Rachel Moriarty Interiors
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BRIGHT, CALMING, CASUAL
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My client, a single dad of two beautiful children, wanted to incorporate a softer side of his man cave for the breakfast nook. The kids adore "Finding Nemo" while eating pancakes in the morning. Two colorful custom coral panels compliment the colorful aquascape design in the aquarium. One of the benefits of an aquarium in your home is that it can reduce stress by bringing the calming effects of nature right into the home which is just what this single dad needs.
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MASCULINE, SOPHISTICATED, VIBRANT
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My client, a bachelor and single dad, wanted his home to reflect him and this season of his life. A billiards table was the perfect solution to transform this former dining room space from purely functional to functionally fun. My client is a Lakers super fan so we ordered a custom pool table with purple felt, added autographed Lakers jerseys and even framed my clients jerseys from his football days. The pièce de résistance, is the custom acrylic artwork of The Staples Center that wraps the corner.
The powerful crack of an opening break creates the perfect atmosphere to relax, entertain, and enjoy some friendly competition.
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CHARMING, VINTAGE, NOSTALGIC
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My client, a historic home lover, hired me to renovate her kitchen in this 1930's Spanish Revival home in Kensington. To honor the home's rich history, we incorporated patterned floor tiles, reminiscent of traditional Spanish motifs. The marble countertops provided a luxurious touch, seamlessly blending functionality with sophistication. To enhance the visual appeal, I opted for a tuxedo paint scheme, with crisp white cabinetry complemented by inky black lower cabinets. Vintage lighting fixtures add a touch of nostalgia, casting warm and welcoming light throughout the space. The result was a kitchen that stayed true to the home's heritage while embracing modern design sensibilities.
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ELEGANT, PEACEFUL, SUMPTUOUS
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My clients, delightful empty nesters, asked me to transform their 20 year old Tuscan style home in Rolling Hills Ranch into a Modern Mediterranean retreat. To create the tranquil hotel ambiance that they desired, we enveloped the walls in a delicate cream shade. This soft backdrop instantly added a sense of calm and allowed the vibrant accents to stand out effectively. This blend of tranquility and style created an oasis where my clients can unwind and recharge with utmost elegance. Their Frenchie approves too!
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LANDMARK, VINTAGE, ORIGINAL
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I have the great honor and fortune of working on some of San Diego's most historic gems which are an important part of our city's cultural heritage. My clients hired me to help them restore and update this home while preserving its historical significance so that it could be submitted for historical review. The exterior was re-stuccoed and repainted in a beautiful warm white with green accents. The interior was repainted in a bright shade of white to enhance the architectural integrity and highlight the tile details throughout.
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ENCHANTING, IMAGINATIVE, WHIMSICAL
We believe that every child deserves a space that reflects their personality and sparks their imagination. We are experts in creating one-of-a-kind customized kids spaces that blend imagination with creativity. In this project, we created three enchanting themes - Batman, PacMan and the Magic Kingdom. A young superhero dreams of soaring through Gotham City. Then we sprinkled a touch of Disney magic by giving this sweet girl the keys to her very own Magic Kingdom. Lastly, zoom into the PacMan themed game room where a whimsical PacMan mural becomes the backdrop to the kids playing video games, watching movies and playing the retro style arcade games.
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My client, a historic home enthusiast, hired me to breathe new life into the interior of her historic 1930's estate located in San Diego's charming Golden Hills neighborhood. We wanted to celebrate and preserve the unique architectural details, from the beautiful millwork to the brass hardware. This home exudes the essence of its storied past. Incorporating many of my clients vintage furnishings, we carefully curated each space creating a balance between honoring the homes heritage and infusing my client's personality into each space.
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CHARMING, HISTORICAL, TIME-HONORED
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DARK, MOODY, HISTORIC
Some homes just ooze class - and this 1936 Spanish Revival Gem is one of them! There are so many architectural details from the warm wood paneling to the cathedral ceiling with beams, oak flooring, beautiful built-ins and vintage hardware. This project is all about preserving the past so that we can get it designated as a historic landmark.
