I always feel the most flow when I’m creative and building something. I think that’s why I was so drawn to interior design in the first place. Over the past few months, I’ve been designing more hands-on outside of my home.
Today I’m excited to introduce my first interior design project: Nine Pines.
This project is not something I thought I would undertake at first. But when I met the home’s new owner, Anna, and saw the space, I knew it would be a truly special design project. Anna’s house is very similar to mine in the sense that she lots of character and a distinct style that reflects the taste of the home’s previous owner. Read on for more information on this design project!
How the Nine Pines project was born
Earlier this year I started offering individual sessions consultation calls, covering topics like building a creative career, creating a social media presence, and, most commonly, designing a home. A few people contacted me to ask if I would be interested in tackling larger consulting projects, namely becoming an interior designer for an entire house. Anna was one of those people.
This whole project felt like kismet. Anna first contacted me because of our shared love of eclectic spaces and taking design risks. She’s such a creative person, with a fierce appetite for color and pattern, and this has been a wonderfully collaborative project so far. Since I did not go to interior design school and have limited experience with technical design programs, we put together a small team to execute this project over the next eighteen months.
The original style of this house
The original style of this house is a total mix! The previous owner spent a lot of time and effort making it his own. There’s lots of chintz wallpaper, ornate details and Marie Antoinette-inspired dressing rooms. The structure of the house is a style straight out of the 80s. This design combination is a bit over the top, but that’s what makes this project so exciting to tackle. When I first walked through the house, I was overwhelmed in the best way possible. There are so many opportunities to work with what already exists.
The design direction for the Nine Pines house
There are so many fun design challenges in this house. While I won’t say much about our exact design plans in this article, I will explain the general style we will be bringing to life throughout this project. We want to bring traditional English country design elements into this home, with a modern twist. The goal is to design a home that will remain timeless for years to come. And it reflects the family’s tastes.
Where you can follow the project
I will share an overview of the Nine Pines project on my Instagram account. I will share more detailed updates in my newsletter, Home visit. If you haven’t done it subscribed to the newsletter However, please do it!
You can also follow Anna’s Instagram account for home here.
Kate is the founder of Wit & Delight. She is currently learning to play tennis and it’s forever test the limits of your creative muscle. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
