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Step inside this gorgeous and contemporary North Carolina home

A masterclass in making the most of natural lighting and space

Published on 30 January, 2023 by Ash Read
Sofa and coffee table in a contemporary living room
  • Dark green cabinets
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom
  • Large vases by a bedroom window
  • Basement with a pool table
  • Contemporary seating area
  • Outdoor fireplace

Milwaukee-based designer Anna Franklin is aware that natural light is something you have to take advantage of in any space.

"The home was originally uninspired white space," says Franklin, founder and CEO of Stone house Collective. "We wanted to create a place that felt inviting, taking advantage of the abundance of natural light and a color palette that would feel warm and inviting."

To do this, Stone House Collective utilized a mix of timeless and sculptural elements to play with texture, "so it feels like one cohesive space but still feels unique," adds Franklin.

The owners of this Tudor home are a young, active family. “We were thrilled to give them the stylish, functional home they can spend their days in,” explains Franklin. “Every room within this home is textural, and bursting with character. Every piece is intentional, creating a consistent and cohesive space. consistent with the story being told.”

“Every room within this home is textural, and bursting with character. Every piece is intentional, creating a consistent and cohesive space. consistent with the story being told,”

Anna Franklin

Living Room

Photo: Laura SumrakThe two matching sofas give the living room a symetrical feel and create a perfect environment for flowing conversation.
Photo: Laura SumrakThe mixed textures in this living space space make it feel unqiue.

Dining Room

Photo: Laura SumrakThe dining table and chairs sit on a large rug.

Kitchen

Dark green cabinets
Photo: Laura SumrakDark green cabinets create a wonderful contrast against the white tiling and window.
Photo: Laura SumrakThe kitchen island/breakfast bar is the perfect place for the family to gather.

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Photo: Laura SumrakThe bed is framed by a large area rug.
Primary bedroom
Photo: Laura SumrakThe bedroom is an open, airy space filled with a range of texture and color, making it visually interesting.
Large vases by a bedroom window
Photo: Laura SumrakTwo ornate vases introduce some unqiue textures to the bedroom.

Basement

Basement with a pool table
Photo: Laura SumrakA pool table is the focal point of this stylish basement. The black and white artwork and rug also create a stunning contrast in the space.
Contemporary seating area
Photo: Laura SumrakThe seating area creates a perfect space to sit back and relax.

Outdoor space

Photo: Laura SumrakA conversation set sit opposite an outdoor sofa and ottoman table.
Outdoor fireplace
Photo: Laura SumrakThe seating area in-front of the fireplace is the perfect space to unwind in the evening.
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