THIS HOME FEATURED ON THE COVER
Inspired by glorious interiors, this sophisticated and luxurious estate home reflects the magical merging of inspiration and architectural genius. The estate is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship featuring a foyer inlayed onyx medallion slab sourced from Italy and crafted by the masters who supply Vatican replacement stone when needed. Carefully guided step-by-step by designer Monique Breaux, the Queenan’s agreed to fly in an architect from Rome to ensure that this twenty-foot bronze inlaid medallion would became reality. Hand-selected cherrywood moldings, custom interior doors, hand-painted ceilings, Venetian plaster walls, cast-stone fireplaces, exquisite crystal chandeliers, custom bronze cast door hardware and backlit onyx counter tops blend beautifully to make this home spectacular.
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Situated on 200 acres, this magnificent home features sprawling interior entertainment spaces that seamlessly flow to the spacious outdoor gallery, pool area and tranquil lake beyond. An elegant formal dining room, tremendous chef’s kitchen, den/family room with a fireplace, French doors leading to the back gallery, and home office with gorgeous cherry wood built-ins are unique features of this remarkable home. Additionally, the divine master suite presents exquisite trim molding detail accented with lighting, massive windows, and an opulent ensuite bath complete with a soaking tub and separate shower.
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Beautiful hardwood floors and plenty of natural light flow throughout the home’s open, airy layout. Other special highlights include a billiard room, media room, rich exposed brick, countless custom spaces and bespoke furniture and drapes.
Every interior detail was carefully selected by Angela Queenan the homeowner and Monique Breaux of POSH Exclusive Interiors.
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Monique dela Houssaye-Breaux
DESIGNER OF THE QUEENAN RESIDENCE, FEATURED ON THE COVER
Monique Breaux and Ivanka Trump
Photography Andrew Malary, Metropolitan Magazine
Passion, innate creativity, and tireless excitement for creating refined spaces fuel Monique delaHoussaye- Breaux, president and principal designer of Lafayette, Louisiana’s POSH Exclusive Interiors, an award-winning concierge firm that guides clients from concept to completion of interior and exterior designs, regardless of the size or scope or budget of the project. Attention to detail and true personal interest in homeowners’ styles are hallmarks of the unique service that clients have come to appreciate from the entire POSH Exclusive Interiors team.
From the moment Breaux steps into a room, the walls become a canvas, the floor becomes a stage, and the artistry begins. Considering countless design variables at once—but always with the homeowners’ dreams and lifestyles in mind—Monique creates sophisticated settings perfect for any occasion, celebration, or simply elegant everyday living.
Her extensive portfolio of homes from the French Quarter to Park Avenue showcases her ability to create well-balanced, thoughtful spaces that dazzle the eye while simultaneously assuring comfortable living. Her designs are expressive, dynamic, and refined, with an air of simple elegance. That elegant style extends to her bespoke furniture line inspired by the vibrant personalities of her clients and the challenges of working in smaller urban spaces.
With roots in southwest Louisiana, her great grandparents were from Sulphur and later, her grandmother temporarily resided in Lake Charles, Breaux considers Louisiana to be her “home base” and feels a special connection to her clientele here. POSH Exclusive Interiors design firm is located in Lafayette where she lives with her husband of 26 years and their two sons.
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With degrees from Louisiana State University and the acclaimed Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, the contagious passion Breaux has for reinventing sophisticated settings has earned the attention of prominent New Yorkers and international power brokers who frequently desire turn-key service.
The award-winning designer captured the attention of Architectural Digest and the Wall Street Journal for one of her Manhattan masterpieces for Trump International Realty.
The 4,200-square-foot residence, in Trump Park Avenue, sold for a cool $14 million just two weeks after her design completion. Other projects for the Trump organization have included a stunning 8,000-square-foot apartment with a price tag of $35 million.
Breaux also fashioned a chic abode in Manhattan for President Donald Trump’s daughter, Tiffany. “It’s her first apartment in the city, and it has amazing views,” she says. “It was in the renovation stage. We worked directly with Tiffany, and decorated it with our custom furniture, while utilizing a cleansed, light color palette.”
Working on various projects for the Trump Organization for several years, Breaux’s affiliation with the first family began well before the presidential election.
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Breaux’s ongoing projects for the Trumps have included working with clients worldwide; the most recent completed project features “The Estates at Mar a Lago” in Palm Beach, Florida.
Monique’s work has been lauded by publications such as Teen Vogue, Haute Living, Hampton’s Magazine, New Orleans Magazine, and The Robb Report. Her designs were also featured in the books Visions of Design and Luxurious Interiors, and on multiple HGTV shows. POSH Exclusive Interiors was voted the #1 Design Firm of 2015 by the Times of Acadiana, and Monique has been named as one of the People to Watch by New Orleans Magazine and Best Interior Designer in New Orleans on BuildDirect.com.
“Monique’s attention to detail and unending creativity are among the best in the field. Her designs reflect her dedication to making people’s lives better and more functional. Just like Monique herself, they’re a delight!” Megan Winkler, Editor Luxurious Interior.
