When Taylor Lamont began searching for a downtown Salt Lake City condo, he wanted a complete departure from his large former home.Newly single and ready for a fresh start, Lamont was craving simplicity amid the pace of his career.
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.”
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 reflected his outgoing personality, love of art and the new chapter ahead.
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.
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.”
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.
For Lamont, the condo isn’t just a home—it’s a carefully crafted collaboration 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.”
A Masterclass in Small-Space Design
Dramatic details that make Lamont’s condo feel substantial rather than small.
Photos by Phillip Istomin, Manic Project
- Tailored draperies frame large windows overlooking downtown SLC. Two swivel chairs face a pair of custom stone coffee tables while a Calacatta marble window bench provides extra seating.
- The living room’s custom cabinet 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.
- Once windowless and cave-like, the office now feels warm and inviting. A Jungle Land mural by Rebel Walls adds depth and texture, while oak shelves displaying Lamont’s collection turn the space into a functional, layered retreat.
- “Sissy Boy,” a self-portrait by Zachary Crane, takes center stage against Hollyhocks Spring wallpaper. The delicate floral pattern echoes the tiny teacup featured in the painting creating a layered, memorable moment in the condo.
- The primary bedroom exudes a masculine, hotel-like feel with layered textures, dimmable lighting and curated art.
- The powder room, once a sterile white box, is now a playful mix of refinement and irreverence. Wrapping the room, Drunk Monkeys wallpaper by Astek adds a wink of humor and pattern.
Find more of our lifestyle coverage. And while you’re here, subscribe to Salt Lake magazine to receive six beautiful print issues a year!
