossoms, and fashion books and jewelry as accessories.

We styled Rachel’s desk top with a Mary McDonald lamp in the faintest shade of pink.  I could picture Rachel sitting in the evening with the lamp on writing about her latest adventures or editing photos. We left a simple glass tray on the desktop to use as a catch-all. We loaded it up with Rachel’s things that were already floating on her desk - giving items a common place to rest makes them seem more purposeful and less random.

We couldn’t resist using pink peonies on her desk. We love to use flowers – fresh or artificial - because they give the room life! In structured spaces filled with straight lines and symmetry it’s nice to get the organic shapes of something natural to loosen things up.

A great trick for accessorizing shelves is to face a large object toward you pushed to the back of the shelf (artwork works great); it attracts the eye and then you can start to play with the objects in front. In this case we used shopping bags, fashion books, designer shoe boxes, and purses. It’s also good to group common things together - it might be a color scheme, like black and white, or common shapes like perfume bottles.

In case you were wondering, this room smells like Jo Malone. Rachel had English Pear and Freesia burning on the island and it was exactly right.

When we left the closet looked like a boutique loaded with fashion week favorites. We were so pleased with the detail, quality, and function of it all, but the most important part? Rachel was thrilled!

(Photo on left by Kathryn Brookshire Brown)

What’s a girl to do after a day like that? I’ll tell you. I went home, took off my shoes and started to reorganize my shoe shelves. I put my prettiest pairs at eye level and I felt better already.

[photos by Weston Colton unless noted otherwise]

Pink Peonies on Alice Lane: The Design

I admire people that passionately do what they love and make a career out of it - and Rachel Parcell takes fashion seriously! When the opportunity came to design a closet for the famed Pink Peonies blogger, I enlisted Christy Cook, Senior Designer, to dream and scheme with me. We imagined the perfect place to put together an outfit, a space where Rachel could showcase her beautiful shopping finds, comfortably work at her desk, and talk about what she loves while being surrounded by it. An office, inside a dream closet! That’s what we’ll do!

The space could be anything we wanted it to be! Rachel and Drew had just sold their home and they were starting to build again. We had the square footage to make Rachel's dreams come true so we borrowed a little space to create a shoe room. A shoe room!! I can hear music playing…and see twirling dresses!!

Lucky for us at the first presentation Rachel was all yeses! We pitched custom millwork painted white with mirrors lining them. Adding sparkle to every wall in the closet would reflect light and all of the beautiful treasures layered in front of them. We drafted built-ins for hanging clothes and boxes above them for for purses, special shoe boxes, and beautiful shopping bags.

We left space in front of the picture window for a free-standing desk where Rachel could sit and write her blog. Flanking the windows with built-in shelving gave us more space to display fashion books, purses, and rows and rows of sunglasses. We envisioned tailored roman shades lined with pink silk layered with a sheer organza fabric with embroidered polka-dots. All would be set atop a leopard print wall to wall broadloom carpet. For the space in-between we drew up a free-standing island filled with pink velvet lined drawers where Rachel could house all of her statement necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and watches. We had the craftsman make the surface of the island with an inset glass top so all of her jewelry could be seen from above. And the cherry on top!? A glass chandelier made up of 3 rows of layered glass rods that looks like pink fringe hovering over the island. I don’t know who was more excited - us or Rachel!

Stay tuned to see the final reveal!

[photos from presentation by Heather Telford]

Show n' Tell - Pierce Master Bedroom

This master bedroom was a joy to design and the Pierce’s were equally as lovely. Our goal for the space was to keep it fresh and pretty as well as provide soft seating for the whole family. I began with these sketches so they could envision the picture I had in mind for their space.

And here is the after:

One of the most striking features of this room is the vaulted ceiling. It was the perfect opportunity to use one of my favorite design tricks: layering tall art behind the headboard just barely dipping below the top of bed. This pretty Paule Marrot art draws the eye upward and connects the space between the bed and ceiling. I paired these tall and slender alabaster lamps to balance the scale of the art. Instead of two nightstands, I opted for a desk and graceful chair on one side. It’s a place to sit and type out a quick email or write a list and plan the day ahead.

Another favorite moment is the footboard settee at the end of the bed. It has a subtle pinstripe and visually graduates the rug to the bed. It serves as a comfy perch for slipping on a pair of shoes or a sleeping spot for young children. On the other side of the room I layered in extra seating beside and underneath the console to provide a spot for every member of the family. It’s somewhere they can comfortably gather together and hang out.

