Carin Mead

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There is a moment in the evening when I want my home to soften. The day’s work is finished, dinner is underway and the rooms we have moved through so quickly begin to feel different. I notice the texture of a chair, the reflection in a window and the light falling across a table. This is the feeling I think about when I design. I want a room to welcome you in the morning and feel just as comforting when you return to it at night. At C. Elle Design Studio, lighting is part of that conversation...

There is a particular feeling I want people to have when they walk into a home I’ve designed. I want them to feel comfortable enough to settle into a chair, put down their drink and stay a little longer. As we move toward a season of dinners, weekend visits and holiday gatherings, I like to think about how our homes welcome people. The most thoughtful details often come from imagining the visit through a guest’s eyes. Where will they put their bag? Is there a comfortable place to sit? Will...