Used as public library for many years, this mansion in South Carolina is, above all else, an historic construction. Owned by Manhattan socialite Patricia Altschul, there was no doubt who she would choose to decorate her new home: Mario Buatta, the interior designer who was responsible for Patricia’s past three homes.
With a careful renovation which preserved all the historic details (the house was honoured at the Preservation Society of Charleston’s 2012 Carolopolis Awards), Mario Buatta had the mission to bring colour, freshness and lightness to the 9,500 square foot, ten-bedroom mansion. Furnished with many of Altschul’s favourite decorative elements and objects from her previous houses, the décor is traditional with a mix of patterns and amazing colours — Buatta`s trademark — beginning with the living room, which was painted a luminous apple green and sprinkled with delicate prints.
Even reusing Altschul`s furniture, she marvels: “everything looks entirely different here, because of the architecture”. 
Florals on florals: the bedroom is very feminine, traditional and cosy
The master bedroom replicates Altschul’s suite on Long Island, including the blue and white fabric that is used; the colours and décor also match with the master bathroom, below.
Once again, Mario Buatta brings tradition to a space, but with lightness, mixing patterns and soft colours. It is a décor full of details, exquisite, but at the same time, cheerful and inviting. Another masterpiece. —Bárbara
Images: Architectural Digest
