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Because the breakfast room is open to the kitchen, Broaddus commissioned a waterfall-edge table from Miami Circle Marble to match the island. The painting by Lynn Raney was one of the many new pieces of art she helped the young homeowners secure to begin their art collection. The pair of selenite chandeliers are by Ron Dier through Jerry Pair, and the new steel window is by Forge Fine Steel.

In the foyer, Broaddus selected a leggy brass bench to give the formal piano a modern edge. Overhead hangs a custom, cascading Ochre chandelier through R Hughes.

Broaddus plays up her penchant for high-contrast color palettes in the dining room; taking center stage is a mixed-media diptych by Brenda Stumpf, represented by Bill Lowe Gallery. The custom walnut table was a collaboration between Broaddus and Grey Furniture, while the chairs are by Björk Studio. The chandelier and buffet are available through R Hughes.

This freshly renovated kitchen showcases a masterful mix of materials. The cabinets are by Stile Inc. Fine Cabinetry and hardware by DLV Designs. The brass hood is by Grey Furniture, and the stools are by Björk Studio.

A floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace was removed to make way for a cast aluminum surround by Charles Calhoun. Soft, white accents offset masculine touches such as the acrylic-and-walnut desk. The desk and chandelier are by Grey Furniture, and the chairs are by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Painting, Bonnie Fuchs. Additional artwork, Townhouse by Robert Brown.

The cozy family room features plush furnishings by Björk Studio plus hide chairs from Oly Studio.

The new master wing is the epitome of comfortable luxury. The Björk Studio-designed headboard is a luxe alpaca fabric by Holly Hunt; it’s complemented by custom Grey Furniture nightstands and a chain pendant from Arteriors.

A custom vanity offers the wife a chic spot to start her day, while a cozy seating area just outside the bedroom offers a place to unwind at the day’s end.

A custom vanity offers the wife a chic spot to start her day, while a cozy seating area just outside the bedroom offers a place to unwind at the day’s end.

Broaddus and contractor Mike Hammersmith delivered a spa-like bath complete with custom vanities, a soaking tub and marble flooring. Chandelier, Kelly Wearstler through Circa Lighting. Hardware, Matthew Quinn Collection. Vanities, Stile Inc. Tub, Wet Style through PDI.

In this serene space off the loggia, quartz lamps by Kathryn McCoy sit pretty on marble tables by Grey Furniture, while soft Donghia-clad seating by Björk Studio rests on a hide rug by Kyle Bunting.

Step inside this high-contrast home and it becomes apparent that simplicity can indeed make a statement—and a striking one at that.

“I strive for soothing, nothing fussy or over the top,” says interior decorator Shawn Broaddus, who along with contractor Mike Hammersmith transformed the home’s dated aesthetic into a chic dwelling fit for its new, young homeowners. “They’re a very hip couple who travel often and stay at hotels where they see a lot of great design. This made them open to unique ideas,” she explains.

Given carte blanche to design the interiors, Broaddus proceeded to give every room in the home a face-lift—most notably the kitchen, which previously had an inefficient layout and bright yellow walls. A complete overhaul resulted in a fresh and vibrant space that emphasizes clean lines and warm undertones. The sleek brass hood and equally striking waterfall-edge island showcase Broaddus’ knack for mixing materials in a subtle yet showstopping manner.

Elsewhere, she asked Hammersmith to strip away the orange, brown and purple granite from the home’s floor-to-ceiling fireplaces to make way for more modern textures, such as high-gloss concrete tile and cast aluminum. “I come up with these insane ideas, and Mike can always make it happen. He’s genius,” says Broaddus. Hammersmith also oversaw the creation of a new master wing on the second floor. By absorbing an unused bedroom, he granted the young couple’s requests for extra-large closets and a spa-like bath.

As with all of Broaddus’ projects, collaboration is key. Given the home’s lofty proportions, most ready-made furniture was out of the question. Therefore, she worked with Amy Wikman of Björk Studio and Sarah Atkinson of Grey Furniture to custom design nearly every piece of furniture in the home, from the black alpaca fur headboard in the master bedroom to the walnut-and-acrylic office desk and even smaller accents, such as sculptural side tables. “You’re not going to see these pieces in anyone else’s home, and that’s important to me in being authentic in my work,” says Broaddus.

“The home is grand but in a cool way,” she adds. “It’s fresh and modern and luxurious but not at all uncomfortable or intimidating. There’s a peacefulness to it. You want to sit in those plush dining room chairs or run your hand across the fox fur throw on the bed. My hope was to draw you in and make you want to relax with a cocktail or two, and I think I achieved that.” Drinks, anyone?

INTERIOR DESIGN Shawn Broaddus, B Design Interiors. (404) 272-6323; [email protected] CONTRACTOR Mike Hammersmith, Mike Hammersmith General Contracting. 2270 Marietta Blvd., Atlanta 30318. (404) 351-5227; hammersmithatlanta.com