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A beautifully designed room should do more than look good, it should bring people together. Textile and wallpaper designer Adriana Franco shares how she transformed her Charleston parlour into a welcoming gathering space by layering custom textiles, meaningful antiques, and colors inspired by the timeless beauty of the Lowcountry.
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Shop The Look
The best gathering rooms are designed with comfort, character, and conversation in mind. Inspired by the Lowcountry's marshes, winding rivers, and native palmettos, I layered soft greens, warm neutrals, and rich blues throughout the space using my Rooted Collection fabrics and wallpapers. Cane Grasscloth wraps the ceiling, the often-forgotten fifth wall, adding warmth and texture, while my Serenoa rug anchors the room below.
1. LAMPSHADE SKIRT | from $55 | adrianafranco.com/homewares | hand-made in Charleston in Corona Gold fabric | 2. SERENOA RUG | $2,560 | milagrocollective.com/products/serenoa | 3. SERENOA STRIPE CURTAIN PANEL | $350 | adrianafranco.com/custom-projects | 5. CORONA GOLD FABRIC | adrianafranco.com/textiles | custom stool skirt | 6. FARO SWIVEL CHAIR | $1,598 | luluandgeorgia.com | 8. CORONA OLIVE PILLOW COVER | $145 | adrianafranco.com/homewares
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The Details
Cane Grasscloth wraps the ceiling, the often-forgotten fifth wall, adding warmth
and texture. A game table encourages lingering over friendly competition, while a
bar and cozy sipping corner adorned with vintage hunting trophies invite evening
cocktails. An antique secretary doubles as my painting station, making the room both
creative and deeply personal.
1. CANE AZURE GRASSCLOTH | $140/yard | adrianafranco.com/wallpapers 3. ANTIQUE SECRETARY | Eclectic Finds Mount Pleasant | 4. Antler Mounting Kit | $34 | amazon.com | 5. SERENOA FABRIC | adrianafranco.com/textiles | custom made valance | 6. MARSH PAINTING | Modern Manor Mount Pleasant