Regina Andrew: Detroit Roots Meet Southern Style
The global home interiors brand taps into the soul of the South
If two heads are better than one, then two artists equal twice the creative power. Add in two distinct geographic regions from which to pull inspiration, and you have the makings of something truly original. That much is evident in the work of Carla Regina Zajac and James Andrew Slaven, partners in life and business and the duo behind Regina Andrew, an interiors brand that blends contemporary elegance with a love of rustic, textural, and heirloom details.
With roots as fine artists and musicians, Zajac and Slaven bring a passion for craftsmanship to the Regina Andrew portfolio of gemstone lamps, seashell sculptures, antler chandeliers, driftwood sconces, and other pieces often described as “art on the cutting edge of yesterday.” As Zajac puts it, “We’re interested in eclectic things made with finishes that elevate a piece, such as gilded alabaster, unique stones, and elements that add a little spark to show there’s something more behind it.” Or to hear Slaven sum it up: “We’re inspired to make things you wouldn’t find somewhere else.”
Other parts of the South have also shaped their aesthetic. Zajac honed her skills at the esteemed Penland School of Craft in Western North Carolina amid that region’s rolling landscapes, winding backroads, and thriving maker’s scene. (When she’s not designing interiors, she’s handcrafting jewelry.) Slaven, whose roots trace back to Alabama, carries fond personal memories of the South’s warmth and character. These influences mingle with the styles of their home city across a portfolio of more than two thousand pieces. The Polly Buffet Lamp, for example, captures Southern charm with its delicate scalloped shade, while the Artemis Chandelier reflects Detroit’s midcentury modern legacy in its bold structure and sleek lines. And their appreciation for natural materials, a hallmark of both places, shines in designs like the agate bistro table, featuring a luminous semiprecious stone crowning a modern wood pedestal.
It’s this thoughtful interplay of artistry and place that fuels Regina Andrew’s success. What began in a Detroit warehouse has become a globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand. But in the South, Regina Andrew will always find a world of inspiration.
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“We’re inspired to make things you wouldn’t find somewhere else.”
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It’s this thoughtful interplay of artistry and place that fuels Regina Andrew’s success. What began in a Detroit warehouse has become a globally recognized luxury lifestyle brand. But in the South, Regina Andrew will always find a world of inspiration.
Owners, Carla Regina Zajac and James Andrew Slaven
While Regina Andrew was born in Detroit, the company’s signature style owes much to the Southern United States. “We started in Detroit, but we call High Point, North Carolina, our second home,” Slaven says. High Point, a well-known furniture hub with charming Tudor homes and Craftsman cottages, is also where they find inspiration for new designs.
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Owners, James Andrew Slaven and Carla Regina Zajac