This 4,600 square foot custom build in Davidson has three bedrooms and four baths. An open floor plan fosters a seamless flow between the living room, kitchen, and dining room. Additionally, two home offices, a spacious media room, and a home gym give this house all the trappings of a post-pandemic home. It’s one space where all the essential activities of a busy life can occur. And that’s partially thanks to interior designer Beth Keim.
Owners Chris and Christa Davy built the house at a stage in their lives where the design could foreground their desires and preferences. With older, self-sufficient kids, there was less need to consider stain-resistant fabrics, ultra-durable carpets, or kid-friendly play rooms. The couple contacted Beth Keim, owner of interior design studio Lucy and Company. With this purpose in mind, she designed the interior of this new custom build.
Glam
At their initial meetings, Christa Davy brought samples of Keim’s past projects. These approximated the aesthetic she wanted to introduce into her own home. “What Christa really wanted,” said Beth Keim, “was, as she called it, ‘glam throughout.’” Keim rose to the challenge. Among other things, she sprinkled sparkle and metallic elements around the home. “The client was very trusting,” Keim said.
Along the back of the house, a tranquil view of a pond and the Davys’ pool adds natural beauty. Not wanting to compete visually with those views, Keim strategically exercised restraint in the kitchen, primary living, and dining spaces. She leaned into casual color combinations and simple furnishings.
Drama
However, in the smaller spaces, Keim pushed the drama. Consider, for example, the geometric wall coverings in the foyer by the front door. Or look to the unique plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and wallpaper in the half-baths. Here, Keim’s bold playfulness really stands out. Alternatively, consider one of Keim’s favorite rooms: Christa Davy’s office. Here, every element was meticulously selected in order to incorporate a range of patterns that nevertheless feel cohesive, as well as a space where each piece was carefully curated for both its function and its visual interest.
Collected by Beth Keim
Throughout the home, Keim’s team selected and sourced all the lighting; custom furniture by Josh Utsey and Terry’s; and wallpapers from Phillip Jefferies, F. Schumacher, and Romo. Other vendors include Made Goods, Arteriors, Noir, and Bernhardt. All told, many of the home’s biggest statements are driven by artistic selections. Keim worked alongside art curators Jennifer Shreero and Julie Bramble, owners of Collected, to acquire several pieces that either completed or started key room designs.
Ultimately, according to Keim, “When the rooms were all installed, they were just as we all had hoped for: cozy, collected, and unique.”
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