Furnishings in the family room were sourced from Market on National.
EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE ALL BRIGHT An Ashland Park home is remade for a young family Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Rachel Lutz / Andrew Kung Group When a career change brought a young family to Lexington, they sought out a neighborhood offering the same character and walkability that they had enjoyed for a decade while living in Louisville’s historic Highlands neighborhood. The towering tree canopy, proximity to shopping, green space and restaurants around Ashland Park certainly fit the bill, but the stately three-story home they acquired took vision and 15 months of construction to complete the picture of their ideal family home. Working with Louisville-based architect Tim Winters and general contractor Wayne Henning, the wife remarked that the home was “down to the studs” when the couple began collaborating with interior designer Isabel Ladd, who was recommended to them by their new next-door neighbor. Isabel jumped right in with her characteristic verve, obsessing over details such as making certain that all of the trim and molding appear as though it has been there for more than a century. 20 slmag.net
The finished interiors are ethereal, playful, and expertly edited, allowing plenty of elbow room for the couple’s art collection to happily coexist with their two lively sons. Gracing the first floor are reclaimed wood floors from Longwood executed in a raw matte finish. The wife remarked that she culled the idea from a project on the Houzz website after looking for a unique alternative to dark-stained flooring. Beginning with a canvas comprised of walls painted a soft white, as well as an abundance of tall windows simply dressed with plantation-style shutters that bathe rooms in natural light, Isabel deftly added layers of color and texture utilizing art, upholstery, rugs, light fixtures and furnishings. A custom mixed media piece by Eric Flack surmounting a light blue chest takes center stage in the foyer, and introduces the home’s lighthearted approach to design. Illuminating the space is a rustic wooden bead globe chandelier; a matching example is centered in the adjacent living room.
