Leather Made for Life Design Project Reveal Lexi Westergard

Lexi Westergard

Lexi Westergard is an American Institute of Interior Design-educated interior designer who offers full-service packages for busy families who need a professional touch. Her unique spaces often blend layers of texture and pattern to deliver a fresh, curated look. Lexi prides herself in designing client-friendly homes that prioritize both style and practicality, and is known for a classic style that blends modern elements and functionality to create polished spaces made for living.

Photo Credit: @Sophie.J.Photo

What inspired you about designing your space around the Sylvie Sofa?

My current sofa has a more traditional and formal shape, so I knew I wanted to add a more modern-style sofa with it. When I saw the Sylvie Sofa, I loved that it has clean lines and a more modern feel. I also liked that it had a bench cushion seat and came in a performance leather.

What was the inspiration for this color palette?

The jumping-off point for this room was the rug. I loved that the rug was neutral with a dark pinkish hue. I picked complementary pillow fabrics that added a little color into the space, while still keeping an overall neutral tone.

What are the three essentials you think every room needs?

A large rug to help ground the space. Always make sure that at least the front legs of the upholstery are on the rug.
Accessories are the icing on the cake. They complete a space and help create a layered look.
Great lighting has the ability to make a home look more custom and high-end.

Create the ultimate living room by…

…Pairing a leather sofa with a linen sofa or a pair of upholstered chairs. This helps add interest to the room by making it feel more collected.

…Adding pillows to the sofa to bring in pattern and interest to the room. I always pick pillows with different colors and patterns, usually a large scale pattern, a stripe or geometric style, and something small scale. I also make sure that the one of the fabrics has organic shapes like a floral.

…Maximizing versatility. The Sylvie Sofa is great because it has clean lines and goes well with almost any style of home. It also has the ability to be dressed up or down depending on the other pieces of furniture it is paired with.

What makes performance leather the perfect choice for families?

Most of my clients have kids and need fabrics that look good without sacrificing function — I love that performance fabrics allow that! They are able to have their cake and eat it too, so to speak.