Tailored Classic

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Tailored Classic

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Modern white kitchen with a large island, three white cushioned chairs, pendant lights, marble countertops, and large windows letting in natural light.

White on White, Done Right

The homeowner knew exactly what she loved: light, bright, and softly traditional, with creamy whites and classic silhouettes running through the entire home in Dublin's Muirfield Village. The challenge wasn't figuring out the style; it was making it hold up. With a young family and real daily life running through the house, every finish had to stay beautiful and still be able to take a hit or handprint.

Crimson embraced the light palette, then looked for a place to push back. The formal living room is flanked by two connected rooms — the dining room and her husband's home office — and both became opportunities for contrast. A soft black grasscloth wallpaper brings quiet weight and texture to the dining room, while the office is fully color-drenched in Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black. The two darker rooms hold up the lightness of the rest of the home and give the first floor a clear sense of rhythm.

The Red Glove moment lived in the white itself. A single warm white wraps roughly 95% of the house, so the undertone had to be exactly right. The team sampled, compared, and signed off on the final color. Then the paint went up, and something felt off. Even a color mixed straight from a vendor's approved sample can miss, so Crimson worked with the paint store until the wall matched the sample the team had approved — the kind of behind-the-scenes call a client shouldn't have to make. The kitchen told a softer version of the same story. She wanted a countertop that would actually last after the quartzite in her last home hadn't worn well, so Crimson specified Caesarstone Frosty Carrina quartz, which has held up beautifully. The catch was the backsplash: rather than a flat white subway tile, the design called for natural Calacatta marble (Castelli, through Hamilton Parker), and at the time few man-made quartzes read convincingly next to real stone. Finding the right lot was a hunt. Crimson ordered extra and hand-laid the tile alongside the client so the quartz counters and the marble backsplash read as one continuous surface.

Done right, whole-home white isn't stark, it's actually a breath of fresh air. And it's built to live in: the family room's dining bench wears a Crypton-coated performance fabric, the kitchen island stools are wipeable leather, and durable finishes throughout mean the palette can take a young family's daily life without losing its calm. Warm whites against textured whites, soft creams anchored by notes of black, all adding up to a soft, classic family home that actually lives the way a young family needs it to.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

Bright living room with two white sofas, blue patterned pillows, glass coffee table, gray fireplace, wall mirrors, and white lamps on either side. Two abstract paintings hang on the wall.
A farmhouse-style kitchen sink with a bronze faucet is set in white cabinetry beneath a large window overlooking greenery. A white pitcher and a glass sit on the counter.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a pot on the burner, a potted plant, and gold hardware. Marble backsplash and dark wood flooring are visible.
A bright dining area with white furniture, a rectangular table, four chairs, a bench, two floor lamps, shelves with decor, and large windows with white curtains.
White sofa with three decorative throw pillows; the front pillow has a bold blue and white geometric pattern, while the others have subtle blue designs.
Two white armchairs with patterned blue pillows flank a small gold side table holding books, a framed photo, and a vase of orange tulips in a bright, softly-lit room.
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Approachable Luxury

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Approachable Luxury

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A modern dining room with a wooden table, six cushioned chairs, two blue lamps, floral centerpiece, abstract art, and a geometric chandelier over a blue patterned rug.
A white lamp and a white vase with purple flowers sit on a black nightstand next to a bed with blue and white bedding.
A modern dining area with a round marble table, four blue velvet chairs, a large blue abstract painting, and white cabinetry in the background.
Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, black pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and a window above the stove letting in natural light.
White string chairs with cushions surround a round white table on a light gray screened porch with natural light coming through the windows.

The Family House, Made Theirs

This house had been in the family for years before it became theirs — a home on the Muirfield golf course in Dublin, Ohio — and the client’s request was exactly as personal as that sounds. The homeowners didn't want a gut remodel; they wanted the place they'd always loved to finally seem their own. Crimson's job was to honor the architecture already there, from the vaulted ceilings, to the wood ceiling and beams to the open-concept footprint, and give those features new life without tearing them out. Walls, wood ceilings, and beams got a new color palette. In the kitchen, the existing cabinet boxes stayed and were painted to match new shaker door fronts from Fairfield Cabinetry, while countertops, tile, and flooring got refreshed surfaces. Nothing was ripped out for the sake of ripping it out. The goal was to keep the bones that made the house feel like the family and update everything around them so it could finally feel like home.

