In the graceful Baton Rouge home of Stacey and Tom Moore located in a quiet subdivision on Highland Road, interior designer Cindy St. Romain of St. Romain Interiors mixed traditional with contemporary, sophistication with practicality, and incorporated the homeowners’ style into the design. “I was trying to mix old world and contemporary, while bringing out the personality of the couple,” says St. Romain, whose well-appointed shop is located ...

It was a magnificent, memorable evening at the elegant residence of Garrett and Beth Claybourn. The couple recently entertained 22 prominent guests to raise an admirable sum for the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. The lavish dinner, comprised of five exquisite courses and hors d’oeuvres prepared by nationally renowned Chef John Folse, was hosted as the result of Mr. and Mrs. Claybourns’ winning bid on a coveted auction lot during the Baton Rouge ...

Dr. Albert D. Sam comes home from his busy practice as a vascular surgeon to a lovely ranch-style abode with a stylish glow. He and his wife, Roberta, purchased their 3,600-square-foot Baton Rouge residence one year ago and were able to move in without having to do any restorations or updating. “The former owners did a wonderful renovation prior to our purchase last year,” says Dr. Sam. “It was in top condition.” Built in 1944, the house underwent ...

Nineteen leading Baton Rouge designers and businesses joined forces earlier this year to transform a home located just outside the gates of LSU for the 11th Decorators’ Show Home. All proceeds benefited the Patient Care Fund of the Hospice of Baton Rouge (HBR), the only nonprofit United Way hospice agency in the Baton Rouge community. More than half of the businesses have participated since the first one was held. “Everyone agreed that this was ...

With an interior design that strikes a balance between modern and traditional, Pat and Kathie Haney’s Baton Rouge residence is an ideal setting for entertaining, complemented by a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and living area and beautifully manicured grounds. It is an elegant house with low-key sumptuousness that is at once warm and inviting. “My husband loves to barbecue and entertain,” says Kathie. “We wanted an outdoor living space so ...

When lobbyists Derrell Cohoon and Cheryl McCormick contacted award-winning interior designer Ty Larkins to discuss the redesign of their Baton Rouge home, they asked him to create a clean and elegantly modern interior that would be reminiscent of a New York City town home on the upper east side. The challenge in the transformation would be to fashion an updated interior that would blend in seamlessly with the historic architectural elements of the ...