Large carved redwood wall sculptures or panels by Evelyn Ackerman, circa 1965. Courtesy of Archive.
Teak and leather folding stool by Poul Hundevad, circa 1950s. Courtesy of Baxter & Liebchen, Inc.

 

Barbara Westbrook of Atlanta’s Westbrook Interiors believes that when it comes to designing a home, comfort is one of the most important considerations. An expert at crafting incredibly inviting spaces, Westbrook’s elegant yet effortless interiors reflect the character of the home as well as her clients’ tastes. Whether she is working on a traditional, transitional or contemporary project, Westbrook manages to cultivate a timeless aesthetic that looks as though every meticulously curated piece was collected over time.

A Pennsylvania walnut stretcher base table, circa 1780. Courtesy of Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques.
A horse weathervane, late 19th century. Courtesy of Just Folk.

A native of Virginia, Westbrook launched her own firm in 1992 after designing under the tutelage of Nancy Braithwaite, a celebrated designer known for her minimal yet luxurious interiors, and Gandy/Peace Inc., a highly respected and influential Atlanta-based firm. Over the next two decades, Westbrook established a reputation as the go-to designer for tasteful, tactile, and timeless interiors. In her book, Gracious Rooms, Westbrook writes, “For all the codified fundamentals of design and decoration, there are four guiding lights that, for me, make an interior turn the corner from house to home: Make it interesting. Make it beautiful. Make it personal. Make it welcoming and warm.”

Wharton Harris Esherick "Stars," 1923. Courtesy of Moderne Gallery.

Barbara Westbrook browsed InCollect and selected pieces that reflect her own personal style -- a delightful mix of classic American charm and chic refinement. Among her top picks are a painting of an oat field in Giverny, France, by the American Impressionist Willard Leroy Metcalf from Vose Galleries; a hand hewn ash burl bowl from Steven S. Powers Works of Art & Americana; a 38-star American parade flag from Colorado from Jeff R. Bridgman American Antiques and Antique American Flags; a late 19th century horse weathervane from Just Folk; a diminutive dome top paint decorated box, one of only three dozen dome top boxes attributed to the Compass Artist of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from Don Olson: Fine American Antiques and Folk Art; a light blue blanket chest with an elaborate scalloped skirt from Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques; an 18th century provincial walnut cooling cabinet from The Stanley Weiss Collection; a teak and leather folding stool  by the mid century modern design master Poul Hundevad from Baxter & Liebchen, Inc.; a woodcut by the American studio furniture maker Wharton Esherick from Moderne Gallery; an Abstract Expressionist painting by Raymond Parker from Peyton Wright Gallery; a large carved redwood wall sculpture by the California modernist Evelyn Ackerman from Archive; an early New England chair table from CL Prickett; and a Pennsylvania walnut stretcher base table from Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques.

 

Visit the full collection to view all of Barbara Westbrook’s top InCollect picks, including folk art, mid century modern design, and American art. Click here to view the full collection.

Barbara Westbrook.

 

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