An important aspect was the wall between the lower level and the vaulted first floor where a run of gold discs that climbed from the basement up through the full height of the two-story space was visible right through the open glass staircase. We love the kind of architectural detail that looks inevitable once it's there and is easy to miss the need for before it is. From the lower level, the discs draw the eye up; from the living room, they catch light against the vaulted ceiling and give a big room a vertical anchor. The open stair becomes part of the design instead of just the way between floors, and the vaulted living room gets the drama its scale was asking for.

There were two Red Glove moments worth noting, both invisible in the final photos. The first was a sourcing save in the primary bath: the tile specified for the shower wall went unavailable mid-project. That’s the kind of news most homeowners don't want to hear and definitely don't want to solve for on their own. Crimson went straight to Classico Tile, a trusted vendor with a deep in-stock bench, and pulled a replacement that matched the design intent beat for beat (honest answer: it may have been the better tile choice afterall). The second kept the no-gut-remodel promise intact in the living room. The family had a sectional from their previous home they loved and didn't want to give up, but nothing on the market hit the right size and fabric for the space. So Crimson worked with our wonderful friends at Fortner to cut the existing sectional down to fit and reupholster it in a durable Crypton-coated fabric. Now, the sofa they already loved was sized for the room they were in now. The client never had to white-knuckle a backorder or settle on furniture that didn't feel like theirs.

Every zone — living, dining, kitchen, gathering — read as cozy and defined, with clear edges and its own character, while the flow between them stayed easy and connected. Same architecture, new surfaces, and furnishings sharp enough to keep each space distinct. We were proud to reveal a family house, finally made theirs.

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Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

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Bold Living

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Bold Living

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Color, Confidently Layered

The homeowner came to Crimson with the kind of brief most designers dream of: color, more color, and pattern (lots of it!) in a Worthington home where every space should feel inspiring and bring her sheer joy, the kind of home she'd be proud to open up to friends and family. She's an artist in her own right, and her eye is layered, instinctive, and entirely her own. The challenge was never convincing her to commit to color; that confidence was already on the table. It was the architecture. The common areas had good bones but very builder-basic finishes like flat drywall where real character needed to live, and a few scale moments the original build had left blank.

Crimson’s design team walked the home with the client during the initial consultation and flagged three areas quietly asking for more: the two-story living-room wall, the opening between the kitchen and living room, and a plain drywalled nook in the kitchen. Each was technically fine, and each was more forgettable than the family’s unique expression deserved. The key was to treat custom trim carpentry as the real language of the whole-home refresh. On the two-story feature wall, the team borrowed the shape of the existing fireplace-window wall and translated it upward — applied mouldings layered with patterned wallpaper from Philip Jeffries — drawing the eye skyward and giving a massive blank surface a reason to hold attention. The pass-through between the kitchen and living room got the same intent: applied moulding plus a confident pop of color with Loyal Blue by Sherwin Williams, turning a builder-standard opening into an architectural statement. And in the kitchen, the drywalled window nook became a custom built-in banquette, which completed a beautiful and genuinely functional space, with storage tucked below and a cozy seat built for morning coffee and an open book.

The Red Glove moment was scope management. With nearly every surface in the common areas being touched in some way, this project needed orchestration more than it needed another opinion. Crimson brought on a trusted project manager named Joel Kahn to map the project flow, keep trades scheduled and on track, and solve problems in real time so that small issues stayed small and never stacked into delays. It's the kind of decision the homeowner never had to think about, and it's the reason a multi-trade, whole-home scope this layered moved as smoothly as it did.

