THE ESSENTIALIST
INTERIORS | STYLING
Raleigh, North Carolina
Rooted in the memory of a childhood home in Portugal, this project draws on the quiet power of elemental materials to evoke a deep sense of place.
Layered throughout are pieces collected over time, objects with history, form, and quiet presence. Vintage furniture, handmade ceramics, and timeworn textiles are placed with intention, each adding to the lived-in rhythm of the space. Together, they tell a story that’s personal and evolving, where every object holds weight and every corner feels considered.
In the kitchen, hand-troweled concrete and the gentle play of light across textured walls create a space that feels both grounded and timeless. Everyday objects find their place naturally, softening the room’s utilitarian nature and allowing it to integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of the home.
In the bedroom, limewash carries the weight of history while creating a quiet sanctuary for rest. Its subtle movement lends depth to the walls, softening light as it shifts throughout the day. Paired with a crisp white linen bed and soft tonal bedding, the space feels timeless and grounded, an intentional pause within the home’s larger rhythm.
The bathroom is a quiet retreat, where concrete walls and light filtering from above evoke the feeling of an outdoor shower, raw, elemental, and serene. The materials are left honest, their texture recalling childhood memories of rinsing off after long days in the sun. There’s a deliberate simplicity here: a space that invites stillness, where water, light, and stone meet in a quiet dialogue that feels both intimate and open to the sky.
