The Cottage Journal

Crescent City Charm

ocated in Uptown New Orleans, near Audubon Park, this charming Craftsman-style cottage is layered with rich color, pattern, and texture, all of which is influenced by homeowner and designer Susan Currie’s appreciation for nature and the Crescent City’s unique architecture. Upon moving in 10 years ago, Susan quickly made plans to renovate the space to better suit her needs. After converting the precarious Lapeyre stairs in the living room in 2014 to a welcoming stairway, “the house still lacked a family room and gracious kitchen for entertaining,” Susan

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