THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

who lives here?

Sarah Sherman Samuel, interior and product designer, her husband Rupert, their children Archer, 4, and Clover, 2, and their two dogs Pikku and Cracker. Sarahshermansamuel.com | @sarahshermansamuel

BUYING SIGHT UNSEEN could strike fear Sarah and her family did their first walk through when they relocated to Michigan. “It needed more work than we had anticipated but we knew we made a great choice,” Sarah says. “The large living areas with windows overlooking the trees felt so welcoming and had a really peaceful vibe.” While the existing footprint was ideal, the internal structure needed opening up and the decor left little to be desired – think esque mirrored bookshelves and shagpile carpet on the bathroom floors. But it wasn’t all bad. The incredible rounded skylights carved into the pine tongue-and-groove ceiling were left untouched, and inspired Sarah’s use of arched doorways, cutouts and spherical references throughout. She decorated with warm neutrals, tactile upholstery and geometric touches – a subtle nod to the home’s original bones.