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Art House A home in the heart of Lafayette provides a fresh start, while preserving precious memories BY M A R I E E L I Z A B E T H O L I V E R P H OTO S BY H AY L E I S M I T H
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living in the same home for 30 years. Combine that with a homeowner whose lifelong passion includes art and collectibles, and the last thing you might expect is for her to describe the entire process as “quite easy.” “I asked myself, ‘What would you do if you could start from scratch, right now? What would you choose?’” says the homeowner. She says this gem tucked inside Lafayette’s River Ranch neighborhood represented a
fresh start and an opportunity to focus on the important things in life. To lead the renovation, she brought in Clare Broussard, of M. Clare Designs, with the goal of moving outside her comfort zone, while still having the comfort of her favorite things. “I wanted to preserve the light and open feeling of the house, as well as have a bit of fun with color and fabric,” the homeowner says. Inspired by the homeowner’s collections, Broussard says item No. 1 on her agenda was
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Broussard incorporated custom drapery and textiles throughout the space to complement the homeowner’s rich tapestry of art and antiques. The white walls and ample natural light give the home a more contemporary feel, while allowing treasures — such as this jade chess set inherited from her mother-in-law’s family — to shine.