Article: Revealed: Telling Our Story
Revealed: Telling Our Story
THE FAMILY
Malaika & Ken love to travel and spend time with their two daughters. Their home is not only the place they spend their time but also the gathering spot for both of their extended families.
DESIGN STYLE: MODERN MINIMALIST BOHO
PERSONAL STYLE: MALAIKA & KEN DESCRIBE THEMSELVES AS CASUAL AND SLIGHTLY BOHEMIAN. THEY HAVE COINED THE TERM “MINI BOHO” TO DESCRIBE THEIR MINIMALIST BOHO STYLE.
FAVORITE COLORS / FINISHES: GREEN, CREAMS, NEUTRALS, TAN, GREY, BLACK
LEAST FAVORITE COLORS: PINK, ORANGE, BRIGHT YELLOW
living room
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1 Mineta Sectional Sofa | 2 Lindos Table Lamp | 3 Leonel Side Table | 4 Faux Concrete Stump Accent Table | 5 Pillow Cover Shay | 6 Maura Coffee Table | 7 Lumiere Taper Candlestick | 8 Cortez Acorn and Woven Buffet | 9 Natural Basket Weave Jute Area Rug | 10 Linen Beige Curtains | 11 Dauntless Curtain Rod | 12 Linaria Velvet Accent Chair
dining room
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1 Trista Seagrass Baskets | 2 Avery Vase | 3 Rohe Pendant | 4 Luna Vase | 5 Binx Vase | 6 Brass Wrapped Leather Handle | 7 Tegan Side Chair | 8 Channing Dining Table | 9 Chocolate Jute Rug
kitchen
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1 Striped Pillow Cover | 2 Minka Textured Pot | 3 Logan Dining Chair | 4 Azza Floor Pillow | 5 Cooper Dining Table | 6 Avery Brushed Knob | 7 Purist Bridge Faucet with Side Spray | 8 Hex Brushed Handle | 9 Cloe Ceramic Tile | 10 Karran Quartz Kitchen Sink
den
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1 Amphora Table Lamp | 2 Kopstal Arm Chair | 3 Natural Linen Curtain Pannels | 4 Bluff Park Accent Table | 5 Dreamsir Faux Leather Sofa | 6 Hascombe Rattan Lamp Base | 7 Emma Oak Coffee Table | 8 Danzyt Folding Chair | 9 Mira Arched Mirror | 10 Clara Porcelain Tile| 11 Sophia Indoor/Outdoor Rug | 12 Gino Drum Accent Table
paint & materials
living room & dining room
WALLS, CEILING, CASE/BASE: Benjamin Moore, Dune White, No. 968
DINING ROOM BUILT-IN: Benjamin Moore, Gettysburg Gray, No. HC-107
FRONT DOOR: Benjamin Moore, Onyx, No. 2133-10
WALLPAPER: Astek Home, Fine Arrowroot, Silver Grey, No. ER132
kitchen
WALLS, CEILING, CASE/BASE: Benjamin Moore, Dune White, No. 968
den
WALLS, CEILING, CASE/BASE: Benjamin Moore, Dune White, No. 968
the art
Malaika and Ken wanted their culture to be celebrated throughout their home. It was important to embody and embrace their roots in the design. The artwork for the gallery wall was collected from Black artists across the US. The design was intended to represent history, heritage and family.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
veronica's heirloom project
Veronica wanted to create a bronze sculpture that is inspired by the Benin Bronzes, which are sculptures that serve as historical records of the West African Kingdom of Benin, to honor their story. Her vision was to include Malaika and Ken with their daughters on either side to represent joyful moments. The tree like symbol was added to represent growth and roots.
tommy's design feature
Tommy wanted the tile of the fireplace to have an ode to the modern minimalist style Malaika and Ken love. Since the kids spend most of their time in this space, it was important to design a stylish floor to ceiling storage solution. The high-contrast design feature was meant to add a cozy and more moody vibe.
josh's artist feature
Josh incorporated designs from art and fabric that were specific to Malaika's and Ken's ancestral Country. He created a custom and unique piece to symbolize both sides of the family's history. The overall purpose of his design was to bring in cultural pride and beautiful details that can be enjoyed daily by the entire family.