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Nothing sets the stage for an entry into a beautiful home like a grand staircase. This staircase is in Buckingham Palace and probably a bit more than most of us would like in our homes. Nonetheless, the staircase is stunning and sets the tone for the magnificence of the Palace.

 

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Nothing says “Old World’ glamour like a fabulous staircase. I have always dreamed of having a home with an exquisite stairway. I do not have a grand staircase in my home but fortanately I am currently work on designing a large home with a grand staircase.

 

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The stairwell is beautiful as is, however, we plan to have a custom carpet made for the stairwell. I plan to elevate the design a notch or two and create a more elegant feeling when you enter the front door. I am great believer in creating spaces that have a quiet elegance to them.

 

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We plan to use the pattern in this strike off for the new stairwell carpet. Please excuse my Iphone picture. The actual carpet is beyond stunning. The carpet will be created by Tai Ping Carpets, the leading manufacturer of hand made carpets. The carpet will be made with a combination of wool and dull silk. I actually love the pure silk version of this carpet more, however is isn’t practical for a stairwell. The all silk version is easy to slip on and does not hold up to heavy traffic very well. It is also very expensive.

What do you think about the new carpet choice? Do you prefer the existing carpet and the custom carpet? I would love to hear your thoughts!


About Leslie Hendrix Wood

Leslie Hendrix Wood is the founding editor of the luxury lifestyle and design blog, Hadley Court and an interior decorator with Chancellor Interiors in Midland, Texas.

Leslie received her undergraduate degree in business. She worked briefly in banking and returned to school to earn her MBA.

Upon graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. to work on a Presidential campaign and received a Presidential appointment to a position in International Trade.

At the end of the administration, Leslie returned to her hometown and joined the family oil and gas business, although her first passion has always been, after raising her children with her husband, business and interior design.

When she saw her children were closer to leaving home, she decided to start the blog, Hadley Court. in 2012, which won the Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award for Best New Design Blog in 2013 - a prestigious honor granted by her peers.

In 2014, she is, in addition to blogging, beginning to build the family friendly luxury lifestyle brand: HADLEY COURT, based on her values of Gracious Living, Timeless Design and Family Traditions.

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Comments

  1. kim says

    July 27, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Can’t wait to see the installation picks, Leslie! you have impeccable taste!

    • Leslie says

      July 27, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Kim,
      Thank you for your kind words! I look forward to sharing the final installation pictures.
      Leslie

  2. Maggi says

    July 27, 2013 at 4:09 am

    I walked that staircase two years ago when Kate’s wedding dress was on display at the palace. It is a surreal moment

    • Leslie says

      July 27, 2013 at 10:41 am

      Maggi,
      What a treat! I can imagine that it was stunning. Thanks for sharing.
      All the best,
      Leslie

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