HOUSE TOUR | Inside a Maximalist Home in Kentucky

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Today we're taking you to Lexington, Kentucky to meet interior designer Isabel Ladd who is a self-proclaimed curated maximalist with a penchant for color and pattern. Enjoy this fabulous tour!
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[@MsBritishwoman]

She needs her own show! Let's hope she gets picked up by a design network. She has the confidence, personality and knowledge to pull it off and yet be funny and engaging with a sense of playfulness! She's a delight to watch. Thank you Homeworthy for entertaining us!

[@Yoliplanting]

I totally agree! Love her!!

[@mandarinejus2949]

Love this house ❤️🙏👏

[@anjalitate5026]

SNES great

[@robertd..17]

So true!!! 🎉

[@rneustel388]

If I had the money, this is the interior designer I’d hire, because her house is everything that I love! I love her energy and passion for going with what you love and what gives you joy rather than what’s in style or on trend. Many thanks for featuring Isabelle and her home.

[@stephaniebabcock852]

Her tongue in cheek, self-assessment of her style being borderline hoarder chic had me roaring with laughter. In my hands it would be a disordered mess, but with her talent and style everything looks MAGNIFICENT together. Thank you for sharing.

[@vickiedwards2854]

I am not a maximalist nor do I like a lot of color or mixing of patterns, but I fell in love with this home because of the homeowner. She is amazing! She is creative, interesting, charismatic, funny, centered, self aware, and I absolutely adore her design philosophy. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes!❤

[@rneustel388]

I so agree!

[@annacoates8834]

If Isabel had a TV show, I’d watch it! Her spirit, her openness to change and embracing of colors and patterns is infectious! Love her home and love the feeling of it.

[@forestfields]

I love how vivacious the homeowner is and how she so enthusiastically embraces her style. Her design is very creative, and the house looks wonderful. It always amazes me how maximalists can bring together so many different elements and blend them into a seamless whole.

[@katewade9992]

They have a good eye

[@johnwilliamtuckey2796]

@@crowquilltarot I totally agree! Was wondering how many Adderall did she take. Lovely girl; but couldn't work with unless she wrote everything down on paper and handed to me.

[@annjohnson8437]

My sentiments exactly!

[@MsYeahman1]

@@johnwilliamtuckey2796

[@litrealred6840]

Beautiful home! Thank you not painting everything white!

[@sadie513]

I love maximalist homes! The owners are so unafraid to put together so many elements and styles in their life. I admire their talent of mixing them all together in a way that doesn't look cluttered and and disorganized. Brava, hoarder chic!

[@user-uk7pp8ic7u]

You cannot name a hoarder someone who has got many things but displays the beautifully and clean as in this video.Hoarder houses are filthy, full of bags with things and you cannot walk through.

[@sadie513]

@@user-uk7pp8ic7u She called herself borderline hoarder chic. I was just following her lead.

[@mahogany1967]

Maximalism is not hoarding.

[@sadie513]

@@mahogany1967 Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me you didn't watch the video. 😂

[@angelaberni8873]

As an Italian it pleases me greatly to see that you have used the word ' brava' ,the correct way. Brava because it's for a female and it's ONLY bravo if one is talking about a male. Are your origins Italian? ❤

[@ingridstockton6311]

She has such a vivid personality which is reflected in her decor, but it becomes obvious that her color choices are well-thought out and curated, which allows her to use a lot of pattern without the whole becoming chaotic. I very much like and admire her home. What a wonderful place for children to grow up in.

[@mahogany1967]

Curated, yes!

[@yourstruly7952]

I assumed she was going to be Indian before she mentioned Brazil! She is lovely! 😊

[@pilarveracruzalvarez2269]

“A reflection of what brings me joy”, I absolutely agree with that definiton of what a home is. LOVE this home!!!❤

[@hefflerintuitivedesign]

Love the concept that you design your home for you and not for resale. Your home is for living in it and enjoying it to the max without restrictions. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Yep - we don’t want to put the “staging experts” outta business, no do we?!?! 🤣

[@susanlarkin3790]

Not until I got over “analysis paralysis” did I start to enjoy my home. It has finally (after 30 years!) become truly me. Loved this home!

[@robinduke3184]

Her personality is as vibrant and colorful as her home. This was a blast to watch!

[@nanabuster7285]

Her energy is contagious. I love her outlook on everything.

[@ryannecomea-callin2560]

I had to stop this halfway through, just to give myself something to live for. She's adorable, and her home is FIRE!

[@silvergirl7810]

Me too- I was jealous for sure- she was ALIVE!

[@sunnydays7107]

I wish I could keep hitting the like button all through this video. Isabel's enthusiasm is contagious! What a wonderfully talented young woman.

[@detrapayne61]

I love her idea of what brings you joy do that and keep going. She makes it very clear that one should do what makes them happy no matter what when it comes to decorating a home.

