Southern style plays a big role in South Carolina designer Ford Boyd Bailey's designs. Born and raised in the South , she appreciates it's traditions.
Ford loves to take the traditional elements of her Southern heritage and shake them up just a bit. I'd call her style, "Southern with a Twist". It's a look she calls "Edgy Traditional." Whatever one calls it ... It's wonderful!
Whether it's the arrangement of furnishings and the objects or the way artwork is hung, there is always an element of surprise. She never puts a mantel over a fireplace and you will never find a swag near a window in her designs.
Her rooms have that sought after appeal of a house that has been lived in and loved through several generations of family. To create this look you will find a careful mix of materials, old beans ect. I sure could live in one of her homes ... could you?
Southern style plays a big role in South Carolina designer Ford Boyd Bailey's designs. Born and raised in the South , she appreciates it's traditions.
Ford loves to take the traditional elements of her Southern heritage and shake them up just a bit. I'd call her style, "Southern with a Twist". It's a look she calls "Edgy Traditional." Whatever one calls it ... It's wonderful!
Whether it's the arrangement of furnishings and the objects or the way artwork is hung, there is always an element of surprise. She never puts a mantel over a fireplace and you will never find a swag near a window in her designs.
Her rooms have that sought after appeal of a house that has been lived in and loved through several generations of family. To create this look you will find a careful mix of materials, old beans ect. I sure could live in one of her homes ... could you?
It appears she may like to use accessories to draw your eye towards architectural details such as the wainscotting,
ReplyDeletemouldings, window frames, flooring etc. Even the bed is simply dressed to accent the posts on the canopy bed. Even though subtle and tasteful, I think I would like to see just a 'punch' of more color. (ie: Last photo - a vase full of dark crimson flowers.)
I love her work! I have seen it before and had forgotten about it. I love the painting above the fireplace.Great classic style without being stuffy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love her style. I could move right in without changing a thing. To me it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the bed...a great feel to this home.
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Wonderful style. I love it all! Thank you for sharing this, Vicky!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love her style.
ReplyDeleteMs. Brenda, Why are you not blogging? I can just see those red posies...
ReplyDeleteYes, I could live in one of her homes too. They are just so gorgeous as well as so comfortable looking. Not stuffy, but beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI am not crazy about the last picture, but I wanted to include it as not everyone has the same taste as me...however, that being said, she may just be my #1 favorite! She is for sure the first one that I tried to find out who and where she was. I guess in case I ever had any money...lol
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ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say thank for dropping by my blog. You have some interesting posts here as well. You may be interested in having a browse through my girlfriend's blog, since you both have an interest for interior design, home decor, and the like. Happy blogging! :)
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very nice love the chandaliers
ReplyDeleteYou know I love chandy's .You write vey well...ann
ReplyDeleteThere is just something about Southern decorating that is unique to the South and doesn't look the same duplicated any place else ..... and I love the look. Maybe one day I will move to the South (Florida doesn't count.)
ReplyDeleteHi once again ... thanks for the visit. I rarely visit RMS and if I do it's to leave a message for MOAGS. Too time consuming no matter how fast my computer is trying to work. The only thing I have going for me blogwise is I write about literally anything and/or anything that pops into my mind. And I don't try to keep to any schedule.
ReplyDeleteoh if only i had a magic wand i would retire to a bedroom like that every night.
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janet
The look is a liitle more masculine...the girl knows when to stop! I really like the 1st pic.
ReplyDeleteI like the bedroom.
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