When homeowner Kyleigh Brewer wanted to upgrade her Rose Creek home with more personal and distinctive designs, she turned to interior designer Nicole Rickey.
“My home before had some character, but did not really reflect my personal style,” Brewer said. “I have four boys and really wanted to add a touch of glam to reflect my personality and style.”
For design direction, Brewer referenced two vivid paintings she had commissioned from Lauren Elaine of LE Art. She loves the pieces and remembered how the local artist consulted her throughout the process on specific elements and colors.
“At the end, we decided to add metallic to pull out the gold in my furniture and fixtures—and that is one of my favorite things about the paintings,” said Brewer.
Brewer purchased a pair of blue velvet chairs to complement the art. While she knew she wanted to keep all of these items in her home, she needed help placing them within the larger context of the surrounding rooms. Rickey responded with a cohesive, creative plan.
“We literally designed the whole color scheme around those two paintings,” Rickey recalled.
Photos by Jason Pierce, Nimble Image
Today, these special art pieces reverberate through the bright pinks and teals found in textiles, accessories and furniture. The living room, one of Brewer’s favorites, features mirrored sofas with bright pink velvet throw pillows. (Rickey admitted she has a preference for pink, calling it her “signature color.”) The room’s symmetrical layout feels balanced and elegant, with the artwork fully celebrated.
The home’s road to transformation was not without surprises: A broken ice maker—and the ensuing flood—forced a kitchen overhaul. Rickey completely reimagined the kitchen, adding new cabinetry, a custom vent hood, a functional island and a striking circular bar area designed to be both functional and visually stunning, with marble and gold inlaid mosaic tile. Statement-making, golden light fixtures were installed in the kitchen and bar, as well as throughout the home.
“We accomplished a touch of glam and femininity through the light fixtures that we chose,” said Rickey.
Photos by Jason Pierce, Nimble Image
The whole-home makeover included updates to each of the four boys’ bedrooms, and Brewer’s bedroom was reimagined with heartfelt and personalized touches. Rickey also upgraded the outdoor patio design to be more accommodating for the family.
Throughout the project, Rickey adhered to her design mantra: timeless, neutral foundations with colorful, flexible accents.
“Keep the base pieces classic, so the accents can change as life does,” she advises.
The final result? A sophisticated home that feels glamorous and intentional. Today, it is a home where Brewer enjoys hosting family and friends.
“I just wanted to help create a space for her that she was proud of,” Rickey said. “From one mother to another, that was an amazing gift.”
“Working with Nicole was a dream,” Brewer added. “I loved how well she got to know me and truly captured my style … I couldn’t be happier with how my home turned out. And I still love taking in all the beautiful details.”