The proof came at installation in Fall of 2025, when the final piece of the homeowner's own artwork went up over the dining credenza, the whole space clicked. The pattern on the two-story wall, the color in the kitchen opening, the new built-in banquette, and her collection of paintings — many made by her own hand — all started speaking to each other. She's an artist herself, and her work deserved a home architectural enough to hold it; the trim carpentry gave every wall the weight her pieces had been waiting on. What resulted is a Worthington residence that reads like its owner: color-drenched, pattern-rich, anchored by real carpentry by Fairfield Woodwork, and unmistakably proud to gather in. Two creatives, completely aligned.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

A living room with a dark sofa, colorful pillows, a round marble coffee table, a pink tufted ottoman, and floral wallpaper in the background.
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Modern Luxe

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Modern Luxe

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A modern dining room with a large wooden table, green upholstered chairs, geometric chandelier, dark walls, fireplace, and large windows with sheer curtains.
A gray velvet armchair with a blue patterned throw pillow sits against teal paneled walls; a round wall decoration hangs above it.
A brass console table with a modern lamp, decorative vase, and books sits against green textured wall panels in a contemporary room with a dark rug and wooden floor.

A Home for Every Moment

This home was designed to do a lot, and do it well. The clients needed spaces that could flex between upscale entertaining, everyday family life, and quiet retreat. Hosting for work and charitable causes required rooms that felt polished, while time with family and close friends called for comfort and ease. Just as important, they wanted spaces that allowed them to unplug and recharge.

Crimson approached the home as a collection of experiences rather than a series of rooms. While each space has its own purpose and personality, a consistent thread of natural and organic elements ties everything together — a reflection of the home’s serene wooded setting. Custom pieces anchor that story, including a dining table crafted from concrete and a sliced tree trunk, a whitewashed wood ceiling in the primary suite, and a custom coffee table in the formal living room.

These organic moments bring warmth and grounding to the home, balancing the luxe finishes and tailored details throughout. The result is a residence that feels layered and whole. It’s refined enough for hosting, relaxed enough for everyday living, and restorative when the owners need a true escape.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

Bright living room with neutral-toned furniture, a wooden coffee table, a crystal chandelier, large windows, and decorative accents like flowers and books.
A bathroom vanity with a gold faucet, marble countertop, purple drawers with gold handles, a glass soap dispenser, a small vase of purple flowers, and a large mirror above.
Bright living room with white walls and modern decor, featuring two armchairs, a sofa, a plush rug, coffee tables, and large windows with light curtains letting in natural light.
Spacious bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub, marble floors, white cabinetry, gold fixtures, and a vanity with a mirror and stool. Natural light comes through a window with a roman shade.
A bright living room with a beige sofa, patterned cushions, a round wooden coffee table with flowers, wall-mounted shelves holding framed photos, and antlers above the couch.
A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, white sofa with decorative pillows in front, neutral walls, wood ceiling, and natural light from large windows with curtains.
Spacious living room with blue velvet sofas, tan armchairs, a fireplace with artwork above, large windows, a chandelier, and a potted plant in the corner.
A bright entryway with white walls and arched windows features a bold blue and pink rug on dark wood floors, a chandelier, and a wooden console table with lamps.
A yellow armchair with textured pillows sits beside a side table holding pink flowers in a vase, next to a wood and marble decorative piece, in a bright room with a window.

Collected, Global, and Confident

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Collected, Global, and Confident

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A brass and leather chair sits at a wooden table in a dark room, framed by two white doors and bright red walls with tasseled wall decorations.

Collected, Global, and Confident

A pattern-rich, globally influenced whole-home transformation layered with bold color and custom detail.

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Location

Bexley, Ohio

Community Context

Year

2023

Curved staircase with leopard print carpet, black iron railing, white walls, and an orange accent wall.

This Bexley residence was ready for a bold new chapter. Working within an older home, Crimson Design Group led a full interior transformation rooted in global influence, layered pattern, and confident use of color — creating spaces that feel expressive without losing comfort or cohesion.

Rather than following a single style, the home blends texture, pattern, and bespoke elements in a way that feels collected over time. Color-blocking, achieved through both paint and wallpaper, plays a central role throughout, guiding movement and adding moments of surprise while keeping the overall design grounded and livable.

 

The Vision

 

Create a home that feels worldly and layered, without sacrificing comfort or cohesion.

The vision was to let each space have its own personality while still clearly belonging to the same story. Color and pattern were used with intention, allowing rooms to unfold gradually rather than reveal everything at once.

