Journal
The Journal is where we share the thinking behind our work. Design observations, architectural insights, travel reflections, and the ideas shaping Kensington Design House as it grows.
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Journal
Design Starts Deeper: Introducing the Home Envi...
I used to think a beautiful room was the finish line. I still believe in beauty. In fact, science shows our brains are wired to find calm in proportion, natural...
Design Starts Deeper: Introducing the Home Envi...
I used to think a beautiful room was the finish line. I still believe in beauty. In fact, science shows our brains are wired to find calm in proportion, natural...
Design From the Land: A Study in Greece
We were in Greece to celebrate our youngest daughter's high school graduation before she heads to the College of Charleston—a slower, quieter contrast to our eldest son's graduation trip racing...
Design From the Land: A Study in Greece
We were in Greece to celebrate our youngest daughter's high school graduation before she heads to the College of Charleston—a slower, quieter contrast to our eldest son's graduation trip racing...
Why We Live With Materials Before Making Final ...
Before we specify materials, we live with them. We move samples from room to room, observe them in different light, and study how they interact with the rest of the...
Why We Live With Materials Before Making Final ...
Before we specify materials, we live with them. We move samples from room to room, observe them in different light, and study how they interact with the rest of the...
The Difference Between Full and Finished
Why can a home look beautiful but still feel mentally exhausting to live in? Often, the difference comes down to the space between full and finished.
The Difference Between Full and Finished
Why can a home look beautiful but still feel mentally exhausting to live in? Often, the difference comes down to the space between full and finished.
Why Air Matters More Than We Think
Air changes the way a home feels more than people realize. A look at circulation, airflow, and why stagnant spaces often feel mentally heavy too.
Why Air Matters More Than We Think
Air changes the way a home feels more than people realize. A look at circulation, airflow, and why stagnant spaces often feel mentally heavy too.
The Balance that Makes a Space Feel Right
Restraint is not about doing less. It is about reducing friction, quieting visual noise, and creating spaces where the body can finally relax.
The Balance that Makes a Space Feel Right
Restraint is not about doing less. It is about reducing friction, quieting visual noise, and creating spaces where the body can finally relax.