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‘A lot of my clients are now focused on designs that incorporate the lifestyles of their grandkids and pets. By asking the right questions I can provide a room plan with furniture and fabrics that will meet their expectations and protect their investment.’


White Interiors’ Lauren Salter specializes in solving Big Canoe interior design challenges


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auren Salter of White Interiors in Dawsonville is rapidly becoming a fixture in the interior design world of Big Canoe.


While most of her business involves


design updates of existing homes, she also specializes in helping new arrivals settle into our mountain community. Newcomers are often faced with the


daunting task of downsizing from a larger residence. Many are from larger homes in the suburbs of Atlanta. This usually means difficult decisions have to be made regarding beloved, but dated, furniture and other household items. Salter says blending interiors from


previous residences requires a trained and objective eye. The help of a designer makes these decisions easier, but what to keep and what to throw out remains a difficult choice. She says many of her clients find a


happy middle ground by revitalizing favored items of furniture. “We revitalize and re-purpose existing furniture so that the home owner’s individuality flourishes,” she says. “Your upholstered furniture may feel dated in your new environment, but by reupholstering in textural and more natural materials your room will be as comfortable as it is beautiful.” The growing number of Big Canoe


residents who simply want to update the look of their existing homes face many of the same challenges. They, too, want to incorporate as much of their furniture and furnishings in the new plan as possible while still achieving a fresh and new look. Salter has made her reputation by


making minimal, but basic changes to rooms that haven’t changed appreciably in ten or more years. “Refurbish, restore, and renovate”


A Cox Mountain home in Big Canoe recently received the White Interiors touch. This beautifully detailed table with a rich textured finish and matching bench is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. It provides a link between the keeping room and great room.


are all catchwords that are popular now as people are hanging on to their items or antiques longer,” she says. “I quite often suggest different painted finishes to breathe life into a dated table or chest. “When you have a neutral but textural


sofa, you can change the character of the whole room just by changing the pillows,” she says. “This can be done seasonally as well.” Salter has noticed that homes in


mountain communities like Big Canoe often share many of the same interior design challenges. These homes are planned to maximize the mountain view with tall windows and extensive wood trim which can sometimes leave a room feeling less than cozy.


“In large rooms with tall windows


and a lot of wood trim, the environment can feel vast, cold and sterile, so it is important to warm it up with rugs, pillows and window treatments,” she says. “The correct treatment will frame


the view while enhancing the room. An eclectic mix of styles, colors and types of wood tends to warm up spaces and keep them fresh and less predictable.” Salter suggests a number of inventive,


yet simple, ideas to freshen a room. “Our customers love it when they see how we have used a small rug draped over a table, as well as under the table,” she says. “This shows how you can layer and multi-purpose your accessories at the same time.” Salter feels that good interior design


achieves a balance between form and function. She insists on having in-depth consultations with clients to determine how the room is used and who will be occupying the space. “A lot of my clients are now focused


on designs that incorporate the lifestyles of their grandkids and pets. By asking the right questions I can provide a room plan with furniture and fabrics that will meet their expectations and protect their investment,” she says. White Interiors is located in


The same home’s keeping room is cozy and inviting while combining color and soft textures. It offers the family a perfect spot for enjoying mountain views.


Dawsonville near the intersection of Routes 53 and 400. A 10,000-square- foot showroom showcases many unique


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furniture and furnishing items. The showroom features several furniture vignettes that allow shoppers to see how several eclectic items work together in one setting. Asked to sum up her design


philosophy, Salter said, “I strive to design interiors that are visually stimulating yet comfortable and relaxing. My interiors are charmingly simple, anchored by color and texture, yet rustic and elegant.”


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H O M E F U R N I S H I N G S


White Interiors 278 Highway 400 North Suite 1100


Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 216-1230


Email: staff@whiteinteriorsllc.com


Website: www.whiteinteriorsllc.com • • •


Located next to the Kroger


Dawsonville Hwy.


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