{"id":2131,"date":"2018-08-29T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2018-08-29T15:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2018-09-20T18:46:32","modified_gmt":"2018-09-20T18:46:32","slug":"julia-buckingham-modern-meets-antique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pagodared.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/29\/julia-buckingham-modern-meets-antique\/","title":{"rendered":"Julia Buckingham: Modern Meets Antique"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at PAGODA RED, we have a deep appreciation for designers who can mix modern and antique objects with aplomb. Julia Buckingham of Buckingham Interiors + Design<\/a>\u00a0(BID) is a master of the style\u2014so much, that she coined her own term for it: Modernique.<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Werner Straube.<\/p><\/div>\n

We spoke with Julia and her Design Director Sara Kirshner, to get a sense of how the female-led team approaches new projects. Though the firm is based out of Chicago, they maintain a retail boutique in Phoenix, Arizona, where Julia resides, and have clients nationwide.<\/p>\n

“Modernique is about blending the old with the new to reveal the beauty and delight in unexpected pairings,” says Julia. “It\u2019s that synergy when antiques and modern furnishings are able to sit side by side and create an amazing aesthetic. It\u2019s a very sought-after look.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo:\u00a0Werner Straube.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sara\u2019s favorite spaces are those that keep clients on their toes. “What\u2019s amazing about our projects is that you may sense that you\u2019re in a BID space, but no two are ever the same,” she says. “The idea is to have something in every room that keeps the wonder alive, sustaining the drama throughout the entire home. We love to keep people guessing, ‘what\u2019s in the next room? What\u2019s around the next corner?'”<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Eric Hausman.<\/p><\/div>\n

Julia describes the design team\u2019s collaborative approach as “trickle down, and then trickle back up,” with each member contributing their unique skills. The process begins when she and Sara meet with new clients for an in-depth interview.<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Eric Hausman.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWe get a sense of expectations, how involved the client would like to be, and where we are heading aesthetically,\u201d she explains. \u201cDesign ideas will hit us right from the start, as soon as we walk in and begin building the relationship with the client and the space. A typical Modernique client will say, \u2018I want this to be different, I want it to be unique, I want it to be something we haven\u2019t seen before.'”<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Werner Straube.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cPeople will tell you a lot about themselves as long as you listen,\u201d Sara adds. \u201cSo we let them take the lead, and we listen for key words that let us know when to pull a little more. Maybe they\u2019ll say, \u2018I want a bright and colorful room\u2019, which can really just mean they want a space with energy, that makes them feel excited when they walk in. Finding the language and clarifying key terms is important.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Werner Straube.<\/p><\/div>\n

Back at the studio, the entire team has a hand in sourcing exceptional items for the project. \u201cI love that we really do work as a team,\u201d says Sara. \u201cEveryone who touches any part of a project will be on-site multiple times. We want everyone to feel involved and to showcase their talents. Julia is a very nurturing person of the arts, of designers, and of young women in general.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Eric Hausman.<\/p><\/div>\n

As for their favorite jumping off points, Julia and Sara each have their own. Julia finds hers through curiosities and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. She has the ability to see a piece, know exactly what fabric she\u2019ll use to reupholster it, and then a build a room around it.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me it\u2019s fabric,\u201d says Sara. \u201cI personally always keep fabrics pinned close to my desk\u2014I come up with color stories and combinations, and then look for opportunities to incorporate them into the perfect project.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Werner Straube.<\/p><\/div>\n

In her book Modernique<\/em>, Julia’s signature style is uniquely realized for each client. “I wanted to showcase the excitement that comes from being inspired by a particular piece or a room’s architecture,” says Julia.<\/p>\n

“I know this sounds dramatic, but don\u2019t be afraid. Collect what you love\u2014adding pieces that you feel are disparate can create the most beautiful dichotomy. And start a collection, not necessarily with any final goal in mind, but with abandon,\u201d she adds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Design: Buckingham Interiors + Design. Photo: Eric Hausman.<\/p><\/div>\n

While she admits to being biased, Sarah calls Modernique<\/em> “one of the most visually stunning and exciting design books I\u2019ve ever looked through. It\u2019s so beautiful and it\u2019s also not so serious. Design should be inspiring and engaging, but it\u2019s also okay to have fun,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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According to Julia, the book quickly took on a life of its own\u2014and opening a brick-and-mortar store, felt like a natural evolution.\u00a0\u201cIt became apparent that the journey had begun for it to be a more interactive experience for readers, and design-driven individuals,” she says. The result is a boutique which embodies the look and feel of her celebrated book. “Where\u00a0Modernique<\/em> can be experienced not just by our clients, and book connoisseurs, but by everyone who comes to Phoenix,\u201d says Julia.<\/p>\n

Portrait by Synergistic Studios.
\nHero shot: Design by Julia Buckingham. Photo by\u00a0Eric Hausman.<\/em><\/p>\n

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