Inside Brenda Blaylock's Modern French Chateau

Step into the home’s study/library, and you'll know you’ve found your sanctuary. I created the perfect conversation area by selecting cozy wingback chairs that have a contemporary silhouette. I covered them in an edgy patterned chenille fabric and contrasting velvet to give this room a pop of personality. 

Custom window treatments elegantly frame the windows. Rather than keeping the outside world separate, custom drapery can often complement and enhance the views outside. In the case of a library, the serene pastoral surroundings make this the perfect spot to get lost in another world.

For as much as this home emphasizes spaces of family and communal gathering, my clients needed a primary room that served as a true oasis away from life’s chaos. I started by designing a headboard that is French-inspired, merging elegance and formality with intricate detailing. The baroque headboard delivers a grand statement. The rest of the furnishings continue with the baroque detailing and aged finishes. The fabrics I selected range from exquisite silk velvets to soft linens. All together, this gives the room a refined style while being warm and inviting. I selected a Jacquard velvet and linen fabric for the draperies. It gives a classic, opulent look. 

When designing the dining table and buffet, I wanted them to be unparalleled in their sophistication and style. Both are custom built, featuring an aged patina finish.

The dining chairs make a beautiful statement with a bold two-tone damask fabric on the back and luxurious solid velveteen interiors.

I wanted the kitchen to be bright and inviting while bringing in depth and warmth. I selected an antiqued marble backsplash that gives the quartzite countertops a more casual look. I designed the Ventahood to be more elaborate to complement the rest of the home. This is also where we shifted to hardwood floors to give that warm and cozy, more laid-back feeling for not only the kitchen but the family room as well.  To elevate the grand island, I selected antiqued iron, caged pendants, and finished the look with the distressed wood barstools. This all together gives the kitchen a bright, cohesive look. 

The family room serves as a bright and refreshing space to escape to that emphasizes comfort and durability. I selected furnishings that are more modern and brought casual comfort in by selecting fabrics that are soft and textured. 

Even with a monochromatic palette, bold pops of color are always a fun and necessary way to prevent an ocean of one color. In this instance, I went more bold when selecting the rug. Having that big print really makes the rug pop.

For the custom window treatments, I selected a beautiful, textured, gray linen fabric with tan and white undertones. While appearing more minimalist at first glance, these drapes add plenty of functionality when closed.