Ep. 461: The "Rusticator" Lifestyle with Laura Keeler Pierce

About this episode

Laura Keeler Pierce discusses her design philosophy and the 'rusticator' lifestyle inspired by Maine's coastal charm.

We are heading up to the beautiful coast of Maine for today's episode! Our guest is Laura Keeler Pierce, the founder and principal designer of the New England-based interior design firm Keeler & Co., and the co-founder of Rusticator, a curated home furnishings shop located in Seal Harbor, Maine. Laura sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss her signature aesthetic, which masterfully blends historic New England charm with modern, updated livability. She shares how growing up moving from city to city shaped her design eye, the inspiration behind the "rusticator" lifestyle in Acadia National Park, and her approach to designing incredible commercial spaces like the reimagined Claremont Hotel. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Respect the Architecture: When working with older, historic homes, Laura believes in maintaining the architectural integrity while infusing it with modern character. Don't fight the bones of the house—embrace them, and let the history of the home inform your material and fabric choices. The "Rusticator" Lifestyle: Inspired by Mount Desert Island's iconic summer cottages, Laura recommends looking for "first-generation heirlooms." These are timeless…

People in this episode

Host: Caroline

Guest: Laura Keeler Pierce

Topics covered

• interior design
• rusticator lifestyle
• historic homes
• commercial spaces

Keywords

• New England
• home furnishings
• modern livability
• Claremont Hotel

Mentioned in this episode

Products: first-generation heirlooms

Books & works: The "Rusticator" Lifestyle

Places: Maine, New England, Seal Harbor, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island's, Boston, Seal Harbor, ME

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