The S & S Design DNA

Welcome to Sage & Stone Interiors—where real life meets refined design. My work blends West Coast warmth with modern practicality so your home feels beautiful and livable on a Tuesday at 6 p.m. with backpacks, hockey gear, and a casserole cooling on the counter.

Core Philosophy
Design should reduce stress, earn its footprint, and age gracefully alongside you. I create spaces that photograph like a magazine and function like a Swiss Army knife.

Three Brand Pillars

  1. Calm: Layered neutrals, balanced contrast, and just‑right lighting.

  2. Clever: Storage-first planning, durable materials, and traffic-smart layouts.

  3. Collected: A mix of textures, artisan details, and meaningful pieces that tell your story.

My Signature Look

Name: Warm Modern West Coast
Mood in 7 words: grounded, airy, textural, tailored, cozy, organic, intentional.

Color Language

  • Foundation: soft putty, mushroom, oat, warm white (not stark).

  • Accents: sage and olive greens, tobacco, sand, charcoal, ink.

  • Metals: muted brass, aged bronze, matte black (sparingly).

  • Wood tones: rift-cut white oak, walnut, and medium-stain ash.

Go-To Materials

  • Natural stone (limestone, travertine, soapstone), honed finishes.

  • Textural fabrics (bouclé, performance linen, wool, cotton canvas).

  • Plaster or microcement wall moments; tongue-and-groove paneling.

  • Authentic leather, woven seagrass, wool rugs, kiln-dried woods.

Silhouettes & Forms

  • Low, comfortable seating with tailored lines.

  • Rounded corners and soft edges to encourage flow.

  • Storage benches, panelled feature walls, hardworking mudroom builds.

  • Lighting that layers: architectural (potlights on dimmers), sculptural pendants, warm task lamps.

Styling Rules I Live By

  • One bold move per space (a light, a stone, a wall color).

  • Mix 3+ textures for depth; limit color to keep calm.

  • Art that's personal over generic canvases.

  • Fresh greenery—always.

  • Beautiful storage within arm’s reach of real life.

What I Avoid

  • Shiny-everything, matchy sets, and trend-chasing.

  • Overly cool greys without warmth.

  • Fragile finishes disguised as “kid-friendly.”

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