Tradition with a Twist and LR Update

I am a traditional girl, I can't help it, it's the way my brain thinks.  My sister is excellent at modern. We make a good team!
Darryl Carter
I love this English barley twist gate-leg table.  Darryl Carter takes these pieces steeped in tradition and brings them current with the white upholstery, painted floors and modern artwork.
Pinterest
This beautiful 4 poster European bed and bench are flanked by modern side tables.  
Under Spanish Moss
Mr. MD has a desk like this, just need to get him a lucite chair.  Not sure he would go for it, but I like it!
Houzz
My grandparent's business had this type of chest in many places, solid mahogany of course.  I love how many creative ways I have seen them painted with updated hardware.  
Rue
I adore tufting and this chair is paired with a modern silver table.  Another painted chest in the background.
Darryl Carter
I was excited when I saw this Darryl Carter design featured in Elle Decor.  This is certainly not 'grannies are us', Duncan Phyfe mixed with modern cubes.

My own living room has been a work in progress for quite some time. 
I started by painting the ceiling slate gray and the walls a creamy white.
See here for sofa reno.

Bringing in color...
...and art.
Amanda Talley art here
I found this bench at the Screendoor in Ashville, NC.  Looking for a fun fabric to jazz it up a bit.







Next in line will be a carpet change, lacquer the marble top table and frame the Amanda Talley.


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10 comments:

  1. Looking good girl! I love what you are doing in there and the update is great. We'll have to get together again soon. 2012 is starting out very busy for me.

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  2. Great job and we really love Amanda's painting and the charcoal ceiling.

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  3. Yes Renae.....love how it is coming together!!! That sofa and of course the dark ceiling and white walls. Lot's of work but totally worth it!

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  4. Oh I LOVE the sofa...such beautiful wood with the light fabric! Gorgeous, and the fabric on the table I love also. The ceiling I absolutely love painted darker. Beautiful. Thanks so much for stopping by:-)

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  5. Yea, you got the Amanda Tally up! Looks wonderful!

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  6. the skirted table looks DIVINE my friend.
    everything looks amazing.
    i love it!!

    xx

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  7. WOW...love the direction you are going.

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  8. A sofa capitone I think the best in a home, your classic decor always seems perfect.

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  9. WAIT just a darn minute! This is not the same Moore abode. Is it?
    My goodness you accomplish more in a month than I do in a year!
    Renae, your vision is pure magic!
    Job well done...and I know you've only just begun. Please tell me he noticed!!!!
    xo Lisa

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