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As an homage to their love of birds, the dining room has an oversized
art installation of watercolor paintings on silk that makes a dramatic
statement in this open-concept space.

enter the home, and it instantly gives
you a sense of the homeowners’ taste.

The breakfast room is a warm and bright
space off the kitchen that originally
was of little use to the homeowners. I
brought in an oversized daybed full of
comfortable plush pillows and nesting
tables, as well as a colorful rug, to create
a cozy reading nook that’s now one of
their favorite places in the home.

As an homage to their love of birds,
the dining room has an oversized art
installation of watercolor paintings on
silk that makes a dramatic statement
in this open-concept space. Sitting in
front of these paintings are a beautiful,
handmade dining table and bench from
a local woodworker.

In the family room, the navy
Chesterfield sofa anchors the large
space, defining the room and creating How do you define success in ways to spark interest by visiting an
more intimacy. A round wood coffee this industry? art museum, a design shop, or a
table brings in more natural textures My own definition of success is based maker’s space.
and visual interest. The black-and- simply on being able to do what I love
white photograph above the mantel for my clients and for them to be happy What is your favorite part about
and brightly colored chartreuse chevron with our service and projects. designing a space?
lumbar pillows are perfect examples of My favorite part is creating a space
their quirky style. When do you feel most creative? that is beautiful and functional but still
How do you overcome times when speaks to my clients’ aesthetics
Who in your life has been most the creativity is harder to come by? and makes them feel good in their
influential to you? I feel most creative when I’m able to own home.
My grandmother and mother were travel and visit new cities and meet For more info, visit laurahodgesstudio.com
big influences on me. They were both creative people. I love going to High
amazing mothers and wives, while Point, North Carolina, twice a year for
also pursuing their own interests and the furniture market. We find great
education, which included art, travel, pieces to create and design with there.
and all kinds of crafts. When I feel uninspired, I usually find

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