Inside Gail Davis' Stunning Home Makeover

Last year was a busy one for interior designer Gail Davis. In addition to decorating the homes of her ever-growing list of clients and hosting Schumacher‘s Made in the Trade webinar series, she finally began the long-awaited renovation of the South Orange, New Jersey, home she shares with her husband. We chatted with Davis about her wonderfully personal and colorful vision for her home-and how she transformed the first two rooms on her checklist. Stay tuned for part two!
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[@kirabelljohnson7432]

Yes,Yes and Yes! I love that you are showcasing black designer homes. This is needed. Please keep this energy moving forward.

[@nagolhayze9366]

Why are you making this a pigmentation thing and whatnot ? It’s about design not race 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@amyweaver7413]

@@nagolhayze9366 and yet - I’ve rarely seen homes of PoC featured. Everything is a race thing if someone feels excluded. I’m not a PoC but I certainly advocate for more representation.

[@nagolhayze9366]

@@amyweaver7413 No offence, and with respect, you are making it a kind of race thing, and a censorship thing, an outcome of equality thing, a pigmentation victim thing Instead of simply an interior design thing, instead of a purely human thing. It’s a house.

[@melaninblooming8616]

@@nagolhayze9366 Madam it becomes a race thing when other races are not represented. I hope you understand that unrepresented races, never attacks the those how are more represented. They just want more representation. And in this case you're playing the victim, because wanting representation is never a victim role. You want to see yourself in the media, so you feel a connection and especially when your race has been the "underdog" for so long.

[@nagolhayze9366]

@@melaninblooming8616 Can you repeat that please, only slower this time, you’ve lost me. Thank you.

[@reddawn2072]

I love your attitude, "Life is messy. Enjoy your home." The design of your home looks great.

[@camillenaar9413]

I enjoyed this too much! I want to see more of her home! Lovely! She seems so cool!

[@Schumacher1889]

The queen of cool!

[@twistoffate4791]

I agree, we only got a couple views, which were interesting, but I like to see how others fill out their bedrooms & how they adorn their powder rooms as well. But that's just me.

[@salvas7376]

@@twistoffate4791 I love her kitchen. I follow her on instagram. She is very personable and speaks her mind! Love her like a sister from afar.

[@okayheykae]

Her style feels like a hug, it's so lovely (and her dogs look like they're from Renaissance paintings!)

[@mizzmolly7649]

Is it just me, or did we not get to see a lot of the home?

[@alliejohnson1089]

There isn’t anything Gail Davis can’t do! Genius home! Love it all!

[@Schumacher1889]

Gail is so inventive!

[@apolloreed4972]

Just Wow!!

[@gailmonso9393]

My namesake....love her design.will look her up for a consultation really soon.

[@sabastie]

Loved the decor but would have liked to see more.

[@JSCDR]

Beautiful home. Exquisite artwork! Loved the color palette. I just wish we could’ve seen more.

[@Schumacher1889]

Gail's art collection is so well displayed and perfect for her home!

[@claudettetownsend7802]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Her home is beautiful, timeless and sophisticated and THAT SOFA(AMAZING)! Cant wait for pt 2!

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

I love how you can see the light from all the windows, but the space feels like you're in the shade, the warm color on the walls, darker furniture with rich fabrics, gold tones and putting the furniture in the center make you feel enveloped in a lux, yet comforting space. Harder to do than it looks!

[@teresejohnson6767]

Such a beautiful vibe, just love her and her home!

[@yvonnesegarra7060]

What’s not to love about her design style ? She’s a joy!!! And her pups are the best!!!!

[@designsponge]

Gail! This video was a pure joy. Gail is so talented and so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this incredible space with us. ♥️

[@badassmother1426]

I grew up in a home that we weren't allowed to walk through our formal living room + I wasn't allowed to sit on my own bed as it would show wear and mess it up. It's ok. I'm ok. It was a different era. BUT, we LIVE in every room in my home, and we sit on the furniture.

[@jeffsaunders2001]

I also grew up in that kind of home. I love beautiful things but like Gail Davis states, it's not a museum. Her home is stunning.

[@susanbaker2796]

Same! I grew up in that home as well. Couldn't walk on the living room carpet or else it would show foot prints and/or create a path. And boy oh boy, we all fell into line. Never entered the living room.

[@darlenechandler2403]

Funny I was brought up the same way. We were only allowed to sit in the living room when company came, otherwise the den. Weren’t allowed to use the dining room table only for guests or at Christmas. Parents both died and all that furniture I could not sit on went to Goodwill. It could have been sat on.

[@badassmother1426]

@@darlenechandler2403 Yes the perfectly preserved EXPENSIVE high end furniture my mom hired an interior decorator to deck out the formal living + dining room that we only used on holidays or special occasions was given away! There were some really pretty huge table lamps marble + crystal, everything in those rooms was so gaudy, looked like it belonged to Liberace or should be in a palace. So sad when we had the estate sale to see it go. None of the family wanted it.

