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Design Detour: Laura Hodges

Drawing upon Baltimore’s gritty industrial past and classic architecture, designer Laura Hodges creates spaces that make a statement and still leave some breathing room. One of Hodges’ signatures is to bring together natural materials (like woven grasses or locally sourced wood) with steel and concrete elements.

“In the D.C.-Baltimore area we love to restore architecture, source vintage and antique furnishings and preserve views of the natural landscape whenever possible,” Hodges says. “In many ways, good design is always sustainable.”

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“Hotel Revival is one of the newer hotels in downtown Baltimore and has a French-influenced style. I’d love to head to their rooftop bar, Topside, with photographer Jennifer Hughes, D.C. designers Darryl Carter and Zoe Feldman, Virginia designer Lauren Liess and gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore.”

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“We love vintage furniture, and Wishbone Reserve is one of our favorite sources for pottery, furniture and glassware. Our shop, Domain, carries many locally made products, including our own candles made by Baltimore-based 228 Grant Street Candle Company. Our most popular scent is Meyer Lemon and Lavender, and it’s what we often gift to our clients.”

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“To avoid recessed lighting in living spaces, we love to layer lighting and incorporate a mix of sconces, ceiling lights and portable light such as floor and table lamps. We always use dimmers to allow full control over the mood of the room and the lighting levels.”

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“Lenehan Studios is a local decorative painter who can always bring our vision to life. whether it’s a beautiful watercolor mural, decorative plaster texture or a highly detailed faux finish.”

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“Schumacher’s Andromeda pattern in indigo feels classic yet modern at the same time.”