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SOPHISTICATED, TIMELESS, SLEEK
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My clients, a fun loving couple that loves to entertain friends and family, hired me to help them create a timeless and elegant open concept kitchen. We incorporated a state of the art Signature Kitchen Suite appliance suite, gorgeous Cambria quartz countertops and exquisite brass pendants over the island to complement the overall look. In the dining room, we custom designed banquette seating, captains chairs and a bench and added a swanky bar cart to make it a space where guests can sit, relax and enjoy cocktails, food and good company. The star of show is the gorgeous handcrafted gilded and matte black artichoke-inspired chandelier that elegantly floats over the dining table. How apropos, amiright?
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SPANISH, HISTORICAL, TIMELESS
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When my clients purchased their historic 1920's Spanish Revival Style home, our mission was to reclaim its original beauty. A central component of Spanish Revival style is the contrast of dark and light. We repainted all of the interior and exterior walls in a creamy white paint. We replaced all of the lighting with original old world pieces that were sourced from antique vendors throughout the country.
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CASUAL, COMFORT, SIMPLE ELEGANCE
OUHere in Southern California, alfresco living spaces are an extension of our homes. When they are designed and decorated well, they are the ideal spots to enjoy coffee in the morning in the warm sun or hang out and entertain around the fire pit. This space will be used year round by my client and his children so quality comfortable furnishings, comfy cushions, bright pops of color and colorful light weight throws in baskets in case it chills down in the evening create the perfect all seasons outdoor living space.
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SULTRY, SOPHISTICATED, DISTINCT
My client, an avid wine connoisseur, hired me to create a dedicated bespoke wine room. We took a niche that used to be a laundry room, enclosed it to create a bold stylish space to preserve her ever growing collection of wine. We installed a wine cellar cooling unit, installed base cabinets in a bold red color, added wood cladding to the walls and installed a Ruby Red Vetrazzo countertop. We now have wine storage galore.....just unscrew and pour. Chin, chin!
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COASTAL, CHIC, NATURE-INSPIRED
My client, a law firm partner, hired me to design a stylishly sophisticated home office for her in her La Jolla home. The highlight of this space is the boldly patterned Egret Wallpaper by Australian Artist, Florence Broadhurst. She wanted it to not only be an office but also a lounge area. We added a large desk, a gorgeous leather Human Scale office chair, lots of storage solutions, art and a modern Italian leather sofa for her poodles to curl up on and keep her company while she works.
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MOODY, MASCULINE, COZY
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My client, a busy real estate professional, hired me to transform his basement level space into a stylish and functional Man Cave lounge. The jumping off point for the design was a vintage blue and white San Diego Padres sign that inspired the color scheme and decor choices throughout the space. The redesigned space was divided into two zones: a workspace and a lounge space. The workspace caters to my clients needs with a large desk, storage and display solutions and vintage stadium seating. The lounge space is perfect to watch all types of sports with family and friends, with a cozy rug, comfortable seating options and a large TV center stage.
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MODERN, SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED
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MODERN, MAXIMALIST, GLOBAL
My clients, world travelers, collectors, artists and color lovers, hired me to help decorate their modern ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) aka: Granny Flat or Mother-In-Law Flat. The pandemic brought their 15 years of sailing around the world to an abrupt stop. Our goal was to make this modern white space feel collected, layered and global. A fellow color lover and maximalist, we had fun going through her collection of textiles and repurposed them as pillows and reupholstered a small accent chair to create functional art.
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My client, a busy lawyer, hired me to help remodel the kitchen in her newly purchased home. Originally, this was a tiny kitchen with walls that blocked the view of the ocean. We not only expanded the footprint of this kitchen to take advantage of the ocean view but we created an open concept and added La Cantina style doors for So. Cal. indoor outdoor living. This home has nods to Japanese culture throughout so we kept it modern and clean. The Shinnoki upper cabinets bring warmth and texture to this space and Fujiwa tiles on the backsplash marry the indigo blue lower cabinets with the wood tones of the upper cabinets. We designed the kitchen island with hidden casters to open up the space when entertaining.
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LAYERED, VIBRANT, UNFUSSY
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Vintage charm meets modern comfort in this historic Spanish Revival Bachelor Suite located in Kensington, the charming and historic neighborhood known for its tree lined streets, quaint homes and sense of community. My bachelor client wanted a space that was designed to reflect his personal interests of skateboarding, music, art and travel. I used his collection of skateboard decks as the jumping off point for the color scheme in this space. His design style is a blend of eclectic, masculine with a twist of culture.
