TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Living With the Lamberts
DESIGNER Kylie Lambert
LOCATION Fuquay-Varina, NC
INSTAGRAM @livingwiththelamberts
WEBSITE livingwiththelamberts.com
Follow along for home decor and DIY tips.
With an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from NC State, mental health therapist Kylie Lambert can attest to the direct connection between your physical space and mental space. “It’s really incredible to see how much a space can affect your mood,” shares Lambert. “A home should create a sense of calm, comfort, safety.” To that end, when it came to designing her home, she began with a backdrop of white, beige, and grey with gold and matte black accents. This Scandinavian-style base palette allows her to swap out the accents—be it a wall color, pillows, or artwork. One of the first rooms that Lambert tackled when she and her husband moved into their Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, home in 2019 was the front room, which was previously used as a formal dining room. “While it would be a pretty dining room, it would be a waste of space for our family. I want to use every inch of my home, and I knew it would be far better utilized as my home office,” she explains.
To capitalize on the abundance of natural light, she placed a large mirror on top of the blue and grey wallpaper, which beautifully bounces the light around the room.
A crisp white was used on the lower wainscotting, and Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams brings a touch of warmth to the remaining upper walls.
The furnishings were kept to a strict palette of white and gold, resulting in a cohesive and somewhat delicate tone. A Serena & Lily basket cleverly hides her paper shredder, and a plush rug rests underfoot, grounding the desk.
READING NOOK
Throughout Lambert’s home there is a feeling of intention—each object has been carefully chosen. “Sure, it’s easy to see an insanely expensive piece of furniture or room on Pinterest or Instagram, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to create a home you love. It’s important to be intentional with every piece that you bring into your home. Will you love it a year, five years?” asks Lambert.
This rings true in her reading nook, a main selling feature for her when they bought the home. An avid reader since her youth, she has a large collection of books from both her adulthood and childhood and was thrilled to find a home with built-ins. Arranging a portion of the books in a rainbow pattern adds a touch of playfulness and makes her smile each time she enters the room. The comfortable leather chair was passed down from her parents, as were the gold candle sticks and antique gold clock that adorn the shelves. The gold swing-arm reading light illuminates the space at night, upping the cozy factor.
GUEST ROOM
Next up on our tour of Lambert’s home is her guest room, which she recently redid, installing a huge grid accent wall. This was one of the biggest DIY projects she tackled, and she’s thrilled with the results. “My husband Kyle is so supportive and such a great teacher. He’s really helped me to feel confident in my abilities to use power tools.”
To keep from feeling overwhelmed, she broke the process down step by step and opted for a large-scale pattern, which requires fewer cuts, less installing, and less caulking. Two coats of Dard Hunter Green by Sherwin Williams complete the look, bringing dimension and interest to the entire room.
WHERE TO START
Love Lambert’s style? Begin with a neutral palette, then add in colors that spark happiness and a few do-it-yourself projects. Her advice on DIY? “Just try it! Start with a small project and try it. Hiring a professional can be so expensive. So for somewhat straightforward things like board and batten, just do it yourself!”
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