09/09/2025
When my client reached out about updating their beach-side vacation apartment, they knew they wanted a fresh look but also wanted to take it step by step.
We started with phase one: the living room seating. A new sofa and a pair of statement chairs has already brought so much new life into the space. It’s lighter, brighter, and finally feels like it belongs by the sea. Even without all the finishing details, the difference is night and day!
I believe it's important to remember, not every project needs to be a full, dramatic Instagram-worthy reveal all at once. Real life (and real budgets!) often work better in phases. That way, clients can enjoy meaningful changes right away while still keeping the bigger picture in mind.
Future plans here include a rug, a new coffee table, and a TV console that will tie everything together. And beyond the living room, we already renovated two bathrooms, repainted the entire apartment, and added new flooring in the bedrooms. I’ll be sharing those transformations soon, so stay tuned!
✨ Design tip: Phasing a project isn’t just practical — it can actually make for a better end result. Living in the space between stages gives clients the chance to see what works, what they love most, and how they really use the room before investing in the final layers. So if time is on your side, I say take it!
For now, I’m loving how just a sofa and chairs can completely shift the mood of a room.