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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
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Reader priorities
An interiors reader who wants room-by-room detail, collection stories, and the decisions behind a richly layered townhouse.
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Sources in this brief
- These Walls by Josh YoungThe publication this guide is about
- The Dip by Kristin Ellen HockmanAdds concrete paint, wallpaper, and decorating choices from a lived-in home.
- W.D.C. JournalAdds material recommendations and practical renovation decisions.
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July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Josh Young breaks down the primary bedroom design in his 1885 townhouse, balancing a light sanctuary with a dedicated functional seating zone.
- A detailed look inside the townhouse parlor floor reveals how layering vintage elements and firelight creates a fully functional living space.
- The 72-piece BLOOM collection launches with abstract botanicals on custom Parisian papers and champagne-silver oval framed canvases.
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02 / The briefing
01 / main
Designing a Townhouse Primary Bedroom Workspace and Sanctuary
The takeaway: Josh Young transforms the primary bedroom of his 1885 townhouse into a light-filled sanctuary. By ditching cool slate-blue walls for warmer tones, he highlights box bay windows with a dedicated seating nook separate from the bed.
Concrete details
- Townhouse construction dates back to 1885 with a primary bedroom setup started in fall 2020.
- Features box bay windows transformed into a dedicated seating nook for phone calls and relaxation.
Why it matters for this reader: If you want room-by-room inspiration for townhouses, this reveals how to balance work, lounging, and sleep in an 1885 layout without cluttering historical proportions.
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02 / main
Inside Josh Young's Layered Townhouse Parlor Living Room
The takeaway: The parlor floor living room serves as the central meeting space and soul of the townhouse. Rather than keeping it as a formal showroom, Young layers lighting, fireside seating, and rug choices to make it fully livable.
Concrete details
- Serves as the central cover room featured on the front of his design book Artful Home.
- Configured specifically for daily laptop work, fireside drinks with Ignacio, and entertaining guests.
Why it matters for this reader: Offers exact spatial and lighting strategies for decorating an active parlor floor living room that balances historical character with everyday comfort.
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03 / main
Josh Young Debuts 72-Piece BLOOM Abstract Botanical Collection
The takeaway: Created during a sabbatical at Sycamore House, BLOOM Volume VI debuts 72 abstract botanical works. The series features custom-dyed Parisian cotton paper, accidental green pigment drips, and painted urns mounted on oversized watercolor paper.
Concrete details
- Features a 72-piece collection spanning antique French documents and champagne-silver oval canvases.
- Launches Monday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. EST from Josh Young Design House.
Why it matters for this reader: Provides a close-up look at collection development, showing how custom Parisian papers, mixed media, and accidental studio experiments yield display-worthy art.
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04 / main
Behind the Modern Heritage Line for Williams Sonoma Home
The takeaway: First conceived in winter 2023, the Modern Heritage partnership pairs classic silhouettes with contemporary utility. The collection spans oversized quilts, textural storage baskets, hand-molded glazed terracotta, and table lamps, with a furniture line planned next.
Concrete details
- Substack giveaway package features four items with a total retail value exceeding $1,100.
- Quarterly subscriber contest winner for the lighting, throw, and basket set announced March 30th.
Why it matters for this reader: Uncovers the design choices behind commercial decor collaborations, helping you select durable, texture-rich accents grounded in textile design heritage.
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05 / main
Restoring Warmth to the 1780 Sycamore House Double Parlor
The takeaway: Designing the double parlor floor at Sycamore House required revitalizing cold white walls and bluish-gray trim without removing original 1780s architectural details. A soft, nostalgic yellow paint palette restored warmth and quiet cohesion in five months.
Concrete details
- Preserves original 1780s built-in shelves with wavy glass fronts and twin fireplace mantels.
- Decorating process completed in roughly five months without structural wall demolition.
Why it matters for this reader: Shows how to select paint and vintage furnishings to warm up expansive historic rooms without destroying original 18th-century architectural bones.
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06 / main
Planning a Kitchen Renovation Inside an 1780 Stone Farmhouse
The takeaway: Updating a kitchen inside a 1780 Quaker stone farmhouse near Middleburg, Virginia requires balancing historical architecture with modern light and ceiling height. The project preserves original rustic allure while solving everyday functional limitations.
Concrete details
- Located near Middleburg, Virginia, roughly 90 minutes from Washington, D.C.
- Focuses on updating an authentic 1780 Quaker stone farmhouse layout.
Why it matters for this reader: Delivers realistic insights on renovating historic country kitchens while respecting original 18th-century structure and charm.
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Action items
- Review bedroom window nooks to add seating or warm wall tones separate from sleep zones.
- Enter the Modern Heritage giveaway before March 30th by commenting on the Substack post.
- Set a reminder for Monday at 9:30 a.m. EST to view the 72-piece BLOOM art release.
