One could say that Windsor Smith has lived up to the name her parents gave her; this regal and sophisticated interior designer treasures the finer things in life: traditional spaces and classic details. Calling herself not an interior designer, but a lifestyle architect, you can bet you’re in for some serious inspiration when looking through the rooms Windsor Smith has designed.
When Smith says she likes classic details, she’s not kidding. Taken from her online bio on her website: “…crown moldings, wainscotings, and cabinets that are crafted more like furniture. She uses old bricks with "weepy" mortar to surround fireplaces and creates clerestories to splash light into ordinary hallways.” This is a woman that understands that historical designs are more than just a novelty; they are a way to celebrate the brilliant style makers that have shaped our design history.
It’s true she’s got a near obsession with traditional and historical details, but that doesn’t make her rooms stuffy or ancient-feeling. She knows how to pick and choose those details that give a space a classic spin, but there’s also a bit of youthful exuberance and modern comfort in each space. We know we admire her ability to mix and match patterns: some rooms feature upwards of 4 or five major patterns, but they all work together and don’t seem cluttered.
Though her colors tend toward softer and more traditional neutrals, she does step out with safe hues of bold colors that then coordinate with bright hues of bold colors that are featured in accents and accessories. She’s not afraid to throw a bright, bold and glossy color up in small spaces or rooms that need a little more “oomf.”
Inspired by the works of such design luminaries as Elsie De Wolfe, Slim Keith, Babe Paley and more, it’s clear that Smith is able to do wonders with the interiors of a house, and it’s no wonder that’s she’s been able to become one of the premiere interior designers of some of the finest estates in Brentwood, Bel Air and Beverly Hills. Full of life, respect for history and a great tastes, we agree that she is quite the lifestyle architect! For more information and gorgeous photos,
check out her website.
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When Smith says she likes classic details, she’s not kidding. Taken from her online bio on her website: “…crown moldings, wainscotings, and cabinets that are crafted more like furniture. She uses old bricks with "weepy" mortar to surround fireplaces and creates clerestories to splash light into ordinary hallways.” This is a woman that understands that historical designs are more than just a novelty; they are a way to celebrate the brilliant style makers that have shaped our design history.
It’s true she’s got a near obsession with traditional and historical details, but that doesn’t make her rooms stuffy or ancient-feeling. She knows how to pick and choose those details that give a space a classic spin, but there’s also a bit of youthful exuberance and modern comfort in each space. We know we admire her ability to mix and match patterns: some rooms feature upwards of 4 or five major patterns, but they all work together and don’t seem cluttered. 
Though her colors tend toward softer and more traditional neutrals, she does step out with safe hues of bold colors that then coordinate with bright hues of bold colors that are featured in accents and accessories. She’s not afraid to throw a bright, bold and glossy color up in small spaces or rooms that need a little more “oomf.”
Inspired by the works of such design luminaries as Elsie De Wolfe, Slim Keith, Babe Paley and more, it’s clear that Smith is able to do wonders with the interiors of a house, and it’s no wonder that’s she’s been able to become one of the premiere interior designers of some of the finest estates in Brentwood, Bel Air and Beverly Hills. Full of life, respect for history and a great tastes, we agree that she is quite the lifestyle architect! For more information and gorgeous photos, check out her website.
Love what you see in this post but want more? Like fun perfect pairs, designer influence profiles and profiles of contemporary designers? Thank goodness for you we’ve got a Facebook page and tweet a lot; you can keep up with everything Swank Lighting does. 
