We loved teaming up with Guildery this year to create a fantastic fabric collection. The designs are now offered in gift wrap as well! Check out the Guildery blog to see some LCH holiday tips as well as the super cute wrapping paper.

The 2015 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse sponsored by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles was a great success! We were very honored to participate. A big thanks to these fantastic vendors and artists for their participation! Anne Irwin Fine Art, Beeline Home, Century Upholstery, Christopher Spitzmiller, Cowan & Tout, David Duncan Antiques, Emily Burgess, Foxglove Antiques, Henredon, Holland & Sherry, Hollywood at Home, Interior Couture of the Carolinas, Jay Lohmann, Jayson Home, Lee Jofa, Old World Weavers, Mrs. Howard, Palm Beach, Pindler, Stark, Travers.

See the entire room we designed on Stylebeat blog.

In the spirit of all things merry and bright, the Atlanta Home’s and Lifestyles Magazine 2015 Home For The Holiday’s Designer Showhouse opened with a strong lineup of great design talent. Held at Millwood Manner, a grand English-inspired Buckhead estate built by Sheehan with architect Harrison Design, the home was transformed by twenty great designers, selected from a local and national spectrum, including Atlantans Barbara Westbrook, Robert Brown, Mallory Mathison Glenn, Melanie Millner, Carole Weaks, Steve McKenzie and Tish Mills to name a few. The house is open for visitors until December 13th, with proceeds benefitting the The Southeastern Horticulturalist Society’s Children’s Learning Gardens. There are so many beautiful rooms on view, and I want to start off sharing the most festive room in the house, the living room, decorated by New York-based designer Lindsey Coral Harper.  Inspired by Billy Baldwin, she transformed the large, light-filled space with one of my favorite color schemes, cinnabar and teal. She shared, “I wanted to keep it cozy with warm tones and gorgeous greens found in the natural landscape. Green became teal, because it’s much more my style!” When looking at her design details and classic touches, I can’t help but be reminded of the traditionally dressed elegant rooms designed by her mentor, Richard Keith Langham.  Ahead, the colorful living room by LCH Interiors.

A muted Lee Jofa wool plaid in a soft and less expected color palette of paprika and pale blue green ties in the color scheme of th room.  A striking piece of art made from Ostrich Eggs was designed by her friend artist Jay Lohmann and hangs above the fireplace.

As Harper knows, every detail counts. Solid blue green tinged grasscloth covers the walls and faux marble painted moldings in the same tones elevate the eye, making the ceilings appear even higher. The combination of textures, with the Stark diamond sisal rug (my mom also loves this rug– it is a go-to for her)  and woven seagrass chairs provides a nice juxtaposition. A Tray Chic Ottoman from Bunny Williams Home  done in a solid blue green velvet anchors the seating area.

A quiet corner serves as a perfect spot to play a game of backammon with a vintage game table. A Cowtan and Tout plaid covers a pair of chairs from Hickory Chair and adds a complimentary plaid to the mix. At the window, a charming curved pelmet made from the coordinating plaid adds character.

A detail of the meticulously styled and chic bookshelves with a Hollywood at Home rush-backed chair. The design lesson here? Add interesting, meaningful objects in with books to create a visually appealing array.

We were honored to be considered and thrilled to be selected to participate in Sunbrella’s Perspective LA event this month! View our vignette and read the full Architectural Digest article here.

Last Tuesday Architectural Digest cohosted Perspective Los Angeles, an event spotlighting Sunbrella’s fabric and innovative design. A small group of noted young designers was asked to submit renderings and floor plans for a room featuring Sunbrella’s interior fabrics. Five designs—by Natasha Baradaran, Chad McPhail, Max Humphrey, Lindsey Coral Harper, and Katrina Hernandez and Joshua Greene of Hernandez Greene—were chosen to be built as vignettes at The Washbow, an event space in Culver City, California.

The event continued the following day when Mayer Rus, West Coast editor of Architectural Digest, moderated a panel discussion with the participating designers on topics ranging from their vignette inspiration to evolving design trends. As he opened the panel discussion, Rus said the festivities had “restored my faith in the vignette, which has been destroyed by too many television competition shows.” He added, “These examples are full of ideas and inspiration and information.”

Visit Editor-at-Large here to check out my picks for what’s a must-see at High Point this fall!

Lindsey Coral Harper talks e-commerce for bespoke furniture

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Read our chat with Westchester Magazine for summery outdoor tips or catch it here.

Q&A: Meet Designer Lindsey Coral Harper, The Queen Of Color

She’s all about mixing colors and patterns—and she’s sharing tips on how she does it and what inspires her most.

Q. What inspires you?

A. Anything beautiful. I am fortunate that I live in New York City and get to see interesting things and people every day—store windows, museums, Central Park, beautiful clothes, or textiles. Walking to work is a constant source of inspiration.

Q. How would you describe your design style?

A. I am traditional with a twist. I use a lot of color and a lot of layers, so your home feels like a home and not a hotel.

Q. How do you like to bring the outdoors inside and vice versa?

A. Bringing the outdoors in can be as simple as fresh-cut flowers. And for vice versa, it’s nice to have comfortable living spaces outside—comfortable outdoor seating with a lot of cozy pillows and patterned textiles.

Q. What are your favorite fresh-cut flowers?

A. Pink peonies.

Q. How can homeowners spruce up their homes for summer?

A.Take away some of the heavier elements, such as dark and heavy throws and throw pillows. Replace them with lighter and brighter throws throughout. Wicker trays are another way to add a lighter element. Also break out colored glasses for summer.

“I love to mix and match patterns,” Coral Harper says. “The key is to use various scales and shades. Everything does not have to be the exact same color. Use darker and lighter hues together, and don’t be afraid to throw in a splash of contrasting color! Mix it up!”

Q. Do you have a favorite outdoor line?

A. I love Perennials fabrics. I use them indoors and outdoors all the time.

Q. What do you like to add to your front door or stoop/porch during the summer?

A. I think an easy way to switch up the seasons is by changing out your outdoor cushions and throw pillows. Custom slipcovers are also a great way to update the way a porch looks.

Q. What are some tips for entertaining outside?

A. Have fun with it and don’t stress. These are your friends after all. I think an easy way to create a beautiful tablescape is by making a table runner that works with your china. The easiest way to add color to a table is with fresh-cut flowers. And serve lots and lots of wine or a colorful signature cocktail.

Q. When hosting an outdoor dinner or party, what do you like to include on your table?

A. A colorful runner, fresh flowers, matching linen napkins, and always a party favor! You should thank people for making time to come to your party.

Q. What should every home have for summer?

A. A well-stocked bar, an open door, and a grill.