Color-blocking became a key design strategy, and not to be used as decoration, but as a way to define transitions and create rhythm throughout the home.

The Approach

A Red Glove, whole-home process grounded in detail and intention.

Every decision was made with the entire house in mind. Color-blocking was achieved through a mix of paint and wallpaper, depending on durability and impact — from the breezeway and ombré-papered foyer to the citron-colored family lockers at the garage entry.

Crimson’s problem-solving approach shines in the kitchen. After an extensive search for the right backsplash, wallpaper was selected for its character, then protected with glass to ensure it could handle daily use. Functional beauty, without compromise.

Our Favorite Details

Bold color is balanced throughout the home by creamy white walls, rich warm-wood floors, and grounding black-and-white patterns — including animal-print carpet and tile.

Standout moments include blue velvet draperies framing the curved staircase, a fuchsia retro chair and console in the kitchen, and a custom banquette with a fringed base that adds personality to a hardworking gathering space. Raffia tasseled sconces in the breezeway act as statement lighting, while the powder bath delivers a full surprise — designed to feel like stepping into a completely different, show-stopping world. 

Bold.
Unexpected.
Memorable.

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A staircase with a decorative black railing, blue curtains framing a window, a modern green console table, and a colorful portrait on the wall. The floor features a leopard print carpet.

Services Provided:

Full Interior Design

Complete design services from concept through installation for all common areas and amenity spaces.

Space Planning & Layout

FF&E Procurement & Coordination

Sourcing, specification, procurement, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and finishes.

Material & Finish Selection

Amenity Space Design

Clubhouse, fitness center, co-working space, and lounge areas curated as resident destinations.

Installation Management

Project Coordination

Our Expertise

Notes from the Design Team

This project was about trust: trusting pattern, scale, and color, while knowing when to ground bold choices with texture. The client wanted a one-of-a kind, eclectic and bold expression of their family, and by designing the home holistically rather than room by room, the result feels cohesive, expressive, and genuinely easy (and fun!) to live in.

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Close-up of a black kitchen island with a marble countertop, featuring ornate turned wood detailing and a gold drawer pull; a stove and large windows are visible in the background.
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A staircase with a decorative black railing, blue curtains framing a window, a modern green console table, and a colorful portrait on the wall. The floor features a leopard print carpet.
Curved staircase with leopard print carpet, wrought iron railing, orange ombre wall, and a decorative chair holding stacked books near the bottom.
A front door with glass panels lets in daylight. A colorful rug and a string of pom-poms are on the floor by the entrance. Trees and a car are visible outside.
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A white ceramic vase, two books, a decorative box, and a striped bowl of red fruit are arranged on a glossy green cabinet beneath a colorful abstract painting.
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A Tonal Take on Luxe Living

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A Tonal Take on Luxe Living

Residential
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wood island with black countertop, three wooden bar stools, pendant lights, and greenery decor on the island and counter.
A spacious living room with neutral-toned furniture, a large wooden coffee table, green potted plant, and an open view into a white kitchen with pendant lights.
Two leather armchairs sit by a window with a round table holding a lamp and plant between them. A tray with a chess set and patterned boxes is on a leather ottoman in the foreground.

A Tonal Take on Luxe Living

With this home, the clients were ready for something new. After living in a Cape Cod–inspired space and then a more global, eclectic home, they fell in love with the bones of this house — and realized it naturally wanted to go in a different direction. The architecture pointed toward a luxe lodge feel, and they were ready to fully embrace it.

Crimson’s role was to help strike the right balance. To keep the space from feeling overly bucolic, the design blends styles, eras, and textures with intention. Vintage pieces sit alongside rustic elements, classic Ralph Lauren furnishings, and clean modern accents. It’s all layered in a tonal, light-filled palette that keeps the home both elevated and fresh.

