Louisiana Style Plantation Refresh

An impressive and spacious single-family home with rich hardwood floors and cast stone mantels undergoes a cheerful transformation with a precise consideration of scale and pattern--and color inspired by great Impressionist Henri Matisse. Cherished antiques, dark woods and stone retained their warm beauty, but were made more comfortable and inviting with modern flourishes and lighter textures of embroidered linen, wicker and ceramics. A blend of existing and added furnishings, window treatments and accessories enliven shadowy spaces with a wide spectrum of corals and blues. Richly ornamented wallpapers and patterned upholstery, combined with hand-carved chandeliers, brighten and lighten the rooms--an artful mix of simple and ornate, of old and new worlds. Perfect for both a small family and a large gathering, the end result is a cozy home and entertainer’s dream.