Punch Magazine August 2025

70 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM old & new cuspinteriors.com perfect backsplash piece—and the impetus to break from their usual aesthetic and transform their pink floral powder room into an experience. Inky blue limewashed walls complement the slate-stained white oak flooring in a Moorish tile–inspired pattern. Pendant lamps suggestive of dangling pearl earrings replaced the overhead recessed light. Lighter cabinets and a metal wall sculpture finish the update with depth and movement, dashed with salt and pepper. “This room felt like a fun design swing for them—not a huge risk, but certainly bolder,” concludes Ashi. Mutual trust sweetened this project, especially in the dining room. Despite the request to eschew florals, Ashi embraced the existing upholstered wall covering. “I knew that with a little bit of finesse, {home & design} we could make that room feel different.” Farrow & Ball’s Crimson Red in a high-gloss finish on the wainscot paired well with the walls, lacquered dining set and buffet the husband bought before he and his wife met. Heirloom china and silver pieces fill the china cabinet, custommade when they moved in 30 years ago. Ashi’s secret sauce—intense color, energizing without overpowering traditional elements—serves up the perfect bridge between old and new. Ashi notes that the husband loved the result, confirming that changing the surroundings breathes new life into sentimental pieces. Staying true to her clients’ taste, Ashi and team built on the past while renewing each room. “We created a space that feels truly authentic and personal to the people who live there. It’s a nice reminder that you don’t have to start from scratch for your home to feel new and fresh.”

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