See every issue behind this brief
Inside the Townhouse Primary Bedroom
- Room by Room: Inside the Townhouse Primary BedroomThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
Sycamore House Double Parlor Living Room
- Room by Room: The Living Room at Sycamore HouseThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
The Townhouse Parlor Floor Living Room
- Room by Room: The Townhouse Living RoomThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
Christmas at the Townhouse
- Deck the Halls: Christmas at the TownhouseThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Sycamore House Kitchen Renovation
- Room by Room: The Kitchen Renovation at Sycamore HouseThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
Interior paint color selections
- 9 Paint Colors We Reach for When Adding Color to a HomeW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
High Point design details
- DESIGN ROUND TABLE: My Thoughts on Burled Wood, Chrome, Floral Upholstery and MoreW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Behind the BLOOM Art Collection
- Behind the Collection - BLOOMThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
Townhouse Patio Garden
- Turning a Small City Patio into a Garden OasisThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Modern Heritage Collection for Williams Sonoma Home
- Modern Heritage - My Collection with Williams Sonoma HomeThese Walls by Josh Young · Included
Antique English Neoclassical pedestals
- Specified Vol. 1The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Christmas at Sycamore House
- Seasonal Nostalgia: Christmas at Sycamore HouseThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
- Of Time and PlaceThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Rug selection rules
- Our Tried & True Rug RulesW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Bedford project site visit
- DESIGN ROUND TABLE: NY Site Visit, Pics From Our Latest Install, Links + InspoW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Kitchen lighting selections
- Choosing Lighting for Your Kitchen Is Hard...W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Kitchen organization insights
- The Secret to a Kitchen That Stays OrganizedW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Window coverings for French
- These Questions Deserve Their Own Post Pt. 2W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Team styling and accessories
- Why We Have a Dedicated Stylist on Our TeamW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Homework spaces interior planning
- After 13 Year of Designing Homework Spaces Here's What I Would Do DifferentlyW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Sycamore House May Edit
- The Spring Sensory EditThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Nursery bedroom design plan
- Bringing Home Bebe: Nursery EditionThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
White Paint Colors
- Color Theory: The Perfect White PaintsThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Creative Thoughts and Writing
- If These Walls Could TalkThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Home design decisions
- 6 Design Decisions You’re Probably OverthinkingW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Tile installation hidden costs
- Hidden Cost Series: The Real Cost of Tile Isn't Always the MaterialW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Spiritual nature of home
- I've Been Thinking About the Spiritual Nature of HomeW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Plumbing project costs
- Hidden Cost Series: A Plumber Explains What's Really Behind Your Project CostsW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Litchfield County Travel Tales
- Travel Tales: Litchfield County, ConnecticutThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
January at Home
- January at HomeThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Winter Quarterly Giveaway
- Winter’s Gentle Pause - Quarterly Giveway No. 01These Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Autumn Seasonal Shift
- Legends of the FallThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Home Paint and Wallpaper
- Every Paint Color and Wallpaper in My HomeThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Founding members welcome
- Welcome, Founding Members — Start HereW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Rustic Chicken Soup Recipe
- Ignacio's Rustic Chicken SoupThese Walls by Josh Young · Read, not included
Everyday Whimsical Luxuries
- Treat YourselfThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Maximalist Treasure Trove
- A Maximalist Treasure TroveThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Screenshot Diaries
- Screenshot DiariesThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
April Aesthetic Inspiration
- An April SmörgåsbordThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Spring fashion and textures
- Spring ForwardThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Mom Brain Reflections
- Mom BrainThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Marianne Brown product recommendations
- Marianne's Recommends Pt. 8W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Morgan Hill studio recommendations
- Morgan's Recommends Pt. 2W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Jessie project manager recommendations
- Jessie's Recommends Pt.4W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Father's Day gift guide
- Father's Day Gift GuideW.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Uneventful Weekly Update
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 9The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Kristina designer recommendations
- Kristina's Recommends Pt.2W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
- Kendall's Recommends Pt.2W.D.C. Journal · Read, not included
Weekend Life Reflections
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 8The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Memorial Day Weekend Update
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 7The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Homebody Weekly Update
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 6The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Newborn Days Update
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 5The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Spring Computer Break
- The Weekly Dip: Volume 4The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Kristin Ellen Hockman weekly
- The Weekly Dip: Volume 4The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 3The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
- The Weekly Dip: Vol 2The Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
- The Weekly Dip: Vol IThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
Hospital bag preparation
- Bringing Home Bebe: Hospital Bag EditionThe Dip by Kristin Ellen Hockman · Read, not included
About These Walls by Josh Young
Should you add These Walls by Josh Young to Scottie?
Understand how a collected interior comes together through rooms, objects, and seasonal changes.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
An interiors reader who wants room-by-room detail, collection stories, and the decisions behind a richly layered townhouse.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “Deck the Halls: Christmas at the Townhouse”, “Room by Room: Inside the Townhouse Primary Bedroom”, and “Behind the Collection - BLOOM”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
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- Deck the Halls: Christmas at the TownhousePublic issue[2]
- Room by Room: Inside the Townhouse Primary BedroomPublic issue[3]
- Behind the Collection - BLOOMSun, 10 May 2026[4]