House Call: Kibwe & Emily's Eclectic Combo Boston

House Call: Kibwe & Emily's Eclectic Combo
Boston

Name: Kibwe (interior designer) and Emily (fashion designer)
Location: South End, Boston, MA

My roommate, Emmy, and I recently renovated our street level condo in a South End townhouse. My style is masculine and modern while hers is feminine and eclectic. To keep the space cohesive, we kept the color palette simple and we strategically mixed our artwork and possessions in the living/dining areas. We found low cost and imaginative solutions that transformed the space. We replaced the bulky closet doors with drapery and stained the plywood substrate in carpeted areas to continue the look and feel of the beautiful hardwood floors in the living room. The patterned accent wall in the living room is actually a stencil designed by Emmy. The entire design is infused with both our styles and is proof that different tastes can exist within a home.

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Comments (11)

i've never seen such a cohesive home created by roomates... you're to be congratulated!

posted by formosagirl on July 17th 2009 at 5:21pm
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This home is really beautifully put together. I am quite impressed.

posted by byh on July 17th 2009 at 5:55pm
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I love the South End and I love this place. Great job in mixing styles.

posted by DawnMarie04 on July 17th 2009 at 6:42pm
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I love love LOVE the flooring! I've never seen hardwood done like that before. It's beautiful.

posted by annabananarama on July 17th 2009 at 6:46pm
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The floor in the first photo is stunning. And the aesthetic that you both have come up with is warm, inviting and cozy. Well done!

posted by dianalily on July 17th 2009 at 7:39pm
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nicely done, esp. since you're roommates! very comfortable as well as eclectic & creative. Yay South End!!

posted by timmy jr. on July 18th 2009 at 9:24am
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very very nice--I love the floor too. Is that a car stereo by the way next to Men are from Mars?

posted by bcthree on July 18th 2009 at 1:30pm
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I love the stenciled wall in the living room - the pattern is wonderful!!

posted by lizabean on July 20th 2009 at 9:52am
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PASS

posted by gotham on July 21st 2009 at 3:59pm
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The chocolate brown curtains in the bedroom are delicious.

posted by zooby on August 2nd 2009 at 12:13pm
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The stereo is not a car stereo, we concealed the speakers next to the fabric covered bar. The curtains are Merete from IKEA - 100% Cotton, only $40 for the set - I purchased 3 sets because I think drapery looks best when there is volume.

posted by kibwe on August 5th 2009 at 9:20am
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