From intricate skylights to vibrant art, the pieces and places that captivate Boston-based designer Heather Wells would make any interior enthusiast swoon. Here, the founder of Heather Wells Inc. (heatherwells.com) dishes on what’s inspiring her now.Complimenting the wide-plank flooring are artful pieces like the black credenza with botanical details.

Private residence in St. Louis, MO
“In addition to furnishings, we also love sourcing materials from different parts of the world—Dinesen flooring out of Denmark is one in particular. We have really enjoyed working with a company that values its story and process as much as its final product.”

Wells pulled merlot, gold and forest green hues from the art into this space’s furniture

Private residence in St. Louis, MO
“It’s fun and interesting to create interiors where the items in a space have originated from many different parts of the world. In this private St. Louis residence, we’ve mixed a pair of Finn Juhl Pelican Chairs from Denmark with a Moroccan area rug and an Angelo Mangiarotti marble side table from Italy.”

Private residence in New York, New York
“When I gravitate toward a work of art, I love to hone in on the different colors and textures that have been created. This small corner of this Rashid Johnson piece served as inspiration for the color palette seen throughout the home in which it resides.”

George Vanderbilt’s 250-room castle, known as The Biltmore Estate, was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt.

The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
“The Biltmore Estate is filled with endless amounts of design inspiration. The ceiling of the atrium has been top of mind recently as we design multiple skylights at our Boston penthouse project.”

Private residence in Boston, Mass.
“Antique furniture is one of our favorite ways to add history and character to a project. During a shopping trip at the Nashville antique show, we found this early 19th-century chair with carved lion heads on each arm. It has become a great conversation piece!”