This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

The downstairs powder room got a fun refresh with Hygge and West wallcovering and warm brass accents Architect: Lauren Rubin Architecture Decorator: City Nest Design Photography: Alyssa Kirsten

A timeless transitional design with neutral tones and pops of blue are found throughout this charming Columbia home. Soft textures, warm wooden casegoods, and bold decor provide visual interest and cohesiveness, ensuring each room flows together but stands beautifully on its own. Home located in Columbia, South Carolina. Designed by Aiken interior design firm Nandina Home & Design, who also serve Lexington, SC and Augusta, Georgia. Photography by Shelly Schmidt. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://nandinahome.com/portfolio/columbia-timeless-transitional/

Eric Hausman

Powder Room with custom acrylic leg vanity and blue metallic wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries.

Chris Snook

Grogan Studios

Photographed by Anne Matheis wallcovering Stroheim

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brass mirror, brass light fixture, brass wall-mounted faucet, blue grasscloth with brass studs, and copper vessel sink

Austin Victorian by Chango & Co. Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by William Hablinski Construction by J Pinnelli Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott

Photo: Eric Piasecki/OTTO. Stylist: Emily Rickard