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Interior designer Pandora Taylor discusses the transformation of her Victorian terraced house in southwest London, which she and her partner purchased in early 2019. The property, initially lacking central heating and featuring rotten windows, required a nine-month refurbishment. Taylor emphasizes that she enjoys working on projects and was drawn to the house's untouched state and original features, such as shutters, bay windows, cornicing, and floorboards. Her design process begins with extensive space planning, exploring various furniture arrangements to optimize functionality and flow. Following this, she establishes parameters for the type of furniture and then delves into her sample library, selecting textures, fabrics, and joinery samples that resonate with her and contribute to a coherent narrative for the space. Taylor notes that her upbringing in Georgian and Victorian properties significantly influences her design aesthetic, providing a foundational knowledge that she complements with an appreciation for unusual mid-century vintage furniture. Taylor expresses a strong preference for color over white walls, believing that color significantly impacts mood and elevates the feeling of a room. She identifies blue as her 'happy color,' considering it a neutral base upon which other elements can be built. She has also developed an affinity for green, often using blue-green combinations to create a woodland or mossy ambiance, as seen in her living room. Her color palette leans towards soft, understated hues, avoiding overly saturated or 'shouting' colors. The concept of home, for Taylor, revolves around autonomy and surrounding oneself with beloved items that evoke joy. She advocates for creating a personal sanctuary that reflects one's happiness. Her design approach often involves incorporating unexpected, dominating furniture pieces that shape the function and interaction within a room. For instance, she designed a large, curved mid-century inspired sofa for her living room, which fosters a 'womb-like' environment and encourages interaction, rather than solely facing a television. Similarly, headboards in her bedrooms serve as central focal points due to their unique designs. Taylor's creative process, particularly for innovative designs like her 'bubble headboard,' often occurs during quiet moments at night. She finds that her brain processes design ideas in the background throughout the day, and these concepts fully materialize when she is free from distractions. She keeps a sketchbook by her bed to capture these nocturnal inspirations, making rough sketches in the dark to document the ideas as they emerge. #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #VictorianArchitecture #ColorTheory #FurnitureDesign #SpacePlanning #VintageFurniture #CreativeProcess

The Designer Show House, a biennial event sponsored by the Village Improvement Association in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, showcases diverse interior and exterior design inspirations across its 6,000 square feet of space and nearly an acre of outdoor areas. This event serves as a platform for regional designers to present their expertise and offers visitors a wealth of ideas for their own homes. One featured space is a sunken living room, designed by Kate FitzGerald-Wilks of Timeless Design in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. This room embodies a West Indies aesthetic, characterized by bold lines, soft sandy hues, and rich textures. Key elements include vintage stick bamboo chairs painted black, adorned with Kuba cloth and Ralph Lauren zebra-stripe pillows on a slipcovered camel-backed sofa. A mid-century hutch is repurposed as a cocktail bar, complemented by sculptural metal and glass console tables flanking the fireplace. Wood mirrors with faux tortoise shell lean against textured wallpaper, while modern sculptures and art blend with antique books and global treasures. FitzGerald-Wilks also designed the dining room, aiming for a dramatic effect with a backdrop of 200 wine bottles and a striking Dolcetti chandelier crafted from shells and crystals, evoking sea glass. An 8-foot-long reclaimed wine rack sits atop a buffet. The room's color palette consists of soft creams and tans, punctuated by emerald green accents in the chandelier and wine bottles. Windows are framed with woven ikat print panels. An airy sunroom, conceived by Alfred Wolf Home (a new venture from Design Center of Rehoboth or DCOR), was designed to create a light-filled, contemporary transition between the house and garden. This involved removing existing French doors and window grills, painting the room in various shades of white and French gray-green, and incorporating textural elements of white canvas, iron, and marble. The family room, also by DCOR, maintained the warmth of its original paneling and fireplace stone, setting the foundation for a soft khaki and cream palette. The room is furnished with herringbone, tweed, and leather fabrics, offset by tortoise shell wood finishes and local tidal scene artwork. Mary Stewart of M. Stewart Interiors in Bear designed the upstairs hobby room, named "Just Us," intended as a shared family space for various pastimes like painting, photography, reading, chess, and Lego building. The room features updated cherished family heirlooms and is painted simply white to highlight paintings by Nadia Zychal. Nile Johnson of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, designed the second-floor paneled library, drawing inspiration from Rehoboth's laid-back yet cosmopolitan atmosphere. This space offers an updated interpretation of a classic library, decorated in layers of sandy tans. Cyndi and Ron Oronzio and Cathie Sheetz of Dreamweaver Interiors of Rehoboth Beach decorated a bedroom and bath, inspired by vibrantly patterned fabrics. They utilized Robert Allen fabrics as wallpaper for an accent wall, building the room's design around this print. The team selected fabrics for their depth, crisp patterns, contrasting textures, and detailed embroidery, incorporating a bright coral pink accent color and rhinestone embellishments for a feminine touch. Brenda Carder of blcINTERIORS of Rehoboth Beach designed a small guest bedroom, combining natural cotton and linen fabrics with metal and reclaimed wood. Crown moldings add formality. To compensate for limited sunlight, the room was kept light and bright, with a deep navy blue accent wall and touches of bright yellow for warmth. The second floor features art by Libby Zando of Zando Designs and Art Affects in Milton, alongside works by award-winning regional artists. Boardwalk Builders of Rehoboth transformed a hallway into a gallery space by adding wainscot paneling, creating an updated cottage aesthetic that visually broadened the hallway. Mark A. Polo of The Urban Dweller in Boonton, New Jersey, designed the master suite, aiming for comfort with soft textural colors ranging from taupe to blue. The furniture is upholstered to enhance the room's softness, featuring taupe draperies of embroidered sheer linen and silk edged in leather and freshwater pearls. Blonde floors are softened by a long-fiber rug. Outdoors, Erin Walls and Justin Bartels of Bella Terra Landscaping in Lincoln repurposed existing flagstone patios and walkways, adding new stones to create a Celtic-inspired design. The layout divides the space into a grand area for social gatherings and secluded nooks for quiet retreats. Creative Concepts Furniture of Lewes and Ocean View furnished the patios as outdoor rooms with bright coastal colors, including a sectional, loveseat, dining area for six, and lounge chairs, inviting visitors to envision themselves in the setting. #DesignerShowHouse #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #RehobothBeach #DelawareDesign #LuxuryInteriors #OutdoorLiving #DesignInspiration