Designing Spaces that Breathe

When I design a space, I want it to feel almost alive. Interiors shouldn’t be static works of art to observe—they should be spaces that people move through, inhabit, and become a part of. A room should respond to its occupants, telling a story that evolves as life moves through it.

One project that perfectly illustrates this approach is a primary suite renovation we recently completed for a client’s weekend home, originally built in the mid-1970s. The bathroom had been renovated in the 1990s and stripped of all personality. My goal was to lean into the client’s love of mid-century modern design while creating a space that felt like a true retreat—peaceful, open, and connected to the wooded surroundings.

The design allowed us to open up the space and create zones using different tiles to define areas subtly. Wood tones and deep greens were chosen to echo the natural environment outside. Large skylights and clerestory windows flood the room with light, while added beams give a human scale to the main space, emphasizing both openness and intimacy. Heated floors and an upgraded heating system ensure warmth even in the coldest months.

Walking into this bathroom, it almost feels like stepping outdoors. Surrounded by trees and private by virtue of its location on the third floor, the space exudes freedom and sensuality—a room that truly breathes. It’s a place to pause, refresh, and reconnect with oneself, where design and nature coexist in perfect balance.

For me, interiors like this aren’t just about aesthetics—they are about life, light, and experience. A room that breathes encourages its inhabitants to do the same. This is the kind of space I strive to create in every project: functional, beautiful, and above all, alive.