We moved in. The marble’s in, the lighting works, and the dogs have claimed their corners. With just a few finishing touches left—curtains, polishing, furniture deliveries—we’re living in the space and designing the rest from within. This is the phase where a house becomes a home, and every detail is tested, felt, and lived.

As construction winds down, the home begins to take shape through its most personal layer: furniture. In Week 8, we explore how sculptural forms, curated materials, and custom pieces complete the architecture, not just decorate it.

Week 6 of The Sculpted Abode. From kitchens to wardrobes, this week we explore how joinery forms the quiet architecture of our home — and why every detail, curve, and groove matters.

Week 5 of The Sculpted Abode marks a visible transformation: bathrooms tiled, ceilings closing, and a sculptural marble staircase taking shape. Carrara and Calacatta Paonazzo Verde set the rhythm across floors, while lighting and detail planning define flow. A story of craft, cohesion, and care — bringing our Dubai villa renovation closer to home.

Relocating during our home renovation meant packing up a decade of memories, two young children, three elderly pets, and every rhythm of daily life we had carefully built. In this chapter of The Sculpted Abode, I share how we found a temporary home that worked for everyone, how we approached the move with intention, and why letting go, both emotionally and logistically, was the first step toward something better.