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Erika Hollinshead Ward curates gorgeous interiors. As the owner of Atlanta-based

Erika Ward Interiors, she’s fascinated with travel and learning about other cultures. “I like

to find out what a culture entails and what that looks like aesthetically,” Erika says.

“I want spaces to feel like they have heart, spirit, and history.”

Growing up, the talented creative developed an eye for interiors thanks to her

grandmother, Onetha. “She wasn’t a trained decorator but she was very creative,”

Erika says. “I assisted her with a lot of things in our own home.” Erika’s grandfather,

Lawrence, was an architect. “They primed me for what I’m doing now,” she says.

After a recent trip to South Africa, Erika’s affinity for worldly goods has been heightened.

“Bring special pieces from your travels into your home,” Erika says. But if a summer

getaway isn’t in the near future, don’t worry. You can still transform a space with an

otherworldly look and feel by accenting it with global-inspired furnishings.

Erika Hollinshead Ward

• Owner and principal designer
  of Erika Ward Interiors, LLC


• Specializes in helping
  homeowners be accountable
  when it comes to spending
  their money thanks to a
  bachelor’s degree in Finance
  from the University of Georgia.


• As one to watch, her work has
  been seen in House Beautiful,
  Better Homes & Gardens,
  and more.


• Certified True Color Expert


• ErikaWard.com

DESIGNER DETAILS

worldly wonders

Erika H. Ward shares how to incorporate global aesthetics into your home.

Photos courtesy of (accent table) Nadeau Buckhead; (lamp) Sarah Cyrus Home; photography by (headshot) Katlyne Hill Photography.

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➊ YD5533 ACCENT TABLE

Place this handmade side table next to your

bathtub. “It can warm up a cold bathroom,” says

Erika. Adding, “I like to seek out pieces that have

some Old World patina.”

$60

Nadeau Furniture With A Soul

2359 Peachtree Rd. NE., Ste. B, Atlanta

FurnitureWithASoul.com/Atlanta

➋ BUNGALOW 5 SHILOH FLOOR LAMP

“Statement lighting is one of my favorite ways to

marry form, function and culture,” Erika says.

Ideal for a home office or library, she encourages

people to “audition pieces to see what feels

natural for you.”

$315

Sarah Cyrus Home

1194 Huff Rd., Atlanta

SarahCyrus.com

➌ MONACO CHAIR

This solid oak piece with gray limed finish is

perfect for a modest living room. “Adding furniture

with classic lines and details is the quickest way to

add history to even the most modern of spaces,”

says Erika.

$635

Interior Philosophy

4411 Roswell Rd. NE., Atlanta

InteriorPhilosophy.com

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