This explains the home she shares with her husband, Brian.
The starting point for her was anantiquesettee she’d bought for her living room.
“As with the house, I loved it, but I knew it had to be updated.”
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First, Charlotte convinced them to re-cover the antique settee in a wild graffiti-style fabric.
This daring move set the design agenda for the entire home: Make traditional more lively and livable.
See how Charlotte and Jenny boldly redefine classic cool.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
They’re by one of Jenny’s favorite artists, Helen Gifford.
The sketch to the left of the settee is of Jenny and her grandmother.
Jenny’s mom, Claire Howard, is the artist.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
The traffic-stopping color is a surprising counterpoint to the dark wood furniture.
An oval Saarinen pedestal table, rather than a round style, also loosens up the seating area.
The red chandelier was originally Charlotte’s.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
She had no place for it and passed it along to Brian and Jenny.
says homeowner Jenny Lucas with a laugh.
“Bench-style seat cushions look cleaner and don’t shift around like multiple seat cushions do.”
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
The blues and grays in the painting by Kiki Slaughter inspired the bedroom’s color scheme.
With a small pattern on a neutral background it isn’t too overwhelming for the space.
Bug prints in fun colors and wildlife fabric keep things playful.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
A Single Color Can Standout
In another kids' room, orange takes center stage.
By layering patterns and textures in one color, the space becomes inviting instead of overwhelming.
The light color on the walls helps tone things down as well.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston
