Bohemian Uptown: A Home with Soul
In the world of interiors, few projects capture the spirit of individuality and effortless sophistication quite like Bohemian Uptown. For the Mary Theunissen Design team, this home was an opportunity to tell a story not only through layout and architecture, but through the thoughtful layering of art, furniture, lighting, textiles, and personal expression.
Located in the heart of the city, Bohemian Uptown is a home that balances energy with ease. Its bones are traditional, but its spirit is unbound. From the moment you enter, there's a sense that this is a place where inspiration flows freely and where the unconventional is embraced with confidence.
The design process began with a clear intention: to infuse every room with warmth, texture, and a sense of collected calm. MTD focused on selections that spoke to the client’s personal style, blending found objects with new pieces, luxe materials with organic textures, and bold statements with soft gestures. The result is a home that feels both curated and spontaneous—like a well-traveled journal, its pages worn but treasured.
Entryway: Setting the Tone
The entryway makes a quiet but impactful first impression. A custom pair of grasscloth demilunes sits beneath navy grasscloth wall coverings, offering rich contrast and grounding the space. Above them, a pair of sconces cast a soft glow, hinting at the tactile experience that lies ahead. A thoughtfully chosen rug adds color and geometry, while an overhead fixture introduces a sculptural element that draws the eye upward.
Eclectic yet refined, Bohemian Uptown is a soulful city home styled by Mary Theunissen Design. Layered textiles, curated art, and collected furnishings come together to create a lived-in, elegant space that celebrates individuality and ease.
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Kitchen: Everyday Elegance
In the kitchen, functionality meets refined comfort. A pair of brass pendants float above the island, their shape modern but their glow warm. Counterstools are inviting yet sleek, while a large-scale striped silk drapery treatment adds a sense of drama to the space. Wall art and a runner rug ground the room in personality, transforming a utilitarian space into one that celebrates beauty in the everyday.
Dining Room: Layers of Texture
The dining room is where MTD’s love of materiality shines. Vintage dining chairs, reupholstered with hair-on-hide, are paired with a classic wood dining table that anchors the space. A diamond-patterned seagrass rug adds natural texture underfoot, while a storage cabinet and sculptural light fixture bring balance and scale. The room feels ready for a lively dinner party or a quiet, candlelit meal.
Living Room: Collected Comfort
The living room is perhaps the truest expression of the Bohemian Uptown spirit. An emerald cotton velvet sofa sits at the heart of the room, modern in shape and sumptuous in feel. It’s paired with a brass and glass coffee table, midcentury walnut credenza, and a pair of swivel chairs clad in custom fabric and accent pillows. Every detail—from the ivory linen roman shades trimmed in a delicate border to the small rattan ottoman tucked casually to the side—feels intentional without being precious.
MTD carefully styled this space to feel both lived-in and layered. A skirted drinks table and side table lamps add height and rhythm, while the overall composition nods to the homeowner’s artistic sensibilities. The palette is bold but grounded, the textures rich but approachable.
Art Selections: The Soul of the Space
Art played a crucial role in the identity of Bohemian Uptown. MTD selected pieces that not only complemented the furnishings but also told a deeper story. Abstracts, photography, and vintage finds were mixed and placed with care—some leaning casually, others perfectly framed. The result is a layered visual narrative that adds dimension and invites pause.
A Reflection of Life Well-Lived
What makes Bohemian Uptown so compelling is its refusal to conform. It doesn’t try too hard. It isn’t styled to perfection. Instead, it celebrates the beauty of a home that evolves, that holds memories, and that reflects the people who live in it.
This project was a reminder of the power of styling as both a visual and emotional tool. By focusing on the nuances—the just-right shade of velvet, the unexpected pairing of a brass lamp with a rattan stool, the layering of rugs and the curation of wall art—MTD created a home that feels soulful, grounded, and delightfully unpredictable.
Living Well, Living Beautifully
At its heart, Bohemian Uptown is about living beautifully. It’s about embracing texture, color, art, and personal expression. It’s about trusting that the right mix will always reveal something new and exciting. For the Mary Theunissen Design team, it was not just a styling project, but a love letter to the art of living well.
And for the homeowner, it’s a place that feels uniquely theirs: eclectic yet refined, effortless yet deeply intentional—a home with soul.
