{"id":146182,"date":"2026-01-23T11:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/146182\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:23:15","slug":"this-virginia-home-brings-california-cool-to-the-east-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/146182\/","title":{"rendered":"This Virginia home brings California cool to the East Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the latest instalment of The Inside Story<\/a>, Wallpaper\u2019s series spotlighting intriguing, innovative and industry-leading interior design.<\/p>\n

When Zo\u00eb Feldman\u2019s<\/a> clients relocated their family from California<\/a> to a classic Virginia home, they found themselves navigating a shift not only in geography but in identity. The resulting renovation became a manifestation of that transition, and an opportunity to harmonise the breezy sensibility of West Coast living with the traditions of the East Coast.<\/p>\n

That balancing act extended to the homeowners themselves: \u2018The husband, who grew up in California, gravitated toward cleaner lines, natural woods and a more relaxed modern sensibility,\u2019 says Feldman. \u2018The wife grew up in New England and leaned more classic, but also preferred an uncluttered feel that was warm and textured but not super layered or fussy.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Built in 2012, the house already possessed strong architectural bones, rendering a full-scale overhaul unnecessary. Feldman\u2019s approach was therefore rooted in refinement rather than reinvention: preserving what worked, rethinking what felt dated, and guiding the interiors toward a more contemporary expression. \u2018Our goal was to gently modernise the home, giving it a younger energy while preserving its warmth,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n

Drawing on California modernism<\/a>, the designer introduced clean lines, sculptural forms and natural materials, weaving them into the classic proportions and detailing dictated by the home\u2019s Virginian context.<\/p>\n

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Throughout, calm and inviting spaces are punctuated by moments of colour, reflecting the energy of family life as well as offering subtle expressions of Feldman\u2019s playful design signature. \u2018We used colour explosively at times, while the rest of the palette is restrained but rich, with warmth coming from wood tones, specialty finishes and fabrics,\u2019 she explains. \u2018Where bold hues are used, they are tempered by simple forms, as in the kitchen island pendants.\u2019 This measured approach ensures the interiors feel timeless rather than trend-driven, reinforcing a broader commitment to longevity.<\/p>\n

Furnishings were selected with equal intention. \u2018We thought about each room having a clear anchor, a hero piece that sets the tone,\u2019 says the designer. The library, for instance, is grounded by a substantial coffee table that complements the custom walnut walls and millwork, creating a sense of both intimacy and gravitas. \u2018I love how the classic woodwork juxtaposes with the modern art and furniture, and the panelling also hides a scullery,\u2019 adds Feldman.<\/p>\n

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In the kitchen, meanwhile, a credenza and a custom metal vent hood \u2013 requiring a 15-person installation and described by Feldman as \u2018a financial and man power investment that really paid off\u2019 \u2013 acts \u2018almost as furniture, adding interest and personality to what could have been a very utilitarian room\u2019. In the living room, a generous custom sectional by Cabriole Studio functions as both sculptural focal point and comfortable family seating, while thoughtfully layered vintage pieces<\/a> add a sense of soul throughout.<\/p>\n

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Because the house was already so well built, every intervention had to earn its place, lending the project a distinctive clarity and restraint. The result feels intimate and cohesive \u2013 a single space that weaves together multiple identities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is the latest instalment of The Inside Story, Wallpaper\u2019s series spotlighting intriguing, innovative and industry-leading interior design.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":146183,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[7,9,8],"class_list":{"0":"post-146182","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-california","8":"tag-california","9":"tag-california-headlines","10":"tag-california-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=146182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146182\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/146183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=146182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}