continuedopen up the layout. The kitchen was a gut-it-to-the-studs redesign, ex-
ecuted with the help of Aspen Leaf Kitchens, that yielded an expansive
center island and a breakfast nook that doubles as storage space.
Bear’s love of symmetry and clean, modern lines is evident
throughout the home: New cabinetry—the dining room hutch and
the built-ins flanking the river-stone fireplace—was built to match
the kitchen cupboards’ simple Shaker style. Bare windows—
doable on a private, heavily treed lot like this one—emphasize the
uncluttered vibe while maximizing natural light. The effect plays
well with Bear’s signature color palette of crisp whites, soft grays,
and light natural woods punctuated by carefully placed green-
ery—pure candy for Instagram followers.
In the home’s current iteration (the accessories change often),KEEP IT CLEAN
Bear’s love of entertaining called for
a big kitchen island (above); her
desire for a smooth countertop
led her to choose this single slab
of Caesarstone.EXTEND THE LOOK
To create continuity between her
indoor and outdoor living spaces
(left), Bear redesigned the back
patio’s original posts to match
the home’s interior columns, and
replaced the sliding-glass door
with French doors that open
outward invitingly. A Restoration
Hardware firepit encourages
after-dinner gathering.TIP!
Ignore The Rules
For a tall gallery wall,
don’t hang your art at eye level.
Start close to the top of
the furniture and take the art
up as high as you want. Note:
A combination of narrow
frames and large white mats
creates a modern look.continuedopen up the layout. The kitchen was a gut-it-to-the-studs redesign, ex-
ecuted with the help of Aspen Leaf Kitchens, that yielded an expansive
center island and a breakfast nook that doubles as storage space.
Bear’s love of symmetry and clean, modern lines is evident
throughout the home: New cabinetry—the dining room hutch and
the built-ins flanking the river-stone fireplace—was built to match
the kitchen cupboards’ simple Shaker style. Bare windows—
doable on a private, heavily treed lot like this one—emphasize the
uncluttered vibe while maximizing natural light. The effect plays
well with Bear’s signature color palette of crisp whites, soft grays,
and light natural woods punctuated by carefully placed green-
ery—pure candy for Instagram followers.
In the home’s current iteration (the accessories change often),KEEP IT CLEAN
Bear’s love of entertaining called for
a big kitchen island (above); her
desire for a smooth countertop
led her to choose this single slab
of Caesarstone.EXTEND THE LOOK
To create continuity between her
indoor and outdoor living spaces
(left), Bear redesigned the back
patio’s original posts to match
the home’s interior columns, and
replaced the sliding-glass door
with French doors that open
outward invitingly. A Restoration
Hardware firepit encourages
after-dinner gathering.TIP!
Ignore The Rules
For a tall gallery wall,
don’t hang your art at eye level.
Start close to the top of
the furniture and take the art
up as high as you want. Note:
A combination of narrow
frames and large white mats
creates a modern look.