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The Bold & The Beautiful
Part 1: Mudroom + Laundry Room

Some projects feel extra special from the start, and this is one of them. We’re so excited to kick off this ‘Design Plan Only’ project for our clients at The Bold & The Beautiful—a home that will be both striking and deeply livable, blending bold design moments with timeless materials.

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This is the first phase of a much larger transformation, and we’re starting with two of the most functional spaces in the house: the mudroom + laundry room. While they might not be the most glamorous rooms, they are truly the workhorses of the home—spaces that get used every single day. And because of that, we wanted to make sure they weren’t just practical but also stunning in their own right.


A collage-style mood board featuring design elements for a transitional, modern mudroom and laundry room. Includes a black faucet, unlacquered brass hardware, checkerboard tile flooring, dark cabinetry, and a cozy built-in bench with storage. The color palette blends earthy, organic tones with moody, bold contrast.

The Vision for the Home

Our clients came to us wanting a home that felt bold, elevated, and playful—but still warm and inviting. Think moody hues, layered textures, and a mix of traditional and modern elements. Every detail is being thoughtfully curated to create a space that feels fresh yet timeless, with an effortless blend of organic materials and high-contrast design choices.

We’re approaching this project room by room, ensuring each space flows beautifully into the next while still having its own moment. First up? The mudroom and laundry room—because if you’ve got to do laundry, you might as well do it in a space you love.

A black-and-white architectural floor plan showing a symmetrical laundry room layout with a central workspace, side-by-side washer and dryer, a utility sink, and built-in cabinetry for storage.

The Mudroom & Laundry Room: Function Meets Beauty

These two spaces are often overlooked, but when designed intentionally, they can completely change the way a home functions. Here’s what we’re focusing on:

  • Highly functional layout – Maximizing storage, efficiency, and flow.
  • Cohesive palette & materials – Creating a foundation that will tie into the rest of the home.
  • Durable, high-quality selections – Because these rooms work hard every day.

A collection of 3D renderings and material selections for a modern, moody laundry room design. Featuring a black utility sink, Sherwin Williams Iron Ore paint, a black Tempal countertop, and a butcher block countertop/bench top. The layout includes checkered porcelain flooring, custom cabinetry, and a sliding ladder for added functionality and charm. The design blends dark tones with warm wood accents for a sophisticated yet functional space.

The Inspiration

For these spaces, we wanted to go bold, but not trendy—something that feels both dramatic and timeless. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Color: Bold and moody hues, with a mix of deep neutrals and warm wood tones.
  • High Contrast: Un-lacquered brass cabinet hardware, checkered tile on floor, and natural wood for warmth.
  • Lighting: Thoughtfully placed fixtures that create a cozy yet functional glow. Adding sconces to walls turns this more functional room into something special.
  • Functionality: A spacious folding area, utility sink,  custom built-in cabinetry, such as a custom drying rack to hold clothes out of the way and cubbies to keep everything in its place for this young family of four.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning! We’ll be diving into more of the home’s transformation soon, but for now, we’re focusing on making these foundational spaces beautiful and functional. We can’t wait to share more of this journey—stay tuned for all the behind-the-scenes as this project unfolds!

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We just signed on with the sweetest family, and one of the first things they said was, “We don’t really love our house.” A home can be objectively beautiful and still not feel good to live in.

In this house, the kitchen, dining room and living room are all one big great room. It sounds ideal until you realize the dining table is taking up the exact real estate the living room desperately needs.

Instead of making the kitchen bigger, we’re making it smarter. One move solved several problems at once: more storage, a better dining area, and enough square footage to give the living room the footprint it deserved.

Now we’re moving into one of my favorite phases... layering in materials. This is why I love the conceptual phase. Before a single cabinet is ordered, we’re already changing the way this family will live in their home.

If you’ve been looking around your own home thinking, “I know this could work better, I just don’t know how,” we’d love to help. Whether you’re planning a renovation, reworking your layout, or just need an expert eye before making expensive decisions, that’s exactly what we have to offer!

Check out our services through the link in our bio or send this post to a friend who’s struggling with this exact thing.
While renovations are an investment, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned after years of designing homes is this:
It’s not about how much you spend. It’s about where you spend it.

The homes that feel the most elevated aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets. They’re the ones where every decision was made with intention.

That’s the philosophy behind everything we do. We help our clients understand where it’s worth investing, where they can save without sacrificing the overall look, and how to create a home that feels layered, timeless, and beautifully functional. Because a thoughtfully planned home will always feel more luxurious than one filled with expensive choices that don’t work together.

Good design isn’t about spending more.
It’s about making every dollar work harder for you-and creating a home you’ll love living in every single day.

If you’re planning a renovation or a furnishing project, we’d love to help. Learn more through the link in our bio.
People often ask why renovations have always been my favorite. The easy answer is that I love watching a transformation. But if I’m honest, I think it’s something much deeper than that.

Years ago, our family walked through a season that forced us to start over. It wasn’t something I would have chosen, but looking back, it changed the way I see everything. Homes. People. Even myself. I stopped looking at what something was and started paying attention to what it could become. Maybe that’s why fixer-uppers have always felt so familiar to me. I know what it’s like to feel like you’re starting over. I know what it’s like to wonder if something beautiful can come from a season that feels uncertain. That’s why I love renovations. They’re hopeful. Every wall that comes down makes room for something new. Every decision is an act of believing that what’s ahead can be better than what was there before.

The funny thing is... I don’t think this is really about houses. I think all of us have something in our lives that feels unfinished, overlooked, or in need of another chance. I’ve learned that the middle of the story rarely looks like the ending. And sometimes the most beautiful things aren’t built from scratch. They’re simply revealed.
For anyone who’s ever had to start over... I’m rooting for you!
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the little things.
After moving across the country, leaving behind everything we’d known, and living in the middle of a major renovation, I’ve realized that joy isn’t waiting for me on the other side of a finished house.

It’s in the fresh flowers on the counter.
The windows open on a summer morning.
A glass of rosé at the end of the day.
Clipping greenery from the yard.
Lighting a candle just because.

These small rituals have become the way I slow down, stay present, and make this house feel like home-even while it’s still a work in progress.

ICYMI, I wrote all about this in my post “A Home That Feels Like Summer.” It’s a collection of the simple rituals, thoughtful edits, and favorite finds that are helping me embrace this season instead of waiting for the next one.

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For a long time, I lived with a “one day” mindset.
One day, when the house is finished...
One day, when life slows down...
One day, when there’s something to celebrate.

But moving across the country, leaving behind everything familiar, and renovating a home while living in it has taught me something I never expected.

If I keep waiting for the perfect moment, I’ll miss the life that’s unfolding right now. So now I set the table on an ordinary Tuesday. I buy the flowers. I light the candles. I pour the wine. Not because everything is perfect. Because it isn’t.

It’s because I’ve learned that every season of life is worth enjoying—even the messy, unfinished, uncertain ones.
Ironically, some of my favorite memories have been made in a home covered in dust, with projects half finished and paint samples still on the walls.

Maybe that’s the real purpose of a home. Not to impress people. But to remind us to slow down, gather together, and find beauty in the season we’re living in.