Polished, Pretty & Peaceful
Cottages and Bungalows|December/January 2019
An interior designer’s masterpiece is made even more magical during the holidays by an event designer’s creative vision.
Lauren Hofer
Polished, Pretty & Peaceful

What makes this North Carolina home’s holiday décor truly remarkable is a combination of subtle, intentional details and over-the-top statements inspired by the home’s original interior design. In this North Carolina spec home, the welcoming and comfortable interiors were designed by Traci Zeller of Traci Zeller Designs. “I generally think of my aesthetic and what I tend to do for my clients as a modern classic,” Traci says. “It’s always polished, pretty and peaceful.”

Traci approached the design with an initial focus on highlighting the home’s existing architectural detail. She wanted to create the perfect floor plan and use fabrics that would accentuate the space and that her clients loved. “I wanted them to touch and see the fabrics,” she says of the decision process. “We used all performance ... and hardworking fabrics, so it could really be a home that they live in and entertain in as well,” she says. The result is a beautiful and comfortable space.

It was in this already welcoming environment that homeowners Katie and Marty Bryant decided to throw a holiday party, and at Traci’s recommendation, they brought in the expertise of Ashley Smith with Pagoda Event Design to outfit the home for the event. “I was thrilled with how Ashley took the house that I had decorated and made it so festive,” Traci says.

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