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Moody Meets Whimsical

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The natural texture of the sisal wallpaper in the living room is not only attractive, but functional, because it doesn’t show smudges and fingerprints. The daybed is swathed in blue velvet that’s very kid friendly and easy to clean, while still being soft and cozy.
The natural texture of the sisal wallpaper in the living room is not only attractive, but functional, because it doesn’t show smudges and fingerprints. The daybed is swathed in blue velvet that’s very kid friendly and easy to clean, while still being soft and cozy.
This custom mail cabinet was inspired by vintage Henredon campaign furniture and features trompe l'oeil drawers. The art that hangs in the home is “all one-of-a- kind or things they’ve collected, which is really personal,” says Payne.
This custom mail cabinet was inspired by vintage Henredon campaign furniture and features trompe l'oeil drawers. The art that hangs in the home is “all one-of-a- kind or things they’ve collected, which is really personal,” says Payne.
The cow painting that hangs above the fireplace is by Luke Stretar, an Ohio artist, and was a birthday present for Amanda from her father- in-law. Payne says this painting replaced a colorful cow painting that the homeowner had before they redecorated. They retained the original mantle and stonework of the fireplace, but replaced the hearth with handmade tile.
The cow painting that hangs above the fireplace is by Luke Stretar, an Ohio artist, and was a birthday present for Amanda from her father- in-law. Payne says this painting replaced a colorful cow painting that the homeowner had before they redecorated. They retained the original mantle and stonework of the fireplace, but replaced the hearth with handmade tile.
In one of their riskier design decisions, Payne says, “we chose this funky yellow wallpaper to [infuse] personality and brightness into what is a moody space.” She and Sam Pelot of Sam Pelot Interiors + Collections curated the decor for the living room bookshelf, including a Tiffany clock and art from the family’s travels.
In one of their riskier design decisions, Payne says, “we chose this funky yellow wallpaper to [infuse] personality and brightness into what is a moody space.” She and Sam Pelot of Sam Pelot Interiors + Collections curated the decor for the living room bookshelf, including a Tiffany clock and art from the family’s travels.
The home’s blue color palette extends into the office, where light blue cabinetry and arched, built-in shelving echoes the graceful arched doorways found throughout the home.
The home’s blue color palette extends into the office, where light blue cabinetry and arched, built-in shelving echoes the graceful arched doorways found throughout the home.
Above one desk, Payne says they mounted and framed self-portraits by each of the couple’s children. She says, “We were just racking our brains for what we could do with the art here, and then the homeowners pulled out the kids’ school art, and we found these.”
Above one desk, Payne says they mounted and framed self-portraits by each of the couple’s children. She says, “We were just racking our brains for what we could do with the art here, and then the homeowners pulled out the kids’ school art, and we found these.”
The gallery wall features pieces by local makers, works collected during the family’s travels and art gifted from friends. Payne points out the gallery rail allows for artwork to be easily swapped in and out without damaging the wall.
The gallery wall features pieces by local makers, works collected during the family’s travels and art gifted from friends. Payne points out the gallery rail allows for artwork to be easily swapped in and out without damaging the wall.
The natural texture of the sisal wallpaper in the living room is not only attractive, but functional, because it doesn’t show smudges and fingerprints. The daybed is swathed in blue velvet that’s very kid friendly and easy to clean, while still being soft and cozy.
This custom mail cabinet was inspired by vintage Henredon campaign furniture and features trompe l'oeil drawers. The art that hangs in the home is “all one-of-a- kind or things they’ve collected, which is really personal,” says Payne.
The cow painting that hangs above the fireplace is by Luke Stretar, an Ohio artist, and was a birthday present for Amanda from her father- in-law. Payne says this painting replaced a colorful cow painting that the homeowner had before they redecorated. They retained the original mantle and stonework of the fireplace, but replaced the hearth with handmade tile.
In one of their riskier design decisions, Payne says, “we chose this funky yellow wallpaper to [infuse] personality and brightness into what is a moody space.” She and Sam Pelot of Sam Pelot Interiors + Collections curated the decor for the living room bookshelf, including a Tiffany clock and art from the family’s travels.
The home’s blue color palette extends into the office, where light blue cabinetry and arched, built-in shelving echoes the graceful arched doorways found throughout the home.
Above one desk, Payne says they mounted and framed self-portraits by each of the couple’s children. She says, “We were just racking our brains for what we could do with the art here, and then the homeowners pulled out the kids’ school art, and we found these.”
The gallery wall features pieces by local makers, works collected during the family’s travels and art gifted from friends. Payne points out the gallery rail allows for artwork to be easily swapped in and out without damaging the wall.

By Stephanie Mickelson | Photography by Shanna Wolf

When a Madison couple wanted to elevate their home to a their young family and work-from-home needs, they reached out to Kimberlin Payne, founder and designer at K. Payne Interiors.

The homeowners, Bill and Amanda, had an idea of the color palette and overall feel that they wanted, but Payne says she had a lot of freedom to get creative with this project. The deep blue color palette achieved the goal of creating a moodier space, while unique patterns and yellow accents added some whimsy and kept the design from getting too serious.

“A friend of Amanda’s has gifted her a lot of really fun art,” explains Payne, “so we featured a lot of handmade art that is very one-of-a-kind.”

Before the remodel, the homeowners’ work-from-home setup was less than ideal.

“They were both kind of squished into weird spaces.

Amanda was working from a little desk in her bedroom and Bill used the main-level bedroom as his office,” says Payne.

Creating a space for the couple to work in was a primary goal. After converting the extra bedroom into an office space, they were able to include a big L-shaped desk that the couple can both work from comfortably. One end is even positioned opposite a gallery wall so there’s a nice background for virtual meetings.

Payne says the couple “loves to entertain and host book clubs, so they wanted an adult hangout.” To accomplish this, they swathed the living room in a deep blue sisal wallpaper — but made sure to incorporate kid-friendly materials throughout for maximum durability.

One of the biggest logistical challenges, says Payne, was an area in the front of the house with a large window overlooking the road.

“We really wanted to focus the seating area and the social area towards the back of the house and not emphasize the road side,” she says.

But when she styled the space with a blue velvet daybed and vintage record player, no one expected that it would become a favorite spot for everyone in the family.

“Everyone absolutely loves it,” she says. “They’ve been lounging and reading there, and the dog naps there. It’s been a favorite spot for both family and visitors.”

Now, with a space to entertain in that feels both grown-up and inviting, the homeowners, Payne says, “are proud to bring their friends over and share their new space.”

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