Ep. 311: Tradition with a Twist with Lauren Robbins
This week, we are delighted to welcome Georgia-based designer Lauren Robbins. Lauren is known for her exceptional ability to blend art, antiques, and natural materials resulting in traditional designs that are infused with a modern edge. She shares her inspiring journey from the organic path that led her to establish her design firm in 2018, Lauren Robbins Interiors, to the recent opening of her retail shop in Augusta, Georgia in 2021. We explore her passion for creating unexpected elements within tradition, fueled by her experience in event planning, which has given her a fresh perspective on interior design. Our conversation takes an intriguing turn as we delve into the world of designing rental homes for golfers and golf spectators, particularly in the context of the world-famous Master\u2019s Golf Tournament.\nWhat You\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\n\nWhere Lauren\u2019s love of design came from.\n\nA peek into the magic of what we describe as Lauren\u2019s \u201chappy\u201d portfolio.\n\nHow working in the event planning space informs Lauren\u2019s work in interior design today.\n\nWhy do people rent houses for the Master\u2019s Tournament?\n\nLauren\u2019s twist on tradition. She loves adding something funky and different.\n\nHow to energize old antiques.\n\nWhat are some of Lauren\u2019s favorite ways to update and highlight an older wooden piece?\n\nTips for creating layers in your space that add conversation and highlight your individual taste.\n\nHow to upholster an antique silhouette.\n\nWhat are some of the things that you think about when you're doing a color palette within a room?\n\nHow Lauren incorporates stronger colors like magenta, purple, and royal blue.\n\n\nMentioned in This Episode:\n\nLauren Robbins Interiors on IG\xa0\n\nLauren Robbins Interiors\n\n\nDecorating Dilemma\xa0\nHi again Kim! We love seeing the updates, and you are making great progress. First, we feel like adding a warm kind of camel-colored grasscloth would make that space feel really cozy. Curtain panels would soften the space, and a chest and beautiful piece of art where the guitar is could add some fantastic layering and extra burst of color. We don\u2019t think the green chair looks weird but agree that it is large. Lauren suggests adding two smaller swivel chairs on either end of the coffee table. Keep us posted and keep sending in those living room pics!