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Produced by Liz Demos
They’re young, they’re creative, they’re driven — and they have a deep appreciation for classic design and architecture. (That’s what you get when you have a cutting-edge art school in an historic Southern town.) Meet the 4th of 5 bright local designers who are putting a fresh face on our gorgeous grand dame of a city.
Linn Gresham
“I refresh tradition with brave reinvention. Take the seat out of a Louis XVI settee and — Voila! You have the most speechlessly beautiful headboard imaginable.”
My style: I call it “haute décor.” When the client’s preference, requirements and personality or brand marry with the designer’s vision and expertise, the results are a jaw-dropping success — much like wearing the right dress to a party and remembering it for a lifetime. This custom-tailored approach to design is my signature.
I’m inspired by: Nature. It’s an abundant resource for incredible color, texture, form and scale. I also find myself looking to the runways and fashion houses for the next trends in pattern, color and spirit.
Budget design tip: Use the most luxurious materials judiciously, instead of assuming that you can’t use them at all. You’ll give yourself more flexibility for future changes — and a well-loved taste of the good stuff.
Fabulous find: I got a tip from Terry O’Neil at 37th at Abercorn Antiques that she had some authentic Mid-century Modern chrome chairs at a “crazy good” price; they just needed a little vision. I now enjoy them in my dining room, which needed a modern element.
*You know Linn as the Reve Surfaces showroom designer at Savannah Hardscapes.
Linn Gresham
Reve Surfaces /
843-247-9545