[@phoenixrising2268]

Love Isabel's spirit and her attitude that you should fill your home with the things you love - who cares about resale or what somebody else thinks! I completely identify with the "Maximalist" style - nothing is more depressing to me than bare, white walls. I describe my townhouse as "Versailles meets The Cave of Alibaba meets Pee-Wee's Playhouse". I'm going to borrow her "hoarding chic" term as it really applies to me as well 😃

[@peggyekena9966]

This designer was so fun and really knows who she is! Her home was very cozy with all the mixture of color and pattern. She definitely embodies the quote, " It's not the destination but the journery."

[@NadineTouzet]

I do relate with the fact that this designer started off with neutral and resaleable and « boring » to get to a place that feels like her real personality, because after two and a half years living my brand new, « safe » white house, I’m now crying for color and personality.

[@MHouston602]

Goodness! What a fun homeowner!! Her aesthetic and mine are so not the same but I almost wanna beg her to come decorate my apartment because she’s so good at creating “homeyness”. Loved this tour. Also really happy to see how she managed to leave beigeness behind and embrace what makes her truly happy. Love it.

[@Peptalk1w34]

Not my style, but I love her zest and love for her style. People really should do what makes them happy, and not just for resale

[@elenap3096]

She's absolutely fabulous and so is her home. Her design motto's are brilliant. "More is more, less is a bore, beige is not a color, and above all else, mix but don't match." Fabulous!

[@Rebecca-ei6zs]

I didn’t want this episode to end. She’s such a fun character! What an amazing home with so much love put into it.

[@Mayranomyryam]

❤❤❤❤ love her vibe and approach to living stylishly with children. Her home is welcoming and safe for children to live in and be surrounded by color and patterns in the best possible way.

[@doreenb3411]

One of the absolute coolest houses I’ve ever seen. I love that her style is what brings her joy. I’ve always worried that things I like won’t match or work or any of those terms we hear but no more. From this moment forward, I will only worry about getting what brings me joy. I have to thank Isabel for that. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@heatheringram2976]

This is so great to see in Lexington. It’s not the usual predictable decor most have here. I know who I’m contacting if I need to decorate. Go big or go home!

[@loriwhinery3210]

I love what you said about doing what you like not what would sell your home. Just started watching home worthy and it’s taught me to do what I like not what the latest trend is or whatever but what makes me happy. Thank you homeworthy!

[@tobeytravels893]

Isabel is terrific! What a personality! Love her home and unapologetic approach to decorating.

[@rustygatecottage9061]

I want my home to look just like this! She has excellent taste and knows just what goes together perfectly to make a beautiful home.

[@janetsodders851]

I had to watch this episode once again, as Isabel Ladd and her home bring me so much happiness. It is interesting, beautiful, and reflective of the homeowner. I love it!

[@dilshaddealwis6543]

Love that she stays true to herself and not be influenced by convention. Wonderful.

[@barbarapeterson8030]

LOVE HER DESIGN STYLE AND HER PERSONALITY! Love Maximalist!

[@sheila3205]

This Home is as Bright, Colorful and Vivid as its Homeowner! Thanks much for sharing!

[@aliya2601]

Still the things in the house are matching at maximalistic concept and colors are the same temperature. I really enjoyed your way of living. Thanks a lot for inviting and greetings from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 💖👋

[@earlinefisher6767]

i think you are a eclectic maximalist...love your style very unique and vibrant.

[@dbemerguy30]

I’m from Brazil too and I love Lexington. Is the best place to leave❤❤❤

[@pegprather84]

Your philosophy about decorating is right in step with mine! After my divorce, I really went deep with changing up my style to reflect my love of color, texture, and pattern, along with brave selections of art and decor . I love vintage and funky finds that somehow work together! I find that when I get up in the morning, I always do a quick 15 minute redecorating of a space or two. Isabel, you’ve done a stupendous job of making your home wildly beautiful, yet family friendly at the same time. I’m headed your way from the west coast for a quick conversation cocktail!

[@olgak506]

the more I watch videos about house decor the more sure I am that I would rather choose explosion of color warm and whimsy room vs stark white or even worse boring beige ! so needless to say I adore this house and adore everything inside it, I love her philosophy on decorating and love hoarder chic definition , thats kinda genius

[@cardishayes15]

I absolutely love everything about this house tour including the energy of the homeowner.

[@TheLoveweaver]

Your kids are lucky to have you as a Mama!

[@lalahaha5313]

She addresses the issue every homeowner faces: should I decorate in my own style or for resale? I still struggle with this question!

[@kgalvin7503]

That master bedroom is IT! Well done. Everything about this home is wondrous. And the Le Tigre fabric is the bomb.

[@malgozata1875]

"A reflection of all the things that bring me joy". I love this. Here's one authentic woman, decorating her home in the way that brings her joy. Hallelujah!

