THE ARCHITECT & DESIGNER AWARDS 2022
TRADITIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN
JULIE BAUR
BAUR INTERIORS
The homeowners moved from the city to the county a few years ago when they realized that they needed a larger home and yard for their growing family. Though the house they found, and loved, needed a lot of work and posed several challenges for a modern family, the couple saw opportunity, too. The wife is from the South, and the home’s charm and architecture instantly made her feel at home. A collaboration between the homeowner and designer quickly ensued. The result is simply stunning.
CHILDREN’S ROOM
REBEKAH MURPHY INTERIORS
Situated in the sunroom of a historic 1916 home, this nursery, with a private balcony, holds a mix of elegant French accessories and such heirlooms as the pretty painted wooden crib and dresser. A local florist was hired to design the organic flower wreath above the crib; the owner purchased the hot air balloon pendants on a trip to Paris. Neutral elements, such as the natural woven rug and ivory linen draperies, add to the youthful yet refined atmosphere.
MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN
SUSAN BOWER
BOWER LEET DESIGN
This spare, tastefully designed home was planned as a sanctuary for a couple who likes to live quietly and simply. The exterior stone cladding extends into the interior. All surfaces are durable and easily cleaned. The flooring, which is large-format tile, runs throughout the house; it’s matched in dimension by the wood ceiling panels in the living and family areas. The kitchen cabinets are custom built, their cladding a recomposed walnut that was also used on the home’s trim and doors. The furniture is sculptural, and beautifully blends into the house.
SPECIALTY ROOM
JULIE ABNER
JULIE ABNER INTERIORS
