featured designer: clodagh

Somewhere along the line, I stumbled across the work of Irish-born designer Clodagh and her New York design firm Clodagh Design and, enamored with what I saw, headed over to their website and immediately tagged it as a favorite to return to for inspiration when needed. Take a look at some of the photos of their design projects (many more can be found on their site), and you'll understand why...

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Featuring a muted color palette, simple lines, a thoughtful use of finishes, and lots of built-ins and dramatic lighting, Clodagh's spaces all emit a soothing yet sumptuous vibe. Not surprisingly, the projects also employ sustainable materials and are designed in accordance with Feng Shui principles.

Since our remodel, our house has a bit of a split personality. While we've updated it a little, the downstairs still retains some of the more classic elements of the home's 1950's origins (e.g., glossy white crown molding, original pine paneling around the fireplace, etc.). The upstairs, on the other hand, is more clean and contemporary. In fact, we're trying to create a feel much like that in the spaces designed by Clodagh -- although with a bit more color.

If you like Clodagh's style, you might enjoy her book: Your Home, Your Sanctuary. You can purchase it from Amazon by clicking on the image of the book below.