[@maggiebegley6309]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Isabel is a natural...so authentic and personable. And she hit the nail on the head when she spoke about "analysis paralysis." So much wasted time stuck in that limbo of fear that a decision won't be "perfect." Lately, I find myself bored by all the channels where everything is lovely but perfect...houses that don't look like anyone actually lives in them. She's terrific and I so enjoyed this. I need to see more videos with her. Thanks for going to her home. Woo hoo.

[@marynielson1705]

This homeowner is a genius the way she makes everything work, no matter the style.

[@angelasmith5408]

I adore her energy and how she chooses to design. Love the more is more!!! And layers and layers.... oh love this tour!!!!

[@NicheHomeStudio]

"I'm gonna nook that" is something I can totally relate to! Beautifully collected and curated!

[@nancykintner9177]

I love a home that reflects the people who live in it! Yours is beautiful and delightful 💕

[@lynnc2878]

She inspires me. Love the vibrancy of her home.

[@sashacerny8227]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Beautifully done

[@shirleythiele4423]

Thank you for sharing your home and style with us. Gorgeous! Wish I could learn to mix patterns.Will be watching this many times! What a treat to “met” you!

[@janashockley8263]

Out of all your home tours this hands down is my favorite ~ all because of this lady, the home owner! She is so captivating ( although her style is a bit much for me ~ although I live for the tiger velvet everything! I could not stop watching this video ~ because of her! I could not stop watching her!

[@sakinahabdul-jaleel]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I could watch her and her Beautiful home over and over!!!!

[@johnb.weldon778]

stalker.

[@sakinahabdul-jaleel]

@@johnb.weldon778 That's HILARIOUS! 😂

[@marimartinez7351]

Hola Isabel, love love love ❤ your enthusiasm. I too after my divorce change my home decorating scheme and went with an explosion of colors ❤ everyday when I walk into my small NYC apt I just feel embrace by all these beautiful colors. It is always spring and summer in my home 😀 my home in the Dominican 🇩🇴 Republic is also like that and it vibrates so much energy and it makes me soooo happy. I love your vibrant personality, your passion and zest for life and beauty, coming from the Caribbean I completely share that with you and I absolutely love your hoarder chic style 😍 un fuerte abrazote Dominicano desde NYC ❤ Feliz Navidad y un saludable y Prospero 2023 to you and everyone else ❤Hugs and love from NYC ❤

[@SS11660]

Love seeing homes like this with color and patterns instead of beige and grey .

[@lubnawaqar6830]

Your home is beautiful. I am too maximalist. In my previous small apt of 1100 sq yards, I had put so many things that my husband often used to get annoyed. People used to wonder how I managed but though now I live in a much bigger place, I still love and miss my tiny heaven. On top of everything I loved your lively personality. So much positivity. Love it. May Allah bless you, your home and family in abundance. Ameen ❤

[@EveD123]

Great vivacious personality. I didn't see much of the home but her personality is superb, loved her.

[@nyalih929]

The homeowner's energy is what I needed today!

[@charlesblack1086]

I really loved this episode. I'm originally from Lexington, KY and it's really nice seeing someone so creative really shining and adding light to the world. Isabel inspires me. My style is French Country and I'm constantly changing my place to as she said to 'inspire joy.' Great video. Thank you.

[@carolebuckle7977]

The home & colour matches her energy, wow it is gorgeous 😍🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻

[@rorygriffin4686]

Her house is adorable and so is she!! Love it!

[@lizlyons2463]

Love this homeowners spirit....and her house is fabulous .....

[@susanmark2000]

What a charming young woman. Her taste is just dandy. Love her home's expression of her innate joy.

[@artisticthoughtsbyelena]

I like her personality, and her thoughts. I love seeing the photos in her kitchen counters, but for me, not practical. I can just see me moving them around to work on the counters. But like she said, its all about bringing joy to oneself. Nice.

[@janetteheitz5299]

Well done, Isabel!!! You make this Lexington girl proud.

[@susanhull7256]

Oh my goodness. We could become best friends. I really agree with her. You fill my heart with joy. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@tommypsue]

the confidence!! (pattern play, panache and color pows here), pure joy and love...no wonder her kids want to be right behind her....

[@tommypsue]

indigenous portraiture ✔ kids' art ✔ iridescent gown-like jumper✔ barefoot✔

[@mizzmolly7649]

This house is an absolute treat! Her bedroom is my favorite!

[@suelyons531]

Love it. I could never make the commitment but I love that she did!

[@timeandplace4114]

A happy woman is a vibrant and interesting woman. Her home, travels, and fashion reflects that so well. You and I will live our JOY.

[@aj-hy6lm]

Hands down this is my fav Homeworthy house EVER-the colors, the patterns. Sophisticated yet FUN!! Jax, Fl P.S. If you move, Homeworthy needs to visit you again.

