A woman in a plaid dress standing barefoot in a room with white built-in shelves. The shelves feature decorative items, including framed art, a photo in a silver frame, books, and a gold laurel wreath. The flooring is wood.

Westergard Home

Mesa, Arizona

This project holds a special place in my heart—it’s my own family home. We began building in a “track home” neighborhood back in 2017, where the selection options were limited. Knowing I would be putting my own stamp on it, we chose not to invest in many upgrades. Over the years, we’ve updated the home in phases, infusing both my personal and professional touches. It now feels entirely custom, perfectly reflecting our family’s lifestyle and needs. Each update was done with intention, as in any project of mine, creating a home that is not only beautiful but deeply personal. My home is a testament to how thoughtful design can transform a builder-grade property into a space you never knew could exist.

Elegant entryway with a console table against a paneled wall featuring a large round mirror above. The table is adorned with decorative items including a textured lamp, framed art, books, and a vase with purple foliage. Two upholstered benches with m
Decorative black vase with burgundy leaves on a dark wooden shelf, accompanied by stacked books and a small framed landscape painting.
Dining room with wooden table and chairs, floral centerpiece, wall art, and a black chandelier."
Interior dining room with framed artwork on wall, including butterfly images, abstract paintings, and a mirror, with a wooden dining table and upholstered chairs.
Dining room with a wooden table, vase of flowers, and a chandelier
Dining room with light wooden table, upholstered chairs, decorative wallpaper, wall clock, framed art, and floral centerpiece.
Modern kitchen with a white countertop, brass faucet, potted plant, and wicker tray with artichokes. Red barstools and stove with brass accents are in the background.
Modern kitchen interior with white cabinets, wooden accents, and decorative items on the countertop, featuring a glass-paneled wooden door.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gold hardware, a black and gold stove, white tile backsplash, wooden cutting boards, a small potted plant, and a brass pepper mill on the countertop.
Modern cone-shaped light fixture with gold interior and marble decorative element, beside branches with leaves and flowers.
Contemporary kitchen with dark and white cabinets, a white countertop, a patterned red rug, brass fixtures, pendant lighting, a farmhouse sink, a dining nook with a wooden table and chairs, and potted plants.
Modern kitchen with large white island, four brown leather bar stools, blue base, pendant lights, and decorative plant vase.
Modern dining room with a wooden table and six black chairs, a potted plant as a centerpiece, contemporary three-light ceiling fixture, large window with natural light, and a landscape painting on the wall.
Well-organized pantry with shelves, baskets, and kitchen appliances, including a microwave and toaster oven. Contains various kitchen items, jars, and decor elements.
Stylish bathroom with green vanity, brass hardware, black countertop, arched mirror, wall sconces, decorative floor tiles, and potted flowers.
Green cabinet with brass knob above black and white patterned tile floor.
Elegant bathroom with a green vanity, black countertop, and brass hardware. Features a round mirror, double wall sconces, floral arrangement, soap dispenser, and towel rack. Includes white toilet and framed wall art.
Bathroom vanity area with a black countertop, oval mirror, wall-mounted gold sconce, decorative soap dispenser, two round containers, and a striped towel hanging on a gold towel ring.
Modern living room with brown leather and gray sofas, decorative pillows, coffee table with books and flowers, large ceiling fan, sliding glass doors, and an open view into the kitchen area.
A living room scene featuring a light wood coffee table with decorative items including a book stack, a sculptural object, and a glass vase with white hydrangeas and greenery. In the background, there's a tan leather chair and a beige couch with stri
Living room with a wooden console table featuring decorative items like a potted plant, books, and geometric objects. Sofa with patterned pillows in the background, against a bright, well-lit room.
White shelf with decorative items, including a golden laurel wreath sculpture, a weathered bowl on books, framed art, and vases.
Living room coffee table with floral arrangement, decorative books, and a sculpture on a light wood table.
A white built-in shelf featuring a wicker tray on top, three stacked gold boxes on the second shelf, books with decorative bookends on the third shelf, and a potted fern with a star-shaped ornament on the bottom shelf. The cabinet below has a lattice
Contemporary living room with a light gray sofa, patterned throw pillows, and potted plants. A coffee table with a gold bowl and green floral arrangement is in the foreground.
Living room interior with a wooden table, decorative sculpture, stacked books, cushioned sofa with patterned pillows, and a table lamp on a side table. Bright, airy ambiance with natural light.
Modern living room with a beige sofa and patterned throw pillows in blue, brown, and cream. A round table with a vase of flowers is visible in the background.
Bathroom with wood vanity, oval mirror, decorative wallpaper, gold faucet, candles, red flowers in vase, and toiletries.
Bathroom sink with brass faucet, white marble countertop, decorative ceramic vase with red flowers, and abstract patterned wallpaper.
Entryway with beige wall and hooks, a white hat, a denim jacket, a cushioned bench with patterned pillows and woven baskets underneath, and framed art on the wall.
Toilet tank top with candle and match holder on tray.
A modern bedroom with a neutral color palette, featuring a tufted bed with decorative pillows, two bedside tables with lamps, a landscape painting above the bed, and a bench at the foot of the bed. The room has wooden floors and large windows with bl
White bedside table with decorative items including a lamp with a round beige base, framed photograph, black and white ceramic vase, abstract geometric sculpture, and stacked interior design books.
Cozy reading nook with a cushioned armchair, gold floor lamp, small side table with a vase of flowers, abstract wall art, and a window with a beige blind.
Cozy living room corner with beige couch, striped cushion, round wicker side table, books, and a white vase of dark red flowers.
Bedroom with floral wallpaper, pink velvet headboard, decorative pillows, bedside tables with lamps, and a window with woven blinds.
Cozy bedroom with floral wallpaper, white dresser with decorative items, hanging chair, window with blinds, and a large framed mirror.

Photographer: John Woodcock