I always feel the most fluidity when I’m creative and building something. I think that’s why I was so drawn to interior design in the first place. In recent months, I’ve been designing more conveniently away from home.
Today, I am delighted to present to you my first interior design project: Nine Pines.
This project is not something I thought I would undertake at first. But when I met the new owner of the house, Anna, and saw the space, I knew it was going to be a really special design project. Anna’s house is very similar to mine in that it has lots of character and a distinct style that reflects the taste of the previous owner of the house. Read on for more information on this design project!
How the Nine Pines Project Was Born
Earlier this year, I started offering individual sessions consultation calls, covering topics like building a creative career, creating a social media presence and, most commonly, designing a home. A few people have reached out to me asking if I’d be interested in tackling bigger consulting projects, namely being the interior designer for an entire house. Anna was one of those people.
This whole project felt like kismet. Anna first approached me because of our shared love of eclectic spaces and taking design risks. She’s such a creative person, with a fierce appetite for color and pattern, and so far it’s been a wonderfully collaborative project. Since I didn’t go to interior design school and my experience with technical design programs is limited, we assembled a small team to execute this project over the next eighteen months.
The original style of this house
The original style of this house is a complete mix! The previous owner spent a lot of time and effort to make it his own. There’s lots of chintz wallpaper, ornate details, and Marie Antoinette-inspired dressings. The structure of the house is a style straight out of the 80s. This design combination is a bit over the top, but that’s what makes it such an exciting project to tackle. When I first walked through the house, I was overwhelmed in the best way possible. There are so many possibilities to work with what already exists.
The design direction of the Nine Pines house
There are so many fun design challenges in this house. While I won’t say too much about our exact design plans in this post, I will tell you the general style that we will bring to life throughout this project. We want to bring traditional English country design elements into this home, with a modern twist. The goal is to design a home that will feel timeless for years to come. And it reflects the tastes of the family.
Where you can follow the project
I will be sharing previews of the Nine Pines project on my Instagram account. I will share more detailed updates in my newsletter, Call home. If you do not have subscribed to the newsletter again, please do!
You can also follow Anna’s Instagram account for the house here.
Kate is currently learning to play the ukulele, much to the chagrin of her husband, children and dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @wianddelight_.