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MASCULINE, WARM, INVITING
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My client reached out to me to help him redesign his master bedroom. Since he had a quality bedroom set it was up to me to add in the layers. I used his favorite team colors, USC red and gold, as a jumping off point is this redesign. I lightened the space up by adding a cow hide art rug, a custom leather bench, all new bedding and I custom designed the sunset wall art to fit right in the niche of his canopy bed. The image is from my client's camera roll - it is a photo taken from the front door of his vacation home in Arizona. It was the perfect image I needed to warm this space up.
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MODERN, MEDITERRANEAN, VIBRANT
My clients hired me to update their Tuscan style home into a modern Mediterranean oasis. We infused it with warm, vibrant earth tones, rich textures and accents to create a timeless and inviting atmosphere. A sleek and stylish leather sectional anchors the livng room, providing ample seating for comfortable TV viewing. A prominent feature of this design is the peninsula fireplace, which serves as a visually striking focal point, offers warmth and creates separation in this open concept home. A lounge space was designed, featuring four red swivel chairs and a bar cabinet. These chairs not only provide comfortable seating but also add a pop of bold color. This space is now the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.
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COLORFUL, MODERN, NAUTICAL
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My client, an asset management company, recently rebranded their 600 unit multi-family properties located in the seaside communities of Point Loma and Imperial Beach. My design firm was responsible for updating the leasing and maintenance offices to blend with their new brand aesthetic. These beach communities are best known for their coastlines, yachting and sports fishing activities so we agreed that a modern ocean inspired aesthetic would fit the bill for these spaces.
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COSMIC, PLAYFUL, STELLAR
My clients, both Gamers and Cosplayers, hired me to design a kitchen for them that is out of this world! We installed modern German cabinetry, brought in an artist to paint a galaxy scene on the ceiling medallion and on the island cabinet fronts using paints that glow in the dark. The white leather barstools reference a crescent moon. The backsplash is Carrara marble shaped like clouds. The island countertops looks like a glitter galaxy. It's not only a cool kitchen but super FUN-ctional as well! We created a niche for the dog bowls and added a pot filler with filtered water. Since my clients are tech-enthusiasts we added a smart lighting system so that they can change the color of the cabinet lights with their phones.
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CHARMING, CASUAL, COMFORTABLE
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A historic home for modern living. This home had all of the charming quirks that I adore about 1930’s historic homes...the scalloped siding detail, a sleeping porch, a potting shed and even a milk bottle door. Now I understand those old Milkman jokes! My clients asked me to add even more pizazz with my signature pops of color. I embraced it's charming quirks by adding a vintage dry sink to the potting shed, staging the milk door with a vintage milk bottle and adding an outdoor lounge to the upstairs sleeping porch. It's perfect for hanging out with a glass of wine at the end of the day or inviting friends over for a BBQ.
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RETRO, PASTEL, WHIMSICAL
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My client, a fun loving Cosplayer, asked me to design a pastel Flex Room. My goal was to create a space that not only reflected the personality of my client but also exuded a sense of joy and fun. My client, who just adores her for pastel rainbow roller skates and vintage gown, was totally excited to use these items as our color inspiration! The centerpiece of this room is the stunning pastel graphic mural painted by Very Gay Paint. We coined this space, The Pastel Tron Room.
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NURTURING, SAFE, WELCOMING
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My client, a preschool director and owner, hired my firm to help design her new preschool location as well as assist in rebranding her business. Nature has a way of adding beauty, a sense of calm, and creativity to any environment. We used vintage scientific botanical illustrations as our inspiration for this custom mural. The environment sets the emotional tone of the room. Think of how you feel entering a room of strange people for the first time - it's the same for children. When the space feels warm and inviting and it conveys that you are in a caring, nurturing and safe environment.
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MODERN, MUSICAL, STYLISH
My clients, music lovers and entertainers, hired me to help them design a basement level addition in their palatial Point Loma home. The layout of this space was optimized to accommodate different areas of interest making it a perfect space for the homeowners to relax, listen to vinyls, watch a movie, enjoy the warmth of the fireplace or engage in a friendly game of shuffleboard.
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MOODY, SOPHISTICATED, ENTERTAINING
My clients, big entertainers, hired me to help them design a basement level addition in their palatial Point Loma home. We zoned out several spaces but the star of the show is this stylish but functional built in bar which is where everyone loves to congregate. Taking a cue from the nearby Pacific Ocean, we included oceanic inspired elements such as the statement porcelain countertops, green-blue dimensional backsplash tile, hammered brass bar sink and the connection to the outdoors with the La Cantina style windows. This space is a definite crowd pleaser!
