THE BEND AT HOME
OPEN HOUSE TEXT ALEXIS DE LEON PHOTOS JASON PAGE
During the final phase of construction, when I walked in... for the first time...I actually teared up.” change when the mood strikes without major, expensive overhauls. I also really love touches of Hollywood Regency for an added air of sophistication and to balance the more “masculine” feel of industrial spaces. Black and white, bold jewel tones, and mirrored furniture to name a few,” Trish elaborates. “Because we live on the water, I included enough “coastal” elements to be significant, without going overboard. To sum it all up with a name, I’d say: Coastal Contemporary Glam.” The entry way bursts into the living room and kitchen area with a breathtaking effect. Large floor-to-ceiling windows line the living room, pulling the outside day in, and inviting those inside out. The idea was for the house to flow, and from this perspective the flow is as clear as the tide breaking outside. “During the final phase of construction, when I walked in and the lights were on for the first time, it brought all the warmth and personality to the space. It evolved from being just a project to a “home.” I actually teared up,” Trish says. Trish’s mother began from humble beginnings in Oklahoma. “She started out cleaning houses, but she was so good at organizing that clients started asking her specifically to help them organize and design a cleaner space. This evolved eventually into a full on interior design profession, after about
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