ABOVE:
Barbara Barry’s 1930s-inspired armchairs pair
with chairs slipcovered in shantung silk from Kravet.
The cocktail table comprises four pieces that can
be pulled apart and used as occasional tables. The
owners’ antique, mirrored cabinetry adds a traditional
touch.
Looking forward to the challenge of
renovating the interior of one of Winter Park’s
most venerable residences, mother-and-daughter design
team Hattie Wolfe and Abigail Rizor turned to the
home’s architectural heritage as their muse.
Designed in the 1930s by acclaimed Winter Park architect
James Gamble Rogers II, the structure captures the
timeless character and detail for which Rogers’
work is known.
“The Deco period was definitely an inspiration,
because we wanted to create an atmosphere that reflected
the glamour and elegance of that era,” Rizor
says. Wolfe adds, “We also wanted to incorporate
a variety of styles beyond Deco to add interest with
a subtle, layered effect.” The mélange
of motifs, from Art Deco and modern to traditional,
results in an updated version of classic design.
Although the home underwent extensive renovations,
the plaster walls and whitewashed hardwood floors
remained. “We left the original plaster and
painted meticulously throughout,” Wolfe says.
One of the most impactive changes took place in the
foyer, where the original ornate stairway railing
was replaced with a wrought-iron railing with a modern
“X” design. With this one bold move, the
space was transformed into a clean, contemporary setting
— perfect for a favorite collection of block
prints. Area rugs with a diamond pattern echo the
railing’s design.
A striking mix of modern and classic furnishings creates
a refined, elegant look in the living room. Here,
a camel-back