One of the biggest transformations happened during install. While the clients approved the major design elements along the way, Crimson’s expertise really showed in the final styling on-site, on installation day. Accessories, artwork, and finishing touches were thoughtfully placed on the day of the reveal, pulling everything together in a way that felt like it should have always been grouped together.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

A low wooden coffee table with books and a candle sits on a light carpet in a cozy living room with large windows, a chair, and green plants in the background.
A glass decanter with amber liquid, two filled whiskey glasses, and a domino game set on a checkered table.
A wooden dresser with a geometric pattern is topped with a rectangular lamp and a white vase holding a green plant, set against wallpaper with a leafy vine design and a decorative mirror.
A lounge chair with pillows sits by a large plant, while a wooden coffee table in the foreground holds books, a bowl, and decorative objects.
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A modern kitchen with a wooden island, two wooden barstools, a black countertop, a sink with a gooseneck faucet, and two metallic pendant lights overhead.
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Home bar area with wooden cabinets, a small sink, shelves of glassware, bottles, and copper cups, next to a large framed painting and patterned rug.
A small, curly-haired dog is lying on a light-colored armchair with a cushion in the background.

Bold Glamour

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Bold Glamour

Residential
Modern living room with a white sectional sofa, black tufted ottoman, colorful abstract wall art, and decorative cushions and accessories. Large windows let in natural light.
A black armchair with a metallic pillow and throw sits next to a wooden side table with a glass vase of pink flowers; leopard print shoes are on the dark floor.
A clear glass vase with red pincushion protea flowers sits on a wooden surface.
A glass lamp, a vase with red flowers, and a white dish sit on a black nightstand beside a bed with white pillows.

Bold Expression, Perfectly Balanced

This home was designed for clients who fully embrace high fashion, color, and edge. Nothing needed to be toned down, it just needed to be done right. The goal was to create a space that felt glamorous, playful, and confident.

Crimson anchored the design with a classic black-and-white foundation. By keeping the largest elements — cabinetry, fixtures, and core finishes — neutral, the home could handle bold color, funk, and unexpected details without feeling overwhelming. That balance gave the clients freedom to lean into their personality while keeping the overall space cohesive.

The pops are intentional and fearless. Saturated hues, sculptural pieces, and statement moments layer in personality, all set against a clean backdrop that lets each one shine. It’s bold and expressive and fabulous!

Behind the scenes, Crimson’s Red Glove approach showed up in unexpected ways. When a pink dome chair and chartreuse clock arrived directly from Mexico on a truck at 1 a.m., the team made it happen anyway, coordinating a middle-of-the-night delivery to keep the project on track. The kind of detail the client never sees, but always feels.

This is a home that feels fashion-forward and fearless, balanced by a truly timeless core that lets the design live comfortably for years to come.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

A gold archer figurine sits atop stacked books on a mirrored nightstand beside a geometric crystal lamp with a black shade, near a window.
Modern glass shower with white textured tile walls, dual showerheads, a built-in bench with folded towels, and a black ottoman with silver studs outside.
A modern bedroom with a large padded headboard, white bedding, black accent pillows, mirrored nightstand, and dark wood floors.
A modern sitting area with two black armchairs, a round ottoman, a wooden side table with a lamp and vase, and large windows framed in black.
White sofa with two black-and-white patterned pillows, a white table lamp, and a window in the background. A glass of white wine sits on a side table.
A glass of white wine sits on a coaster on a reflective table next to a large white decorative object, with a colorful abstract painting in the background.
Modern dining room with a round glass table, four white chairs with black bases, a white vase with greenery, wine bottle, and a crystal chandelier, surrounded by black-framed windows.
Close-up of a gold-colored table corner with a glass top and white pyramid-shaped studs along the edges.
A modern living room with a white furry stool, black ottoman, candles in a fireplace, tall black vase with a plant, and white walls with black-trimmed windows.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black island, three white chairs, stainless steel appliances, hanging chandeliers, and a vase with yellow flowers on the counter.
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Modern kitchen with stainless steel stove and range hood, white cabinets, tiled backsplash, a pot on the stove, and a bowl of apples on the counter.

A Tudor Home, Reimagined Through a Global Lens

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A Tudor Home, Reimagined Through a Global Lens

Residential
A modern kitchen with black and white striped window shades, black lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, and a green tufted bench next to a round table.

