There are dreamers and there are doers. Ariene Bethea fits into the latter. Ariene brought her dream to life through her designer furnishings storefront, Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio. She has been called a “design maven,” whose arrival is “changing the face of design in the South.” Her style is abundant throughout her residence in Charlotte, which she shares with her husband, Daren, (a dreamer and a doer in his own right). Daren provides his expertise in chiropractic medicine through Charlotte’s first mobile chiropractic clinic. Passion defines Ariene and Daren’s home and life.

Ariene has worked on many creative projects in the Charlotte area and is known for having an eye for collecting. “Le Huntress,” is an appropriate descriptor of her passion and style. Ariene is originally from Washington, DC, and her childhood home was shaped by her mother’s taste in African and Asian pieces. Ariene and Daren have created a thoughtful home full of both vintage and cultural pieces.

Our Style: California Vintage Global Glam

Inspiration: The basic ingredients for the space came from my favorite color, blue, and my love of black and white. The global influence is directly from my mom. My childhood home was filled with both African and Asian decor. I’ve inherited many of her pieces.

Favorite Element: I love all the light that fills the room. In the morning the walls are more blue and at night they feel more gray.

Biggest Challenge: Selling my finds and not keeping them for sure! I have a rule, if something new comes in, something else has to go. It has made me a ruthless editor of things. I only keep what I would take in a fire.

What Friends Say: Friends are always amazed at how different the house looks since their last visit. They also comment that they feel calm and relaxed.

Biggest Embarrassment: Well, the master bedroom isn’t finished and I want to replace the carpet eventually. It just isn’t a priority right now.

Proudest DIY: The gold ceramic stool from Target that I glammed up with stone coasters from HomeGoods.

Biggest Indulgence: Custom built-in cabinetry. There was zero storage and I needed a significant amount.

Best Advice: Every room needs at least one vintage piece and a touch of black to ground the space. And if you are having trouble finding the right piece for a room, try a plant (live not faux) in place of an object. Plants add color, texture, life and purify the air.

Dream Sources: Ingrid Baars, Malene B., Florida Regency, Southloop Loft, Scout Design Studio, Slate Interiors and Hermans Steel Garage to name a few.

PAINT & COLORS
Glidden – Island View (Entry, living rooms, dining room, kitchen)
Sherwin Williams – Navel (bedroom)
BEHR – Pure Black (tv lounge)
Sherwin Williams – Intense Teal (guest room)

ENTRY
LAPPLJUNG RUTA – Ikea
Vintage Rod Iron Chairs – Inherited
Vintage Faux Bamboo Hutch – Thrift Store
Vintage Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Mirror – Thrift Store

LIVING ROOM
Pair of English Roll Arm Sofas – American Signature
Carnaby Round Metal Cocktail Table – Bernhardt
Vintage Cream Waterfall Side Table – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Velvet Ottoman – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Leopard Side Chairs – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Vintage Burlwood Cabinet – Craigslist
Vintage Burlwood Console – Thrift Store
Gold Garden Stool – Target
Vintage Lawson Oil Painting – Inherited
Black and Gold Bamboo Painting – Salvation Army
Custom Swish Salt & Pepper Pillows – Perennials
Clarence house Tibet Pillow – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Svartan Pillow Covers – Ikea
Vintage Asian Figurine Lamps – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Kelly Wearstler Channel Pillows – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Custom Elephant Lamps
Linon Moroccan Atlas Ivory/Black – Overstock
Asian Tang Horse – Thrift Store
Vintage Crespi Buffet – Thrift Store
Wood Floor Candle
Coconut Bead Atlantis Chandelier – Zgallerie
Vintage Handmade Macrame – Moxie Mercantile

DINING ROOM
Vintage Leopard Dining Chairs – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Dining Table – Bassett
Floral Pendant Light – Reincarnations
Vintage Velvet Bench – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Vintage Cranes on Silk – Gift
Floral Rug – JcPenney

KITCHEN
Roman Shade – Country Curtains
Glass Containers – Home Goods
Gabbig Baskets – Ikea
Sail Boat Art – Home Goods

BEDROOM
Triptych Art – 1st Consignment
Red Velvet Sofa – Craigslist
Kelly Wearstler Channel Pillows – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Luster Velvet Trellis – West Elm
Faux Fur Sheen Pillow Cover – West Elm
Gold Mirror – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Vintage Burlwood Wardrobe – Craigslist
Vintage Deco Pendant Light – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Vintage Brass Table Lamps – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Bedside Tables – Haverty’s

BATHROOM
Devon Mirror – Z Gallerie
Horse Art – TJMaxx
Portrait Art – Etsy
Warrior Art – Thrift Store
Bust – Etsy

TV LOUNGE
Vintage Bernhardt 3-piece sectional – Inherited from my mom
Metallic pillows – Home Goods
Vintage Abstract Oil Painting – Inherited from my mom
Mirror – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Riston Floor Lamp – Crate & Barrel
Vintage Ceramic Table Lamp – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio

GUEST ROOM
Sumatra Cabana – Anthropologie
Coral Mirror – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Vintage Wicker Hooded Chair – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio
Leaf Art – Home Goods
Vintage Glass Genie Lamp – Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio

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