Traditional Home Fall 2022

somali fashion model Iman once famously said, “In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic.” That same idea clearly resonates in our homes. Traditional bones and character-rich decoration set the stage for the best-lived modern life, a life that celebrates the stories of family, of friends, of us. So in this issue, we bring you some of the best of today’s design and designers—all firmly rooted in the classic. Few things, certainly, could be more timeless than antiques. A hallmark of traditional interiors, vintage pieces—whether Louis chairs or Swedish secretaires—are experiencing a popularity boom as homeowners and designers look for ways to sidestep supply-chain issues and cut their carbon footprint. Style editor Krissa Rossbund explores this not-so-trendy decorating “trend” in “Sustainable Beauty,” page 16. A newfound embrace of the…

NODS TO NATURE Wallpaper and textiles take a turn for the fresh at the hands of Michigan-based creative Kelly Ventura. Inspired by often-overlooked details in nature, she takes a beloved classic—floral patterns—and plies her talents as a watercolor artist to transport the familiar to a place that’s new, a bit edgy, and always beautiful. kellyventura.com Verderoccia The Pratesi family, lauded for its eponymous brand of fine Italian linens, has launched a new chapter under a new name. Verderoccia, imagined by Gaia Pratesi, is the latest iteration of embroidered linens for the bedroom, bath, and table. Artisanal craftsmanship and refined motifs that come from the company’s base in Tuscany earn these soft, feel-good linens a high spot in the luxury linen market. verderoccia.com Jonathan Adler Jonathan Adler’s hip aesthetic turned his original pottery into a design…

Jennifer Martinez If you ask us, lofty ambitions should always include dentil molding—or some form of beautiful millwork. Jennifer Martinez agrees. That is one reason we love this Houston designer who draws inspiration from interior architecture as she shapes rooms defined by traditional silhouettes. But don’t think for a moment that her rooms live in the past. Invigorating color and pattern put a fresh twist on classic style. jennifermartinezinteriors.com Bria Hammel Talk about a decorating prodigy—while other kids lined their shelves with Beanie Babies, Bria Hammel perused wallpaper and furniture showrooms alongside her design-minded mom. She honed an impressive eye for detail and business savvy that now serve her well as head of a team of talented Minnesota-based women who design homes across the country. We can’t get enough of her fresh, young…

creative juices were stuck in the 1990s in this home office—until Denver designer Andrea Schumacher upgraded the room as part of a whole-house renovation. “My vision was a palette with rich drama that would provide counterpoint to the rest of the house,” she says. The project is featured in her new book, Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home from Gibbs Smith. To launch the makeover, Schumacher swathed the walls in Benjamin Moore’s inky and intriguing “Deep Indigo.” The hue repeats on an antique rug that also introduces soft and airy off-white to the scheme. Oatmeal-hue natural linen draperies continue the balancing act, playing light against dark. Grass cloth covers the ceiling, adding an extra brushstroke of texture. “It’s like a cashmere sweater, luxe and comforting,” Schumacher says. Antique Asian carved doors infuse…

antiques have always been a part of the decorating world’s ethos. But after years of rooms showcasing clean and edited complexions, these historic gems have reclaimed starring roles in interiors as the design faithful rediscover antiques’ many facets. Once appointed to a space for the purpose of intrigue, antiques now also play modern-day problem solver. Ongoing supply-chain challenges mean designers are turning to alternative sources to outfit rooms. Antiques shops, websites, and vintage fairs are now hot spots. Look at the Round Top, Texas, antiques fair, for instance. The tiny town just 90 minutes from Houston has lured buyers to its aged wares for decades. Now it’s a growing antiques destination, where designers, architects, and the general public pounce to secure treasures—from stately pieces of one-of-a-kind furniture to small relics, such as…

“IT’S REFRESHING TO BE ABLE TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN.”—designer Lisa Adams aglamorous night out always begins in the closet. Lisa Adams makes sure that dressing for an event is both efficient and stylish. She’s the founder and creative power behind LA Closet Design, a firm known for upscale closets fitted with all the bells and whistles of organization and panache. So when it was time to reconnect with a group of friends, she asked them to head to their closets and dress for a night of food and fun. “When I’m designing a closet for a client, I’m not only thinking about how everything will be organized,” Lisa says. “I want picking out what to wear to be part one of a wonderful occasion, be it a day in the office or…