This Interior Designer’s Home is Full of Architectural Charm

bedroom
Photography by Alise O’Brien

AN INVITING BEDROOM

Lynn’s continued use of white and light-colored fabrics lends the bedroom a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. The bed skirt, made from a neutral drapery fabric that allowed Lynn to create luxurious pleats and folds, makes the bed the focal point of the room.

living room
Photography by Alise O’Brien

To bring balance to the wood ceiling in the living room and dining area, Lynn had the walls painted a pale, washed, gray–green that allows the darker colors in the room pop. She used neutral furniture and natural textures, plenty of lamps, and lots of reflective surfaces, like the antique mirror-topped coffee table. Then she brought in a few dark accents to bring the color of the ceiling down into the room.

Although the couple enjoys their proximity to downtown Clayton, Missouri, they like to entertain at home. A unique secretary with a hand-painted Chippendale pattern has been converted into a bar. “When we entertain,” Lynn explains, “we drop the front panel to use it as a serving station.”

office seating
Photography by Alise O’Brien

Lynn updates their home by periodically changing out art, lamps, pillows, and even the occasional chair. She explains the arrangement of the furniture stays the same since the shapes of the rooms dictate the configuration.

One thing the couple was apprehensive about when they bought their lovely cottage was that they were used to living in a wooded area. “There was no reason to worry,” Lynn says. “The architectural charm was an absolute trade-off, visually.”

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