Kelly Etz Kelly Etz

Wynneford

Modern elegance, with Francophile influences

 
 
 

Raleigh in Paris

Design Team
Noble Studio

Build Team
Kennon Construction

raleigh, nc

This traditional Raleigh estate was transformed into a welcoming home for a couple (both busy doctors) relocating from California, seeking a soft landing for their young children on the East Coast.

The design embraced modern elegance with Francophile influences, balancing timeless beauty with functional, family-friendly spaces. We reimagined the kitchen and family entry, adding a proper mudroom and extending the kitchen into a spacious scullery, which features a striking hand-carved Calacatta Viola marble sink as its centerpiece. Crisp black-and-white contrasts, a honed checkerboard foyer floor with dramatic swooping stair, soaring ceilings, handmade plaster moldings, and a hidden lacquered bar bring sophistication and elegance to this beautifully refined home.

 
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