One thing our team loves more than transforming homes is getting to know the owners behind them. Trusting a designer to bring your personality and vision to life is no small decision, and we take pride in getting to know our clients on a personal level to be sure they shine through every detail. We’re thrilled to introduce a client who’s project was as special as she is.
Meet Laura Chapman. Laura has been on staff at Rolling Hills Community Church for 17 years, currently serving as the Care and Connections Pastor. With a passion for community service and volunteerism, Laura is also part of Justice and Mercy International, a nonprofit organization devoted to human trafficking prevention, crisis and family care, pastoral training and equipping, caring for vulnerable children and teens and mobilizing churches in the Amazon and Moldova, which is the poorest country in Eastern Europe with a shockingly high rate of sex trafficking.
We were humbled to be trusted with Laura’s home transformation, one where her passions and personality shined through every detail. The project was a whirlwind, with phase one beginning in early 2021 when supply chain challenges were still at the forefront – so much so that we waited 11 months to receive her kitchen stools! The challenges of the pandemic bonded us through adversity, and we ultimately kicked off phase two of the renovation in May 2022.
We were able to make upgrades and changes without a major overhaul, but rather through thoughtfully rearranging Laura’s existing furniture and incorporating a handful of upgrades. In her guestrooms, we refreshed each space with new bedding and drapery that blended beautifully with her existing heirloom pieces. Throughout her home, we added decorative details like displaying her China collection on the walls and framing a weathered family recipe to display. Laura was thrilled to see antique pieces passed down from her family incorporated into each room in a fresh new way.
In addition to rearranging and redecorating Laura’s home, we also transformed the kitchen and dining room into timeless spaces bathed in light blue, one that merged seamlessly into her beautifully southern living room marked by a light blue fireplace. It’s the perfect space for entertaining friends and family.
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We partnered with our painter, Arturo Calderon, owner of Peacock Painting, who touched nearly every surface of Laura’s home, and once completed, he commented that her personality shines in every room now. We couldn’t agree more!
If you feel called to learn more about Justice and Mercy International or to learn how you can provide support, visit justiceandmercy.org. To keep up with Laura and her mission, follow along at instagram.com/thelaurachap.
