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esigning a memorable space doesn’t always require an overdependence on bold designs and vibrant hues. For Valerie Grant, owner of Valerie Grant Interiors, it’s often the modest approach that makes the most impact.
“My design aesthetic is clean, understated modern design with a traditional foundation,” Valerie explains. “So I look to designers like Steven Gambrel, Victoria Hagan, Vicente Wolf and Jean-Louis Deniot for inspiration.”
That design philosophy was on full display with an astonishing spec house project she recently completed for a family looking to transform the model home into something that felt a little more personal. The clients, a couple with two young children, intended to downsize into a smaller home. After seeing the design of Valerie’s own residence, they decided they wanted something similar for their place—mainly a layout that was both simple yet sophisticated, without a lot of effort. The clients were completely trusting and gave me free and complete control to transform their space,” says Grant.
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Many of her favorite influences can be clearly seen throughout the home. Fans of Deniot, for example, will recognize a nod to his love of architectural design within the family room—especially with the clean lines and French-inspired patterns on the chair’s upholstery. Meanwhile, the mixing of modern furnishing colors within the living room offers a similar feel to the works of both Hagan and Wolf. Perhaps one of the biggest improvements was changing the color of the walls, many of which had been painted a sunny yellow hue. To give the space a cleaner look, Val34
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