Global, Bohemian Style in a Salt Lake City Rambler

Kera and McSean Thompson left Utah five years ago when McSean was on a government assignment in Abu Dhabi in the UAE. While they were there, Kera made herself right at home, filling their place with things she could never get in the States. “My background and passion is in interior design and I completely fell in love with the textiles and design aesthetic of the region while we were there,” Kera says. She started an online business, Interwoven, where she could sell the authentic, beautiful textiles and home goods she was finding.

When McSean’s assignment was over, the Thompson’s and their three children wanted to find a Salt Lake City rental with enough space and personality. They found this 1960s rambler with 2,400 square feet and beautiful views. “In Abu Dhabi, we had a large, two-story open-concept beachfront apartment. We had several custom furniture pieces made, bigger in scale, to fit the space. We loved our home and the things we collected there, and decided to have everything freighted home. We were very worried that nothing would fit, but somehow, this rambler style fit everything perfectly!”

They’ve only been in their new home for six months, but it looks like they’ve been there forever. The Thompson family’s house is bright and bohemian and reflects their time abroad. The textiles and pieces they brought with them are the finishing touches in each room. “I tried to achieve a child-friendly home that reflects where we’ve been and where we come from,” Kera says. “I wanted a modern, functioning space with a global aesthetic. I’m constantly having the thought during the quiet moments that we are so lucky to be here! While this may not be our forever home, it will be forever in my heart.” —Lauren

Photography by Becky Kimball

SOURCE LIST
Master Bedroom
Bed and linens- custom
Lumbar Pillow- Pottery Barn
Kantha Throw- Interwoven
Kilim Pillow- Interwoven
Dresser & Nightstand- IKEA with knobs from HomeGoods
Lamp- IKEA
Art above dresser- Iraqi artist found in Dubai
Terranium- Cactus & Tropicals
Hand lettered print above nightstand- Hello Maypole

Bathroom
Hand towels- Schoolhouse Electric
Whale print- ThePrintableStudio on Etsy
Shower curtain- Target
Soap dish- Schoolhouse Electric
Wood tray- IKEA
Woven brush holder- UAE souk
Gold bag- Essēnt’ial
Rug- Nate Berkus for Target
Woven floor basket- World Market
Hammam Towels- Souk in Instanbul
Tissue Holder- HomeGoods
Jewelry Dish- J. Crew
Plant/Pot- Trader Joes

Living Room
Leather Pouf- local souk in Morocco
Rug/Pillows/Throw- Interwoven
Coffee Table- THE ONE
Table Runner- souk in Bali
Fiddle Leaf Planter- Souk in Abu Dhabi
Mirror- vintage
Painting above mirror- Brian Kershisnik
Mountain Painting- Annie K. Blake
Couch- custom
Blue Arm Chair- THE ONE
Red crewel work pillow- an old Tracy Reese skirt
Media Center- IKEA
Lamps- Target
Terra cotta lantern- Souk in Abu Dhabi
Brass sculpture on mantel- Target
Greenhouse/Planter/Glass vase on fireplace- IKEA
Sparkle sticks in vase- Crate & Barrel

Elena’s Room
Bed Frame- IKEA
Shams & Quilt- Anthropologie
Decorative Pillow- Zara Home
Bed Spread- Interwoven
Mobile- souk in Dubai
LOVE print- Made by Girl
Curtains- Anthropolgie
Lamp- Target
Felt Balls- Hello Maypole
Nightstand- IKEA with Zara Home knob
Banner over closet- Souk in Dubai
Navy Bench- Custom
Suzani Throw- vintage
Pink Planter- souk in Abu Dhabi
E letter- Anthropolgie
Butterfly Art- IKEA

Office
Desk/bookshelf/chair- IKEA
Chaise Lounge- Custom
Rug & Pillows- Interwoven
Lamp- Target
Throw blanket on sofa- Anthropolgie
Desk accessories- Target
Large woven basket- Souk in Dubai

Outdoor
Outdoor table- Custom
Umbrella- World Market
Dishes- souk in Morocco
Napkins/cups/salad bowl- World Market
Mason jar candles- Target

Basement Family Room
Sofa- IKEA reupholstered
Pillows- Interwoven
Mudcloth- souk in Morocco
Coffee table- THE ONE
Leather Chairs- custom
Hand letter print- Hello Maypole
Camel Photo- taken by Kera
Rugs- IKEA
Purple Throw- Interwoven
Coordinates Print- ThePrintableStudio on Etsy
Pouf- Souk in Abu Dhabi

Kitchen
Light fixture- IKEA
Table- vintage
Chairs- IKEA
Table runner/napkin holder- Target
Vase- souk in Istanbul
Rug- Interwoven
Hand towels- World Market

Paint color in all rooms is custom.