WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING YOUR HOME, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!
Design inspiration can be found anywhere you look. From a chic new restaurant to a rustic wood shop, inspiration can reveal itself at every turn. Over the coming weeks, we’ll visit five shops throughout our region that sparked our interest and appealed to our interior design heart. Find an element that speaks to you—whether it be color palette, textures, or a unique use of lighting—then replicate that in your own home.
The Artful Lodger
A long time staple of the Charlottesville interior design world, The Artful Lodger remains a vibrant source of inspiration.
Owner Caroline Minsky’s energetic personality can be seen in the pieces she chooses. Styles range from whimsical to modern, edgy to traditional.
Minsky skillfully creates vignettes throughout the store, allowing you to envision how pieces can work together in your home. The store feels intriguing without being overwhelming. Large scale art pieces hover above couches in luxe fabrics. Accessories, books, and objects of curiosity are found throughout.
Not sure where to start? Minsky offers full design services and custom pieces. lodgerva.com
Linden Lane Interiors
New to the scene in Charlottesville, Linden Lane oozes sophistication.
The seamless blend of classic English countryside style and a modern Virginian approach feels fresh yet rooted in elegance. The vision belongs to owner and designer Christopher Coggins, who earned his Masters of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design.
Pop in to meet the delightful Coggins, pictured on right, his partner Brian Glade, and their sweet dog Belle, who can often be found happily roaming around the store.
The store houses a collection of carefully curated pieces including a custom line of pillows designed by Coggins. They would be a sophisticated surprise for guest room bedding.
The store itself is named after the linden trees that can often be found lining the driveways of grand estates—which create an immediate sense of balance and strength. Coggins offers design services ranging from one-time consultations to full-scale remodeling. lindenlaneinteriors.com
Check back next week when we visit Sovereign Remedies and The Fitzroy, two restaurants with drool-worthy interiors.
We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here!
Akshay
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