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VINTAGE, MOROCCAN, VIBRANT
My client hired me to renovate her newly acquired 1973 Airstream Argosy. We craned it into place in the backyard to create a lounge space. We decided on a Moroccan Makeover. I reimagined the inside of a Genie's Bottle taking inspiration from the 70's sitcom, I Dream Of Jeannie. We collaborated with Decorative Paint Contractor, Cassandra Schramm, and had her paint a faux plaster finish on the walls and add a gold leaf stencil border to accentuate the deep indigo ceiling treatment and gold stars. Details like, plush area rugs, a jewel-toned velvet modular sectional, vintage silk sari curtains, an abundance of decorative pillows, punched metal lighting and colorful accents were added to create the ultimate Ladies Lounge.
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MODERN, JAPANESE-INSPIRED, ORGANIC
My client, a successful lawyer and international traveller, wanted her new La Jolla beach house to reflect her travel roots and her time living in Japan. The Modern Japanese look is simple, functional, warm, and calming with a focus on quality craftsmanship. The original architecture of the home had modern grid patterns throughout which was our jumping off point. We updated the built in shelving unit with a stately navy blue paint which offsets the beautiful live edge slab dining table and bench giving the space much needed juxtaposition by blending the hard lines with a soft organic edge. We paired iconic Nakashima Conoid Cantilever chairs with the dining table and added a sculptural light pendant for a simple but dramatic effect.
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VIBRANT, MODERN, BOLD
When abstract artist, Ann Golumbuk, hired me to redesign her home, we really went for it! I used Ann's abstract art as the jumping off point for this space, I wanted to create a dining space that was dramatic, modern and fun. Bold blue is the perfect backdrop to her original artwork. We decided to have her paint the dining room table and mounted it on a pair of sturdy modern table bases. Lemony yellow chairs lighten up the space and brighten up the atmosphere. This project was recently featured in the Color Issue of Window Fashion Vision Magazine and San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine.
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PLAYFUL, WARM, REVITALIZED
My client hired me to revitalize her lower level billiards room. For decades, it was the place where all of the kids hung out with their friends. The billiards table was dated and had taken a beating over the decades and the space overall was showing wear and tear. I repainted and re-carpeted the whole space and updated the existing billiards table by re-felting it in a vibrant orange color and had the base repainted in a metallic finish by an auto body shop. This is now a grown up space for entertaining and showcases the bulk of my client's original artwork. My client and this project was recently photographed to be featured in the upcoming Color Issue of a shelter magazine. Stay tuned.
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ZESTFUL, INTRIGUING, CREATIVE
My client hired me to make her artwork SING! She is planning to use her home to host gallery events and wanted her home to represent her and her vibrant aesthetic but feel intentional and elevated. I built in cabinetry next to the fireplace, added luxurious custom drapery panels and the area rug is a feature artistic element in the space. My client and this project was recently photographed to be featured in the upcoming Color Issue of a shelter magazine. Stay tuned.
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SLEEK, MODERN, MASCULINE
My client hired me to transform an empty space in his home into a sleek, modern conference room as an alternative work space for him and his team to meet. The conference room has a minimalistic design with clean lines and smooth finishes such as glass, acrylic and polished wood to create a sophisticated atmosphere. The color scheme is dark and masculine. The lighting is stylish and bold. The space itself inspires productivity with branded custom signage and business trackers. We also included a bar cart for Friday happy hours with the team.
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CREATIVE, INSPIRING, BOLD
This home takes the "Gallery Wall" concept to a "Gallery ALL" concept! My client's home is chock full of her original, colorful and eclectic abstract art which is what inspired her "Home Art Gallery". This is a fantastic concept whether you are an artist or art collector. My client and this project was recently photographed to be featured in the upcoming Color Issue of a shelter magazine. Stay tuned.
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OLD WORLD CHARM, WARM, COZY
My clients, busy professionals and world travelers, hired me after purchasing their new palatial hacienda style home. We repainted the space a bright white to showcase all of the gorgeous woodwork. The challenge was to add a fiesta of colors to this bedroom but still have it feel warm and serene. My clients original art and vintage rugs were the jumping off point for this space. The bed was dressed with layers of Mexican inspired textiles with embroidered details, otomi folk pillows and serape style blankets.
