OCCUPANTS
Couple
Brief
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Young expat couple, recently relocated. This project was completed in just two days.
PROJECT DESCRIPTOIN
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This home was rented by a young couple that had recently relocated to Palo Alto. They didn’t bring any of their items from home, so we bought everything they needed together. We were on a very tight deadline, with only two days to design, buy the furniture and complete their space before they moved in.
I was focused on ensuring their home truly suited their needs, and that we could complement existing features (like the kitchen and hardwood floors) with items that would make the space their own. The living room was designed with a wink to ethnic vibe, which jived really well with the round oakwood dining room table we bought. In the outdoor space, I used black metal to accentuate the outdoors.
The couple did bring something along with them: two books. It was important for me to highlight these items, because they are part of the couple’s story and a reminder of home. I found a beautiful library with built-in lights. It would serve to both accentuate the books and to light their new space.
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Palo Alto