How do you design a vibrant home when the owner is colorblind? For this designer, creating rooms they could 'feel' became the most inspiring challenge

Large entryway with white walls and a wooden floor. A stone table sits in the middle decorated with books and a large vase of foliage. There is a blue bench next to the table and the both sit on a patterned blue and white rug.

'What drew me to the project was the couple themselves,' says Amy Aidinis Hirsch when first asked about the beginnings of this project. 'They’re high school sweethearts with a very tight-knit family. The love they share is prominent. They were also very open to creative expression and exploration. Their openness to design exploration and willingness to take risks made this the kind of collaboration that’s truly inspiring for a designer.'

The homeowners, Tony and Beth, bought this classic shingle-style home in Greenwich, New England, with the intention of making it their own, while also honoring the original bones of the property. It was built in 1903, and most of the original features had been perfectly kept.