Dara Beitler taught herself interior design while working on a two-story addition on her own home in 2014. She now helps other people transform their own houses through her firm, Dara Beitler Interiors, whether she’s assisting in the building of a new home or renovating an older building.
For this build, she converted an office space, closet, loft, bedroom and bathroom into an “oasis” for her clients. The office space is now a walk-in closet, and the once-dated bathroom now features more modern fixtures like a SteamSpa shower and a freestanding tub.
“They have four children and lead very busy lives,” Beitler said of her clients. “They were really in need of organization, so I really peeled back the layers of these spaces to see how I could connect them and make them functional.”
Beitler often designs spaces based on her clients’ lifestyles and backgrounds, whether that’s creating safe and comfortable spaces for people aging in place or helping large families make the most of their storage spaces.
“I’m a chameleon,” she adds. “Some clients fully trust in my vision, while others want to be involved in the process every step of the way. Either way,
I’m there to guide the clients.”
Man in the mirror
Some of the most unique pieces of furniture in the newly-remodeled bathroom are the irregularly-shaped mirrors over the vanity. A mirror is an essential part of any bathroom, but they’re often standard shapes like rectangles or ovals.
The oddly-shaped mirrors add some extra flair
to the space in an unexpected way.
“I think it’s interesting to use mirrors as art,” Beitler explains. “[It’s] the same with floor coverings, art for the floor and lighting art for the ceiling. These novelty mirrors, which have a more organic shape, were hung and installed to create some dimension and personality.”
In the pink
The color pink makes frequent appearances throughout the space, serving as an accent color through the addition of pale pink furniture pieces and curtains. While the build was primarily focused on organization and functionality, little aesthetic touches like this were meant to create a calming atmosphere.
“[The clients] wanted a space that would be comfortable, yet chic and stylish,” Beitler adds. “For all my projects, I delve into color theory, seeing what clients react to and how certain colors make them feel. The pinks and the warm-toned tans and beiges add a feminine touch for the couple, which was one of the clients’ goals.”
