Victorian bones, Kensington charm, and a graceful mastery of color come together in this elegantly composed English home by Christiana Kehrer Interiors. Bay windows throughout are dressed in weighty drapery, sheer Roman shades, and sculptural valences, complemented by thoughtfully curated lampshades and throw pillows. Explore the borders, braids, and fringes that bring timeless character to every room.

 

A serene, classically-inspired sitting room features a cozy dining corner, tucked into a bay window. The Caitlin Tassel Fringe in Eggshell dances across three abaca Roman shades, and cafe curtains below are given a graphic edge with the Swiss Velvet Piping in Dove. Echoing the curtains, seat cushions receive a contrasting, tailored finish from the same piping in Charcoal.

Framing this welcoming nook, the Aurelia Brush Fringe in Sage creates a soft leading edge on the two-toned drapes on either side. The Mariachi Braid in Sisal beautifully transitions between each drapery panel, while the valence above is crowned by the Isa Embroidered Border in Sand.

 

Dainty lampshades adorn the home throughout, embellished by the Aurelia Beaded Fringe in Jewel and Charcoal and Citron. Drapery and valence details continue into the ajoining rooms, peeking through Bespoke Period archways and framing every scenic window and French door.

 

The jewel-toned primary bedroom features its own bay window, awash with a bold navy and gold palette. A lavish array of cushions and pillows feature gilded trimmings, from the Chevallerie Tassel Fringe in Oro on the seat cushion to the matching Brush Fringe on each bolster. A central green velvet throw pillow features a coordinating Cord accent, while the Émilie Velvet Border in Laurel creates a rhythmic frame of the face of the pillow, mirrored on the valence above. Like the sitting room, the Caitlin Tassel Fringe adds intrigue to the silhouette of each Roman shade, this time in an Amber colorway.

 

“As a designer I adore embellishing interiors with Samuel & Sons trims to add character and tell a story. The Caitlin Tassel Fringe effortlessly enhances the bespoke abaca sunshades and its golden hue brings the navy joinery to life. I also love to create a statement by adding a velvet border to the curtain pelmet, which beautifully blended the atmospheric jewel tones of the room, while providing a sophisticated, nostalgic feel."

- Christiana Kehrer

 

 

A chic en suite bathroom's warm grey scheme is complemented by the Aurelia Beaded Fringe in Charcoal and Citron on each vanity lampshade. Just outside, a petite table lamp features the same Beaded Fringe in Jewel, sublty tying together the room's mustard yellows, deep burgundies, and rich blues with a lustrous finish.

 

A different take on beading, bespoke wall sconce lampshades on either side of the bed are given a dimensional Harbour Beaded Braid finish in Navy. The Swiss Velvet Piping in Burgundy adds a tailored edge to the patterned bench seat at the foot of the bed. A matching throw pillow is framed by the Aurelia Brush Fringe in Honey with two royal blue pillows on either side, featuring the same Brush Fringe in Sapphire.

An intimate, sage dressing room features relaxed Roman shades, styled with a sweep of Caitlin Tassel Fringe in Eggshell. The Aurelia Cord in Sage climbs across the top of each cafe curtain, creating just enough privacy to enjoy the view outside each window.

 

Two throw pillows below are framed by the Aurelia Brush Fringe in Honey and Bali Cotton Brush Fringe in Cream, stacked on a seat cushion outlined with Swiss Velvet Piping in Charcoal. A final ocher flourish, the Aurelia Cord in Honey outlines the seat of a desk chair, upholstered to match the throw pillow on the window seat.

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