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For the nursery, a neutral wall color gives way to pops of navy in both the patterned rug and the decorations accented throughout. "It was the homeowners first baby, and she knew she was having a boy, but she wanted something that could grow with the child, and could be neutral friendly if she had another baby. She definitely wanted something a little more mature rather than babyish. They'd have the ability to change the crib out for a bed, and it still stays true to the overall feel of the house," explained Connor. In the master bedroom, navy is used in a bold way with the rug, the window treatments and the nightstand lamps, in addition to small touches such as the pillows on the bed and chairs. The gold caged light fixture adds a modern touch that compliments the gold accents around the room. "It's masculine without being too heavy," Connor explained. "Though much of the stuff in the home was new, some of the pieces belonged to them already and I had to work around them. The picture in their bedroom, the horse, was something they already had, so that was one of the inspirations I was working off of." A family home isn't necessarily messy or cluttered, and with functional furniture and earthy, simple designs, this Chatham residence brings together a practical but luxurious family-friendly space. Though the mix of masculine touches and natural tones and textures are present throughout, the interior boasts a lot of striking details while still managing to feel like home. VUE ON DESIGN V U E N J . C O M 71

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