Privacy matters, yes—but so does softness. I wanted the pattern to filter, not block for this commissioned room divider and I think we nailed it.
Referencing traditional Chinese elements in oversized jade beads, woven work, and textile grids that when guests sit down, the dividers should hold the space together and then disappear into it.
I built the rhythm with restraint: thick-thin repeats, deliberate gaps, a warm neutral cord that doesn’t fight the menu or the art. Up close, the texture tells a story; from across the dining room, it just feels calm. That’s the point.
Design isn’t just what you look at—it’s how you move through it. The final install feels like a breath you didn’t know you were holding, a statement piece that doesn't command the full attention of the room, and clients that know you have their back and trust to execute above and beyond what's left on paper.