Four woven wood bar stools are tucked under the marble counter of a kitchen island with a sink and plates with fruit under two pendant light fixtures

After purchasing their home, originally custom built in 2003, our clients were surrounded by the traditional trappings of that decade: cherrywood cabinets, an abundance of burgundy and cream, heavy fixtures, and an overall dated Tuscan vibe. Having been a previous Casework client, they reached out to Casey to partner again on the redesign of their home.

A robust, round modern dining table made of wood holds a stack of ceramic plates, a bowl, and a plant, with curved wooden chairs with wicker seats.

A 3D render from Sketchup showing the kitchen design with cabinets, wall sconce light fixtures, stove, floating shelf, and marble backsplash.

CASEWORK ON THE DESIGN VISION

Not only did the homeowners want a fresh, clean look, but the layout was not working for them. The challenge was to create zones for a visual separation of space that felt welcoming. Tying it all together in a sophisticated way to reflect the familyʼs taste and values.

A view through an open door into a pantry with bins, food cans, baskets with produce, cook books, a bowl of mixed fruit, a stand mixer, and drawers.

A kitchen’s cabinet door opens to reveal wooden shelves holding mugs, coffee, fruit spread, tea, and a toaster with two slices of bread.

A wine bar with a lazy susan holding bottles of syrup next to a sink on a marble countertop with shelves holding wine glasses and a decanter above.

Keywords

classic

CLEAN

upscale

Molded columns separate the entryway from the dining space, where a wood table with wood and linen chairs sits on an area rug next to a wood sideboard.

A floor plan drawing of the main level of the home, including the entry, office, dining, and guest bedrooms, pantry, kitchen, and living room.

A dog sits on an area rug in front of a wooden table with drawers holding a lamp, a vase with flowers, books, and woven baskets holding knit blankets.

In addition to the main remodel and furnishings, Casework sourced accessories and art to provide the final finishing layer of the project. We had the opportunity to work with artist Maja Dlugolecki to create a bespoke art piece for the dining room. Another favorite accessory included a vintage rug for the entry - we love one-of-a-kind rug.

A corner of the dining room with a vase holding vine on the buffet, along with a ceramic platter holding apples, a taper candle, and a custom painting.

A room with a window to a wooded area holds a sectional sofa, coffee table with flowers, and an end table with olive branches, books, and a ceramic bowl.

A custom bookcase holds several books, vases, and framed artworks in a room with an ottoman and woven baskets holding blankets and pillows.

The scale of the house felt grand, with generous-sized rooms, all open to each other, and high ceilings. The designers at Casework wanted to ensure that a neutral palette of furniture and accessories didnʼt fade into the background, so they played with proportions and texture.

We spend most of our downtime in our cozy, new family room - gathering around the fireplace with blankets and pillows and enjoying the natural light from the big window. We love the built-in cabinets and have filled them with our favorite books.”

French doors open to an office with a wood desk with books and a sitting area with cushioned lounge chairs and a table near the door to the outside patio.

A shower with a glass door and enclosure and tile walls in a bathroom with hanging towels and a vase of flowers resting on a marble vanity top.

A child’s bedroom with coordinating curtains, bedding, with a tiger pillow and quilted pillow shams, and modern, colorful artwork above the bed.

An under-stair office with floral wallpaper, a mid-century office chair, wood desk, bookcase, and a floating shelf above the desk lined with books.

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST SURPRISE OF THE PROJECT?

Like many families, the couple had created a home base during the pandemic for them and their two children. The existing, more formal office was updated for him, while she shared her vision of transforming the area beneath the stairs into her office, noting that she liked working in small spaces. The Casework team built out the small room, covered the walls and ceiling with a floral wallpaper by Rebecca Atwood, and added built-in storage plus a desk. The result is a unique and lovely hyper-focused place to WFH.