Thomas Puckett Designs

This is our third project for an entertainment lawyer and top NYC real estate broker – and their adorable labradoodle. A dramatic black marble floor gallery sets the tone for a sequence of jewel toned rooms that radiate off it, each celebrating the unique mood of emerald, sapphire, blue diamond and citrine. Venetian plaster walls, spacious built-ins and plush carpeting create a sensuous backdrop for New York living at its best.

How do you design a home no one will live in? Because this property is used only for staff – and overflow guests from the main house – there was no one specific we were designing it for. It was quite a challenge. Inspiration hit when we chose a Goldilocks approach.

We crafted a unique personality and feel for each of the five bedrooms, ranging from soft and serene to vibrant and sexy. Anyone staying for the weekend will be able to find a room that is "just right" for them and the experience they wish to have.

Although each bedroom is different, they are united by a color palette inspired by the shifting hues of the light on the harbor. Tones range from misty morning grays, sandy beiges and lemony creams to sunrise roses, spring greens and watery blues. Natural textures of sisal, cotton, and linen contrast with sleek lines and surfaces to keep things fresh and modern.

Goldilocks, welcome to the Hamptons!

In the heart of East Hampton Village, this Tudor style home on a triple lot was passed over by multiple buyers unable to see past its dark and dingy condition. A young couple with a background in architectural preservation saw through the gloom, realized the potential and closed the deal. After a two year renovation both pre and during COVID quarantine, the finished home retains the vintage charm they fell in love with, but radiates an updated beachy bleachy blond look perfect for both winter and summer living.

Custom metal windows, an updated exterior paint palette for home and garage, and a refreshed relaxed outdoor style create a bright first impression. Inside, vintage dark oak beams and staircase moldings were bleached blond, and we added new blond oak floors throughout.

The sea greens, sky blues and beachy sand color palette is drawn directly from the client’s extensive art collection. Nothing like a day at the beach to give you a new fresh glow.

A combo of two apartments into one sky-high home welcomes a family and their friends into a world of color, warmth and light. Walnut chevron floors unify the space with warmth and charm. Custom reeded cabinetry, iron and glass work and clean lined details add architectural discipline to contrast with the funky mix of contemporary and vintage pieces. While the views of Central Park from the terrace are indeed mesmerizing, the owners’ collection of Indian art holds its own and adds the final personal touch that grounds this special home in the clouds. Our third collaboration with this dream client!

Joining a project already underway can be a challenge, but when a change in plans called for a change in design direction, we were contacted and ask to step in. The fine boned structure and lean spatial arrangement deserved a light touch to evolve it from simply severe to leanly luxurious. A sober palette of grays, creams and blacks is enhanced by deep blue and amethyst accents. We enveloped the clean lined bone structure with sensuous wools, leathers, linens and velvets. Layering in elegant accessories added the final touch. The result is a light flooded New York City modernity with just the right amount of plush.

Welcome to Spring Harbor, a continuous care retirement community in Columbus, Georgia. I think we were awarded this project because we promised to make this facility feel like a personal home, while still ensuring the many safety and durability demands of senior living were met or exceeded. We wanted to create positive, comfortable and varied spaces that promoted socializing and also energized the residents and staff. Residents are thrilled with the result and so are we.

A young couple loved the Upper East Side location of their classic pre-war apartment, but with a new baby on the way a gut remodel and complete redesign was in order. To make the space work for the growing family that needed to keep an eye o baby from every room, an open space plan allows for effortless flow and visible conneciton between kitchen, dining and living. Masterfully crafted live-edge details on the kitchen island, bar and master laundry room door give a gutsy farmhouse vibe that complements a casual mix of mid-century and modern furniture warmed by Scandinavian textiles.

When the children went off to college, this couple leapt at the chance to spend more time in the city.  Their light filled apartment in the West Village was rented, but once the lease was up, they quickly made their move and contacted us.

In our initial meeting, I asked the client “What are your favorite colors?” Silent for a moment, she said “I like brown.” I burst out laughing - it was the last color I thought anyone would ever name. “Me, too!” I said. And it’s true, my entire home is an homage to Mark Hampton brown. Instantly, I knew this collaboration was meant to be.

We quickly decided on a wide range of neutrals used across a diverse textural palette as a respite from the visual excitement of the city. With this soothing look and feel in mind, we drafted a streamlined furniture plan, combined clean lined new pieces and one of a kind vintage pieces, and then layered in a few but very special objéts and paintings. A vintage coffee table with a brown and cream tiled top also brought in hits of persimmon, burnt orange and blood red which we incorporated in light touches throughout the project.

The result of a wonderful collaboration, this new home has a warm welcoming feel - just like the owners, children and dogs who get to live here!