No one sees hidden potential quite like designer and tastemaker Sarah Sherman Samuel. With an uncanny ability to transform a space, we were certain the design of her 1980 postmodern fixer-upper in Michigan was going to be nothing short of spectacular, and unsurprisingly, it landed her the cover of Domino Magazine’s Winter Issue.
Sarah’s painstaking renovation landed her family with the home of their dreams, which combines bright and airy design, decorative architectural elements, and a warm neutral palette peppered with vibrant ochres and muted blush tones. Whether it be the sculptural plaster staircase, the arched doorways, or the circular skylight in the living space — every detail was carefully considered and brilliantly crafted.
Fortunately for us, our furniture made a cameo in her stunning home. Our Kent Bench in blush acts as the perfect accent under the home’s cool skylight, providing extra seating without the weight of a heavier piece like another sofa. Our Spensley Dining Chairs in blush sit beautifully around her carefully selected vintage Italian marble table.
Continue on to get inspired and shop Sarah’s look.
Photos by Matthew Williams for Domino Magazine, Produced by Kate Berry, Design by Sarah Sherman Samuel
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Spensley Dining Chair
Kent Bench
IE Francis Leather Loop Pendant
Our travel plans revolve around good design more than we care to admit. From hotels to restaurants and cafés, design-forward destinations tend to dictate where we'll be spending the bulk of our travel time. Since we make regular visits to our USA warehouse we've grown familiar with California's most Instagrammable stays and wanted to share our favourite designer-approved hotels.
Even if you're just popping in for cocktails, you'll want to visit these must-sees, when we can travel again, that is. For now we'll make do with this virtual tour.
The Santa Monica Proper
Designed by one of our L.A. favourites, creative visionary Kelly Wearstler. Santa Monica Proper is the epitome of California cool. The hotel shows us easy living with an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furniture, rich in colour and material, and proving the importance of shape and form.
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The Line
If you’re expecting a view of the Hollywood sign, this is the place. The Line's rooms feature concrete sides, contemporary artworks, and solid glass walls looking straight out to the infamous Hollywood Hills. Beloved for its modern lines and midcentury bones, The Line offers a culturally rich experience in the unique neighborhood of Koreatown.
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Surfrider Malibu
West-coast sensibility is realized in this coastal boutique hotel. The design is inspired by Malibu’s stunning landscape and the beach’s relaxed surf culture. With calming neutrals and soft, lived-in textures, we're heading here for our next laid-back vacation.
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The Avalon Hotel
Another Kelly Wearstler gem tucked in a quiet Beverly Hills neighborhood, this design-forward boutique hotel feels at once glamorous and pared back. The design of the hotel makes a case for colour and pattern play, with soft pinks, serene blues, muted greens and geometric shapes. It’s casual cool and it’s oh so good. Enjoy lazing the day away in their private poolside cabanas, that’s where we’d be.
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Whether you have kids or not, we can all appreciate this boho, Mid-century take on a dreamy kid’s bedroom by Emily Henderson and Julie Rose. The dreamy floral wallpaper, colorful light fixtures, vibrant art nook, custom purple bed — it’s all pretty magical. Our blush pink Palma Swing, which Emily hails "The Magical Swing", decked out in florals and greenery is the finishing touch to this whimsical girl’s bedroom that’s straight out of a fairytale.
Scroll on for a little girl’s dream bedroom. No shame if you’re wishing you could be eight years old again living in this space, we’re right there with you.
Design by Emily Henderson & Julie Rose, photos by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Palma Swing — Blush