The 2016 Charlottesville Design House Once a year, a group of Virginia interior designers come together to design with purpose—raising awareness and funds for the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE). The shelter’s mission is to end domestic violence in the community, and for over 30 years, they have been providing a safe, confidential, and respectful environment for women…
Give Your Home A Hip, Hotel Vibe Last week, we shared our House Tour: A Dapper Dwelling. Did you love the look? You can bring a bit of JTW Design Style into your home by following along with our shopping guide! MIRROR Modern White Convex Mirror by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, $924, mgbwhome.com TRAY TABLE Formosa White…
An Anything But Average Bachelor Pad TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Bonnie Sen When interior designer Jessica Taylor Williamson of JTW Design was approached by her client, his end goal was clear—a home that felt, “put together and well designed.” The path to getting there was a bit more complicated. The young bachelor had just…
Forget the tacky, outdated wallpapers of the past. Today’s wallpapers are fresh, vivid, and impactful. Are you considering adding wallpaper to your home? Not sure where to start? As a general rule, soft patterns work well in large rooms, and vibrant patterns work well in small spaces like powder rooms and hallways. Anything wild works as an…
Hexagons: The shape that’s back in a big way. By Taylor Von Herbulis Retro in its roots, the hexagon shape is regaining popularity. Used singularly or in a pattern, designers are creating objects that feel fresh and modern. Bring a bit of throwback whimsy into your home with these hexagon finds. Pumpkin Pop Simple Throw…
A historic elementary school becomes a grand estate. In 1922, the first class began at the Batesville Elementary School in historic Batesville, VA. Now, nearly a century later, the former school has been transformed into a grand family home. École, French for “school,” sits atop a lovely hill with manicured gardens, pool, and original barn. Inside, the 4,400-square-foot home has…
A trend we’re seeing everywhere lately is aerial photography that features the ocean. From sandy shores to the emerald waters of the deep sea, we’re seeing a bird’s-eye view of these dreamy locales. The images are bright, vibrant, and whimsical. They instantly transport us to a sunny, sandy, blissful destination, and we’re loving it! It’s hard…
By Taylor Von Herbulis We’re seeing tribal influence popping up everywhere—from vibrant patterns to intricate woodwork. There’s various ways to introduce a bit of the tribal trend into your home. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite items that could work well with any decor: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH – Jacquard-Weave Cushion Cover, Black, $12.95 hm.com …
With the spring season fully upon us, what better time to get some inspiration and tips to complete the design and decorating projects of your dreams? Today’s blog post comes from guest blogger Laura Winn Smith of the Design Center. Learn all about the exciting events going on now at the 2014 Charlottesville Design House.…