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’s Golf Tournament.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

• Where Lauren’s love of design came from.
• A peek into the magic of what we describe as Lauren’s “happy” portfolio.
• How working in the event planning space informs Lauren’s work in interior design today.
• Why do people rent houses for the Master’s Tournament?
• Lauren’s twist on tradition. She loves adding something funky and different.
• How to energize old antiques.
• What are some of Lauren’s favorite ways to update and highlight an older wooden piece?
• Tips for creating layers in your space that add conversation and highlight your individual taste.
• How to upholster an antique silhouette.
• What are some of the things that you think about when you're doing a color palette within a room?
• How Lauren incorporates stronger colors like magenta, purple, and royal blue.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Lauren Robbins Interiors on IG 
• Lauren Robbins Interiors

Decorating Dilemma 

Hi 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’t 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!