House Tour: A Dapper Dwelling

An Anything But Average Bachelor Pad

TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Bonnie Sen

When interior designer Jessica Taylor Williamson of JTW Design was approached by her client, his end goal was clear—a home that felt, “put together and well designed.” The path to getting there was a bit more complicated. The young bachelor had just purchased a newly-built condo in Northern Virginia, and was anxious to have the space completed.

While the client’s preferred style at the time was a bit more transitional (a marriage of traditional and contemporary styles), Williamson knew that the space itself called for something a bit more clean and modern. Luckily, her client was on board. Williamson explains, “It’s always fun when a client lets you get a bit deeper into the style.” The result is a modern yet comfortable living space with clearly defined zones.

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Originally slated to be the living room, the floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed concrete beams created the perfect niche for a dining room. Two oversized light fixtures from West Elm with reflective silver inside the shades add a high-end metallic touch. Clear lucite and white hard-pressed leather chairs surround the large wooden table, handmade by the client and his father with a bit of design direction from Williamson.

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For the fireplace, which bridges the dining room and living room, the concept was to create a focal point without having to invest in expensive tiles. A budget conscious alternative was using contrasting paint—Benjamin Moore’s Nightfall on the fireplace, and Winter Solstice on the remaining walls in the living room and dining room.

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In lieu of a mantle, floating bookshelves were installed to the side, and on the face, a dramatic Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams circular frame with a convex fisheye mirror. A flat mirror would have merely reflected the pillar across from it, but as Williamson reveals, “The fisheye encapsulates the entire space—picking up colors and textures from both the dining room and living room.”

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Throughout the home, Williamson used a mix of high-end staples and affordable accents to keep the project on budget. The Platner Side Table from Design Within Reach was a splurge, while the arc floor lamp from CB2 was a more modest element. The accent chair, the Dialogue Chair from HDF Furniture in faux leather has a decidedly mid-century modern feel.

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When it came to the guest room, the client wanted the space to, “feel like a boutique hotel.” This gave Williamson the freedom to go all-out with the design. A shell of Benjamin Moore’s Black Satin set the scene. A wall of white drapery created the illusion of a full wall of windows.

***Bonus Designers Tip —When it comes to selecting a paint finish, forget eggshell or flat! Instead use a high-quality matte finish for interior paints. It has a similar appearance to flat, but is forgiving to construction blemishes and is scrubbable.

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The Architecture bed in silver from Room and Board is finished with white and gray linens and a custom-made pillow in a Duralee fabric.

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“To keep the white and black room from feeling too stark, I brought in touches of a deep cobalt blue. It’s unexpected,” shares Williamson.

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“We also used walnut and wood to soften and tone things down, keeping the room from feeling flat.” The result is striking. The client was thrilled with the outcome…we can see why! To connect with Williamson, visit jtwdesign.co

We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here!

Ready to see more house tours? Follow the links to view an Educated RenovationMaximalist Approach, a Minimalist Approach, and catch a Glamorous Glimpse

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