Our Designer Network is a group of trailblazers and icons that Sunset and sister publications Coastal Living and Southern Living work with to curate the best home designs for the magazines.
This week, we feature designer Lindsey Herod of Lindsey Herod Interiors.
LH: My preference is a lively mix of classic, traditional style with a lighthearted youthful color palette – never too serious, and always a bit quirky.
LH: I’m loving waxed and limed wood finishes for floors, paneling and cabinetry lately.
LH: Avoid doing your entire home in one “look” or “trend”… it will date itself as soon as you’re done. Stick to the classics and take your time to do things right.
LH: A recent favorite was a deep orangey-red in Fine Paints of Europe high gloss.
LH: I’m in love with Kiawah Island for it’s long, beautiful beaches and picturesque marsh views.
LH: Richard Keith Langham: one of my all-time favorite decorators. Amanda Brooks, who makes me want to drop everything and move to the countryside. Miguel Flores Vianna for his inspiring interior photos and far-flung travel musings.
LH: Always an island over a peninsula, they’re great to gather around and allow for a better work flow.