designer
linda mauck smith
rooms
kitchen, primary bed and bath, closet, bar, foyer
location
shaker heights, ohio
style
modern transitional
leighton residence
the renovated leighton residence celebrates the marriage of dark and light, feminine and masculine.
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When the couple recently retired, they saw their newly found freedom as the perfect time to engage a designer to reimagine their Shaker Heights home to become a place that would reflect their well-lived lives. The vision was a home that complements each of their styles in one fluid space.
Dawn believes a space tells the story of its keepers. With a palette of bright whites and rich darks, she translated the couple’s distinct style of high-contrast personality with a penchant for harmony and culture. The reimagined kitchen combines sleek white cabinetry with a custom-fabricated bar and rosewood dining table—the perfect backdrop for the homeowner’s worldly collections and friendly gatherings.
Trips to Asia inspired how the couple wanted their sleeping quarters to feel. A global array of found art, shoji doors and moody saturated walls define the master suite as a zen-like space. Mixed materials turn their home bath into a rich retreat and create a welcoming place to unwind.