Welcome to my work room.

Come on in - let’s create something!

It’s hard to believe this was just a grey cloud of a space. A little paint, and some wallpaper really gave this space life. I am always thrilled to host clients here. The big work surface is perfect for showing samples.

A big thanks to Spencer for building these amazing island cabinets. I cannot express enough how quality these are. You can find these in almost every project I do.

Another shout out to StoneWorld for their partnership. They had the perfect quartz remnant and always provide quality service.

If you’re wondering, the wallpaper comes from Spoonflower. It’s a peel & stick material that is easy to install and maintain.

photos by Amy Johnson Photography
styling help from Ashley Zacharia

Home office with a glass-topped desk, two computer monitors, a blue chair, and a large skylight overhead providing natural light. There is a patterned rug on the floor, and a potted plant on the window sill.
Home office with three monitors, desk, blue velvet chairs, glass table, window, and skylight in a bright room.
Living space with a white kitchen island, wooden stools, a decorative plant, framed artwork, a standing lamp, a mirror, and wallpaper with green leaf patterns.
Open kitchen island cabinet with drawers and interior shelves in a modern home interior.
Interior of a living room with a white bookshelf filled with books, plants, framed photos, and decorative items, next to a black and white framed artwork and an acoustic guitar resting against a brick fireplace, on a beige carpeted floor.
A window with black framing and small divided glass panes on a beige siding house, with a white window box containing green plants, and two towels hanging on a hook below the window.
A cozy corner with a small round marble table, two chairs (one wood with no armrests and one wicker with a furry green throw), green glassware, and a potted plant. The background features white subway tiles, a window with black metal framing, a bookshelf filled with books, and a light wood cabinet with yellow handles.
Bright kitchen sink area with a large floral arrangement featuring orange, yellow, and red flowers near a window with greenery outside. Wooden shelves with plants and decorative items are mounted on a white tiled wall.
A wooden bookshelf containing books, framed photographs, decorative items, and a ceramic vase, set against a dark teal wall.
Modern kitchen with a blue stove, gold fixtures, and a white tiled backsplash. Open wooden shelves hold green plants and framed artwork.

A kitchen worth living in!

Remember, a kitchen is a room too!

I recently picked up a copy of Uncommon Kitchens by Sophie Donelson. As soon as I cracked the cover I felt understood and seen somehow! I don’t want to reiterate what Sophie has worked so hard to express in her book (please pick up a copy and find out for yourself) but I did want to share what her philosophy means to me and my work.

I design a lot of kitchens for clients who think they want what they see on Pinterest or HGTV. My goal is to make their dream come true by injecting them into the blueprint. The more liberty they give me to do this, the more rich the outcome.

Designing for myself gives me the freedom to go ALL OUT on personality. I mean, who knows me better than me? It’s apparent in my own kitchen remodel how this approach can come to life. Hopefully, if I’m lucky, you will allow me to apply this philosophy to your kitchen.

photos by Amy Johnson Photography

Personal Design is built over time.

A vintage black and yellow Singer sewing machine labeled 'Butterfly' on a white piano with gold drawer handle, a spool of thread, a green leafy plant, and a framed abstract art piece in the background.
A cozy corner with a gold-trimmed patterned armchair, a striped cushion, a small plant on a gold metal shelf, a framed photograph of a woman drinking, beige curtains, and hanging planters in a room with light-colored walls and wooden flooring.
A bright living room and dining area with large windows, wooden floors, and furniture including a round table, a blue armchair, and various plants.

My home is always changing. It wasn’t “installed” and there was never a “reveal”.

I believe the most beautiful spaces are curated over time. My husband and I have been “collectors” all of our lives. He is drawn to personal nostalgia and I am intrigued by the mystery of those who came before. This includes our 1936 mid-century bungalow in North Seattle.

I spend my professional time helping people build a canvas through remodeling design. From there I encourage them to curate by building memories and collecting things that call to them.

My home is organic starting with the building itself, the mature plant life surrounding it, the city it belongs to and the one life I’m lucky to enjoy.

photos by Amy Johnson Photography

Living room with a fireplace, bookcase, wicker chair, and green plants.
Collage of interior bathroom design elements, including a vanity with gray cabinetry, a white toilet, patterned rugs, woven baskets, a potted plant, a black light fixture, towels, black faucet fixtures, and a marble shower wall, with a color palette named Clary Sage.

Vision made reality

Plan. Vision. Trust.

I’m not a perfectionist. Surprising for a designer, I know. So, how do I make sure a project is successful? It’s in the planning and the vision. It’s my job to outline a project plan for my clients to make sure we have a guideline for keeping everything on track. But it’s the vision where I am able to trust that the end result will be a success. Don’t take my word for it. Check this out…

photos by Amy Johnson Photography

Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, white subway tile, pebble floor, a small window, black fixtures, and a potted plant.
A bathroom vanity with a light green cabinet, black hardware, a white countertop, and a black faucet. A large mirror above the sink, with a lighting fixture featuring multiple Edison bulbs. A potted plant and a soap dispenser on the countertop. Brown towels hanging on black towel rings, a toilet paper roll on a black holder, and a white tiled floor.