Classically elegant, relaxed yet refined with just a hint of modern: The chic spaces by designer Victoria Hagan have long been lusted after by Style at Home’s editors. And while the houses she creates are nothing short of stunning, it’s Victoria’s incredible escapes that really take our breath away. “I somewhat specialize in designing vacation homes,” says the designer, who doesn’t take the job lightly. “There’s something so special about helping a client execute their big dream.” As for her own great getaways, Victoria and her husband have built “a place and purpose that we can pass on to our sons” in Nantucket, Mass., and Palm Beach, Fla. (We wish we were part of the family, too.) 

Slipcovers, weathered wood, simple wall panelling and a mix of styles converge in the living room of Victoria’s relaxed yet refined Nantucket, Mass., retreat. “In fact, it’s all very simple, defined by remarkable light and intense ocean breezes. We call the house Fly Away, because at times it seems it might do just that,” says Victoria.

If you could be a fly on the wall when Victoria is discussing a new decor project with a client, you’d never hear her ask, “What do you want your space to look like?” Instead, she queries, “How do you want it to feel?” “Interiors are more than a picture – they’re interactive,” says Victoria, who also examines lifestyle priorities and adapts her designs accordingly. “I always ask for three words that describe how my clients want their home to feel at the end of the day.” The most common answers? Comfortable, timeless and calm: aesthetics the designer has certainly mastered.  “I interpret a client’s wishes – their dreams – and work to make them a reality.”