In the dining room, rich woods and finishes provide warmth and opulence while pops of color offer an updated touch.
Taste of Trad
Hooker Furniture’s Leesburg buffet harkens back to an antebellum time when elegant traditional mahogany furnishings with graceful lines set the stage for Southern hospitality and grand occasions. www.hookerfurniture.com
Howard Elliott’s Turner mirror with decorative flourishes would look right at home in a classic abode. www.howardelliott.com
Part of the Julianne Taylor Style licensed collection with Mitchell Black, Wallflower wallpaper was inspired by water lilies frequently seen during Taylor’s time spent living in Shanghai. www.mitchellblack.com
From New Moon Rugs, shades of the 1930’s create a fantasy of Paris café life in the Saru Collection Royal rug. The background is woven with red Tibetan wool and the design elements utilize both pure Chinese silk and a few accents in a blend of Tibetan wool, Chinese silk and natural nettle fibers. www.newmoonrugs.com
Gabby Home’s Leslie three-tier chandelier is traditional with candelabra bulbs and a burnished gold finish but is updated with clear ball accents. www.gabbyhome.com
Aidan Gray’s Corinthian wall hanging wears a Rustic Gold Leaf finish, adding an antique flair even better in sets of two. www.aidangrayhome.com
Taylor King’s Lillian dining chair is shown here in an updated floral design in cut velvet showcasing a rich yellow-green hue. www.taylorking.com
From Jonathan Charles, table #492865-88L-MAH has a C end, claw feet and is made of classic mahogany with light satinwood trim on top. Also available in crotch walnut. www.jonathancharlesfurniture.com
Beauty Sleep
Formal but airy and dressed in contemporary colors: Today’s introductions for traditional-style bedrooms are invigorated.
From Tempaper, Kimono is a chinoiserie design inspired by, you guessed it, a vintage silk kimono. www.tempaper.com
The Haines ottoman from Highland House is regal with its sculpted metal base. Measures 22.5 inches high. www.highlandhousefurniture.com
French Heritage’s Allette caned queen bed combines hand carvings and a French White crackled finish to create a romantically nostalgic bedroom addition. www.frenchheritage.com
Annie Selke’s Damask velvet embroidered pillow in the Sand colorway is covered in hand-stitched medallions of mouline yarn flecked with burnished gold. www.annieselke.com
This design is from Loloi’s Patina Collection, powerloomed in Turkey of polypropylene and polyester. The luxurious sheen and antique design provide an updated take on traditional. www.loloirugs.com
Lili Alessandra’s cream- schemed bedding is formal and opulent providing perfectly detailed touches. www.lilialessandra.com
Here, Century Furniture’s Fenton chair wears a traditional pattern in a feminine colorway, set off by a nailhead accent. www.centuryfurniture.com
Bradburn Home’s Juliette lamp in Citrus Couture is topped with a pleated shade complete with an English braid trim and ornate Golf Leaf finial. www.bradburnhome.com
Classic Example
Luscious color, chinoiserie and modern traditional silhouettes create a living room with historic air.
Treated to a Corsiva Anhico finish, the Spanish Colonial style of the Aragon Large credenza from Currey was named for a medieval queen who married a Tudor king. Solid cast-brass is used for the hardware. www.curreycodealers.com
Taylor King’s leather tufted Cary ottoman with nailhead accent is tailored and masculine, perfect for a classic setting. www.taylorking.com
John-Richard’s JRA-9018 gallery-size round vase is glazed with a chinoserie effect. www.johnrichard.com
The Alden Parkes Cheshire Abby sofa combines luxurious tufting with a slightly stylized arm shape, exposed wood leg and box-border seat cushion. www.aldenparkes.com
Surya’s Bosphorous rug is machine-made of a polypropylene/polyester blend with an updated traditional design in jewel tones. www.surya.com
From Darryl Carter for Milling Road, the Champlain secretary comes in Black Chinoiserie with Antique Brass accents. It stands 87 inches high with plenty of storage. www.bakerfurniture.com
The silhouette and bell shade on Wildwood’s Ritz floor lamp make it a shoo-in for traditional interiors. www.wildwoodlamps.com
The Kirby club chair’s timeless and traditional design with hand-tufting and exceptional comfort make this chair the no. 1 bestseller for Bradington Young. The leather exudes casual sophistication with a distressed appearance. www.bradington-young.com
