JAPANESE STYLE MEETS SCANDINAVIAN

IInterior design is more than the look of a house. It’s a way of self-expression—a way for someone to show others their own personal meaning of home. That’s why it’s not always easy to design a home with more than one client in mind.

Fortunately, Emmie Bok and the design team from Kathryn Lilly Interiors knows how to take competing ideas and blend them into a cohesive, well-designed home—just like they did with this Japandi house in Davidson, NC.

When the owners of this home—two young professionals with a sweet dog—came to Kathryn Lilly Interiors, they had very different visions of what they wanted their shared home to look like. One wanted a strong focus on Japanesestyle interior designs, which are categorized by their clean, minimalist look and an emphasis on connecting with nature.

This is often done with natural-looking furniture and simple color palettes. The other client preferred Scandinavian looks, which are categorized by the same minimalist ideas as Japanese designs, but with more of an emphasis on creating warmth through texture and textiles.

Any guest touring their home today would agree that the couple got the best of both worlds. The 6,000-square-foot home features four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms, all designed with these elements in mind. Walking into the home, guests are greeted with clean rooms and minimalist furniture that work well with the strong natural light coming into each space. The wood accents and light colors show off the home’s sophisticated simplicity. The kitchen is likely the best example, where the sharp, geometric lines from the walls and countertops bring out a nice contrast with the natural wood cabinets made by Almond Custom Cabinets and floors made by Mohawk Industries. By having the appliances as flush with the walls as possible, the designers made the line breaks on the walls and ceiling feel all the more deliberate.

In other areas of the home, the Scandinavian influence is more apparent. The offices, for example, both show off a blend of textures and materials while still keeping that minimalist feel. The dark, solid-colored walls in one office contrast well with the light floors, while the naturalistic area rug gives the space a bit more warmth. In the other office, the color palette is lighter, but the contrasting textures and patterns are still there to make this room feel inviting.

By understanding Scandinavian and Japanese-style designs at a strong level, Kathryn Lilly Interiors was able to give the owners of this home a Japandi interior design that felt true to them both.

More information about Kathryn Lilly Interiors can be found on their website.

TThe Palmetto Hotel describes itself as “a bit peculiar in the way of all charming Southern eccentrics.” Like the city of Charleston, where The Palmetto is located, this boutique hotel offers a distinctive flair: It’s the kind that accompanies originality and underlies creative ingenuity.

Located in the heart of the historic district, The Palmetto provides its guests with easy access to some of Charleston’s most iconic things to do and see. A stone’s throw from Waterfront Park and just a fifteen-minute walk — along Rainbow Row no less — from The Battery, The Palmetto is perfectly located. So perfectly located, in fact, that it could easily thrive even without its compelling character and premium amenities.

However, The Palmetto opened its doors with an intention to celebrate its location, instead of merely capitalizing on it, deriving pride from “providing a deeply authentic Charleston experience.” Southern hospitality permeates every stay, as staff is trained to put guests at ease with a warm and welcoming demeanor, as well as to never conflate being upscale with being uptight.

Pass through its beautiful brick exterior, and inside The Palmetto you will find curated turnof-the-century vintage decor—from classic antiques to black and white party photographs to original artwork from the early 20th century. The design decisions culminate in an effortlessly chic aesthetic that feels contemporary while also nodding appreciatively toward a bygone era, much as the city of Charleston does.

All guest rooms at The Palmetto are equipped with king beds and stocked with luxury touches like Bamford toiletries, plush robes, and cozy slippers. Upgraded rooms also include comfortable sitting areas and balconies, some of which overlook Charleston’s beautiful East Street. Guests seeking the ultimate Palmetto experience can reserve The info palmettohotelcharleston.com

Penthouse, an 800-square-foot suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views. Relax in a chaise lounge on The Penthouse’s 500-square-foot balcony, and watch the sun rise over the Holy City. For guests who aren’t too busy being awash in wonder at the innumerable diversions feet from The Palmetto’s front door, a cocktail bar in the lobby of The Palmetto whips up craft cocktails and light Southern fare. It’s a perfect pit stop for a nightcap on the way back to a luxury guest room after a spectacular day in one of the South’s most romantic and historic cities. Additionally, guests are treated to a European-style breakfast every morning at The Palmetto, ensuring they have the first reserves of fuel (okay, let’s be honest — caffeine) needed to set the rest of their day in motion.

With every attempt made to provide a luxurious and localized experience, the Palmetto Hotel is unsurprisingly establishing itself as a provider of premium accommodations that are as welcoming and unique as Charleston itself.

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