Balancing Act: Blending Traditional and Contemporary Elements to Achieve Timeless Design

One of the best ways to create a timeless style is through the mixing of vintage and contemporary elements. The fusion of old and new not only elevates interiors but also allows for a more unique and distinctive home. The key is balance.

Join Georgia Design Editor-in-Chief Fran Worrall and award-winning interior designers Chuck Chewning, Dawn Heuer and Olivia Westbrooks for an insightful and educational conversation about how to effectively blend old and new—from furnishings and wallcoverings to lighting and hardware—to create interiors that feel both curated and fresh at the same time. Additionally, the panelists will discuss how a cohesive color palette, repeated details and finishes, and similar patterns and materials can seamlessly bridge the years

Following the presentation, please join Chewning, Heuer, Westbrooks, and Worrall for a reception in the Ernest Gaspard showroom and continue the conversation. While there, peruse Ernest Gaspard’s collection of furniture, lighting, wallcoverings, rugs, and more.

DESIGN ADAC is a three-day event celebrating design excellence, featuring world-class speakers, curated programming, and immersive experiences that blend creativity, culture, and luxury within ADAC’s more than 550,000 SF campus. DESIGN ADAC 2026 is April 21-23.