1865 historic farmhouse
Excerpt from Arlington Magazine’s “Historic Homes” issue highlighting Samara Interiors’ bespoke designs in this project:
“Chattoo worked closely with Arlington designer Samara Goodman to furnish the interiors with nods to Black history and the house's storied past, as well as his own background and interests. The front room, located in the oldest section of the house, has the most period touches; however, they are designed in a way that subverts the parlor's Confederate legacy.
A stenciled ceiling motif by Arlington artist Pam Nemfakos mimics the star from the official Juneteenth flag. A throw pillow is upholstered in 'Harlem Toile,' a pattern by New York designer Sheila Bridges that reimagines the narrative of the French Romantic period by depicting Black people in aristocratic garb, frolicking in pastoral settings.
The bold, graphic pattern in black-and-white drapery references Chattoo’s affinity for graffiti art—the works of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, specifically."
