French Butter (No, Really!) Is Influencing This Designer’s Connecticut A-frame
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Today’s equinox means my hands-down favorite season is officially upon us. My autumns in New York always included a getaway to the Hudson Valley for some leaf peeping, something I dearly miss now that I live in Virginia. Maybe it’s because my formative years were spent in Vermont, but I feel most at peace in places that have a warm, woodsy feel to them—even if they’re smack in the middle of a chaotic city.
Coziness is at the heart of how Tiffany Thompson, founder of Duett Interiors, approaches design. It’s no wonder that her Instagram feed is an escapist’s paradise. The inspiration for her latest project—more on that below!—is perhaps not what you’d expect, but you can bet it will be infused with her signature mix of earthy materials and textures. I’ll let her take it from here. —Lindsey DeSimone, senior marketing manager
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What I’m loving right now: This might raise a few eyebrows, but I’ve been absolutely obsessed with French butter! I promise it ties back to design—let me explain.
Why I’m loving it: Not only is it some of the best butter I’ve ever tasted, but the color butter yellow is trending right now. There is also a rich history that really resonates with me, especially as I work on inspiration for my current project—an A-frame in Connecticut. I’ve been exploring the aesthetics of vintage ski ads and chalets in the French Alps, and they were originally used by dairy cattle herders as a place to store milk and butter during the summer months. I’m channeling that same retreat-like vibe with rustic elements and organic silhouettes that are overtly cozy and inviting.
How I’d bring the look home: Channeling “a feeling” is such a hard thing for most people to navigate, so think about what people are going to say when they first visit your home and, more important, during the car ride home. The feeling you are trying to evoke is how you want that conversation in the car to go.
- Incorporate rustic elements—wood ceiling beams and accent walls, stone, natural fabrics—and choose furnishings that feature organic textures, such as shearling upholstery or wool throws.
- Opt for deep, desaturated, warm, earthy tones like burgundy, butter yellow, deep browns, and muted blues. These colors create…
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