CALIFORNIA DREAMING

Designer Susie Novak reveals how she gave this hacienda-style home a refresh so it's the perfect blend of west coast casual and classic style

- RUTH CORBETT

HOME TRUTHS

DESIGNER Susie Novak of Susie Novak Interiors (susienovakinteriors.com)

HOUSE A five-bedroom house in Santa Clara county, California

WORK The brief was to reimagine the living spaces and guest suite

HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT?

I had worked on the client's San Francisco condominium. When lockdown restrictions were imposed she called me about her home in Santa Clara. She'd been meaning to change the look for a while and while she was there indefinitely it was the perfect time to get started.

WHAT WERE THE MAIN PRIORITIES FOR HER HOME?

A dramatic change in style, introducing colour through lots of reupholstery, while incorporating existing pieces and investing in some new high-quality furnishings for a total refresh.

WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE SCHEME?