[@CDankies]

@@badassmother1426 I wish I was raised like that. Or had grown up with that type of reverence towards preservation. Growing up with fast fashion and casualness I had to learn how to respect things, people, and people’s things on my own.

[@MWL-lm2zq]

I love, "We live in color..." She is such a breath of fresh air!!! Love her!!!

[@vesnastihovic7014]

The style is elegant and classy.. 💕

[@midoann]

Oh my goodness! Each of the objects in her house are exquisite, they look super expensive and elegant. First time I love ALL the paintings! They look so luxurious! I think I will choose her to decor my house. Love from 🇯🇵

[@reganschultz9119]

I wanted to see more of her house, I love this color palette

[@kellilamb5463]

I loved this!! Gail is such an impressive designer and has nailed that polished-but-completely-livable approach.

[@risk5riskmks93]

LOVE! Gorgeous home, and yes, absolutely, the FREEDOM of enjoying a space without rules.

[@stevenconn630]

Really love her unconventional,warm,soft approach to color!Really is a space that hugs you and who doesn’t want that in a home for yourself and those you want to share it with.The silk pillows on that darker sofa(mustard ones) great color combo!

[@brittneyatkins955]

Loved!!!! Her home looks so cozy and welcoming. Can’t wait for part 2

[@williamsauve6058]

This is the first time tears came to my eyes . I am watching an interior design video and actual tears. Thank you so very much for your presence on this planet. Love from Canada

[@jenniferalexisgavin1759]

"Life is messy, enjoy your home" YES.

[@katieb8602]

oh my godddd. that pumpkin blush dining room is STUNNING. everything is gorgeous. would love to see more from this designer!!!!!!!!! wow!

[@ronniealex5523]

What a lovely lady

[@denisekirshenbaum7798]

This home is incredibly beautiful. Gail Davis is one of my favorite designers. She’s so talented. I loved watching this beautiful video.

[@cristinavelazquez2554]

I appreciate the fact that you are so welcoming to all visitors to your home…shoes on or off, feet on furniture or off…you allow all to feel at home quite literately. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@elleslade3251]

PART 2!!!!!!

[@madamecarolina9889]

What a great attitude….. love her house and outfit

[@dawndesplanque6492]

Thanks for showcasing BIPOC designers. Thanks for introducing me to Ms Gail Davis. Have looked at Quintessence with Alex Papachristidis, Bunny Williams, Charlotte Moss, and other designers. So happy that I found this site.

[@stepharoniencheese]

Stunning! So excited to see that yellow fabric come to life! Also Jasper was trying to take your spotlight 😘

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

Love the lighting fixture over the dining table!

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Your home has a glow to it. Love shiny objects too. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@annamwale]

Stunning! We needed more! I love everything about her home but the art and gold tones are my favorite. Made me miss NJ! South Orange has some of the oldest and most beautiful homes. Well done Queen. Thank you for sharing your space and yes we should LIVE in all the spaces in our home.

[@KohalaLover]

We need part two. Sweet house with adorable dogs. Love the lighting above the dining room. Still felt the house is too dark.

[@piaforbes5716]

I can’t stop watching this! I love Gail’s esthetic, and I really appreciate her collection of African American art! Please feature more Black designers and their homes. 🙏🏽 Can’t wait for part two! Soon, please…

[@eneiawhite]

I’m obsessed! Obsessed I tell you! Love the way you make color classic and not so trendy! Also admire that you set the tone for LOVE at the entrance. Your puppies are so precious too! Can’t wait to see more!

[@susanbaker2796]

This was a good one. Really enjoyed it. I'm going to try and adopt some of Gail's ideas about not having any rules when visiting my house and lay off the, take off your shoes, use a coaster comments. She is right....."life is messy."

[@Schumacher1889]

Adopt the rule of having no rules! We like that!

[@susanbaker2796]

@@Schumacher1889 Exactly right❗️

[@vmurt]

Love it love it love it ---- so timeless & classic. And I never say that usually about design - normally everything I see points to some specific era. Here she's blended elements so well.... as I said, it's timeless, and in a genius way. Plus as she says, it's not overdesigned & I love that too. Brilliant!

[@salvas7376]

I’ve seen this a few times. I love her.

[@what_is_going_on7166]

This is so exceptional beautiful. This woman is a genius!

[@Schumacher1889]

Gail is utterly exceptional!

[@helenaneumann1872]

beautiful & and a beautiful owner

[@Schumacher1889]

We couldn’t agree more!

[@ShaunaCross1]

Sophisticated & cozy. Love the art. And the b&w pic with the kids and girl with the phone (family photo?). All so good.

[@waffelsmellgood]

I would stay her style is sophisticated and upscale. Her “happy” colors are calm.

[@yolandasilverio1205]

Hi Gail I love your home. I live in Orange, New Jersey the next town over yours. You have a stunning home. My dining room is also a shade of Orange. Lovely, lovely, lovely.

