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Darryl Carter

On Friday, I addressed a newlywed’s dilemma in starting the interior design process from scratch and today, I will answer those of you requesting interior design references by introducing someone you should all know, if you don’t already.

Darryl Carter creates livable environments. He is a modernist who draws inspiration from the past and designs interiors with a refined, individual aesthetic. What I appreciate most is the serenity that Darryl brings to the home environment. With a mix of chalky color palettes, re-purposed architectural details and furniture, unique textiles and artwork, Darryl defines a minimalist vibe that is both modern and sophisticated. Or as he describes it in his first design book, The New Traditional.

Darryl has been featured in Elle Decor, Town & Country, O at Home and where I first saw his work, Metropolitan Home. I practically tore my home office apart this past weekend looking for my March 2001 issue of Metropolitan Home because I wanted to show you how his original Embassy Row home looked compared to now, but I couldn’t find it. Embassy Row is one of my absolute favorite D.C. neighborhoods, and Darryl’s limestone Beaux Arts home overlooking Rock Creek Park is truly magnificent. In the most recent incarnation of Darryl’s home, as featured last year in Elle Decor, Darryl has stripped his home almost bare and it truly feels like a calming place to come home to after a long work day. Enjoy!

Photos: Simon Upton for Elle Decor and for more information on Darryl Carter’s interior designs, please visit his website.