68 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM Ashi Waliany’s infusion of modern grace into a San Francisco condo whet the owners’ appetite for more. So they ordered a fresh look and feel for their traditional primary home in Menlo Park. The details: Season it liberally with blues and heirlooms—and hold the wallpaper. In response, former restaurateur and Cusp Interiors principal Ashi whisked together her clients’ ideas with her innovative juices and let them marinate. “This project gave me a chance to explore a different side of their taste, and my own as well, creating a layered, {home & design} deeply personal home,” she says of the results. The living room now presents a healthy serving of greens (Benjamin Moore’s Sea Haze) on the cabinetry, fireplace casings and ceiling beams, exuding calm and elegance. “The overall palette draws from nature,” says Ashi. Layers of green with touches of blue in the pillows and carpet create indoor-outdoor continuity. Because her clients love the backyard view, she oriented the sofa to face it. Splashes of artwork collected during the homeowners’ travels dress the room. As richer fare in deep blues, the elevated office showcases well-preserved land deeds that have been in the husband’s family since the 18th century. Mounted on bookcases behind the desk, the framed deeds highlight a significant piece of family history. Ashi took note of her clients’ pride of ownership and meticulous care of each piece in their home, whether purchased or inherited. Like a master chef developing deep flavor, Ashi rendered the
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