Displaying posts from October, 2025

Kim Scodro Interiors provides full-service home design, from custom furniture and finishes to ground-up construction. Collaborating closely with architects and contractors, the studio manages every detail, from space planning and cabinetry to lighting and accessories. This Low Country Residence, Sea Island, Georgia project reflects timeless elegance, combining classic design elements with thoughtful, functional layouts to create a home that is both sophisticated and welcoming.

Photographer by Emily Followill.

Elizabeth Hay Design reimagined a Grade II listed Georgian country house to feel both traditional and joyful. Instead of major structural work, the focus was on creating atmosphere through soft furnishings and a cheerful kitchen in buttery yellow, redand green. Asian art and antique textiles from Liberty were woven into the design, bringing depth and individuality. Flexible seating areas make the rooms feel cosy when used quietly, yet just as welcoming when filled with family or friends, ensuring warmth and versatility throughout.

Photograhy by Jonathan Bond.

Though you wouldn’t know it, this Chicago suburbs home was a completely new build. It honors classical design principles and timeless traditional architecture while embracing a colorful, livable spirit. Formal elements—columns, moldings, a sweeping stair, and a grand two-story library—are paired with bold palettes, playful patterns, and antique furnishings to create rooms that feel both historic and fresh. The result is a home that balances proportion and permanence with warmth, wit, and modern comfort, standing as a testament to Chicago architecture and design.
I love the contradiction of formal and whimsical elements in this house. Serious, but nah, just kidding. Design: Summer Thornton; Photos: Thomas Loof; Architecture: Heidi Lightner Architects

Respect for history. Care in the details. The scent of wood. The cool touch of steel. The simplicity of it all. Peaceful. The world of Italian architect Rocco Borromini.