Ep. 313: Taking Risks and Bringing out the Unexpected with Jessica Davis

Published: June 13, 2023, 7 a.m.

b"We welcome the talented Atlanta-based designer, Jessica Davis, whose remarkable skills in creating daring spaces and adding unique touches of irreverence have captivated us. Her exceptional work has garnered recognition from renowned publications such as House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, and Elle Decor, among others. In this episode, Jessica shares insights into her innovative take on blending tradition with modern design. She offers valuable advice on discovering the perfect textures and colors that resonate with your personal style. Additionally, she divulges a selection of her preferred sources for discovering wonderfully quirky furnishings. Prepare to be inspired by Jessica's confidence and artistic vision!\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\\n\\nHow Jessica tells a story with her interiors and works with her clients to bring their vision to life.\\n\\nJessica shares how she collected things that may not match the space but work in homes that range from Victorian, Dutch Colonial, and midcentury modern.\\n\\nTaking things from place to place and collecting them over time allows you to create something less formulaic than furnishing a house just for the space and style of home.\\n\\nCreate a vision board of your home, even if it\\u2019s you floating around in a mumu!\\n\\nHow designing for a restaurant and retail space differs from a home.\\n\\nThe ways that having a background in art and design helps Jessica create things that have a little tension and bring out the unexpected.\\n\\nHow often does Jessica change things in her own house?\\n\\nThe inspiration for her gorgeous furniture and hardware line.\\n\\nWhere do you start with a color palette?\\n\\nTips for threading colors in a room.\\n\\nHow do you know what makes good textiles?\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nAtelier Davis\\xa0\\n\\n@atelier_davis\\xa0\\n\\nNest Studio\\xa0\\n\\n@neststudio\\xa0\\n\\n\\nDecorating Dilemma\\xa0\\nThank you so much for writing in! First, we agree with your idea of adding beams to the ceiling to enhance its architectural appeal. Jessica suggests using a fun color for either the walls or the ceiling (or both) to add interest and some spark to the room. Jessica also supports your suggestion of adding a chandelier and hanging it around 6 & \\xbd feet. We propose selecting a bold paint color for the room and adding some decorative elements, like a tray on the ottoman and a reading lamp on the coffee table. Since one of the themes of this episode is taking risks, we invite you to take some risks of your own to add layers and interest to the space. Maybe some angled ceilings, pale blue curtains, and natural-looking textured chandeliers to achieve a fresh and light atmosphere in the room."