DESIGN NOTES
KYLE TIMOTHY HOME
K yle Timothy Blood is known for his serene and inviting designs that impart an understated, timeless, and casual elegance. He specializes in residences along the East Coast, focusing on spatial flow, utilitarian ease, and functionality. After working at Martha Stewart Living for five years, he studied at the New York School of Interior Design before launching his own design firm in New York City in 2004. He moved to PEI full-time in 2018 with his partner. He is an Allied Member of both IDC (Interior Designers of Canada) and ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).
COASTAL LIVING H aving spent my childhood summers on the coast of Maine, I guess I come by “coastal living” naturally. When I embarked on a career in interior design, my “big break” happened to be a summer house in East Hampton, NY, for a young family. Since that first project in the early 2000’s, my favourite projects have been located on the East Coast, from New York to Cape Cod to Maine and now, in the Maritimes. As with any design, the success of the coastal living vernacular lies in a well-organized floor plan with plenty of storage. While open-concept living is popular today, we still need designated and well-organized spaces in our homes for all our activities and stuff: mudrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen pantries and cabinetry, powder rooms, bookshelves and cubbies, working surfaces, and closets, closets, closets! Once the floor plan has been nailed down, a flexible yet functional furniture plan is key: Dining, seating, and
sleeping arrangements need to accommodate both immediate family and guests. As far as a coastal aesthetic, it’s all about your personal taste. I always try to steer clear of trends and to devise a scheme unique to your vision, whether you know what that is or not. Minimalist, clean-lined beach houses can be as enticing as rooms filled with overstuffed upholstery and pillows. Comfort is paramount! Keep the palette light and airy, incorporate different textures, and don’t shy away from pops of colour and pattern. And no matter how beautiful your coastal home may be, nothing should ever be too precious.
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