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Rooted in Nature: The Design Concept Behind Our Show House Room

The Living & Dining Room at Foundry Manor is one of the most architecturally remarkable spaces in the house. But for U-Fab Interiors designers Diana Vicenti, Amy Spearing, and Will Chambers, its grandeur was never the point. Here, the team shares how 25 wooded acres, a beloved botanical print, and a deeply collaborative spirit shaped a room that feels as inviting as it is extraordinary.

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Color Drenched: How Cedar Path Brought Our Show House Vision to Life

Benjamin Moore's Cedar Path wasn't the first green Diana Vicenti and Amy Spearing considered for their Foundry Manor show house room. It was simply the right one. In this post, the designers and Neil Grist of Grist Paint share how they found the perfect hue, why finish matters as much as color, and what it takes to pull off a full color drench in one of Richmond's most architecturally remarkable spaces.

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Meet the Designers Behind Foundry Manor

We are thrilled to introduce the incredibly talented U-Fab Interiors team behind our space at the 2026 RSL Designer Show House at Foundry Manor. Meet Diana Vicenti, Amy Spearing, and Will Chambers, and discover how their distinct expertise in fiber arts, collected design, and curation combined to create a truly cohesive vision.

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Inside Foundry Manor: What to Expect at the 2026 RSL Designer Show House

Every other year, the Richmond Symphony League transforms one of Richmond's premier properties into a month-long celebration of exceptional design. This year, that property is Foundry Manor, and the show house promises to be extraordinary. Here is everything you need to know before you visit.

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2023 Designer House Room Reveal: A Symphony of Design

A month after the 2023 Designer House, the lasting impact of Will Chambers' meticulous transformation of the Taylor Estate's Formal Living Room is evident. From the captivating color palette to the spotlight-stealing cornices, each element weaves a timeless design narrative.

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A Look Back at the 2016 RSL Designer House: Pineapple Acres

Join us for a look back at our space in 2016’s RSL Designer House at Pineapple Acre, a Georgian Revival gem in Ginter Park. See how designer Will Chambers transformed the 3rd-floor Primary Suite into “Grandmother’s Midcentury Garden.” This year's Designer House at the Taylor Estate is open for tours until October 9, 2023!

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A Look Back at the 2018 RSL Designer House: Holly Lawn Estate

Join us as we take a look back at the 2018 RSOL Designer House at Holly Lawn estate, a captivating blend of history and design that continues to inspire. As we revisit this classic event, we're reminded of the remarkable talent and diverse creative visions showcased by Virginia's top interior designers, including our own Will Chambers.

The tradition lives on at the Taylor Estate in this year's Designer House event, open to the public for tours until October 9, 2023. Experience awe-inspiring daily tours and special events, including an on-site café and a locally curated boutique.

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