Sarah’s team drew inspiration from the original home’s iconic architects—Henry Ives Cobb, David Adler, and interior designer Frances Elkins—who blended classical European elegance with the modernity of their time. Their goal was to create a space that felt aligned with the home's original architecture and era.

While they love designing all areas of a home, common spaces—those transitional, shared moments—are among their favorites. These areas set the tone and atmosphere, subtly influencing the experience of everyone who moves through them.

Given that this was a Showhouse and the hallway connects seven distinct rooms, the design needed to feel cohesive yet understated. Sarah envisioned this space as a “palette cleanse,” offering a seamless and calming transition from one design to the next.

The team incorporated rich, period-inspired materials with their own modern aesthetic. They sourced a jacquard wallcovering from Maison Pierre Frey, designed a custom floor runner, and created bespoke furniture pieces including the Corner Settee, Bench, and Console Table. High-end layered lighting adds depth and ambiance, while natural materials—textured fabrics, hand-forged metals, poured glass, porcelain, ceramic, and horsehair—bring the space to life with warmth and texture.