We worked on the main house some too. New French style doors were added to the master bedroom, allowing direct access to the pool area, and a former deck space was converted to an office for the homeowner.
Archive for the ‘Fabrics’ Category
Paradise Transformed
Monday, January 10th, 2011Old-World Style in a Farmhouse
Friday, October 15th, 2010Traditional Home is one of my favorite magazines. I have had a subscription since I was in college. Their outlook on design is much the same as mine. Classic interiors that are timeless. There are ways to make them feel fresh, and that is exactly what we do at Todd Richesin Interiors! They have just published another one of my projects in the November issue. We are happy they liked it as much as we did, and hope you will enjoy it as well. This is a farmhouse I designed for a couple with grown children. They wanted a home that felt grounded. That it had been in the spot for generations. We accomplished this by having an incredible builder, and by using some beautiful and unique antique elements, including a set of antique windows from a house in Provence. It is a one of a kind home, for a one of a kind family. Debbie, my client, is an amazing cook among other things, and she loves for the entire family to be there at the same time…..enjoying each others company, and making memories in a house that will be around for generations. They also breed and raise the most amazing horses. Irish Draught Horses. These are majestic animals, and what a perfect spot to do it. The entire project fits together perfectly…..just like Debbie’s family and those beautiful horses. Enjoy.
Read the entire article at http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/howwelive/farmhouse-style-renovation_ss1.html
Laurel Magazine – “Home of Distinction”
Sunday, October 10th, 2010Laurel Magazine is monthly shelter magazine focusing on life in Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina and the surrounding community. They do lots of interesting stories about local happenings, new restaurants, where to stay, what to see and do, and also feature some beautiful homes in the area. For the September issue, they selected a home I designed in the Old Highland Park neighborhood in Highlands, for a couple whose main home is in Knoxville, for their “Home of Distinction” feature.
A little about the house……my clients love the mountains, and wanted a cozy retreat there. We worked with a favorite color scheme of hers….blues and oranges. The result is a beautiful interior that feels fresh. This is an unexpected color scheme in an area where most people choose browns, greens, and neutrals. Most of the rugs in the house were custom braided rugs I designed. Antiques are a favorite source of inspiration for my client, so we used old pieces wherever we could. The colors are happy, the upholstery is comfortable, and the space is relaxing. I love it, and hope you enjoy. More photos of this project are located in the portfolio section of my website under the heading “Old Highland Park.” www.toddrichesininteriors.com/index.php?page=old-highland-park
Custom Lamp Shades, Venetian Style
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Angela with me in her fantastic shop
On our first day in Venice, we visited the studio of Angela R. Greco on the Ponte Delle Ostreghe, near San Marco. Angela and her sister have been in this same location for years, and make the most beautiful Venetian style lamp shades I have found anywhere on the planet. Each shade is made by hand, and you can see their love for their craft in every piece. Angela’s typical shade is made from Fortuny fabric, and stretched over a wire frame. I love these shades because they have an exuberance of style not found in most American lighting. They have the fantastic shape of the Venetian shield style shade, plus color and pattern brought by the fantastic fabric. A stunning combination. We chose this trip a small pair of shades in blue and silver for a pair of lamps in a bedroom.

Angela hand sewing the lining of a shade while her sister looks on
Besides being a fantastic place to find the fabulous, Angela’s shop is warm and friendly. She loves to see people enjoy her work, and welcomes photography. It is fun to see Angela and her sister again on this trip….in their matching smocks and pearls.

Lamps in the shop of Angela Greco

Bobby and I outside the shop

A carved wooden lamp base with a fantastic Fortuny shade
Quick Room Change With Pillows
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Sofa after new pillows
An easy way to really freshen a room is to update a few decorative pillows. I always encourage investing in quality pieces of furniture that will stand the test of time. When it comes to upholstery, I want to use materials that will be durable as well as beautiful. Our den sofa was custom built for us about 17 years ago. It is a classic English arm sofa with small turned legs on the front edge, and upholstered in black suede. Through the years….with daily use….the suede has softened into a buttery leather with suedey areas still visible. It has a great patina, and is still in perfect condition. The decorative pillows were not so well for the wear. We added a new rug to the den a couple of years ago, and never updated the pillows. The ones we had worked, but they weren’t great. We had a pair of pillows made from an old Turkish rug, and a pair of pillows in a Kirk Brummel velvet plaid with tassel trim. The colors were dark on the black sofa, and it really needed brightening up. My solution, Christopher Hyland’s silk tiger velvet on two giant pillows and a pair of kidney pillows in Brunschwig and Fils Savonnerie Velvet fabric with a Lee Jofa tassel fringe. We did a simple construction on the pillows so they didn’t get too fancy. Just pleated corners and no trim on the tiger velvet; and the same pleated corner detail on the others, combined with the simple gold tassel fringe. The gold of the tiger velvet pops the gold in the Oushak carpet right out. This was a great update to the room, gave a fresh look, and was quick and easy to do.

Sofa before new pillows
Outdoor living spaces
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Spring is a great time to start planning your outdoor living spaces. I can help you pull together the perfect look for your own unique setting by mixing and matching just the right elements for your home and garden.
There are more styles of outdoor fabrics and furniture than ever before. Outdoor fabrics have greatly improved even in the past couple of years. Although not completely maintenance free, they are fade and mildew resistant. Each group of products below contains a variety of furniture pieces to round out your collection with sofas, dining sets, lounge chairs, and more. Due to volume buying, I have access to great pricing structure with all my vendors and pass that savings along to my customers.
To get an idea of what is available, visit links to my vendors.
















































