Julia Buckingham is a Chicago’s renowned interior designer. The experience as an antiques dealer turned this interior designer into a passionate woman for antiques, artifacts and found objects. This background gave her the perfect know-how to create amazing modern interiors with a timeless quality and charm.
Besides that, an earlier career in fashion industry provided Julia with an introduction to the fast paced “visual world” which helped her in developing of a discerning eye complemented with the frequent visits to antique shops and markets around the world.
Her genuine love for the old, combined with her honed philosophy of mixing the past with the present and future has made Julia into one of the country’s most sought after designers.
Julia is a coveted speaker and takes an active role in the design community – from being a Style Spotter at the International Furnishings Market in High Point to traveling to Spain on behalf of manufacturers. Julia also shines as one of five distinctive personalities that make up the popular Material Girls blog.
Julia resides in Chicago with her husband and three children where she is passionate about her own Chicago neighborhood and regional organizations. Julia and her family are now enjoying a lively second home retreat in Phoenix, Arizona.
Today we introduce you one of her amazing projects, “A Stunning Celebration of Home”: