DESIGN PROJECT: CORGI DRIVE RESIDENCE

DESIGN PROJECT LOCATION: SIMPSONVILLE, SC

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO: KCL-IDESIGN, LLC

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER: KIMBERLY C. LYONS

PROJECT GOAL: Hallway featuring minimalism.

PROJECT OUTCOME: The perfect color, decor, and artwork will create a cohesive and stylish hallway.

Have you ever heard the phrase "less is more" in interior design? If not, the term minimalism may not be familiar to some. Whether or not it is, I will state and acknowledge that it has been around for a while now and is trendy among individuals who desire to live only with their necessities. While I will not get too in-depth into the fundamentals of the style and its origins, I did have the chance to incorporate it into a client's home. The most exciting part is applying it within one of my favorite areas: a landing. I am obsessed with this type of space and usually call it an extension. And I have one in my home, and they add so much character and appeal to a stairway.

Over the years, I have always told myself I would not buy a house without stairs and a landing, and I still feel the same way. However, I love this dynamic duo even more because both can create a subtle focal point, whether they start at the top or halfway down. When spacious enough, these rooms are commonly known as bonus rooms, sitting nooks, home offices, exercise areas, or craft areas.

Moreover, when redesigning a client's space, it was an excellent opportunity to feature bold artwork and simple decorative objects while working with limited space. Believe it or not, everything in the area was already owned by the client. Not knowing what to do with it before hiring a designer (yippee – me), everything was going to a thrift store or given to her friends. Then, one day, both of us were looking for something in the client's garage, and I came across the console table and mirror combo, but the most fantastic part was the light fixture. The client picked it up for $3.00. I was excited to put this stylish piece in place.

OMG, my creative juices kicked in when I saw all these objects. I felt like a crazed woman in a shoe store. What makes the icing on the cake sweeter? The only item purchased for this newly designed space was the red vase.

Design Tip: Sometimes, all it takes to create an aesthetically pleasing interior is using what is already in a home.