I wanted to leave you with something beautiful before I jet off on Sunday and this McGrath II project shared by Architectural Digest certainly fits the bill.
I’ve posted about the mother daughter design duo before–and may even be venturing close to fan girl territory–but there are certain designers that inspire me to be better (writing that all I can think of is this scene): Tom Scheerer, Markham Roberts, Ashley Whittaker, Mark Sikes, etc. and McGrath II is solidly among that group.
What I admire most about their work is the attention to detail. Those details–note the strapping on the chairs and box banded pillows above–are what take a project to the next level, making it completely unique. The details (in my opinion) are why you hire an interior designer.
Chatting with some of my designer friends, we’ve been lamenting the increasing homogeneity of interior design, but McGrath II’s projects always feel fresh and unbeholden to trends. Incorporating antiques and modern art gives each of their projects so much life.
Let’s all agree to push back against the pull of instant gratification and wait to find those perfect pieces. The end result is so worth it.
The gut-renovated kitchen is a masterful mix of traditional and modern. Inset shaker door fronts pair with more contemporary slab style drawers with sleek pulls.
This space may be my favorite moment in the entire apartment. I love how McGrath II was able to create a sense of coziness in the shotgun style living space by bookending it with seating areas. The silk grasscloth wall and matching silk grasscloth lampshades are next level–again, it’s the details, people!
I love the contrast of the mint Farrow & Ball wallpaper with the chocolate toile Quadrille arm chairs in the master bedroom. A clean lined bench adds a touch of modernity to an otherwise traditional space and subtly echoes the apartment’s steel windows.
The master bath was inspired by bathrooms the clients had admired in European hotels. The custom millwork on the vanity mirror is yet another thoughtful detail that elevates the space.
I’m such a fan of sophisticated children’s rooms and this one is no exception. Lavender and cranberry pulled from the custom Roman shade in a Raoul fabric is an unexpected color combination. The ultimate baller move? A soft pink Christopher Spitzmiller lamp on the shared nightstand. Start ’em young!
Visit Architectural Digest to read more about the project and I hope you have a wonderful week! If you’d like to follow my Parisian adventures, I’ll be oversharing on Insta.