Combining Thoughtful Design and Utility for Designer Olivia Song

How we did it

Olivia worked closely with Carolyn on custom storage solutions for the master closet Olivia shares with her husband, as well as her sons’ closet. While the two spaces are large and open relative to most city closets, Olivia envisioned simple, built-in systems without doors or fuss to slow family members trafficking through, or block access to other immediately adjacent rooms. For the master closet, it was less about ‘pretty’ and more about utility for Olivia. To create a division of space, Carolyn gave Olivia’s husband his own dedicated wall (his wish) so that the Olivia's wardrobe wouldn't spread throughout the entire closet. It was important to Olivia to have all her daily wears—workout gear, sweaters, jeans, etc.— at eye level and up high! Height drove key design decisions for the tall couple who prefer to avoid bending over to access their belongings. For a personal touch, Olivia also opted for made-to-order, oil-rubbed bronze hardware to enhance the bespoke look.

Conversely, Carolyn collaborated with Olivia to ensure a bottom-heavy design for the kids' closet, giving her boys easy access to everyday items like superhero underpants and tees.