Cape Cod Comes to Columbus

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Cape Cod Comes to Columbus

Residential
A blue and white vase with pink and yellow flowers sits on a marble surface next to a small brass turtle figurine and a decorative brass wishbone.
A formal dining room with a wood table, navy blue chairs, a pearl beaded chandelier, and a glass-front china cabinet against a dark gray wall.

Cape Cod, Reimagined

When this family moved to Columbus, they brought a clear sense of nostalgia with them. They had lived in a classic Cape Cod home before and loved everything about it, from the charm and the warmth to the feeling. The challenge was translating that vibe into a more transitional home, without doing any construction.

Crimson started by getting curious and getting to know how the client really lived. During the very first meeting, a walk through her closet revealed a love of color, texture, and a bit of global flair — especially when it came to jewelry. Instead of sticking rigidly to a traditional Cape Cod formula, Crimson asked if she’d be open to layering some of that personality into the design. The answer was an enthusiastic “yes!”

Throughout the project, Crimson carefully wove pieces from the client’s previous home into the new space, preserving that emotional connection while elevating the overall look. The result is a home that still feels rooted in the original Cape Cod style they loved, but with a richer, more eclectic edge, one the family didn’t even realize they would be drawn to until they saw it come together.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

Living room with a marble fireplace, framed mirror, blue sofas with pink pillows, red patterned rug, and a coffee table with books and a flower arrangement.
A bathroom vanity with a round sink, gold faucet, ornate blue mirror, two wall sconces, patterned dark wallpaper, and a small vase of pink flowers.
A bathroom sink with gold faucet and handles, beige countertop, dark geometric patterned wall, and a vase of pink flowers.
Formal dining room with a wooden table, eight blue velvet chairs, two chandeliers, a glass cabinet, red sideboard, and floral centerpiece on a patterned rug.
A white upholstered armchair with nailhead trim features a colorful patterned cushion; pink flowers and a framed painting are visible in the background.
A dining room with blue velvet chairs, a wooden table, beaded chandeliers, floral wall art, a red sideboard, and blue-and-white vases with flowers.
Bright sitting area with two white armchairs, patterned pillows, a side table with flowers, a chest with a lamp, and a large window with a garden view.
A bouquet of pink and peach peonies in a vase sits on a marble-top table between two white upholstered chairs on a wooden floor.
A chess table with pieces set up between two armchairs in a wood-paneled room with a bookshelf, lamp, and framed horse portrait.
A chess board on a table.

Function Meets Fashion

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Cape Cod Comes to Columbus

Residential
Curved marble staircase with ornate railing, large stained glass window, and hanging lantern overhead.
A neatly made bed with a green upholstered headboard, decorative pillows, white bedding, and a patterned ceiling above.
Upholstered bench with geometric patterned fabric and gold metal legs on a blue-patterned rug in a softly lit room.

A Collected Retreat 

This Bexley home renovation centered on creating two spaces the homeowners would actually spend time in: a primary bedroom meant for unwinding, and a study that showcases years of travel, interests, and stories.

The study was the heartbeat of the project. The homeowner wanted a room where his collections could live out in the open — currency from his world travels, objects tied to specific trips, and pieces connected to his hobbies. The ask wasn’t to turn it into a display room, but to create a space that felt lived in and layered, meant to work, entertain and reminisce in. Crimson used shelving to give everything a place. Framed collections and objects are grouped intentionally, making it easy to take in the stories behind them without feeling busy.

The primary bedroom was designed to feel quieter and more grounded, an intentional contrast to the energy of the study. Soft textures, a lighter palette, and thoughtful lighting create a sense of calm that makes the room feel like a true retreat. Textured wallpaper ceiling throughout (even the ceiling) added depth, texture and color. Together, the spaces feel intentional without feeling overdone, shaped by the homeowners’ experiences rather than a preset style.

Project Partners:
Upholstery: Fortner Inc.

A table lamp with a textured white base and a beige shade sits on a wooden surface beside two stacked books, one titled "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
A chair in a room.
A marble fireplace with ornate trim, featuring a gold metal grate holding several large birch logs.
A window with white curtains is centered between a white nightstand with a blue lamp and a dark wooden wardrobe in a bedroom.
A gray upholstered settee with green and blue pillows sits at the foot of a canopy bed in a bedroom with dark walls, wall art, and a side table holding a vase of red flowers.
A narrow hallway with patterned carpet, white walls, and framed pictures hung on both sides, illuminated by a round ceiling light.