THE ART OF HOME
The Mid-Atlantic’s Masters of Classic Southern Interior Design
These Interior Designers and Interior Decorators in the Mid-Atlantic are experts in traditional Southern design
The Mid-Atlantic’s Masters of Classic Southern Interior Design
The elements of traditional Southern interior design and decoration are have evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by factors such as geography, climate, and cultural influences.
Early colonial homes incorporated European styles married with regional materials, leading to a distinctive aesthetic that blends practicality and elegance.
The antebellum period saw the rise of opulent plantation homes, featuring grand spaces filled with intricate furnishings and elaborate drapery, reflecting wealth and status. Following the Civil War, Southern design became marked by a more eclectic approach, drawing from various influences, including Victorian, Arts and Crafts, and even Mid-Century Modern styles.
Today, Southern interiors often showcase a harmonious blend of traditional elements and contemporary touches, emphasizing comfort, warmth, and a connection to the surrounding environment.
Riverside of Richmond, Virginia. Image courtesy of Gordon Gregory.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Janie Molster
Since 1990, Janie Molster has been a fixture of classic and traditional southern interior design. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Janie Molster’s portfolio of work spans the Mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast.
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WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Casey Sanford
Located in the picturesque Virginia Hunt Country, the interior design firm of Casey Sanford specializes in high-end residential projects. Spanning substantial remodels, new construction, and comprehensive room and home design, Casey Sanford is a classically trained and practice interior designer whose interiors are characterized by classic Southern motifs such as classic lines, purposeful details, and warm sophistication.
Ashland Farm of Madison, Virginia. Image courtesy of Kip Dawkins.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Ashley Hanley
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Ashley Hanley is a product of the American South. A native of Charlotte, North Caroline, Ashley Hanley has always been surrounded by classic architecture and southern style, and has been working in the field of interior design since 2009.
Westwood of Vienna, Virginia. Image courtesy of Eric Kvlasvik.
BETHESDA, MARYLAND
Kelley Proxmire
Kelley Proxmire’s lifelong passion for interior design began in her parents’ living room. Inspired by icons of design such as Billy Baldwin, Mark Hampton, Frances Elkins, and Michael Taylor. These influences laid the foundation for a style defined by what is beautiful and enduring, pretty yet practical. Her “tailored traditional” interiors suffuse warmth and hospitality while maintaining excellent balance, proportion and scale. With a focus on residential projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Proxmire’s work been showcased in publications such as Traditional Home, Southern Home, and Southern Living.
Rappahannock River Retreat of White Stone, Virginia. Image courtesy of Gordon Gregory.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Pillar & Peacock
Established in 2011 by Adrianne Bugg and Brandeis Short, Pillar & Peacock is an Interior Design firm based in Richmond, Virginia
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