The Penley Circle Project


A warm, collected first floor layered with soft color and contrast

This first-floor renovation was designed to feel cohesive, warm, and quietly layered. A soft blush tone carries throughout the main living spaces, creating a subtle backdrop for contrast and texture.

In the kitchen, deep cabinetry and warm brass accents ground the space, paired with a fluted tile backsplash that adds dimension without overpowering. The dining area introduces pattern through a striped wall treatment, while sculptural seating and simple forms keep the palette balanced.

Throughout, natural materials, restrained finishes, and thoughtful repetition create a home that feels collected, functional, and intentionally connected from room to room.

Project Details

  • Location: Raleigh, NC

  • Scope: 1st Floor Renovation

  • Completion: March 2026

Key Elements

  • Tile: Fluted tile (Tilebar)

  • Wallpaper: House of Hackney

  • Cabinetry: Existing cabinetry, refinished in warm bronze

  • Stone: Custom marble top (Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath)

  • Shelving: Iron Abode

  • Hardware: Champagne bronze

  • Dining Table: Vintage (Gremlina Vintage), custom modified with brass inlay

  • Lighting: Golden Oldies Antiques, West Elm, Visual Comfort

  • Furniture: West Elm, Golden Oldies Antiques

Credits:

  • Custom Fabrication: Scott Lancaster

  • Stone Fabrication: Carolina Custom Kitchen & Bath

  • Wallpaper Installation: Twig Wallcoverings

  • Painting: Carlos Salcido Paint

  • Cabinet Refinishing: CTS of NC

  • Tile Installation: Dominion Tile

  • Photographer: Aura Lake Photography