Saturday, July 6, 2013

Sneak Peek: Mary Douglas Drysdale in House Beautiful!


A huge thanks to House Beautiful for letting me share this sneak peek of  Mary Douglas Drysdales' transformation of a classic Georgetown rowhouse in their July/August issued devoted to small spaces and how to make the most of each square foot. (all photographs by Bjorn Wallander)


A master at transforming interiors, Mary combined simple moldings, sunny patterns, and antique family heirlooms to create warmth and comfort. Throughout the first floor, subtly striped walls add charm to a narrow space, and the cohesive yellow and white palette make small rooms seem larger.


When extra space is at a premium, beautifully styled shelves can also be practical storage.  


Check out these floors awash in a barely-there but still stunning pattern.  Row houses tend to be narrow and these floors create an expansive feel.


Love all these charming touches in this bedroom.


Can't wait till my July/August issue arrives in the mailbox!  Hope you have a great weekend, Michele

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20 comments:

  1. AnneHHJuly 5, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    SOOOOO beautiful! I love her aesthetic so much. Thanks for posting!

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  2. An Urban CottageJuly 5, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Really lovely! I colors in the bedroom are really beautiful.

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  3. casartJuly 5, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    We love Mary's style too! Thanks for giving us a sneak peak. As much as she is known for subtle color and yellow, she also has bold, Signature Colors. Look at the Lipstick Plus Pink Faux Linen she used recently for Antiques in Alexandria, for instance. A bold color that works for a small space and with light, pickled flooring as well. Mary is a master of how to use color.

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  4. A Perfect GrayJuly 6, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    amazing subtle pattern on the floor.

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  5. AshleyJuly 6, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    These snippets feel so cheery and fresh--I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more when my copy of HB arrives.

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  6. KathysueJuly 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Gorgeous, the yellow and white are so fresh and happy. Mary always does an amazing job.
    Kathysue

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  7. Mary Ann PickettJuly 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Timeless appeal!

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  8. SHERRY HARTJuly 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I am loving yellow right now and this is gorgeous! Haven't seen much of MDD lately but she knocked it out of the park on this one.

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  9. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorJuly 6, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    All of that fresh yellow puts a smile on my face! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Boxwood TerraceJuly 6, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Such a charming house! I'm so looking forward to this issue. Thanks for the sneak peak.

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  11. helen tilstonJuly 7, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Brilliant use of colour and value.
    I love it

    Helenxx

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  12. KarenaJuly 7, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Michele I have always wanted to use yellow in my home! Mary always comes through with her beautiful design work! Magic! Thank you!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Designer Series 2013

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  13. therelishedroostJuly 7, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    How lovely and classic!
    truly timeless interiors.:)
    Karolyn

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  14. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Just saw this last night as I perused House Beautiful! Such a fabulous home...showing that a smaller home can be every bit as fabulous as something large.

    Hope you had a wonderful 4th!!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  15. clunygreyJuly 8, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Love this - and love Mary Douglas Drysdale. Glad to find a local blog! Cluny

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  16. Rebecca CorveseJuly 8, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    Awesome that you got to post a sneak peek. I love House Beautiful. It has always been one of my favorite design magazines. Thank you for sharing!

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  17. StaceyJuly 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous and such lovely colours too!

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  18. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeJuly 9, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    thanks for the preview, Michele! it's spectacular! I wonder if any of the swedish antiques came from Loi's?

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  19. eLIZabeth FloydJuly 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing this little gem! I love the floor pattern and all the little details that make this house such a charming place.

    Liz

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  20. cindy hattersley designJuly 15, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful! Her interiors are always so fresh and pretty!!

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