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Appreciation for fashion and style are hallmarks of POSH Exclusive Interiors and unique skills intricately woven through the lenses of Monique Breaux’s eye when designing interior spaces.

When her client’s dynamic aligns with this process, the “five” walls become the runway the moment of design truth comes to light.

HOWEVER, the journey of an addition that would withstand an unprecedented pandemic and two back-to-back hurricanes that would devastate South Louisiana were not considered part of the initial sixmonth renovation plan.The onset of this project’s direction was clear and meticulously crafted which included cutting edge technology and interior appointments that were being introduced into the global marketplace for the first time. However, as the project unfolded, significant challenges were unexpectedly introduced which required novel applications to achieve processes that once were manageable but now seemed insurmountable. Supply chains were disrupted, electricity was questionable, and the spirit of the entire project were challenged. A project that was slated for a six-month renovation now had an indefinite completion date. Monique, with 28 years of design experience, resources all over the world, and extremely understanding clients quickly realized it was time to focus on the original design concept and push boundaries wherever possible. Two years later the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel was stunning.

The idea of a master suite addition was born out of necessity. The current suite was dated and no longer suitable for the client’s needs. The concept of the new addition began with a shared master closet. The client’s focus was heavily weighted on a spectacular bathroom and a significant closet to properly display clothing appointments. The bedroom proper was important, but considered secondary to the initial request.

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The current home located in the Lake area has elevated living quarters, so it was necessary for the addition to seamlessly adjoin the existing home. This would leave in excess of 1500 square feet of unfinished space under the master suite. Realizing this “discovered” space could be used as an additional dressing space, the “sharing” of closets was no longer needed and HER “Diva Den” was designed.

With this newfound square footage, the possibilities were abounding; however, the natural light in this new space was extremely limited. After careful consideration, Monique decided that she would meticulously transfer the light from the master bathroom above by creating a glass floor in the bathroom to share the natural light with the space below. It was a novel design game changer. This would allow the clients to immerse themselves clearly in both spaces simultaneously and create a desired multi-sensory experience.

A balanced muted palette to frame the new addition was selected to provide the client a timeless resort feel. The surfaces were carefully curated to provide a seamless transition from the bedroom to the bathroom. The natural matte finish of the custom cabinets in the master bathroom set the tone for the bedroom desk area cleverly tucked behind doors for privacy.

With the request for a beverage/coffee bar in the master bathroom the initial decision was to top it in slab-stone to match the vanity counter tops. However, due to the pandemic and a shortage of material, the slabs were no longer available. This unfortunate situation was an essential part of the original design puzzle which quickly required a last-minute decision. Monique contacted an artist in Italy she had previously worked with to create the one-of-a-kind countertop. The outcome created an immaculate backdrop for the client’s space.

It is no secret that what is showcased on the runway will ultimately adorn homes of a fashion-forward designer. “Much like fashion, my work is judged by my latest designs. Working through those unexpected and challenging times and unavoidable natural disasters was a grounding experience that sharpened my skills and determination and forced me to look for opportunities beyond the norm of the design industry. I am forever grateful for our wonderful clients who weathered this process with POSH Exclusive Interiors.”

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