Living Spaces
The Apartment of Barbara Counce: Heirlooms & Legacies Family heirlooms passed down from one generation to the next aren’t mere objects – they’re a window to a person’s history. Barbara Counce has lovingly filled her apartment with heirlooms, antiques and vintage items honoring the warmth, bonds and people of the past. The 1-bedroom Ultra boasts a versatile floor plan, upgrades like custom tilework, and a private balcony view, but it’s Barbara’s treasured heirlooms that are the heart and soul of the place.
From an antique silver service to a kitchen table once transported by covered wagon, heirlooms create depth and interest.
Heavy on the antiques with lots of vintage, Barbara makes use of every square inch of her apartment for a wonderfully put-together look.
Original paintings by her daughter Carol Counce are inspired by Barbara’s family home in Risen, Ark. 14 BUTTERFIELD LIFE
MAY + JUNE 2021
Although she retained a few pieces, Barbara passed down most of her Fiestaware® collection.
The functional kitchen offers plenty of charm with bright accents from Barbara’s many collections.
Photos by Stephen Ironside
