Current Projects: An Arts & Crafts Home in North Raleigh

I came into this project when the clients were about halfway through the construction process on their new home by Morning Star Homes.  If you’ve built a home or experienced remodeling, you know how many decisions must be made and how overwhelming they can sometimes be.  They wanted our help with the finishing touches – paint colors, tile selection, finishes, window treatments, space planning, and furniture.  The style of the house is Arts & Crafts, but we wanted to be sure the home still felt perfect for them, so there are a few places where we varied the look. 

Beautiful matte glass tiles in earth tones create a stunning backsplash.  They really pulls out the color tones in the Ubba Tuba granite countertops.  The thin subway style tiles are transitional and blend nicely with the shaker cabinets.  (Kitchen built by 1st Choice Cabinets.)

We inserted a beaded copper tile to bring in the warm tones found in the cabinets and floors. 

While selecting tile for the fireplace surround, I was drawn to a new line by Architerra at Best Tile.  The handpainted tiles have a natural feel, with organic details that blend wonderfully with the Arts & Crafts style.  We were able to select the perfect tones to blend with the paint color – Sherwin Williams’ Grassland.

Here’s the final result.  Detailed leaf motifs blend into simple scalloped shaped tiles along the top.

And here’s a close up.

Here’s another unique detail we incorporated – geometric inlaid wood borders for all the rooms on the first floor. 

I hope you enjoy seeing this project.  I’ve really enjoyed working with the architecture of their home and helping the details to mesh beautifully!

Lauren