We all want a beautiful home. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after years of working with families, weekenders, and full-time homeowners across the Hamptons, New York City, and beyond:

The most successful designs are the ones that reflect how you actually live — not just how you want your home to look in photos.

At Brooke Taylor Designs, our approach is grounded in real life — and the idea that form and function should never be at odds. Your space should feel beautiful, of course. But it should also support your routines, reflect your values, and serve your day-to-day life.Here’s what that means in practice.

Every design project starts with questions. Not about style (yet), but about you:

• How do you use your space in the morning, afternoon, and evening?
• Are you entertaining often — or does your home serve as a quiet retreat?
• Do you have kids? Pets? Weekend guests? A home office?
• What’s driving you crazy about your current layout?

Understanding how you move through your space tells us more than any Pinterest board. Our goal is to make your life feel easier, calmer, and more intuitive at home — while still delivering a polished, personal look.

Beautiful design is only successful if it supports how you live.A few examples of what this looks like in our projects:

• A built-in bench with hidden storage for shoes, bags, and beach towels in a Hamptons mudroom
• A designated coffee nook tucked into a primary suite so you don’t have to trek to the kitchen every morning
• Durable fabrics on dining chairs because your kids are still in the “mac-and-cheese with ketchup” phase
• A work-from-home zone that doesn’t feel like a sad afterthought

Good design removes friction. It anticipates needs. And it makes everyday routines feel just a little more beautiful.

When we select materials, we’re thinking not just about what looks beautiful — but what lives well.That means:

• Performance fabrics that handle spills, paws, and feet on the furniture
• Natural stone that can age gracefully rather than needing to be babied
• Woods and finishes that are matte, textural, and forgiving
• Layered lighting so every room can shift from bright and energetic to warm and cozy

We want you to use your home — not tiptoe around it.

Your home should evolve as your life does. That’s why we focus on timeless foundations and thoughtful investments that can adapt:

• Neutral upholstery you can re-style with pillows and throws
• Custom cabinetry that flexes from playroom to teen hangout
• Guest rooms that double as offices or overflow space
• Pieces you’ll love now and ten years from now

We’re not chasing trends — we’re designing homes with staying power.

We’re here to interpret your vision, not impose a one-size-fits-all aesthetic. Whether you love clean modern lines, soft coastal layers, or something more eclectic, we’ll work with you to create a home that reflects who you are — not just what's popular right now.We often ask clients:

“What’s something in your home that makes you happy every time you walk by it?”

That’s our north star. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s creating spaces that feel like you.

A well-designed home should never feel like a showroom. It should be a space that works with your lifestyle, supports your routines, and helps you feel grounded, calm, and inspired.

Whether you’re building from the ground up, renovating one room at a time, or just needing help with the final layer — we’d love to support you in creating a home that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

Let’s design something that truly works for you.