Twice as Nice
Monday, February 13, 2012 | Category: Decorating, Design Inspiration, Designers, Home Exteriors, Material Girls Projects
Exterior of this North Shore home
All of my projects are special and unique in some way, but one particular project was unlike anything I’d done before. Well, it was exactly like what I’d done before…it was the same house, but a different client! I had designed this particular North Shore home for lovely clients back in 2008, but they sold the home a few years later to an equally lovely couple, who wanted me to overhaul the home and take it in a completely different direction than I had done for the previous homeowner. Make no mistake- they loved the home as it was designed before and fell in love with it “as was.” It was a surprise to see their home on my website after being referred by a mutual friend. I like this kind of surprise 
Although they did keep some of the same features and fixtures as the previous homeowner, their design aesthetic was driven towards a more colorful and layered feel. I knew that we were moving away the “French” feel after several consultations and Merchandise Mart visits with them proved. The look of the home under the previous homeowner had been very “French Country”, but my new clients wanted more of a modern, eclectic feel. Very different, but equally as fun! This is a wonderful home, and I am so glad that it has had such loving homeowners! Welcome fabulous art that we sourced in New York together. A nod to Indian and Chinese influences.
Take a look at the “then” and “now” photos…keep an eye out for the new owners pup making a cameo 
Photographs courtesy of Buckingham Interiors + Design.
Living room 2012
Living Room 2012
Living Room 2012
Living Room 2008
Dining Room 2012
Dining Room 2012
Dining Room 2008
Hallway 2012
Hallway 2008
Stairway 2012
Stairway 2008
Kitchen 2012
Kitchen 2008
Master Bedroom 2012
Master Bedroom 2008
Family Room 2012
Den 2012
Indoor Pool 2012
Backyard of house
Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. I LOVE this day. Hoping that you all have an amazing one! xx
5 Comments to 'Twice as Nice'
julie c 13 Feb 12 at 9:19 pm
Julia this is AMAZING! What a cool concept! Absolutely love the 2008 version as well as the 2012 version!
Rent a Room Peterborough 14 Feb 12 at 3:14 am
This is definitely fantastic. What an amazing article, I like the two versions but I love the 2012 version.
Dee 14 Feb 12 at 1:57 pm
Love the 2012 makeover of this house. The home is beautiful! The 2008 was pretty, but I wouldn’t want to touch anything! The 2012 version looks a little more practical/liveable. Gorgeous. Excellent job!
franky 11 May 12 at 9:27 am
wow very different from 2008 to 2012 but both designs are gorgeous! great post
Julia-Chicago 29 May 12 at 6:58 am
Franky,
It was such a great and fun challenge to completely transform a design of my very own. It really shows just how unique each project is due to the desires and lifestyle of each individual family!
Thx for stopping by!
J