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B R I N G I N T H E D E S I G N E R The clients had downsized to a newly built townhome and were looking for design help with the entire home. They had brought along some of their furniture and purchased some more, but they didn't have a direction. "I collaborated with them spending time looking through books, looking at our products. They had a good feel for what they wanted and great taste, but they didn't know how to create the layout and design," Woolley says. Everything in the home was builder-grade and painted white allowing the new design to be laid on bare bones. The client wanted warm colors, straying away from the typical grays, but also didn't want anything too jarring. Woolley was able to add pops of color that weren't overpowering but created interest. The client also did not want silver or shiny brass, leaning more towards traditional color that was warm without being gaudy. The stunning light fixtures checked those boxes providing a bit of glamour and drama, but not taking over the spaces. "I've done a lot of homes and rooms but this space is particularly special because it's not what is typically done in the market today. The diversity of style and color that the client appreciated allowed me to show more skills like being able to incorporate bright color which was good for the client and for the design," Woolley says. Being able to take advantage of the custom furniture that White House Design offers also gave Woolley a chance to showcase her design talent. The home has two offices, one on the first floor for him and one upstairs for her. The first-floor office has to serve the dual purpose of office and guestroom, but the space is limited. Woolley incorporated a built-in Murphy bed that can easily fold away into the wall when not needed and she flanked that with cabinets and shelving. The upstairs office has a single purpose but it is in the loft so oddly shaped requiring a custom-sized desk and shelving. The client wanted the shelving and cabinets to store her office supplies and equipment away from view, but also wanted bookcases for display. The shelving, desk, and storage were all custom built to fit the space with units that can slide out when needed and be pushed behind closed doors to offer a more streamlined appearance. For display, the bookcases have interior lighting that also gives the room ambiance. Working her magic in tight spaces was one challenge, but Woolley faced the reverse problem with the two-story V U E N J .C O M 100

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