Not all renovations center on whole-home design. Frequently, more homeowners are turning to interior designers to focus on pieces of their home instead. It’s a terrific scenario for those looking only for a living room facelift or a kitchen update, but these amazing spaces have proven a challenge to Home Design & Decor’s commitment to featuring incredible comprehensive home design. Until now.
In the magazine’s first Editor’s Pick feature, we bring you our favorite rooms from interior designer submissions throughout the year. From bedrooms and living rooms to bathrooms and kitchens, peruse the best of what Charlotte has to offer, room by room, and find your own inspiration in these awe-worthy styles.
Make An Entrance
The entryway is the handshake of the home, the warm hug, the welcome home. And whether it be an expansive room or a small nook, the tone of the entire home starts here. From the elegance of rich hardwoods to the lighthearted functionality of an additional conversation spot, fabulous foyers are the perfect way to give guests an haute-design hello.
Small and Sensational
Limited square-footage can’t stop big style when it comes to powder rooms. In fact, the small footprint is an ideal means for infusing dramatic pops of personality into the home. Bold wall treatments, colors, and wallpapers married with unique fixtures and artwork prove the old adage that dynamite comes in small packages.
Work/Life Balance
Working from home shouldn’t feel like a job, and it won’t with a smart, efficient workspace that maximizes square footage, boasts organizational tools, and dresses it all up with a glamorous style that flows seamlessly within the home’s aesthetic. Built-in cabinetry, uncluttered desks and filing systems, and adequate and beautiful lighting options elevate a standard study to a posh professional space.
Modern Mornings
Whether tucked into a nook in front of expansive windows or spanning the length of a modern kitchen, the breakfast area is a family gathering spot for anytime of the day. It’s a place to eat a quick bite, have a cup of coffee, complete homework, or simply have an intimate conversation while dinner’s on. Sleek, comfortable furniture and durable fabrics provide a basis for vibrant pops of color—in rugs, window treatments, or accessories—that personalize the family space, making mornings—and every moment in between—everyone’s favorite.
An Appetite for Glam
Bold. Classic. Eclectic. Cozy. Modern. Dining rooms come in all shapes and sizes and evoke a plethora of atmospheres. But one thread ties them all together. Every dining room is designed to dazzle guests by operating as the perfect backdrop to each dinner party, family meal, or extravagant event. And here, more than anywhere else in the home, a little extra glam is always appropriate.
Heart & Home
If the house has a pulse, you’ll find it in the kitchen – the true heart of the home. As the backdrop for intimate moments where home-cooked meals are prepared, homework is checked, and where family members congregate just to spend time with one another, the kitchen must fulfill a tall order, ensuring the utmost in function and style. State-of-the-art appliances, natural stone countertops, sleek cabinetry, and elegant light fixtures can pull it all together.
Live & Let Live
If the foyer says “hello,” the living room says “sit down and stay a while.” Whether it boasts an elegant sitting group, a gallery wall of eclectic art, or a unique architectural element, the living room’s focal point draws guests in and establishes the mood of the space. At the intersection of the home’s comprehensive design, the living room blends colors, textures, and styles to create a space where visual impact and personal comfort are paramount.
Slumber in Style
If the foyer says “hello,” the living room says “sit down and stay a while.” Whether it boasts an elegant sitting group, a gallery wall of eclectic art, or a unique architectural element, the living room’s focal point draws guests in and establishes the mood of the space. At the intersection of the home’s comprehensive design, the living room blends colors, textures, and styles to create a space where visual impact and personal comfort are paramount.
Tykes in Transition
With children growing as quickly as they do, smart design ensures a room that’s elegant, fun, and as transitional as they are. Functional furniture that doubles as hidden storage is the gold standard and bold wallpapers, murals, or accent walls are a terrific way to impart child-like whimsy into the room. By capturing the fun spirit of youth, the children’s bedrooms will become a favorite space that truly grows along with them.
Soak It In
The ultimate standard in personal luxury, the perfect bathroom offers a spa-like feel with the elegance of a five-star resort. Posh linens, sleek cabinetry, neutral palettes, and contemporary light fixtures and sconces create a clean, uncluttered aesthetic that invites relaxation with a soak in the tub, a moment to wash away the day and the stresses of the world while savoring the ambiance.
Form & Function
A functional back entrance shouldn’t skimp on style. Incorporating hidden closets and custom cabinetry to accommodate storage needs keep the aesthetic clean and streamlined, while architectural detailing, custom tile floors, and ship lap walls can add drama to a traditionally more utilitarian.
Posh Playtime
Recreational rooms are the meeting point between family time and entertainment, where family members can relax together, watch TV, and play a game or two. Whether dark and rustic or light and contemporary, recreational room design must embrace comfort and coziness in order to become the family’s favorite getaway spot.