Urban Grace Interiors

Made a trip to Grayton Beach, FL last week on assignment for Coastal Living. I had the pleasure while I was there of meeting Erika McPherson Powell of Urban Grace Interiors and seeing one of her latest projects. She's got tons of energy, a baby on the way, a great blog, and pays great attention to EVERY LITTLE DETAIL and finish in her homes.


Love this tabby fireplace and the overall Chesapeake Bay feel of the room.


Nothing better than a wall of family pictures. No matter how formal a space, this feature makes it feel intimate.



I love the formality that this old portrait brings to the dining area. I get so sick of the white linen, teak approach to beach homes. Who says they can't be serious? A great touch.


Imagine my surprise when I saw this Courtney Garrett painting above the fireplace in the living room. Turns out Erika and Courtney were both students of Auburn University's design program. The homeowners commissioned this painting from her to evoke a darker, more morose beach feel.


An unripened lemon tree at the front of the home.


The family enjoys playing bocce, so Erika and the architects created this minimalist bocce garden for them on the first level, protected by the dunes.