A Tudor Home, Reimagined Through a Global Lens

An early, pattern-rich transformation of a Tudor-style home shaped by global influence and everyday family life.

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Location

Bexley, Ohio

Community Context

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Two young girls play in a brightly lit room with a green tufted bench, round table, striped window shade, and a gold flower-shaped pendant light overhead.

This Tudor-style home in Bexley, Ohio represents an early chapter in a family's legacy design that would continue to evolve over time. Working within the bones of a traditional residence, the homeowners reimagined the interiors through a global lens, layering color, pattern, and texture in a way that felt expressive, livable, and bold.

Rather than leaning into the expected formality of a Tudor home, the design softened and energized the space, creating rooms that felt welcoming, personal, and meant to be used. It was a home designed for real family life, where colorful choices were made with confidence and lived with fully.

 

The Vision

 

Respect the architecture, but let personality lead.

The vision for this home was not preservation for preservation’s sake. While the Tudor architecture provided structure and character, the interiors were meant to reflect a broader worldview, one shaped by travel, cultural influence, and an appreciation for layered environments.

Color and pattern were introduced deliberately, bringing warmth and movement to traditionally formal spaces and creating a home that felt vibrant rather than precious.

The Approach

Layered, intuitive design rooted in everyday use.

Design decisions were made holistically, allowing patterns, textures, and materials to build rhythm from room to room. Furnishings and finishes were selected not just for aesthetics, but for durability to ensure the home could support daily routines, gatherings, and family life without restriction.

Our Favorite Details

Throughout the home, traditional architectural elements are balanced by globally inspired layers. Patterned textiles, rich wall treatments, and collected furnishings soften the formality of the Tudor shell, creating rooms that feel comfortable and lived in.

Bold.
Unexpected.
Memorable.

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A modern kitchen with black lower cabinets, white upper cabinets, a stainless steel stove, white subway tile backsplash, and a window with a black-and-white striped shade.
Two black and white striped teacups with saucers sit on a white countertop next to an open cookbook, against a white tiled backsplash.
A kitchen countertop with pomegranates in a gold bowl, a glass decanter with a gold top, three cookbooks, and a white plate holding a sliced pomegranate.
A bathroom with colorful, detailed wallpaper depicting traditional scenes, a gold-framed mirror, a green textured vessel sink, and a vase of pink flowers on a black countertop.
A potted succulent and terracotta face sculpture sit on a book titled "Plant" atop a tray on a table, with colorful patterned pillows in the background.
An ornate, oval brass tray with handles holds a round, colorful, mosaic-decorated box on a distressed wooden surface.

A Home Assembled Across Continents

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A Home Assembled Across Continents

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A table set outdoors with blue and white patterned tablecloth, assorted dishes, candles, glassware, vases, flowers, fruit, and decorative gold accents, surrounded by greenery.

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A globally layered home shaped by decades of travel, collecting, and cultural curiosity.

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Location

Bexley, Ohio

Community Context

Year

2021

A black glass-front cabinet displays decorative objects, books, and orange boxes in the corner of a living room with a sofa, side table, lamp, and patterned curtains.
A living room with a white sofa, colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, a red patterned rug, a white chandelier, and large windows with beige curtains.
A colorful outdoor table setting with patterned plates, gold cutlery, candles, a bowl with a blue design, red flowers in a vase, and a wine bottle on a blue and white tablecloth.

Walking through this Bexley home feels less like entering a single residence and more like stepping into a life shaped by curiosity.

Featured in Columbus Monthly, the home reflects decades of global travel and collecting by its owners — a process built slowly, across more than 70 countries, rather than styled all at once. Nothing here reads as decorative filler. Objects carry weight. Materials carry memory. The house feels collected, not finished.

Nothing is organized by origin or style. Objects from different parts of the world show up together, the way they would in a house that’s grown over time.

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The Vision

Create a home that functions as a curated story  of global experience.

The goal was not to design a backdrop for collected objects, but to let the objects themselves inform the space. Each room was planned with the understanding that meaningful pieces — textiles, garments, art, and artifacts — would take the lead.

Rather than isolating these items behind glass or treating them as moments of display, the design integrates them into everyday sightlines, allowing global references to feel grounded and cohesive rather than thematic.