[@hereforit2347]

My style is nothing like hers but I have the same book on my coffee table: “I Dream a World”. 😁

[@anntravis4054]

Fabulous home!! So warm and comfortable. Love the dining room. Gail is super cool and authentic!!

[@dalereid4199]

Greatness personified

[@marysmyth8288]

Yes enjoy your home : loved the video 💗 very elegant home 🏡 Mary Canada 🇨🇦

[@russellrhodes1468]

I love the way her space looks! It's so distinguished!

[@pamelakilgore7836]

Very pretty Ms Davis. Pamela in Detroit

[@Schumacher1889]

💙

[@ginafriend1690]

Awesome and look forward to seeing more! 🙌 "to color". I'm totally all that! I like seeing the love for dogs.

[@jenm3056]

STUNNING! beautiful design, sophisticated color palette and an elegant ease. love the play between the pumpkin blush and indigo art work, and all of the art in this home was wonderful.

[@salmasuilaman3651]

Your home is so welcoming 😊🥰

[@danap4840]

That pumpkin orange loved it so much 😃

[@emilys4644]

May I ask about the leopard print fabric on the chair? Beautiful home!

[@stevemiller7949]

This is marvelous. You do a wonderful job of showing "real" designers. In my opinion there is an abundance of online stuff that is shallow or stupid. Not here. Thank you!! 🙂🙂🙃

[@waltonbone6038]

BEAUTIFUL HOME. LOVE IT

[@carolynfinn-fleming8032]

Really,really enjoyed this video Gail's home is stunning!!! Loud, fun and classy..love it.

[@bettinarossi7908]

Yummy,luscious,cozy home! Elegant and comfortable. Lovely.🙂🐕🧡🐕

[@kavithav9977]

Love her jewelry

[@EliseRobertsTV]

OMGeeeee this home is amazing!!!!

[@josephinebrevig8748]

Life is messy….enjoy your home. You hear that folks?

[@janecadousteau3370]

Now this is BEAUTIFUL! Chic, unique, just moody enough. Wow 👏

[@haret0n]

gorgeous charming woman. house still seems pretty dark though.

[@NicolesNaturals]

Beautiful, but I have to disagree with the shoe's in the house thing. People don't realize the crap that's on the bottoms of their shoes. Feces, bacteria, dirt, I mean it's a matter of health. Shoes are not allowed in my home.

[@gailmonso9393]

Amen all shoes are left at the front door. Many font want to mess up my floors done 21 years ago🥰😎

[@deidre9362]

Agree 100% . Shoes off. You can get comfortable with your shoes off.

[@klpea3540]

Never heard of her and now I’m obsessed!!! So fabulous

[@daltontracee2542]

Love her take on a home!! Soo beautiful 😻

[@NaturallyTi]

This one was relaxing to watch

[@Garcelle1987]

Gorgeous home, gorgeous woman Great video!!!

[@carolnewman8590]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the video, beautiful and relaxed ambiance!🌹That music❤️❤️

[@juliegilbertson5024]

Classic and like the rich fabrics. Loved the pumpkin spice dining room. Also liked the artwork,books, and wallpaper. Nice light from windows but a bit dark yet cozy inside

[@craigmerkey8518]

OMG how can you not LOVE her !

[@jacksonvanmatre]

I audibly sighed in pleasure when I saw the dining room's orange. lol

[@afajrd]

Love this! Outstanding!

[@bifeldman]

This really holds together.

[@fancycat]

Warm and lovely home and homeowner.

[@jasminesmikle8306]

Stunning, as always

[@TaylorJohnson1]

Wonderful! Love the “no rules” vibe.

[@msdee2905]

So lovely. I enjoyed this video.

[@kayc5125]

Beautifulllll

[@danaaya1856]

In some cultures it is customary to take your shoes off at that door.

[@briansilkworth5486]

Beautiful work.

[@annalisa5859]

I can so relate to her! And, a house is not a home without a fur-baby. 💚

[@audreybutts1792]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤️🙏🏿

[@sharonchilds3871]

Part 2 please😊

[@mrssarahmbrown]

Where’s part 2 of this video? I’d love to see it!

[@callynt]

Beautiful home!

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

I like your philosophy and design aesthetic. Lovely.

[@lavettacannon3138]

Exquisite!😍

[@paulawashington6111]

Beautiful 💕💕💕

[@marcusmason3100]

That dining room in sweet potato pie orange ❤️

[@nikkilewis8474]

Beautiful home 💕

[@nagolhayze9366]

I get what your saying about the ‘love’ and it being a ‘home’ and whatnot, but with respect it’s still a dark interior, even with the windows and lights on. Thank you.

[@colette8694]

… warm, entertaining, beautiful, interesting ✨

[@malaikasdurbin8960]

OMGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@refiloemokgele6706]

Perfection

[@zingarassong7531]

The house still looks dark...🤔

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

So true about rules! I never tell people to take their shoes off!