I recently moved out of a 1920s bungalow where I had been happily employing the modern cottage design aesthetic into a more customary two-story with a hint of New England taste — in North Carolina. I’ve since transitioned into being a New Traditionalist, a combination of sorts that utilizes traditional design as its base and then mixes it up by integrating some bohemian, contemporary and vintage elements. Therefore this Ideabook is as much for me as it’s for you. — Sarah in The Estate Of Things
Globus Builder
The house featured in this picture exemplifies New Traditionalism.
Pottery Barn
Bolton Lantern – $399
Both contemporary and timeless, we’ll need a lantern pendant in our entrance.
Wisteria
Large Woven Sea Grass Basket – $79
Whether you are keeping firewood, additional pillows or placing your fiddle leaf fig in it, these seagrass baskets are essential in virtually every interior.
Wisteria
Chinese Garden Stool | Wisteria – $129
So versatile, the ceramic garden stool is a great, fast accent table.
Ethan Allen
Large Ginger Jar With Lid – $399
Blue and white ginger jars and ceramics are among the major traditional elements we have to include in our area to attack the balance.
Candelabra
Barbara Cosgrove Pagoda Table Lamp – $299
I like the fact that though this lamp is a neutral color, it makes a statement with its shape and size.
Gump’s
Oyster Chest – $2,150
What a chest. It is traditional and warm with a classic feel.
Ralph Lauren
Silver Modern Hurricane – $337.50
I like all kinds of glass hurricanes on mantels and coffee tables. This Ralph Lauren hurricane puts a little spin on the traditional hurricane layout with a polished silver rim.
Natural Curiosities
Blonde
Horse graphics are so hot right now. They give a timeless, Ralph Lauren vibe.
Williams-Sonoma Home
Farallon Chair – $395
I’d love to place two chairs or rattan chairs in a round base table for games or conversation.
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Vintage Suzani Pillow – $195
Inject some worldly dash and color into your area with antique suzani and ikat pillows.
Room & Board
Saarinen Oval Dining Table | Room & Board – $3,699
Set up a casual breakfast nook with a marble topped Sarrinen tulip table.
Amazon
Surya Flat-weave Rugs Frontier, Gray/Ivory – $59.96
I like a preppy striped carpet instead of a natural one.
Etsy
Open Edition Hahnemuhle Photograph By Walter Helena Photography – CAD 15
I love modern abstract landscapes in all types of mediums. They bring color found in nature to the area.
Ballard Designs
X-Bench – $179
The X-bench is a foundational element for a great deal of different styles, so its not surprising that it functions in our area. Ideal for layering under pulling and consoles out for additional seating.
Wisteria
Moorish Chest – $2,999
I would love to place a bone inlay torso in a hallway or in a nook. Although its black and white color is high contrast, its natural floral pattern and material is a good addition to a conventional area.
Colors of Light
Circlet Lattice Mirror – $429
Every space needs a mirror and I knew immediately I’d want to go for a brass finish. This is a traditional brass finish garnished with a contemporary lattice design.
Williams-Sonoma Home
Canvas Director’s Chair – $795
To mix it up, pair some classic director’s chairs with your midcentury tulip table.
Vivre
FIM Agate Bookends by RabLabs – $200
I can’t get enough of the natural accessories. All these agate bookends are a gorgeous blue color; they will look good on our conventional built-ins.
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