INTERIORS make you feel as though you ’ re actually sitting in the garden , hence “ the garden room ” moniker . I can ’ t think of anything dreamier than taking a nap in the sun and the air conditioning , so that niche had to have a daybed !
Because I wanted a garden-inspired color palette , I chose shades of brown , from camel to chocolate ; a rich , grassy green ; and the prettiest blooming pale pinks and fuchsias . I typically consider myself fairly restrained in my use of color , but this room embraces bold moments — just like a garden does . The hand-printed drapery and pillow fabrics are from Block & Brayer , a small textile company in Texas . Green lacquer lampshades top the Bunny Williams brushstroke lamps in brown and white .
The pink sofa is Sunbrella , which will withstand plenty of sunshine and the rigors of everyday life . I also adore texture , and this room is evidence of that with the soft , nubby chenille , the natural linen , and the softest velvet , combined with the room ’ s paneling , exposed brick , and original beams . All of those textures together in one space make for an unexpected but fascinating mix .
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law , Traci ’ s path to interior design was not a conventional one . She held positions with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company . After designing her family ’ s home , Traci realized that her creative drive paired well with her innate analytical and problem-solving skills . She founded Traci Zeller Interiors shortly thereafter . Her work has been featured in national design publications such as Traditional Home , Better Homes & Gardens , Southern Home , Cottages & Bungalows , and Southern Cottage , and on the cover of publications such as Southern Style , Charlotte Home + Garden , SouthPark Magazine , Lake Norman Magazine , and Charlotte Home Design and Décor . Traci is a member of the Design Leadership Network . She has won numerous awards with ASID and thrice been named one of Charlotte ’ s most stylish people .
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