- This 4,680-square-foot residence was transformed into a warm, modern retreat designed around comfort, functionality, and a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic.
- Custom elements, including integrated storage, built-ins, a dedicated workspace, and a tailored media wall, brought function and personality to the home’s most important spaces.
- A layered mix of warm neutrals, rich textures, sculptural furnishings, and refined materials creates a cohesive look that feels elegant, inviting, and effortlessly chic.
- Designed around the family’s everyday lifestyle, the finished home balances modern sophistication with thoughtful functionality, comfort, and a sense of calm.
A beautiful home should do more than look good. It should make everyday life feel easier, more comfortable, and entirely personal.
For this 4,680-square-foot residence, the homeowners came to Sklar Furnishings looking to create a home that felt peaceful, warm, and inviting while maintaining a clean, sophisticated aesthetic. Working closely with Sklar Studio Senior Designer Stefany Morón, the project grew into a thoughtful transformation of the home’s primary spaces, including the living room, dining room, den, primary bedroom, and kitchen seating area.
“I wanted every space to feel like a quiet exhale—warm, refined, and beautifully connected to the way this family lives.” — Stefany Morón, Sklar Furnishings Designer
— Stefany Morón, Sklar Studio Senior Designer
With an expansive open layout and abundant natural light, creating a sense of connection between each area became an important part of the design. Warm neutrals, rich textures, refined materials, and carefully selected furnishings establish a consistent visual language, while custom solutions ensure the finished home works beautifully for the way the family lives.
Living Room: Bringing an Open Space Together
In the living room, comfort and functionality guided the design. As part of a larger open-concept setting, the space needed to feel connected to the surrounding dining and kitchen areas while still establishing its own identity.
The Tab F Sectional by Cierre creates an inviting place to gather, with its generous proportions balanced by the lighter presence of the Byron Coffee Tables. Underfoot, a custom free-form Astro Rug by Stanton introduces warmth, texture, and an organic shape that helps define the seating area within the open floor plan.
Function was considered just as carefully. A custom People Domino Desk by Pianca was incorporated into the living area to answer the homeowners’ need for a dedicated workspace without separating it from the rest of the home. The result feels intentional and integrated, allowing the room to support different parts of daily life without losing its calm, cohesive character.
Dining Room: Custom Design Meets Everyday Function
Just beyond the living room, the dining area continues the home’s warm contemporary aesthetic while introducing its own mix of statement pieces and custom design.
The Senator Wood Dining Table by Cattelan Italia brings a strong sculptural presence to the room, surrounded by Dafne Dining Chairs for a softer counterpoint. Overhead, Clip Pendant Lights by Italamp add another layer of visual interest and help give the dining area a distinct identity within the home’s open layout.
One of the most important elements, however, was designed specifically for the homeowners. A custom Pianca built-in sideboard and display unit provides practical storage while helping visually connect the dining and living spaces. The piece reflects an approach seen throughout the project, where functional requests became opportunities to create something unique to the home.
The Den: Finding Balance in an Unconventional Space
The den presented one of the project’s most interesting design opportunities. Its asymmetrical layout called for careful planning, particularly because this is where the family spends much of its time relaxing and watching television.
Rather than fighting the room’s shape, Stefany worked with it, creating a layout that feels balanced and comfortable while making the most of the available space. A custom Spazioteca TV Wall Unit by Pianca establishes the room’s focal point and adds integrated functionality, while the Crumble Sofa by Nicoline provides an inviting foundation for everyday lounging. The Ruff Swivel Chair by Moroso adds flexibility to the seating arrangement, complemented by the Peyote Side Table by Cattelan Italia and Helix Coffee Table by Cierre.
The finished den feels cozy and effortless, turning an unconventional footprint into one of the home’s most comfortable and functional spaces.
Primary Bedroom: Storage Without Compromise
For the primary bedroom, the homeowners had one particularly important request: storage, and plenty of it.
Rather than treating storage as something to add after the fact, Stefany made it fundamental to the design of the room. A fully custom Tumidei built-in system was created around the homeowners’ needs, combining the headboard, nightstands, storage, display areas, and closet into a cohesive composition. A custom vanity, TV unit, and dresser continue the tailored approach throughout the space.
The Dafne Bed Base by Nicoline integrates into the custom design, allowing the room to maintain a sleek, contemporary appearance despite the significant amount of storage incorporated throughout.
It’s a space that demonstrates what personalized design can accomplish. Practical needs don’t have to be hidden or treated as compromises. When considered from the beginning, they can become part of what makes a room distinctive.
Custom Solutions, Designed Around the Client
Custom design became an important thread throughout this project. From the extensive primary bedroom storage to the dining room sideboard and integrated living room desk, the homeowners had specific functional priorities that couldn’t always be answered with an off-the-shelf solution.
Working collaboratively with the clients, Stefany translated those needs into pieces designed specifically for their home and lifestyle. Her background in cabinetry and custom design proved especially valuable, allowing storage and functionality to become seamless parts of the overall aesthetic rather than simply practical additions.
This personalized approach is at the heart of Sklar Studio. A project can begin with furniture, but it doesn’t have to end there. Custom built-ins, storage, workspaces, media units, and other tailored elements allow a home to be designed around the people who actually live in it.
A Home That Feels Connected
Completed over several months, the finished residence is warm, modern, effortlessly sophisticated, and most importantly, the design reflects the homeowners themselves.
At Sklar Furnishings, great interior design begins with understanding how you want to live. Whether you’re furnishing a single room or looking for custom solutions across your home, Sklar Studio can help bring together furniture, finishes, storage, and personalized design into a space made for you.
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