Genia Gilchrist knows how to draw the line between work and home. Although her Nashville, Tennessee, antiques shop, Gilchrist Gilchrist, wears a comfortably cluttered aesthetic, her house is just the opposite. It’s streamlined and unfussy—even at Christmastime, the season of excess.
“Less is more,” Genia says, which for her translates to one Christmas tree instead of several, small clusters of greenery instead of sweeping garlands, and simple wreaths instead of lavish ones. In short, it’s about quality over quantity. The look complements the relaxed style of Genia’s home, shared with her husband, Glenn, and their 17-year-old son, Nash. Although the early 20th-century structure had been updated when the Gilchrists bought it, the changes were too modern for their liking.
“I like to make [things] a little more timeless,” Genia says.…