The Approach

Designing through accumulation, not decoration.

Throughout the home, objects gathered across continents are given space to speak. A child’s garment from a tribal community in Thailand is preserved in a glass case, its scale and delicacy encouraging pause. A richly patterned red runner, sourced from a bazaar in Istanbul, stretches underfoot. It’s worn in the right places, grounding the space with history rather than perfection.

On a front table, a rose-colored crystal left behind by the home’s previous owner remains intentionally in place. It’s a small but telling choice, an acknowledgment that homes with history, like people, carry stories forward rather than starting from zero.

Pieces from India and Argentina appear throughout, not grouped by origin, but layered naturally among furnishings and finishes. The result feels considered rather than curated, personal without being precious.

A decorative wooden chair with a woven mat sits below a framed portrait of a person in colorful attire and jewelry, mounted on a white wall near a glass-paneled door.
A living room with a white sofa, colorful cushions, a wooden coffee table, a red patterned rug, a white chandelier, and large windows with beige curtains.

Our Favorite Details

The mantle offers a glimpse into how art is approached here: mixed frames, varied mediums, and pieces collected while traveling — arranged with intuition rather than symmetry. Upstairs and down, objects repeat in spirit, not in form.

In a small sitting room off the dining area, two vivid chairs call attention. Sourced secondhand,  — they were vintage and very tattered — we reimagined them and gave them new life by lacquering the frames in a saturated blue to complement a Schumacher fabric inspired by global patterning. Morning light pours through the bay window, turning the room into a daily ritual rather than a moment for show.

These are not rooms designed to impress quickly. They reward the time you invest in staying curious within them.

Bold.
Unexpected.
Memorable.

A carved wooden chair with a colorful, striped cushion sits beside a small table holding a black vase and a book, near a window with light-colored curtains.
A living room with a white sofa, colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table with decor, side tables with plants, a lamp, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Notes from the Design Team

Travel teaches you how people live and how color, pattern, and craft function naturally in different places. When you’ve seen that up close, you stop being afraid of mixing things. You learn how to let objects coexist without forcing them to match. 

This home reflects that way of seeing. It is a curated dialogue between different corners of the globe, designed so that you don't just see the world—you feel like you belong within it.

A dining room with a dark wood table, yellow chairs, a potted white orchid, a large chandelier, and colorful butterfly artwork on the wall.
A small round table with a vase of white flowers and a book titled "LOUVRE" sits beside a beige sofa; a white ceramic jug is displayed on a pedestal in the background.

Ferraris, Geodes & Bears

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Ferraris, Geodes & Bears

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A modern living room with a brown tufted sofa, colorful patterned pillows, geometric side tables, and a coffered ceiling reflected in large glass panels.
A close-up of a patterned black sofa with colorful floral designs and a striped pillow in a modern, vibrant living room with purple walls and gold ceiling accents.

It isn’t everyday where you find a house where you can see a collection of Lamborghinis from your couch.. We are proud to say we were able to fulfill this client’s top request – to elevate his lower level to a lounge, and make it feel as if his sports cars were in the lounge with him.

Our client wanted his lower level to be bold, unexpected, and deliver a “WOW” factor… Bold colors, standout design pieces, and custom furniture hit the nail on the head.

A large dollar sign made of colorful license plates stands beside a vertically paneled, textured red wall.

We worked with Fortner Inc. to create an oversized, two-sided custom sectional that integrated seamlessly with the dividing glass wall. The piece maintains visual continuity between the two spaces, creating an not-so-obvious divide while mirroring design intent.

A curved staircase with ornate railing rises behind a modern bar with blue velvet stools, gold accents, and decorative shelves displaying colorful jars and art pieces on the walls.
A spacious home theater room with a large projector screen, plush seating, decorative ceiling, and patterned furniture, featuring burgundy walls and natural light from windows.
Spacious living room with patterned armchairs, a large wood coffee table, brown sofas, modern art on pink walls, and a view of cars through glass panels.

We are proud to say that this client has the pleasure of enjoying his unique space each and every day. (As do the sports cars!)

 

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Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

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