Last week while at Market I had the opportunity to visit the Junior League of High Point Designer Showhouse sponsored by Traditional Home. I came back with an iPhone at storage capacity filled with photos of pieces I can’t wait to use, and a 20lb bag of catalogs and price guides from new-to-me vendors, but my biggest source of inspiration came from the Designer Showhouse.
I spent over an hour attempting to soak in every last detail, feeling in awe of the participants talent and creativity, and eager to get back to work creating some magical spaces of my own. My only regret is not having my DSLR with me to do these amazing spaces justice!
Charlotte based interior designer, Traci Zeller, transformed the entryway and I knew the moment I crossed the gingham tiled threshold I was in for a treat.
A collection of blue and white ginger jars, a greek key mirror, and abstract art by Jane Booth combine to make this a sophisticated, but statement making entry.
I was especially taken with the juxtaposition of glossy lavender trim (Pratt & Lambert’s Moor) against the grasscloth walls. High style in a small space!
Jack Fhillips and Sally Altizer collaborated on the living room which was nothing short of blue and white heaven. A striped skirted table paired with lucite legged x-benches greeted you as you entered the room and separated the two main seating areas.
The designers worked in a color palette of periwinkle and white with a smattering of hot pink accents–always a perfect complement to a blue and white scheme.
A portrait of Queen Elizabeth in pop-art colors was a playful contrast to the more traditional elements of the room.
The second seating area centered around the fireplace featured a feminine French carved settee, blue and white garden stools, and a second pair of x-benches–they really are the perfect pieces for versatile seating in a small space.
This trio of tropical watercolors were another favorite from the room. The style reminded me a bit of French artist, Raoul Duffy.
The art in every room of the Showhouse was on point. I think you can see how much it elevates each space. Invest in art!
Off of the living room, Michelle Workman, designed a library with the woman of the house in mind. Her jumping off point was this lovely vintage Hermes scarf she framed above the fireplace.
I just about died when I saw this floral sofa. I need to find out the manufacturer of this fabric–any ideas?
The clean lines of the sofa kept it from being overly saacharine.
I also loved the positioning of the wide greek key trim on this sky blue velvet pillow.
A Tudor paneled library basically begs for a bar and Workman delivered with this brass bar cart topped with another piece of gorgeous art.
John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon, the talented duo behind Madcap Cottage designed the showstopping library. The Fromental wallpaper gives the appearance of handpainted Chinoiserie, but is actually digitally printed. Genius!
The antithesis of minimalists, Loeck and Nixon expertly layered fabrics and accessories throughout the room. The pillow doesn’t lie, it really was marvelous!
I hope you enjoyed this virtual tour of some of my favorite spaces from the Showhouse. Tomorrow I’ll be back with week five’s One Room challenge update, but stay tuned on Thursday for part two of the tour!