Rustic Refinement

Charleston designer Kathleen H. Rivers creates a relaxed interior for a log cabin in Cashiers, North Carolina. The house has all the elements of a property that’s been passed down through generations, but the layout, textile treatments, and collections make it feel current

Pieter Estersohn, story by Julia E. Lewis

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Cozy and Crisp Bedroom

Red-and-cream crewel fabric and a companion plaid cozy up the master bedroom. The textiles have a graphic presence that “stands up against the heavily textured walls,” says designer Kathleen Rivers. Crisp white bed linens provide a delicate counterpoint to the rough, textured walls.

RESOURCES: Interiors by Kathleen H. Rivers, Kathleen Rivers Interior Design, 843/723-5744; architecture by Jack Davis, 404/237-2333; construction by Dearl Stewart Construction, 828/421-5930. Crewel fabric by Travers (to the trade), 212/888-7900; plaid fabric by Cowtan & Tout (to the trade), 212/647-6900, www.cowtan.com; custom bedside tables by Chattooga Woodworks, 828/743-3484, www.chattoogawoodworks.com.