Emilie Taylor and Seth Welty of design firm Colectivo design their own house in the Black Pearl neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana LA, with double-height living and dining room with light hardwood flooring, red coral rug, black aluminum framed table with medium-toned wood table top, white chairs, large fabric pendant light, black metal staircase, slatted wood screen, and white walls.

Turning Simple Materials and Recycled Finds Into a New-Old New Orleans Home

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The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.