She knew that she could customize the space to best suit her family’s needs.
“I feel like the desert andmidcentury architectureare a great match.”
While Sokolowski liked certain characteristics of the space, she wasn’t exactly captivated by the existing interior design.
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
There were a few larger structural changes that she wanted to address as well.
However, it didn’t take much in the way of square footage to resolve these issues.
“I wanted the viewer to be wowed immediately upon entry,” she says.
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Sokolowski appreciates rooms that are home to contrasting textures and followed suit in her own space.
It was important to the designer that her home wasn’t just stylish but was practical as well.
Instead of committing to real marble on the countertops, she incorporated the material on thekitchen backsplashand hood wrap.
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
She also added a bar area and pantry which has brought extra storage space.
When it came to designing the bedroom, Sokolowski custom designed the headboard in the primary suite.
Sokolowski liked the idea of the headboard going all the way behindthe nightstandshown below.
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Sokolowski mostly appreciates that the finished home is so conducive to her family’s needs.
“Everything is so open our kids can run around the house without fear,” she says.
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
Soko Design/ Photo byYoshi Makino
