In the dining room, the color palette continues, and
there is a sense of openness throughout the space. Santiago
wanted to bring in color in an unusual way and for him, that
meant putting color on the ceiling. Originally, the walls were
a dark grey and ceilings were light, so he inverted the colors
to give a sense of elevation. The grey and tan rug match
the seating covers, and the birch trees and grey wallpaper
add indoor/outdoor elements to the room. "The dining
room was kept in the existing space, we thought it was still
fresh. But it's wonderful to redesign a space with elements
that can stand the test of time and are timeless. That's one
of the other things I like to do: incorporate selections of
furnishings that are timeless, like the sofa and the dining
room table, which are investment pieces, always."
In the corridor, Santiago fused the two spaces together and
added some energy with stripes, a transitioning tool he uses
in many of his designs. But aside from the design elements
throughout the home, Santiago also focused on making it
exactly that, a home. "There's a lifestyle approach to the
house — they're parents and grandparents, so there's a lot
of life and family in the space. I wanted to have a stylized
space where everyone could come and hang out."
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