Tradition with a Colorful Twist

Gather inspiration from the fresh, inspiring palette of interior designer Megan Young’s North Carolina home.

Interior Decorating Ideas: Unexpected Combinations
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Unexpected Combinations

The formal dining room jazzes up a traditional foundation with unexpected color combos. “I started with the gold-and-orange toile wallpaper," Megan says. "Then I chose the chair fabric. I wanted a graphic pattern to contrast with the toile, something casual to balance the fancy.” A painting from a local antiques shop and blue silk draperies round out the vivid scheme.

“Everyone who comes in here tells me if I had shown them those things separately, they’d have said, ‘No way!’ ” she says, laughing.

 

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