Case Study: Elegant Feminine Estate
A Full-Home Transformation Designed for Multi-Generational Living
The client of our Elegant Feminine Estate project came to us through a meaningful referral: she was the daughter of a past client and had recently purchased a home that needed to feel distinctly her own.
Her vision was clear. She wanted every room thoughtfully addressed so the home would reflect her transitional style with touches of glam, while also supporting daily life with her son, beloved pets, and eventually her parents.
Our scope touched nearly every layer of the home — from space planning, finishes, lighting, and architectural details to furnishings, window treatments, and final styling. The result is a full-home transformation that feels refined, personal, and beautifully livable.
Project Scope
Location: Greater Sacramento Area
Project Type: Full-Home Remodel & Furnishings
Style Direction: Transitional, Feminine, Glam-Inspired
Key Priorities: Multi-generational living, pet-friendly materials, improved flow, refined finishes, full-home cohesion
RWD Scope: Space planning, finish selections, lighting, custom details, furnishings, window treatments, contractor collaboration, and final styling
Entry
In the entry, many of the updates were cosmetic, but their impact was significant. New hardwood flooring created a seamless transition into the adjacent spaces, while updated trim, baseboards, wall texture, lighting, window coverings, furnishings, and a redesigned stair railing gave the home a more refined first impression.
Dining Room
In the dining room, we replaced the existing red walls and faux texture with custom geometric wall moulding, adding architectural interest and a more elevated sense of formality. The pattern was echoed in the dining chair fabric and rug, creating a cohesive design language throughout the space.
Kitchen and Dining Nook
The original kitchen featured a mix of cabinet finishes, heavily textured surfaces, and highly specific decorative details that no longer reflected the client’s style. We reimagined the space with a lighter, more refined palette, pairing wood lower cabinetry with white uppers and a coordinating island.
A marble backsplash introduced a timeless material story that connects to finishes used throughout the home, while updated lighting, window treatments, appliances, and furnishings brought the kitchen and dining nook into alignment with the rest of the design.
Living Room
The living room transformation centered on the fireplace wall. A marble slab surround, applied wall moulding, and updated finishes created a more sophisticated focal point, while furnishings added softness, personality, and a feminine layer of color.
Throughout construction, our team provided elevation drawings and remained involved as design details evolved in the field. This ensured the final result stayed aligned with the design intent while allowing for thoughtful adjustments along the way.
Downstairs Bathroom
The downstairs guest bathroom was redesigned to feel cohesive with the rest of the home while also supporting the client’s father, whose mobility needs required additional consideration. We updated the finishes, vanity, lighting, mirror, and shower design, incorporating ADA-inspired details such as a curbless shower, grab bars, and a fold-down shower seat.
The result is a bathroom that feels polished and integrated, without sacrificing comfort, safety, or ease of use.
Son’s Bathroom
The original Jack-and-Jill bathroom connected an upstairs bedroom with a loft that would later become a suite for the client’s mother. To create more privacy and function, we closed off the doorway to the loft and reworked the bathroom layout to allow for a larger tub/shower area and improved storage.
Because this space was designed for the client’s son, we incorporated his favorite color into the cabinetry, then elevated the room with tile wainscoting, basketweave marble flooring, and an arched tub enclosure with herringbone accent tile.
The Result
This full-home transformation reflects what we mean by Everyday Luxury: a home that feels refined, personal, and beautiful, while thoughtfully supporting the real lives of the people who live there.
From architectural details and finish selections to furnishings, accessibility considerations, and construction collaboration, every decision was made to bring greater ease, function, and beauty to daily life.
Before and After Stories from RWD
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