Welcome to SOURCEBOOK, a shopping column from the editors of ELLE DECOR. Here, we’ll highlight useful tips and unique market finds to help you recreate the look of one of our featured interior design projects.
Designer Montana Labelle’s interiors strike that elusive balance between refined, some might even say bohemian, minimalism and soulful patina—where a vintage Pierre Jeanneret chair sits effortlessly beside a monolithic travertine table. Styling spaces like her requires a blend of sharp instinct, seasoned sources, and an eye for sculptural silhouettes.
Benjamin Moore’s Masada AF-220 and Satchel AF-240 were used to create wide horizontal stripes on Venetian plaster that wrap the foyer.
First, embrace the hunt. Labelle champions vintage, and rightly so. Scour estate sales, online marketplaces like 1stDibs, and under-the-radar dealers on Instagram (hint: use hashtags of pieces and designers you’re seeking out as your compass). Focus on 1970s Italian, brutalist North American, and the odd French modernist piece. Think natural materials—raw stone, oxidized metals, oak with character.
“Cookie cutter decor is being swapped out for unique pieces that tell a story and add personality to a home.” —Montana Labelle, interior designer
In a bathroom, Labelle used a vintage 1940s oak sideboard to create a custom vanity, and styled the room with midcentury and contemporary accessories.
For new furnishings, seek out makers who understand proportion and restraint. Labelle often collaborates with local artisans for custom millwork and upholstery that feels tailor-made, never mass-produced. If it’s sculptural, grounding, and unfussy—it’s likely a yes.
Above all, edit. The natural and warm earth tone look is never cluttered. Every piece earns its place by form, texture, or narrative. That vintage travertine bowl? It’s not just a bowl—it’s a quiet punctuation creating an interesting vignette and composition in the room. Follow strong forms, honor the process, and trust that your space will tell its story in due time.
Here’s how to furnish the fantasy.
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