Our Vision is Woodlawn’s History!

Our thoughts of Woodlawn and the judge's committee!

We want to thank you for this opportunity to participate in the Made In America competition.  Learning about the rich history of Woodlawn Plantation and being exposed to the beautiful furniture and accessories that are made in America has enriched our design experience.  Learning about the diverse history of Woodlawn impacted our design because of the unique people that have lived there and the unique activities that have taken place there.  Each space we have designed incorporates themes from the past.  We think about the new family that will live here and what type of people they are. We think they will be an established political couple who entertains and wants to expose their friends and colleagues to the special people and things that make Woodlawn one of our National Treasures.

The historical Woodlawn Community is made up of a diverse group of people who were forward thinkers. We wanted to stay true to it's origins . We chose light and delicate pieces throughout that celebrate the Federal Style. We pulled from the wrought iron window work as inspiration for the motifs on some of the pieces. The enhance the natural lighting we chose a calm and natural color pallet of blues and yellows to reflect light and to allow the spaces to be light filled.

Woodlawn is unique in many ways but one of the most noteworthy historical values of the estate is its initiative to provide an education to a diverse group of individuals including the less privileged as well as blacks from the free labor colony.  Therefore we've transformed/updated the linen room into a reading room to pay homage to this historical fact.  The rooms in this house were created to evoke life long experiences, by gazing the stars, reading, playing instruments, and other activities such as these that provided enrichment and education.  The large, arched shaped window in the reading room frames a perfect view of the estate and its lush green lands with a snippet of Mt. Vernon in the backdrop.  The reading room is outfitted with an inviting palette of earthy colors, book shelves, a uniquely shaped reading chair to provide a comfortable position for hours of reading and of course a telescope that assists in gazing the stars or a cardinal in passing.  This restoration provides a glimpse of the past, however, with selections from all our sponsors, restores the grander.