When designer Heather Krijt and her husband Arnoud built their home in The Heights neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, Heather's goal was to make it feel like an old house. Inspired by the old Paris apartments, architectural details such as herringbone hardwood floors, an arched entry door, and an abundance of millwork do just the trick. She also wanted a house with a proper entry, a formal ... continue reading...
20 Hallmarks of Grandmillennial Style
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I just have to share this fabulous article from House & Home touting the rise of Grandmillennial Style. (I was also delighted to have been referenced!) For those of us who love traditional design, this is just such exciting news. This movement has been growing for some time now, but now that we are all confined to our homes, more than ever we want ... continue reading...
A 19th Century Kentucky Farmhouse by Matthew Carter
After a decade of planning, the owners of this 350-acre farm near Lexington, Kentucky finally took the plunge and restored the 19th century farmhouse. Working with Lexington interior designer Matthew Carter and Louisville architect Tim Winters, updates included new electrical and plumbing, a bedroom turned into a second upstairs bath, an added first-floor master suite with ample closet space, ... continue reading...
Miles Redd and David Kaihoi Create an Attic Oasis
Six years after decorating a mansion located in the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, Texas, Miles Redd and partner David Kaihoi were commissioned to return and tackle the attic. Using their signature "more is more" philosophy, the designers created a guesthouse within a house... the perfect addition for a couple who love to entertain. “It’s a riff on the madness of the 18th century and ... continue reading...
Feather Your Nest with Grandmillennial Style
With an increasing number of cities and states issuing "stay at home" and "shelter in place" orders due to COVID-19, my thoughts turned to the rise of Grandmillennial Style. As we all adapting social distancing and navigating uncharted waters that feel like an episode of The Twilight Zone, now more than ever we will want to surround ourselves with comfort, beauty, tradition, and timelessness... ... continue reading...
A Traditional “New Old Home” in California
When a Southern couple living in the San Francisco area decided to build their dream house, they wanted to create a home for their children that had the feel and character of where they both grew up. “That meant including things like the wraparound porches you’d find on a beautiful old plantation house,” designer Tineke Triggs of Artistic Design for Living told Luxe magazine. Located on a ... continue reading...
Downsizing with Antiques
“Decorating should be timeless. It’s not faddish,” designer Bill Murphy said in the March issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. “It’s like buying investment clothing. Buy great pieces of upholstery that you’ll only need to re-cover occasionally.” When Bill's longtime clients decided it was time to downsize, their furnishings needed very little updating. His task was to decorate their new ... continue reading...
James Farmer Revives an Antebellum Plantation
I hope everyone is staying safe and sane in the midst of this terrible pandemic. In times like these, I take such refuge in beautiful interiors, whether poring through old design books, or fluffing my own nest. Today we will take a virtual tour of a stunning historic home in the sleepy town of Oak Bowery, Alabama decorated by James Farmer, one of my favorite interior designers. Built in 1845, ... continue reading...
A Georgian Manor by Sarah Bartholomew
Sarah Bartholomew is a favorite designer here at The Glam Pad, and her latest project is positively breathtaking. Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, this classic Georgian-style manor home was built in the early 2000s, but it looks as though it could have built the 1920s... It is timeless. Today we are taking a tour with photography by Melanie Acevedo and commentary from Sarah herself! ... continue reading...
