BIO
David Huisman started his journey on the
road of design with a degree in Fine Arts and summers
traveling in Europe, particularly in Germany, Italy, and
France. His interest in design was influenced by the colors
and textures seen in these countries, and the beauty expressed
in the homes, public buildings, and the fountains in all
of the Mediterranean region. Upon his return he started
to design and manufacture furniture for resort developers
in the Western United States. By 1987 David's skill designing
and creating furniture expanded into designing living
spaces as he diversified into historic kitchen and bath
renovations in Northern California.
ABOUT
CHALON US
Today, David is the principal of Chalon
US, the stateside design showroom of Chalon, based in
Somerset, England. The Chalon Company is highly regarded
throughout Europe and is recognized by the Worshipful
Company of Furniture Makers for the skill and mastery
of their craftsmen. David's designs honor that mastery
and skill in projects he has completed throughout the
United States in such notable locations as: Nantucket,
Mammoth Lakes, Stinson Beach, Pacific Grove and Lake Tahoe,
CA as well as a number of clients in the San Francisco
Bay Area and the Wine Country. His designs showcase the
personality of the home owners from traditionally elegant,
to rustic cottages, seaside weekend retreats, and spacious
mountain homes.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
David's
design philosophy is to give the client the space of their
dreams. No two spaces are ever alike–no design is
ever duplicated–you will have an original.
To
that end, his customer service and personal attention
to his clients needs is unparalleled in the industry.
David sits with each client and listens to what they want
– what their dream of their home needs to feel and
look like. He visits the site, takes measurements and
then designs and works with their team to give the client
the desired finished product – a room filled with
light, color and beautiful design. In most cases he is
there for the furniture delivery and installation. His
knowledge of appliances, lighting and construction compliments
his design and attention to detail.
The
kitchen or piece of furniture will look as if it has been
there forever. Most appliances are fitted behind doors
and placed within cupboards. The color palette, consisting
of over 60 colors, can be very modern as well as very
old. Some colors actually date back two hundred years
and have been reproduced via today's modern technology.
Choosing the simplicity of stained wood is also an option
– and when paired with a colorful cabinet the result
is striking. David' spaces inspire-and his inspiration
comes from you-the client, the homeowner, and the chef-the
family.
