Nonantum · Design Case Study
Brighton, Massachusetts · 2-unit duplex · 5 bedrooms · approximately 2,000 sq ft
Transformation summary
The redesign connects the home's rooms through a lighter palette, coordinated furnishings, updated lighting, and clearer use of each space. The result is a more consistent experience from arrival through each private room.
The kitchen moved from a visually fragmented workspace to a brighter, more unified room with coordinated cabinetry, appliances, lighting, and seating.
BeforeAfterThe living room was reworked around a cohesive seating plan, layered textiles, updated lighting, and a stronger visual connection to the adjoining dining space.
BeforeAfterA room that previously lacked a clear hospitality function became a dedicated dining setting with coordinated furniture, modern lighting, and a cleaner connection to the surrounding rooms.
BeforeAfterThe primary bedroom was elevated and structured around a luxurious bed, linens, lighting, storage, and a modern accent treatment.
BeforeAfterThe bathroom shifted toward a cleaner, quieter presentation through a simplified palette, updated vanity area, improved lighting, and more cohesive fixtures.
BeforeAfterThe guest room was converted from an overloaded storage space to a composed two-bed layout with fresh linens, lighting, and floor treatment.
BeforeAfterDesign Approach
Each room was given a clearer purpose and a layout suited to how guests would move through and use the home.
Furniture, rugs, linens, lighting, and accessories were selected as one connected system rather than isolated room purchases.
Deliberate architectural and finish changes enhance the home's flow and function while thoughtfully working within the existing structure.
The finished presentation emphasizes clarity, comfort, and consistency across both shared and private spaces.
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