“I always like to think through how little kids will one day think about the home they have grown up in, especially in this case of a family beach house, and I wanted there to be lots of personality and room to grow so that they will have all these fun memories.” “I really thought about togetherness and how this house could embody their behaviors as a family, so there are so many places for them to create memories here,” says Caan. Though Caan’s penchant for pattern, mastery of color, and ability to make a new home look perfectly lived-in are showcased throughout the home, she is most proud of the fact that the house is a place for the family to fit comfortably now while giving space for them to evolve over the years. The clients’ daughter selected the vibrant Wallshoppe wallpaper that envelops the space. It was just the item to make this space sing and feel like the true heart of the home. showroom several years ago and, as luck would have it, the piece was still available. While the cook space is outfitted in Waterworks cabinetry and hardware, as well as a covetable La Cornue hood and range, Caan says the room “really needed something crusty to make it feel right.” She remembered an incredible antique island discovered at Brenda Antin’s L.A. The designer struck an artful balance of old-meets-new at every turn, but the kitchen is one of the best examples of her showmanship. “We didn’t want anything too precious or impermeable, rather we chose pieces that showcased the fact that life happens, and in the best ways.” “British interiors are so livable and utilize better-quality pieces that will age better and look more lived in over time,” says Caan. This nautical-chic bar is outfitted with Waterworks cabinetry and hardware. The designer says it helped that the family was willing to invest in this property like it was their primary residence, which meant they could opt for higher-quality pieces that would lend themselves well to this aesthetic of aging gracefully through the years. The wife is a collector and had quickly started bringing in local ceramics, dioramas of antiquated ships, among other items that lent to a “more is more” decorating approach that didn’t feel too perfect or precious.Ĭaan began scheming up an “English cottage hits the Cape” design that fit the family’s spontaneity, vibrant personality, and desire for the home to wear well with them over time. While she knew right away that this family needed something more elevated than just another quintessential New England beach house, Caan also wanted it to feel contextual and complementary of the striking sea views. This breezy gathering space features a Soane flush mount and Julian Chichester lounge chairs that bring a bit of unexpected British flair. This was the exact jumping off point that inspired the design for the clients’ newly purchased Cape Cod home, which at the time needed a complete gut renovation, thanks to elements like a sunken living room, faux pink marble-painted columns, and other inexpensive-looking materials and fixtures that made the property feel like it belonged “in a different place and a different era,” according to Caan.
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“I think you can tell when you walk into our spaces that someone specific lives there, and that’s what drives me and how I design.”Ĭaan says she loves that initial client meeting where she can figure out what’s most important to them and translate those desires, along with a vivid color palette, into an interior full of distinct moods and an energy that represents who they are. “We design homes that are very comfortable and full of personality they are never just for anyone, they are for someone,” says Caan. And Caan recently found her own decorating soulmates in a local family of five dreaming of the ultimate beach retreat on the shores of Cape Cod. If you’re looking to create a sleek, modern home, Boston-based designer Liz Caan will refer you to another creative, but if it’s layered, colorful, and well-collected living you seek, she’s your perfect match.
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