We’re excited to share our latest kitchen renovation, which happens to be in the home of a dear friend and neighbor. We wanted to create an intentional and open floor plan in this older home with the goal of creating a space that felt like it has alway been configured this way, (and was just patiently […]
A Focus on Mid-Century Industrial Design
When the ESD logo and website needed a refresh a few years back, we turned to Patrick McGilvray at Focus 5 Design. His amazing design work really enhanced the ESD brand and took our business to the next level. So when he asked us to design his office space, we were excited to switch creative […]
A Classic Tutor Gets the Royal Treatment
Who doesn’t love a classic tutor? We recently had the privilege of redesigning the first floor of this gorgeous home in Hyde Park. The clients put their trust in us, left the keys and headed out of town for a long weekend. In the entry we styled a family heirloom chest of drawers. A watercolor of the home’s exterior (created on […]
Curate and Create: Art Gallery Walls
Art gallery walls are all the rage, and a growing number of clients are requesting them. Creating a gallery wall in your home is a fun way to showcase your art collection while reflecting your personal style. From bold and colorful to subdued and formal, here are a few of our recent installations. We always start with orientation and overall […]
Lay it Out in Lavender
A blank canvas offers endless possibilities, but that first brush stroke can be a bit intimidating. Our clients – a millennial couple with a baby on the way – asked us to transform this newly-built house into a home that’s uniquely theirs. They had already purchased the neutral sofa, dining table and benches. We set out to create a […]