The Historic Home lies at the heart of Michael Carter’s passion for interior design. Well versed in the academics of period architecture and antiques, Carter continues to be called on to bring fresh and inspiring ideas to historic properties that are undergoing restoration or redecoration. It is never the goal to have these homes feel like museums. Instead, Carter & Company strives to blend the function of contemporary life with design ideas that are appropriate – they respect the past in a way that is stylish, timeless and elegant.

Mid-sized elegant formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in Paris with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a large timeless formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Madrid with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Example of a classic formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in Chicago with gray walls and no tv

Example of a classic dark wood floor dining room design in Raleigh with white walls

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Heaven - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Ceiling: Phillip Jeffries Extra Fine Arrowroot in Hyacinth - Grizzel and Mann Chandelier: Sputnik Chandelier - Lost City Arts Sofa: Antique - Jere's Antiques (reupholstered and restored) Sofa Fabric: D1865-16 - Designer's Guild Sofa Paint Color: Grenada Villa - Benjamin Moore Lounge Chairs: Antique (restored) Ottoman: Antique coffee table (repurposed) Ottoman Fabric: Christopher Farr Design Adras - Indigo, Grizzel and Mann Rug: 11x11 Stripe, Milk - Yerra Small Mirrors: No.411 Fireplace Tile: Sloe - Winchester Tile Artwork: Paule Marrot - Natural Curiosities Etagere: Antique Spiral Stools: Clipper Trading Sideboard: Antique (mid-century modern) Table Lamp: Antique

Transitional formal medium tone wood floor living room photo in Miami

House in Houston by Murphy Mears Architects Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for a french country formal and enclosed living room remodel in Houston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Tuscan formal dark wood floor living room photo in Dallas with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

This is an example of a mediterranean partial sun brick landscaping in Santa Barbara for spring.

Sepia toned monochromatic murals for a Tudor style home. The airy painterly style gives a serene sense of expansive space.
Enclosed dining room - large traditional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in Chicago with beige walls

Zeke Ruelas Photography
Mid-sized beach style formal and enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized elegant light wood floor entryway photo in Minneapolis with beige walls

D Randolph Foulds Photography
Example of a classic formal living room design in Charlotte with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Photography by John Merkl
Living room - large cottage open concept and formal light wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and no tv

Living room - traditional formal and enclosed living room idea in Miami with blue walls, a stone fireplace, a standard fireplace and no tv

Transitional formal living room photo in Orange County with white walls

Transitional Living Room with Original Michael Carson Art, Custom designed and fabricated fireplace mantel. Clean and tailored upholstery - Jennifer Hughes Photography