Chartreuse Design
Neighborhood Old Lystra Road, near Founders Ridge
Chartreuse Design merges classic styles with touches of luxury
Project Timeline March-October 2023
to create a sophisticated retreat for each client. They aim to help the Chapel Hill community through personal projects like their recent renovation of a home owned by two UNC doctors. “It is the combination of functionality and aesthetics that we respond to, often on an unconscious level,” says Catherine Clamage and Laura Robertson, co-owners and design partners of Chartreuse Design. Their goal is to find what clients don’t yet know is missing from their space.
Design Highlights The clients embarked on a comprehensive renovation of their kitchen and primary bathroom, seeking a fresh look after spending more than two decades in their home. Tasked with reflecting their personal style, the Chartreuse Design team collaborated with TriPlus Homes and Cabinet Creations to revamp the kitchen. They lightened the space visually while ensuring durability by choosing Taj Mahal quartzite for countertops and backsplash. The integration of lowered outlets and switches discreetly maintained the stone’s prominence. Classic white cabinetry contrasted with a walnut island, offering warmth and functionality while the glass-front cabinets showcased the clients’ collections and enhanced the room’s openness. Refinished hardwood floors and brass fixtures throughout further brightened and added elegance to the space, completing the timeless transformation. Trending Both say choosing materials that will last a lifetime but still feel unique is in right now. They say textures like “moody marble” and “dramatic quartzite” will never look dated when paired with open shelving and other statement focal points. “While these trends are popular right now, they are actually all timeless on their own,” Catherine and Laura say. “This is exactly why we love them!” The designers are seeing less stark white kitchens and more woody tones. “These shifts highlight a broader movement towards warm, authentic spaces that offer longevity and greater sustainability in interior design.”
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chapelhillmagazine.com
July/August 2024