Studio Rhodes

Project: A kitchen with character. With this kitchen-only renovation, it was important that the design felt cohesive with the rest of the home while enhancing both function and aesthetics. We updated the footprint to create more usable space, kept the materiality warm and inviting, and blended old and new to reflect the client’s deep-rooted connection to food and family.

An overarching theme in Milan this spring was the juxtaposition between material and form. This chair being the perfect example, although made of study bronze, each leg twists like soft rope, evoking an emotional response that comes from interacting with unexpected elements. It’s that feeling that inspires us while in the creative.

Simple and stylish was the request, and that’s what we delivered. Minimal furnishings that complement the modern architecture were layered with bold statement photography and organic materials, bringing character and personality.

A lesson in how good planning and a keen eye for opportunity can add an extra design layer everyone’s searching for.

Asymmetrical and sculptural, the oversized wall sconce anchors the entertaining area while giving space to the thick marble countertops and lacquered cabinetry. These bold, hard finishes are then softened by the movement of natural veining, salmon painted walls, and woven window shades that filter light.

A fun detail from the Fromental exhibit at Maison&Objet in Paris. A moment never quite captured in a photo, the light danced around the room quietly reflecting from mirrored surfaces to hand-finished, gilded wallpaper.

One of my favorites from Milan Design Week was this personal apartment, full of antique textiles, craftsmanship, and warmth.

This room in particular brought a jolt of the unexpected. Dramatic lighting added contrast to what could have read as a soft, feminine scheme, while the metallic artwork felt rather rock ‘n’ roll when layered among timeworn textures.

Let it be known that neutral doesn’t always mean white. This bedroom from our Full English project layers moody paint, rich wood tones, and antique brass to create a warm, grounded space, perfect for curling up with a book and slowing down the day.

Every now and then, I stumble across photos of this incredibly charming château I stayed in for a dear friend’s wedding in the South of France.

The family-style kitchen, dramatically wrapped in red marble, was where we gathered each morning to sip coffee and laugh about shenanigans from the night before. Every corner of the estate was layered with pattern, authentic materials, and creamy magnolia paint. Timeless, tactile, and unforgettable.

Reminiscing on my days living in London, surrounded by depth and detail. Checkerboard floors, custom millwork, and vintage lighting set the perfect backdrop for a Sunday roast & football match.

The kind of place that reminds you design doesn’t have to be loud to leave an impression.