Laura Covington Interiors

Goodbye, summer.  Hello, fall!  I always love this time of year as people start making the transition from one season to the next. As people put up their colorful sarongs and summer straw hats, they get excited about the new trends ahead.  Luckily, my birthday (September 3rd) falls during this transition period….every year, I take my birthday money and treat myself to a mini shopping spree for the greatest and latest fall fashion. Why not?

I love my family, and no one knows me better than my two wonderful sisters.  This year, they gave me a beautiful design book for my birthday: Domicilium Decoratus– Kelly Wearstler.

Kelly Wearstler is an internationally acclaimed interior designer….iconic for her glamorous point of view.  She is always on the forefront of design and fashion.  Here are a few reasons why she is such an inspiration to me:  (**Note how you can apply her design aesthetic to fashion)

Her layering technique

Her “seemingly” effortless style

Her use of color

Her fabulous product designs

jewelry, napkin rings anyone?

**images from www.kellywearstler.com

Over the past several months, I have been working with the Kappa Delta Sorority of UNC- Chapel Hill.  When I was first brought onto the project, it was very apparent that the house hadn’t been updated in a very long time.  The girls felt that it was time for their sorority house to be refreshed and uplifted….this is where I came in!  In order to reflect what this lovely sorority stands for, I decided to take a youthful yet classy approach to the design of the foyer, sitting room, living room and media room.  It was important to maximize functionality and durability, as there is constant traffic flow and practical use in the house (yes, the girls do need a place to put up their feet, study, lounge, surf the internet…).  Thus, my goal was to give the sorority a comfortable and long-lasting look with every bit of style.  That is what every girl wants, right?!?

Living Room Before:

Living Room After:

Foyer/Sitting Room Before:

Foyer/Sitting Room After:

Media Room Before:

Media Room After:

I recently had the opportunity to design a condo located at the new East 54 development in Chapel Hill.  For their vacation home, my clients wanted a comfortable and classic look with a mix of antique and modern furniture. I was brought onto the project during the construction phase which was great because it enabled me to better achieve the overall look I envisioned for them.  By layering textures, shapes and tones in a neutral color palette, I was able to create a calm and relaxing retreat.

Here are some pictures:

Whew….what a summer it has been! And a busy one at that. For all of you readers…I apologize for not keeping my blog updated as much as I would like.  I will do better, I promise.

I have been so busy this summer working on FABULOUS new projects that I can’t wait to share with you.  I feel so blessed to have such wonderful clients.

Here is a picture that I hope will help cool you off this hot summer day:

Yes, please!!

XO, L

When designing a space, it is important to incorporate elements that appeal to all people living there. This is what truly makes a home feel comfortable and personal. For a woman, it can be a fresh bouquet of flowers in an antique vase.  For a man, it often is a comfortable leather chair.

In the spirit of the day, I am going to highlight 5 ways to subtly add a touch of masculinity to your home:

This “Camp Chair” adds comfort without all of the bulk.  It would look great in the corner of a library or study.

These turtle shells are a unique accent for bookshelves

You don’t have to compromise style for comfort with this amazing leather chair by Oly!

Horn boxes are a wonderful way to add interest to table tops

Group together antique bird prints to create a bold look in any room.