In Taylor Lamont’s downtown SLC condo, designers Tally Stevens and Rustin Owens prove that bold moves, big pieces and layered materials can make a small home feel truly grand
Photos by Phillip Istomin, Manic Project
When Taylor Lamont began searching for a downtown Salt Lake City condo, he wanted a complete departure from his large former home. “I didn’t just want big spaces anymore,” he says. Newly single and ready for a fresh start, Lamont—Managing Partner and COO of Image Studios, a nationwide franchisor of upscale co-working suites for entrepreneurs—was craving simplicity amid the pace of his career. “I told my broker that I wanted no more than 1,200 square feet, and he said, ‘Are you serious? You’re going to regret that,’” Lamont recalls. “I promised him I wouldn’t.” After a long search, he found the perfect 1,050-square-foot condo in The Regent high-rise—a “cute little old-lady apartment,” as he puts it. “It was hardly used and everything was beige.”
Tailored draperies frame large windows overlooking downtown SLC. Two swivel chairs from Forsey’s face a pair of custom stone coffee tables crafted by European Marble & Granite, while a Calacatta marble window bench provides extra seating. An elegantly framed, flush-mounted TV integrates seamlessly with surrounding art, including a large-scale painting “Figure in Brown” by local artist Andrew Alba.
To bring the luxury condo to life, Lamont called in designers Tally Stevens and Rustin Owens, principals of Curios Homes, giving them full creative freedom to turn the characterless box into something that reflects his outgoing personality, love of art and the new chapter ahead.
Working closely with Lamont, Stevens and Owens envisioned a home that is anything but beige. They layered stone, pattern and personality into every corner, turning the modest condo into a master class in small-space design. The living area sets the tone with its mix of art, texture and bold, full-scale furnishings that make the space feel substantial rather than small. “Fewer, large-scaled pieces are better than smaller, cluttered pieces,” Stevens explains. What had once been a blank TV wall now holds a custom built-in cabinet—painted in a rich taupey clay tone—designed to house Lamont’s record collection and provide concealed storage. Above, woven wallpaper in a similar tone adds depth and visual interest, completing the wall’s transformation. “Texture adds richness without adding clutter,” Owens says.
The living room’s custom cabinet, painted in Benjamin Moore’s rich taupey clay tone called Oregon Trail, houses Lamont’s record collection and provides concealed storage. Above, textured Arte wallpaper visually expands the color statement. The Emma velvet sofa, plush rug and layered lighting balance scale with comfort. Paired stone tables anchor the space with bold veining and daring mass. “Carnival Cruise” lithograph by Bjørn Wiinblad.
“Sissy Boy,” a self-portrait by Zachary Crane takes center stage against Hollyhocks Spring wallpaper from House of Hackney. The delicate floral pattern echoes the tiny teacup featured in the painting creating a layered, memorable moment in the condo.
A sculptural two-piece Stonewood Quartzite coffee table—sketched by Stevens on a cocktail napkin over drinks with Lamont—anchors the room with quiet strength, a nod to Stevens’ 14 years of selling and styling stone at European Marble & Granite. “I showed Taylor the sketch,” Stevens recalls. “This will take longer and cost more, but it’ll be beautiful.” Taylor’s response? “Absolutely, let’s do it.” Nearby, a Calacatta marble window bench cleverly transforms a simple window sill into extra seating, while tailored drapery and layered lighting complete the room’s elevated, intimate feel.
The Regent at City Creek, a modern 20‑story condo tower in downtown Salt Lake City, offers sweeping city and mountain views.
Once windowless and cave-like, the office now feels warm and inviting. A Jungle Land mural by Rebel Walls adds depth and texture, while a custom Rosa Francia marble desk, cleverly designed with a single leg and affixed to the wall, allows work on both sides without crowding the room. Oak shelves with integrated lighting display Lamont’s art and collectibles, turning the space into a functional, layered retreat.
In the office, the designers tackled a tricky challenge: a windowless room that felt “sterile and cave-like,” as Owens puts it. The solution: drama. A Jungle Land mural by Rebel Walls cloaks the space in lush scenery delivering texture, depth and a sense of escape. Too much for a tiny room? “Not at all,” Stevens insists. “It actually makes the space feel larger.” Floating off one wall is one of numerous custom stone pieces Stevens designed for Lamont: a desk formed from steel wrapped in Rosa Francia honed marble. It took many men to carry it up to the unit. Owens jokes, “It’s definitely not going anywhere.” Open oak shelves with integrated lighting by Peppertree Cabinetry display art and collectibles from Lamont’s travels, helping to transform what was once a lifeless nook into one of the most personality-filled spots in the home.
The primary bedroom exudes a masculine, hotel-like feel with layered textures, dimmable lighting and curated art. The pencil sketches hanging above the bed are by Gustau Donat and were framed in steel by A Gallery. A tribal-print chair and vintage Frederick Cooper lamps atop burlwood bedside tables add character and a sense of lived-in sophistication. “Sunflowers” by Andrew Alba hangs above the dresser alongside a framed flatscreen TV. Charcoal Kissimmee wallpaper is by Thibaut.
In the primary bedroom, the mood shifts again—this time to what Stevens calls “masculine, sexy and hotel-like.” Croc wallpaper, rust-toned draperies, wool carpeting and dimmable lighting help to create a sense of quiet luxury. Pencil sketches framed in steel by Salt Lake’s A Gallery hang above the bed, while a tribal-print chair and vintage Frederick Cooper lamps—sourced from a Palm Springs estate sale—add character and a lived-in patina.
Throughout the condo, art plays a starring role, perhaps most notably a self-portrait by one of Lamont’s favorite artists, Zachary Crane. Displayed brilliantly against a bold Hollyhocks Spring wallpaper from House of Hackney, the artwork features a teacup once belonging to Crane’s mother. “I’d seen that wallpaper and couldn’t get it out of my mind,” Stevens explains. “Then I realized how perfectly it echoed the teacup’s floral pattern—it was the perfect choice.”
The guest bathroom blends refinement with playfulness. Channel-grooved oak cabinetry grounds the space, Camouflage Marble wraps the vanity and cascades down the side, and Drunk Monkeys wallpaper by Astek adds an irreverent, pattern-filled touch.
For Lamont, the condo isn’t just a home—it’s the product of an inspired partnership with designers Tally Stevens and Rustin Owens, who shaped a space that feels intentional, layered and full of personality. “This home represents a restart,” Lamont explains. “It’s smaller, yes—but it feels bigger in the ways that matter.” In less than 1,100 square feet, this collaborative trio proved that trust, creativity and thoughtful design can make a small home feel as dynamic and livable as any roomier residence.
Tally Stevens (standing) and Rustin Owens of Curios Homes
Homeowner Taylor Lamont
“This home represents a restart. It’s smaller, yes—but it feels bigger in the ways that matter.“
Taylor Lamont
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