“WE WANTED TO CREATE A SEXY, BURLESQUE, FRENCH QUARTER FEEL, RICH IN COLOR WITH MODERN FLOURISHES.”
—KATIE SCOTT
One challenge in decorating a house of this period is adapting the formal spaces to the expectations of comforts for a modern lifestyle. Parlors, ballrooms, and foyers were common in these homes, but they did not encourage lingering. Scott solved that dilemma with intimate arrangements of upholstered furniture, one of the most effective ways to bring warmth to an imposing room. “Layering and diversifying textures is key to bringing comfort to grand spaces,” she says. “Custom curtains and rugs play vital roles in adding volume and depth.”
