Whether it’s a repurposed magnolia wreath that survived the holidays or a much-loved bench refreshed by a new slipcover, this homeowner is always drawn to giving something old a new take. As a result, her guests feel as much at home as she does.
Whether it’s a repurposed magnolia wreath that survived the holidays or a much-loved bench refreshed by a new slipcover, this homeowner is always drawn to giving something old a new take. As a result, her guests feel as much at home as she does.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
