This Nashville-Based Designer Specializes in "Jewel Box Interiors"
What does Evan Millárd mean when he says his Nashville-based firm, millárd, specializes in “jewel box interiors”? Many things, he says, including “designs that wrap you in an emotion, celebrate a treasured person or thing, create precious memories, or that are whimsical and out of the box.” Treasured people and precious memories shaped his aesthetic. Born in South Korea and adopted as an infant, Millárd credits his mother, Peggy, and his grandmothers, Grace and Esther, for his “love for color and pattern, which comes from how they decorated.” Because of them, he “gravitated toward jewel tones layered with intricate details and exaggerated designs.”
That's the aesthetic he celebrates at his firm, which he launched in 2022. “I design with the intent to wrap my client in a feeling or emotion," he says. "When a client sees their newly designed space for the first time, I want their face to light up as if it’s Christmas morning.” @evandmillard
House Beautiful: What current design trend are you ready to stop seeing?
Evan Millárd: Neon, I am ready to stop seeing neon in so many designs.
HB: What emerging trend are you excited about?
EM: Marbleization! Organic in nature, it lends itself so well to both traditional and contemporary applications and settings.
HB: What’s your favorite … (and why)?
HB: Item to collect?
EM: Boxes of all shapes and sizes! Not only do I remember storing beloved treasures in them as a child, but they're also perfect for styling and add a layer of interest and give one's eyes a place to rest. They're the perfect accessory to add an element of surprise.
HB Paint color?
EM: My current color crush is this fantastic deep vermillion-tone, Coral Reef, by Sherwin Williams.
HB: Artist or piece of art?
EM: I have this fantastic painting of a Chinese horse on raw silk. I found it a few years ago while antiquing in Chattanooga, TN, and knew I had to add it to my art collection.
HB: Local shopping destination?
EM: Robin Rains Antiques. Robin’s flagship showroom boasts one-of-a-kind European treasures sourced from personal trips to France, Belgium and Spain!
HB: Online store?
EM: I recently stumbled across StandOut Spaces, and have fallen in love with their Antique French selections.
HB: Travel destination?
EM: Charleston, SC, New Orleans, LA, Savannah, GA and Key West, FL. There’s something special to me about a southern city that’s full of history and charm.
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