At its highest and best, an interior conveys a visual narrative about the life and interests of its owners.
At Willetts Design & Associates we are earnest in helping clients realize their deeply-held vision of home, creating spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, tactile and welcoming but also effortless in their sense of ease.
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Villa Zenyara, a 40-acre estate near Coachella, may seem over-the-top at first glance—it’s centered around a private lake in the desert, after all. But the interior and exterior spaces designed
by Dorothy Willetts offer the Zen-like inspiration her clients wanted.
"Interiors: Inside the American Home" is a chic, modern book that showcases the diversity in approach to interior design across the United States. Honing in on the subtleties of interior design, the book delves into the range of techniques, art and decorative pieces, furnishings, and materials used by designers to merge their own unique aesthetics with the lifestyles of their clients. From eclectic trinket-filled sitting rooms, to expansive, minimalist open-plan living, this book offers a stunning array of intriguing interior spaces for all tastes and styles.
We are proud to announce we are a Regional Winner in Luxe Interiors + Design's 2019 RED Awards!
"Interiors: Inside the American Home" is a chic, modern book that showcases the diversity in approach to interior design across the United States. Honing in on the subtleties of interior design, the book delves into the range of techniques, art and decorative pieces, furnishings, and materials used by designers to merge their own unique aesthetics with the lifestyles of their clients. From eclectic trinket-filled sitting rooms, to expansive, minimalist open-plan living, this book offers a stunning array of intriguing interior spaces for all tastes and styles.
"Soaking tubs can be a great benefit to a bathroom if the homeowner enjoys a bath," says Willetts. "Relaxing in water is
a great way to relieve stress."
Traveling is what strongly influences my design. And much like travel, interior design is a shared experience between you and the people you are interacting with. Seeing the world, introducing yourself to new cultures and sharing those experiences with the people you encounter is part of the joy of travel.
Palette and furnishings hewed to the architecture’s Asian demeanor. “To me, sage greens, terra-cottas, and grays all have a Zen feel,” says Willetts. “And the red nods to the Asian influence.” She was particularly resourceful with art and accessories, since antiques and paintings might tip the house too much toward formality. She sought a more organic feel and skillfully framed textiles and Indonesian shadow puppets and arranged indigenous artifacts on tables and shelves, imbuing the space with soul. For all the elements to find harmony—with the water, sky, and captivating views—Willetts’s design had to thoughtfully merge style and serenity.
The language of “art” can seem high and lofty, reserved for translation by a discerning few. (If only there were an app for that). From avant-garde abstracts to the raw, natural elements of realism, the diversity can be daunting when it comes to identifying the right piece. Couple with that, the perception that art is meant primarily for the “hallowed halls” of luxury environments.
The interior of a home conveys a visual narrative about the life and interests of its owners. Dorothy Willetts spoke these words at a panel discussion titled “Start With the Art” at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at the World Market Center.
In The American House, editor Hannah Jenkins endeavors to explore the breadth of the country's recent architecture, curating 100 homes by over 50 architects, including Robert A.M. Stern, Olson Kindig, and our very own Vintage Club Retreat.
I was very impressed with Dorothy: She's very discerning and methodical, and was great to work with. Dorothy has a good sense of what you like and finds a way to integrate that into the vision. We found her to be very authentic and sincere about her desire to satisfy us as a client. She is so good with people, and worked well with both me and my wife (who have different tastes)... Dorothy is very open to being collaborative and I personally like her as well!
I’ve been privileged to work with some of the top 100 architects and interior designers in the world; Dorothy ranks right up there with all of them. She and I have worked on projects in the Madison Club and elsewhere. Her innovation, communication,
drawings and documentation are exceptional. And her execution is flawless.
Dorothy has incredibly creative ideas ... I really like her energy and I found her to be very fun to work with. She pulled all the details together and gave the client far more than what they anticipated!
Dorothy has been delightful to work with. So upbeat and patient ... she is both personal and personable. Always extremely professional, with great ideas, and through it all she is having fun. We asked for a referral for a "get it done" person, and Dorothy has truly been a terrific find. She worked very closely with the builder on the remodel and literally transformed the home’s interior … spectacular. We had to work remotely for much of the project, so we needed a designer who was reliable as well as capable (with Dorothy, you can add adorable!). Everything was where it was supposed to be, when it was supposed to be there. Her resources and subcontractors were wonderful; she did a lot of design and worked closely with the fabricator to ensure everything was done right. It was a happily ever after story. We enjoyed her as much as a friend as a designer, and very much look forward to doing more work with her.
Dorothy is always a pleasure to work with. Her positive attitude and desire to meet the client’s goals along with great design is very important to me. Working with Dorothy helped us accomplish our goals within the timeline, with a high level of design and craftsmanship. Every client is different and many designers don't listen to their needs. Dorothy listens and then captures those ideas, along with her vision, which is wonderful.
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