The ultra-trendy design magazines offer up very modern architecture and stark, eye-catching interiors. But futuristic design is not for everyone, especially for people considering a remodel of their existing home. How the owner of a more traditionally styled house get a fresh looking using todayıs lighting and interior design techniques? Can progressive lighting design be applied to non-cutting edge spaces to enhance the sense of warmth and comfort that these cozy interiors inspire? Absolutely.

For this modest two-story home I was lucky enough to work with interior designer Nancy Satterberg, who believes that the trick to remodeling is to keep the upgrades subtle so that wall colors, floor finishes and well-integrated lighting enhance the existing architecture.

Lighting-wise, I like to think of the decorative fixtures as the architectural jewelry for a home. This allows the chandeliers and table lamps to give the illusion of providing a roomıs illumination. This approach applies outside as well. Hiding a layer of accent lights among the landscaping allows the lanterns to provide the illusion of providing the main light without visually overpowering the plants.

There was nothing more satisfying to the owners than to team up with a collaborative interior designer, lighting designer and contractor, Forde Mazzola, to completely renovate and transform the overall feel of their home for the new century without losing the charm of the existing architecture.

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