THE NEW TRADITIONALIST

INTERIORS

Raleigh, North Carolina

The story unfolds in a house by the lake, where the rhythm of nature informs everyday life. The gentle lapping of water against the shore, the rustling of trees in the breeze, and the changing light that dances across the surface of the lake all serve as quiet reminders of the natural world just outside.

An image of a kitchen counter and window overlooking a view to a lake on a sunny day with a marble countertop and kitchen lamp.

Location
Raleigh, North Carolina

Collaborators

Design & Build | Dixon Kirby Homes
Custom Furniture | Petite & English
Photography | Abigail Jackson

Press
RUE Magazine Home Tour

Year
2023-2024

a hallway with green cabinets leading to an open room with large dark wooden doors.
An image of a small wood table with a dark marbled top and a dark vase with dried flowers in it. Above the table sits a peice of art on the wall and a shite brass lamp.
A dining room with dark wood furniture and dark wood floors.

Within this sanctuary, the home becomes a bridge—connecting the formality of the outside world with the warmth and intimacy of family life.

The living room, with its expansive views, becomes a space where conversations flow easily, and where the connection to both nature and each other is felt deeply. Mealtimes by the window become a celebration of both the present moment and the timeless beauty just beyond the glass.

a livingroom scene with white linen couches, dark wood furniture and marbled coffee table. In the background is a wooden crane sculpture situated on a dark cabinet.
A photo of a corner of the master bedroom with the focus on a wood nightstand and carefully draped curtains behind it. A green couch can be seen on the left with an open book and reading glasses left. The bed is a four post bed with white linens.
A picture of the vanity in the master bedroom made of dark wood with a marbled top. A round mirror sits on the wall and reflects the light from the windows. A pile of books, a painted lamp, an open book and glass vase with flowers are on the vanity.
An image of the small boucle arm chairs of the master bedroom with a small green sofa. The focus is on the outside view of the home.

As you step inside, the herringbone brick floor in the entry greets you with a quiet sense of history and grounding. The aged, texture worn smooth by years of footfalls, evoke the connection between the home and the earth beneath it. Each step echoes a connection to the past, as if the floor itself holds stories of those who’ve come and gone.

This house, perched on the edge of the lake, is more than a home; it is a place where the outside world and inner life meet, creating a harmonious space where memories are made, rooted in both nature and family.

A view of the master bathroom of the home with two opposite side wooden vanities and a bathtub and shower. A large framed panel window is the focus of the bathroom.
A close up image of a wood cabinet with marbled knobs and a marble counter top.
A countertop closeup in a master bathroom with a silver sink faucet placed on the marble backdrop. The mirror follows the curb of the dark countertop with a sink.
An image of a dark bathroom vanity made of wood with a marbled countertop and a mirror cut out of the marble backsplash. There is a small arm chair in the corner and rug that leads to the washroom.
A small music room sits in this room. In view is the side of a piano and a chess game beside a window.
A small half bath with brick flooring and white vintage cabinet with a marble top. The wall light drops in next to the vanity with natural light.
An image of the study with a green rug, green sofa and marbled fireplace and wooden mantle.
A close up photo of the chair in the study with a cane back and wood mantle marbled fire place.
A wood paneled study with a a marble fireplace and green sofa and middle colored wood furniture. There is a painting sitting on the mantle of the study.