EMMA NORDSTROM

Room Riddle1970s Small Home Office: Spot the Time-Traveling ObjectExplore the design idea behind this room and see how its key details work together. Then follow the visual riddle to discover the answer in the full reveal. Embracing 1970s Earth Tones and Textures Walnut paneling defined 1970s residential workspaces. The dominance of warm, earthy palettes in the 1970s stands in stark contrast to the sleek, stark minimalism of the 2020s. Living with wall-to-wall burnt orange shag…

From Object to RoomThis Dip Pen Became a Writing NookTransforming a historic art-nouveau dip pen into a functional writing nook requires balancing gothic drama with architectural restraint. We ground the moody, dramatic undertones of dark absorbing surfaces and sharp, light-catching details with clean, structured vertical lines to prevent the space from feeling like a period set. Structuring the Spiral Fluted wood paneling mimics the twisted glass stem. Translating the pen’s tight spiral into vertical fluted…

From Object to RoomThis Horn Gramophone Became a StudyTransforming the mechanical elegance of an Edwardian record player into a cohesive interior requires balancing heavy traditional woodwork with sweeping, articulated metals. This design bridges the antique object and the room by grounding the space with a solid foundation below eye level, allowing the lighter brass and plaster to breathe above. Anchoring the room with quartersawn oak A continuous lower datum of warm oak wainscoting. Establishing a…