Next In Design 99 Atlanta designers Lauren E. Lowe and Whitney Ray dish on their signature styles, inspirations and top picks.
Lauren E. Lowe Infuses Her Workplace With Telltale Charm
Lauren E. Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors recently settled into a new office in the heart of Buckhead. As the firm’s owner and a LUXE Next In Design 99 honoree, Lowe infuses the workspace with telltale traditional charms and vintage finds alike—similar to those found throughout her residential projects. Read on for an inside peek.
What inspired the design? We wanted the office to be a reflection of our style: classic with a twist. We’re excited to host clients amid an expanded resource library.
Favorite highlights? Wall-to-wall sisal carpet, Directoire chairs in a Casa Branca stripe, an oversize Isamu Noguchi lantern and, of course, artwork and antiques we source from auctions and estate sales.
Whitney Ray Shares How She Keeps Things Fresh
When creating spaces that feel personal and timeless, Whitney Ray, the principal of Wyeth Ray Interiors, knows how to keep things fresh. Here’s more from the LUXE Next In Design 99 talent on her vision.
Can you describe your aesthetic? Warm, tailored and sophisticated, with both modern and traditional elements.
What are your biggest design influences? Fashion keeps me curious. As interior designers, we get large canvases to paint on, but fashion designers have a single body to decorate. What they are able to convey on such small real estate takes serious talent.
Any products you’re loving right now? I recently pulled wallcoverings from Aux Abris that I adore. Their large-scale botanical murals are breathtaking. I’m also a sucker for Zak+Fox’s designs.