Show n' Tell - Ensignal Headquarters

When you walk into a circa 1900 building in downtown Springville you’re not expecting to see a contemporary space with an English red phonebooth floating in the stairwell. Well, when Ensignal got their hands on one of the oldest buildings in the city it wasn’t exactly what you see today. It was old, run down and was being used as a ballet studio. There were no interior walls but the bones were incredible and the original windows were key in creating a space for this growing phone distributor. I introduce to you the “new” old building and home of Ensignal!

 [photos by Eliesa Findeis]

Show n' Tell - Elkridge Model Home

It’s time to show off another one of our favorite model home projects!  Tucked in the charming mountain community of Elk Ridge, UT, lies a new development called the Traditions.  We were so excited to work with the builder, GCD Inc., for the first time.  We had so much fun designing this home and the dreamy sunsets were definitely an added bonus during the installation!  Take a look at some of our favorite moments from this home.

[photos by Eliesa Findeis]

Show n' Tell - England Residence

For me, the England Residence started with a perfectly clean slate.  All the “dirty work” had been done – new floors, paint, and paneling. You know the term, carte blanche. The homeowners had put a lot of effort into updating their space and all I had to do was put the cherry on top. We were trying to achieve a very soft, clean and fresh feel in the room. Think lakeside without the rope and rowboats. From the ground up I selected furniture and finishes that kept the rooms airy but functional.

In the living room I set the palette with a beige and light aqua borderless rug. Borderless rugs help visually enlarge a space by allowing your eye to travel right off the edge and onto something else without stopping. I layered a petite curved back sofa with two of the most comfortable chairs we sell (the Marlena.) The room needed a coffee table but couldn’t quite fit one so I opted for a “pull up” table at the sofa instead and threw in an ottoman that could be used by anyone in the space.

The dining room is my favorite of the two rooms. There, I started with a natural sisal rug; a natural washed-out wood table to seat their four young sons and crowned it with two beautiful beaded chandeliers. The special touch in this room is the watery grasscloth wallcovering that covers the walls above the paneling. A little splurge like this set the room apart and added depth and a custom feel. My favorite moment (beside the chandeliers and wallcovering) is the art and sconces on the west wall! The combo of the large scale art and gold candleholder sconces makes this dining room feel just a little bigger not to mention they’re just really pretty.

[photos by Eliesa Findeis]

Show n' Tell: Hole-in-One Parade Home

This year we were delighted to work on two homes in the St. George Parade of Homes. We posted this home in Entrada, but we also designed a home up at The Ledges. Situated on a secluded golf course, this home is a beautiful and calming retreat. For those of you who weren’t able to see it, we can’t wait to show it to you! Here’s a look at the Hole-in-One.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Show n' Tell - Augusta Parade Home

The 2014 St. George Parade of Homes has come and gone, but we are still brimming with excitement about this year’s show! We were thrilled to have the opportunity to design another home at the Escapes in Entrada this year. If you weren’t able to make the trip down to St. George to see it, we will bring the home to you. Presenting…the Augusta!

In a sea of traditional southwestern and heavy décor, we wanted to incorporate the character of St. George but do it the Alice Lane way. From tortoise shell art to diamond tile motifs, this home has all of the southwestern details that we love paired with the lightness and refinement that we crave. See additional photos here. Thanks for stopping by to take a look at our own little desert oasis! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

[photos by Nick Adams]

Show n' Tell - Davis Residence

I am so excited to post recent pictures we took of the Davis’ Living room. We started working on their front entry and living room of their Provo home about a year ago. What once used to be an office is now a little gem of a room, used to sit with friends and family.

While designing the space I got to learn of the Davis’ unique heritage and when the final layer of accessories was placed, one of my favorite pieces in this room is their grandfather's clock and the story behind it. It is one of my greatest privileges to get to know this family, and be invited into their home to help create favorite spaces.

Show 'n' Tell - Master Bedroom

It’s always fun to work on a master bedroom, and I’m so excited to share this one.  A bedroom is a space where one can fully escape - a place to use all the things you love. Too often, a master bedroom can feel heavy, dark and cluttered instead of light, cozy and relaxing. That was this couple’s desire – they wanted to lighten and brighten!

My goal was to add some color and pattern, while staying true to the beautiful craftsman style of the home. The blue pattern in the rug gives a fantastic introduction to the room, and the linen tufted headboard creates a lightness and adds and extra detail. The settee at the end of the bed is comfortable and cozy, and provides a place to read, work, and is a great spot for the kids to gather.

Surrounding yourself with pieces that fit your lifestyle and more importantly, with things that you love is the key to creating a perfect master bedroom.

- Natalie