When my clients first reached out, they knew what they wanted: a home that felt cohesive and warm without being too perfectly matched. With retirement on the horizon, they were ready for a space that finally felt like a retreat — a place to exhale after decades of busy careers.
They wanted something collected and warm, layered in quiet neutrals that felt considered without feeling overdone. A home that would serve the years ahead.
I'm drawn to collected, eclectic interiors, so there's something genuinely satisfying about working with clients who share that sensibility and want it carried through an entire house. The opportunity to create cohesion from room to room — where everything feels intentional but nothing feels fussy — is exactly the kind of problem I love to solve.
second home
The Meadow House
The Work
The Meadow House is a full-service project — a new-construction second home in Franklin, North Carolina, designed from scratch as a mountain retreat. Every room was part of the scope: living spaces built around the fireplace and the views, a kitchen and dining area meant for easy everyday use, bedrooms and baths that feel calm and restorative, and outdoor spaces that connect naturally to the setting. Warm wood tones, layered textures, and traditional rugs run throughout, giving the home its sense of cohesion.
The living room is oriented around two things: the fireplace and the view. The windows frame the mountains beautifully, and the furnishings are arranged so you can settle in by the fire or turn toward the landscape depending on the mood. To keep the soaring ceilings from feeling too grand, we added wood beams and tongue-and-groove paneling — just enough warmth and structure to make the space feel cozy rather than cavernous. The primary bedroom carries the same feeling: vaulted ceiling, the same beam treatment, a beautiful dark wood bed dressed in luxury linens and custom bedding. Simple and layered at the same time.
One decision that really shaped the project was the central corridor. At 18 feet long and 6 feet wide, it had every reason to feel like a hallway nobody knew what to do with. Instead of over-furnishing it, we anchored the space with a full-height gold arched mirror, slim iron consoles, sculptural lamps, and a pair of framed vintage rugs. It has presence without feeling crowded — gathered but not fussy — and that balance ended up setting the tone for the whole house.
- rebecca t.
"What I appreciated most was how well she understood the look and feel I wanted. She truly got it. Every piece of furniture, every accessory, every finishing touch felt thoughtfully chosen and perfectly 'us.'
