Southern Charm

Exchanging formality for fun, Virginia-based designers have infused classic pieces with bright colors and whimsical designs, reinvigorating once staid standbys. Ready to dress up a room or round out a dinner party, these items will bring a new nostalgia to your home

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Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano porcelain giftware, Biggs Ltd., from $209, special order (Photo courtesy Ginori 1735)

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Wildwood persimmon canisters, Green Front Furniture, $596 for the pair

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Deborah Rhodes pansy napkin ring in blush, Fraîche, $22, special order

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Spicher & Co. Williamsburg Antique Floral — A Solemn Soul floorcloth inspired by classic floorcloths and vintage linoleum floors, Crème de la Crème, from $42 to $1,058

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Dana Gibson white bamboo bowl, chairish.com, $245

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Vietri Aladdin antique lilac flatware, set of four five-piece place settings available in 16 colors, Janet Brown Interiors, $457

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Cheng toile 22-inch square linen pillow, Kellogg Collection, $195

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Herend-style porcelain tissue holder, The Silver Oyster (Midlothian), chairish.com, $125

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Caspari brass and resin candlestick in tortoiseshell, each pattern handmade and unique, Janet Brown Interiors, $55 to $60 each

The Inspiration: A vibrant take on tradition

In Three Words: Effortlessly chic updates

Notes: Southern comforts make a comeback with a fresh and renewed charm.