My Rowe Design by DuVäl Design, LLC

DuVäl was inspired to create a truly innovative look using Rowe, exploring a look that is adaptable to both commercial and residential applications. A palette of warm rust, coral, garnet and gold tones sets the stage for DuVäl’s ideal client. The designer imagined the space being inhabited by a strong woman who is “comfortable in her skin and has a certainty in her step.” Sculptural accent furnishings such as the Optic Cocktail Table, as well as Journey and Reverie End Tables, add an artistic aesthetic that suggests sophisticated taste. “[This client] is her own boss and doesn’t need permission to be herself, ” says DuVäl. The space, like the imagined client, exudes a masculine strength wrapped in powerful feminine energy.

“I wanted to lean into more of a commercial and multi-functional design,” says the designer, “rather than just creating a pretty room.” The clean lines of our Caspian Sectional and Bernie Swivel Chair provide a modern feel in this space, combining strength and softness. In a commercial application, this contemporary aesthetic is stylish enough to suit just about any client or situation. “But for a residential approach,” says DuVäl, “it feels most suited for someone who loves to entertain — a person who enjoys lively conversations and an all-night hang-sesh.” With these things in mind, DuVäl leaned into the idea of creating a space with a “speakeasy” feel that was bold but still felt approachable. “It has a more basement-loungey vibe,” the designer says, “rather than a traditional, formal living space.”

If this space was a cocktail, it would be… While this space leans into the traditional feminine color schemes, I’d still have to go with an Old-Fashioned. It’s such a classic, and is always reserved for someone who wants a strong and robust drink.