Born into wealth, Dorothy Draper was the first woman to establish an interior design firm in 1923, when a woman going to business by herself was considered risky as well as socially uncommon.
Drapers confidence, and unique style gave her an ability to step out of the common historical designs of her time, and run ahead of designers of her time because she didn't feel pressured to conform. Her confidence allowed her to make the right decisions every time- “if it looks right, it is right”.
Draper designed for the very wealthy society figures. But that was not all, she had commercial business knocking on her door as well. She often custom designed for hotels, restaurants, theaters, department stores, commercial establishments, corporate offices. She designed furniture for Ficks Reed, Heritage, as well as a many fabric lines for Schumacher. Above that, she offered decorating advice to the every day reader Good Housekeeping Magazine.
These Dorothy Draper chests are easier to find than people think. In fact, I was on ebay and saw one for 9 dollars. OH YES! 9 Dollars! This room is well pulled together with the hollywood regency camel velvet tufted sofa and cream wing back chair. The sitting arangement is perfect combining the classic wingchair and a hollywood regency side chair. The glass table allows a clear view site of the exotic zebra cowhide rug. Picture Credit desiretoinspire.blogspot.com
Designer Dorothy Draper Chest - Tara Guerard's Home
Dorothy Draper signature styles- She used vibrant colors where many didn't have the guts to go. She populized new colors and never-seen-before- color combinations.
Dorothy Draper signature styles- “Dull” white and “shiny” black.
Dorothy Draper- Bold stripes
Dorothy Draper signature styles-Ornate plaster designs moldings, and picture frames often in Baroque style.
Dorothy Draper signature styles-Black and white checkered floors
Dorothy Draper signature styles-Massive, paneled, lacquered doors. Massive hardware on doors.
Dorothy Draper signature styles-Elaborate plaster or intricate mirror frames
Dorothy Draper Colors - Check out Color for Your Home.com as they are experts in colors.
Dorothy Draper- The Greenbrier Hotel- Regency Redux High Style Interiors Hollywood Regency by Emily Evans Eerdmans and Kelly Wearstler
The lobby at The Greenbrier – Dorothy Draper’s trademark style- Black and white (marble) & white plaster mantels over the doorway.
Designer Dorothy Draper Regency Style The Greenbrier Hotel
Designer Dorothy Draper Regency Style The Greenbrier Hotel- Signature Striped Walls Very Modern for her time
Designer Dorothy Draper Regency Style The Greenbrier Hotel- Signature Checkered Flooring
Designer Dorothy Draper Regency Style The Greenbrier Hotel Convex Mirror
Designer Dorothy Draper Regency Style
