Some projects hold a special place in your heart. This is one of mine.
Beginning with a nearly empty apartment, I helped a family get settled by creating a complete home from scratch. This project focused entirely on soft finishes, furnishing and equipping two bedrooms, the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room without changing any of the apartment’s permanent finishes.
The scope went far beyond furniture. I selected every lamp, pillow, comforter, and picture frame, along with the everyday essentials that make a home function: dishes, flatware, pots and pans, knives, cutting boards—even the kitchen sponge. Bathrooms were stocked with towels and bath mats. The laundry room had folding space, storage for the vacuum and ironing board, and organizational bins to keep detergent and other necessities tucked away.
The homeowner’s classic, traditional taste guided the design. Earth tones connected the rooms, making the compact apartment feel cohesive and welcoming. Belgian flax linen, Egyptian cotton, silk pillowcases, and down-alternative duvets brought comfort and quiet elegance. I chose quality pieces that would stand the test of time and remain with this family for many years to come.
From furniture ordering through delivery and final installation, the home was ready in under six weeks. I made every bed, fluffed every pillow, and put the essentials in place so the family could come home and simply begin living.
I loved choosing the dishes they would use every day and the cookware they would prepare family dinners with. That care for ordinary, meaningful moments is what made this project so rewarding. It may be my favorite project to date: a home thoughtfully prepared for a family’s new beginning.
