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Southern belle
25 Beautiful Homes
|October 2024
Interior designer Michael Mitchell breathed new life into y a home in South Carolina with colour, art and antiques Lan
HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT?
The clients, a couple with four children, had seen my work and sought me out.
WHAT WAS THE BRIEF?
The client knew what she wanted and arrived at the first meeting with three design books to show us what inspired her. She wanted a scheme that was feminine and incorporated elements of French style, with some colour and pattern for interest.
HOW INVOLVED WERE THE HOMEOWNERS?
They weren't very involved. I gave a presentation to the wife and she confirmed everything and then trusted me.
DESCRIBE THE HOMEOWNER'S STYLE.
Her style is definitely Southern with French touches - it is rooted in classicism with French flair.
This story is from the October 2024 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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