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A full-home renovation transforming an all-white interior into a dramatic, modern palette of layered black textures with subtle blue accents. Though dark in tone, the design maintains a sense of softness and balance through thoughtful material selection and layered lighting. The expanded lower level features a gym, theater-style lounge, and outdoor living space, complete with custom cabinetry and a cozy fireplace, creating a cohesive, elevated living experience throughout the home.

My Role:

  • Coordinated with subcontractors and vendors to ensure design intent was properly executed

  • Assisted with on-site installations

  • Attended project meetings and documented key decisions and action items

  • Observed and supported communication between the design team and trades

  • Helped maintain project organization, timelines, and follow-through

DESIGNER: SUSAN THIEL DESIGN

BUILDER: DUGALLY OBERFELD

STYLIST: CASA COLLECTIVE

PHOTOGRAPHY: SCOTT SIKORA

Hallway with modern artwork of a skull and a face in geometric style, illuminated ceiling lights, dark textured wall, and tiled floor.
Modern living room with a large black entertainment center, shelves with decorative objects, a beige sofa, a small table, and a staircase with LED lighting. Part of a pool table is visible at the bottom of the image.
A modern, black and gray kitchen with black cabinets, gray countertops, and decorative items including bottles, glassware, and a small plant.
Modern bathroom with a white sink, black vanity, plant, framed art, and window with curtains.
A life-sized Batman statue on a staircase landing in a modern, well-lit interior space.
Modern bedroom with dark walls, a large green plant in a black pot, a flat screen TV, pendant lights, gray and black bedding, and a ceiling fan.
Interior view of a modern house with stairs, large window, and two blue abstract paintings on white wall; a Labrador retriever lying on the floor near staircase.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, gray bedding, black pillows, and a gray bench at the end. A flat-screen TV is mounted on a dark marble fireplace wall. There is a black ceiling fan, a window, a built-in shelf with decor items, and a black accent wall
Modern bathroom with white bathtub, black fixtures, wall-mounted TV, potted plant, and white robes on rack.
Modern bathroom with a white bathtub, a black countertop with a sink, a flat-screen TV mounted on a mirror, and a large mirror reflecting the ceiling lights.
Modern bathroom with a free-standing bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower area, white marble walls and floor, a potted plant, and a white bathrobe hanging on the wall.
Three framed artworks of skulls with various styles hang on a white wall in an art gallery. The left skull appears abstract with textured materials, the middle skull looks like a geometric wireframe, and the right skull is stylized with blue and whit
Modern home office with blue cabinet, racing flags, black desk, ergonomic chair, computer, and car-themed decor.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, a black countertop, a gas stove, and a large leafy plant in a glass vase.
Modern laundry room with black cabinets, stacked washing machine and dryer, white countertops, rolled towels, and a door leading outside.
Modern outdoor patio with a long dining table, 8 chairs, plants, and large glass doors leading to an indoor space, during dusk.
A modern entryway with black textured walls, a large mirror with a copper frame, a black dresser, a potted fern, and a stack of books and sunglasses on top, illuminated with concealed lighting.
Modern outdoor patio with a dining table, black chairs, a large potted plant, and a view of the ocean through glass walls.
Modern living room with a black fireplace, flat-screen TV, grand piano, gray sofa, black armchair with matching footstool, blue abstract wall art, and large windows showing greenery outside.
Modern dining room with a large gray table surrounded by blue upholstered chairs, a living area with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV on the wall, a grand piano, and large windows showing outdoor seating and sunset view.
A black light fixture on a white ceiling casting geometric shadows.
Modern bathroom with black cabinetry, a black sink, rolled towels on a tray, a potted plant, and a black pendant light.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, a marble island with two blue bar stools, and a stainless steel oven and microwave. Two black pendant lights hang above the island.
Modern kitchen and dining area with black cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, blue chairs, a black dining table, and decorative hanging pendant lights, with large windows showing an outdoor view.
A collection of semi-transparent balloons in shades of blue, gray, and white arranged on a white surface.
Modern black kitchen with a marble countertop, gas stove with six burners, a black and dark grey cabinet, and a glass vase with large green monstera leaves.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets and stainless steel built-in oven and microwave.
Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, and pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a large island, hanging pendant lights, a wine fridge, and a dining table with blue chairs.
Modern black kitchen with central island, four blue bar stools, black pendant lights, built-in stainless steel appliances, potted plant, black bowl, and a large window with a sliding door.
Cover sheet of Susan Thiel's interior design specifications for Rubin Residence, a two-story home in Corona del Mar, CA, showing a 3D model of the house and project details including address, architect, designer, and a table of contents for the inter
Floor plan of a house showing various rooms, living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor patio space with furniture and a swimming pool.
Floor plan of the second floor with a recreational game room, seating area, and exercise equipment.
Interior design plan showing various elements including entry door, flooring, interior walls, window trax, interior doors, crown/base molding, sliding doors, lighting, cabinetry, door hardware, staircase, and railing. Contains specifications and mate
Design board for kitchen layout featuring pendant lighting, matte black kitchen faucet, black counters with wood accent, integral handle drawers, suggested wood flooring, and appliances including a galley sink and Sub Zero refrigerator.
Interior design plan for a wine room and kitchen area, including elevations, cabinetry, and a rendered 3D view of the wine room with dark walls, shelving, and lighting.
Interior design plan with labeled sections for pantry, cabinetry, open shelving, drawers, float shelves, DEKTON countertops, wood flooring, and color swatches.
The image is a detailed architectural plan for a bar and laundry area, including cabinet layouts, appliance placements, and fixtures such as a dog bowl station, kitchen sink, faucet, and washers. Material samples like black and gray cabinetry, wood f
A detailed interior room design plan featuring a large fireplace with a panoramic screen of a jaguar in a natural habitat, a seating area with a dining table, chairs, a piano, and decor elements, including measurements and layout indications.
Design blueprint of Kevin's office with furniture layout, color palettes, and bathroom layout, including rendered views, wood flooring, and lighting options.
Design plan for a modern master bathroom, including 3D views, floor plan, elevations, and details on fixtures, tiles, and cabinetry with specifications.
Design plan for a master bedroom featuring interior views, elevation drawings, and floor plan, with details on cabinetry, lighting, and decor inspiration.
Design plan for Zachery's bathroom and bedroom wall features, including floor plan, cabinetry, fixtures, and textures such as tiles, shower heads, towel warmer, and bed wall decoration.
Bathroom and bedroom design plan with color and material samples. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, a sink with a white basin, a towel warmer, and various fixtures. The bedroom shows a modern bed with a blue accent wall, a nightstand, and a sid
Architectural plan and material samples for a guest bathroom, including wall and floor tiles, fixtures, and plumbing components.
Interior design blueprint and visual inspiration for a guest bedroom showing wall elevations, a floor plan, and 3D renderings, featuring built-in cabinets, a bed, and wooden accents.
Design plans for a theater in a billiard room, including interior images, wall and ceiling materials, and layout blueprints.
Architectural and interior design plans for a fitness and gym facility, including exercise equipment layout, a mural of a basketball player, a custom wall mural, gym flooring samples, cabinetry design, and bathroom fixtures.
Architectural plans and design samples for an outdoor patio area, including a 3D perspective view, floor plan, water feature, ice troughs, a BBQ, and various materials and textures.
Architectural drawing of a fireplace design with surrounding columns, a hearth, and exterior pavers, including material sample swatches for tiles, hearth slab, and pavers.