[@judithhatch6175]

Love your home and space. I am a transplant to Lexington 35 years ago. I am in the middle of renovating our "down sized" home and involved in the kitchen renovation. Your kitchen was Very inspiring. reminded me of lattice but the brown and white I loved and on the ceiling.thanks for sharing

[@sujonso]

Her home is perfection.

[@pamelakilgore7836]

Very pretty home. She expresses herself well. Fun lady. Pamela in Detroit

[@sbarton291]

I LOVED her personality! I enjoyed watching this video; hearing her explain her process, her growth, her storytelling was so refreshing. I can so relate to her "staying neutral for resale value", something I've been guilty of for years. That changed a couple years ago and it's freeing and puts a smile on my face. While her home was beautiful it may have had a few too many patterns for me. She is fun, upbeat, stylish and I'm so happy for her! Great video, thank you for sharing!

[@suzee024]

I totally enjoyed this house tour. The homeowner was a treat and I'm loving her style and energy. I'd like to one where she sourced her wallpapers... especially the pattern in the kitchen.

[@annjohnson8437]

That kitchen wallpaper is spectacular!

[@Gigi-ey4no]

I love her character and colorful style!

[@CoCoBliss4]

She brought me joy and so did her home. So good 😍😍😍😍💕💞👌🏾🔥

[@libertyblueskyes2564]

'Ima gonna nook that!'🤣😂😅 What exuberance! So refreshing.

[@samamber9370]

Thank you for the painting with that hand, painted on the guys face what it means for our indigenous girls women is priceless. You see it symbolizes that we are going to stand up against our young girls being kidnapped sex trafficked and killed this happens on a daily basis in the USA so if you didn’t know what now you do .. so a great big thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤

[@theycalledherschool]

i love her energy, the home decor is definitely eye candy, eclectic meets maximalism and mingles with hints of indigenous

[@wendynatter1445]

She's the best! "More is more - less is a bore" and Hoarder Chic... totally my vibe! ❤ you so, so much Isabel!

[@nikkibonbon1600]

She's so cute! She says "I absolutely do judge a book by its cover" hahahaha

[@PatriciaRamirez-dd8qm]

Omg.the minute I saw ur house i fell in love with it..sooo beautiful and cozy.

[@Dawn-pe5to]

Everything I was thinking while watching this I am reading in the comments..this girl needs her own show! She has energy and such a positive, feel good vibe. Also, she is unapologetic about surrounding herself with what brings her joy..rules be damned!! My favorite Homeworthy episode so far.

[@plumercrs1386]

She did a wonderful job. I could visit and snuggle in. Very comfortable but beautiful home.

[@lpenni8673]

Hoarder Chic, made me LOL. Love that term 😄👍🏼. You’re home is beautiful, vibrant and full of vavavoom!!

[@michelleb.9637]

CHEF’S DAMN KISS!! I love when the energy of the home matches that of the homeowner! It’s just the best kind of tour!

[@underthemermaidmoon]

I love her thoughts on color and doing what makes you happy!

[@janicesmith1137]

I love your style and decorating mottos! Keep up the vibrant and tasteful decorating!

[@tatygonzalez8664]

I love & agree with all of her interior design mottos! Beautiful home!! It's important to live in a space that makes one happy. 😊 💯❤️

[@aishah5244]

I love her respect for other people, places and things! xoxo

[@sandysanzenbacher7313]

I love this home. It’s so cozy and comfortable and I can see myself living and loving a home just like this one. She is a great designer.

[@TubeTorte]

I LOVE ALL the artwork I saw in this home. Although I'm not a maximalist, I agree that most of what she's done has worked. My two exceptions would be those striped chairs in the living room that I found visually jarring and a bathroom with floor length curtains and layers of carpet just feels unsanitary and difficult to clean. Otherwise, I agree, she should go for what makes her happy. I am VERY impressed that she is letting her children decide what their rooms will look like.

[@nicoleburik9067]

I love this woman, her home and her CONFIDENCE! I don’t get all the poo-pooers here. Isabel is fantastic!

[@UMVELINQANGI]

There is much too much here of everything, and I absolutely love it! I could not live in such a chaotic (to me) environment, but I would love to visit. Often lol. It looks like tons of fun, and so is she.👍

[@irenetovar7756]

This exactly what I like, not being afraid of color. I must admit I would have neutral color walls so I could change out decor. I'm going to be brave and use color. Love your style.

[@robinsabo6932]

What’s wonderful home! I wouldn’t say it’s on the verge of hoarding but rather highly curated with things you love…which is exactly what you described! It feels happy and comfortable!

[@coronasolartarot272]

Hoarder Chic - LOL - Loved it! I love how your style reflects who you are and what you've been through, and reminds me that our homes are a reflexion of who we are and where we are in life. - Victor