When Taylor took up the design reins, she already had a starting point. The homeowner had worked with stylist Leaia Felder to envisage an initial aesthetic—one that was light and airy, with a decidedly refined femininity. “Together, they had made some preliminary selections that really set the tone for the project,” Taylor shares. But there was still much to be contemplated. Designer and client were keen on achieving a soft, hyper-feminine aesthetic, but with a sophisticated slant. Which meant, amongst other things, dialing up the pink through elevated materials and forms. What followed was a pastel palooza. Fairy-wing-toned marble penny tiles went up in the bathrooms, while the dining room gained a dusty rose marble table. Some walls were enlivened in a spun-sugar-hued plaster, whereas others, as in the primary suite, were painted a coral tone to reflect the warmth of the sunrise and sunset. Likewise, hard materials like steel were hushed in a cream powder coat. “We set out to keep the space soft and elevated, and packed as much of her personality, luxurious details, and comfort as we could into the house’s small footprint,” reflects Taylor, who had the original pine floor refinished and restored to its former glory.
There were no rules when it came to decor. In a bid to simultaneously contrast and complement the home’s history, Taylor balanced the furniture, lighting, and accents with à la mode pieces and vintage finds. Deeming no detail too small, she also added cream steel casings between rooms and espoused a similar approach with the material palette, carrying a mix of cherry wood cabinetry, Viola and Calacatta rose gold marble, and cream powder-coated steel doors and casings throughout the house.
