Double parlor

Thomas Jayne is known for his ability to bring a fresh twist on tradition and universal charm to any setting, as seen in the New Orleans home of writer Julia Reed.

Painted a jaunty canary yellow, the home's front door, inlaid with elegant stained glass,...

Double parlors at Millford. Nearly all of furniture is Duncan Phyfe & Son, early 1840s. (image: Classical American Homes Preservation Trust)

When Tim purchased his house in 2010, it had been abandoned since 2004, a year before Hurricane Katrina. The windows were left open and the walls were covered with mold. The property was what Tim describes as “marginally livable,” and didn’t even meet the requirements for financing. He would have to pay out of pocket to get a hot water heater installed, the electricity turned on, and have the mold re-mediated in order to secure a mortgage.

This unique London townhouse belongs to a stylish couple and their young family. When they wanted to redecorate, they enlisted Kate Cox from HÁM interiors to ensure the property reflected their eclectic personalities. Here, Kate gives us the tour…

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Andrew Evans—New Orleans Historic Homes Licensed by LA on Instagram: "A really pretty Italianate double parlor room in a Victorian townhouse on Esplanade. The precursor to open plan living! The formal dining room was combined with the parlor room vs having pocket doors to divide the rooms. Certainly opened up the space and look at those floors! ✨The arch was decorated in all sorts of ways, but I’ve never seen an arch like this. The Italianate style became popular around 1880. Btw this condo…