Tour this Gracious Tuxedo Park Home Madeover by Top Design Talents
The 2024 Southeastern Designer Showhouse's gracious proportions balance modern and traditional sensibilities
Luxe Lounging
Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos, Williams Papadopoulos Design
Family Room, Kitchen, & Breakfast Area The intricate patterns and palette of Jiun Ho’s Kalahari textile collection excited and inspired honorary showhouse co-chairs Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos, who used the fabrics for the vintage lounge chairs and window treatments in the grand living room. “It feels so fresh and abstract without being primary or expected,” says Papadopoulos. The designers selected furnishings with similar heights not to distract from the rounded fireplace wall, built-in shelving, and views of the tree canopy. And spanning the entire wall, a meadow scene on canvas adds a whimsical layer to the space. The fireplace mirrors the rounded vent hood in the kitchen, where bleached walnut cabinetry by Bell Cabinetry & Design, brass fixtures, and marble countertops and backsplash provide a clean-lined, sophisticated effect. Above the breakfast area’s tulip table, Harriet Leibowitz’s photograph is a cheeky wink to society life, and is paired with traditional still lifes. “This is a room for a family that loves nice things and a beautiful environment,” says Williams, “but isn’t afraid to have a little fun.” —Lori Johnston
Family Room DRAPERY FABRIC AND CASSINA MARALUNGA CHAIRS BY VICO MAGISTRETTI FABRIC Jiun Ho Textiles through Paul+ DRAPERY FABRICATION The Drapery Room RUG Keivan Woven Arts MARIE OTTOMAN UPHOLSTERED IN SANDRA JORDAN, DEMPSEY SIDE CHAIR, AND GOLDIE BENCH Bradley MINOTTI CONSOLE TABLE HA Modern VISUAL COMFORT & CO. BUFFET LAMPS, SOFA IN SANDRA JORDAN, VINTAGE CHAIR IN SANDRA JORDAN, WORKSHOP AND COCKTAIL TABLES, AND OTTOMANS IN NATASHA BARADARAN Desiron ANTIQUE DRINKS TABLE, ANTIQUE DOUBLE-PANED MIRROR, AND SÈVRES PORCELAIN VASES Le Chateau CERAMIC SIDE TABLES Currey & Co. SCULPTURES Hannah Ehrlich through Sandler Hudson Gallery BRASS SCULPTURE Sergio Ruffato ARTWORK Joseph Peragine through Marcia Wood Gallery Kitchen CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove through Guy Gunter Home COUNTERTOPS Temmer, sealant by More COUNTERSTOOLS Bradley CHERRY SCULPTURE Robert Kuo Breakfast Area PILLOWS Holland & Sherry CHANDELIER Paul+ CHAIR FABRIC Kravet PHOTOGRAPH Harriet Leibowitz ARTWORK Angelo Hatzifotis
Outdoor Upgrade
Melanie Turner, Melanie Turner Interiors
Covered Porch Designers are first to know that outdoor or open-air spaces can be tricky, having to balance flawless style with materials that will stand up to the elements. Designer Melanie Turner took the challenge in stride when crafting this welcoming covered porch. The space has terrific bones with a soaring, curved ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and expansive views into the lush backyard, so thoughtfully chosen materials were key. “We wanted to have the feeling of a luxury indoor lounge space, but made completely outdoor-proof. Everything from the upholstery to the lighting and art are made to survive the elements,” says Turner. She leaned heavily on custom pieces such as a sculptural plaster floor lamp, fringed sofa, travertine side tables, and a Greek key awning and roman shades. She also added busts and Picasso-inspired dishes from her personal travels. “Everything in the room is completely outdoor rated,” she says, eliminating any worry about durability. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
PORCH SCREEN Screens of Georgia PAVERS Hartstone APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove through Guy Gunter Home INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG Patterson Flynn THIBAUT DRAPERY, SHADES, AND SOFA WITH PERENNIALS TRIM FABRICATION Douglass Workroom COCKTAIL TABLE Edition Modern SIDE CHAIRS Gubi DINING TABLE Bradley LANTERN Visual Comfort & Co. STONE VESSEL AND BOX Wareco CUSTOM SCULPTURAL PLASTER LAMP Brent Warr
Radiant Warmth
Beverly Farrington, Accents of the South
Mudroom, Powder Room, & Hall Not only a place to store book bags and raincoats, the home’s mudroom was designed to accommodate floral arranging as well as party staging via a large antique center table. To bring the natural world into the mudroom, Beverly Farrington selected a wallpaper with a floral-like pattern whose red and coral tones inspired the color palette of all three spaces. “I’ve been drawn to red tones lately for their vibrancy and how they can infuse a space with warmth,” explains Farrington. Other nature-inspired details include an iron bird and trellis bench and the adjacent hallway’s red grasscloth wallcovering. In the nearby powder room, a horizontal-striped wallcovering animates the space, serving as a lively backdrop for a white marble-topped vanity and brass hardware and light fixtures. Antique pieces appear in all three spaces, most notably a pine chest in the hallway and paintings of rivers, ports, and countryside settings displayed throughout. —Jennifer Boles
Mudroom & Hall Cabinetry bell Cabinetry & Design Countertops Temmer WALLCOVERINGS Thibaut IRON BENCH AND IRON SWAN Jan Barboglio ANTIQUES, ARTWORK, ACCESSORIES, AND RUGS Accents of the South Powder Room VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design Countertops Temmer WALLCOVERING Thibaut
Special Scene
Patrick and Meghan Sharp, Mister + Mrs Sharp
Dining Room Dining rooms are special for their dedication to one thing: sitting around the table with loved ones and friends. The idea of forging connections around a shared meal was heartwarming to Atlanta-based designers Patrick and Meghan Sharp of Mister + Mrs Sharp. “We see a chic friend group that enjoys cooking and dining together using this space for their weekly dinner party,” says Meghan of the potential homeowners who will one day love the space. “We’d also love to see families taking the time to dine together around this big round table.” The duo chose Le Parc wallpaper by Pierre Frey, picturing a pastoral scene punctuated by saturated blues and greens and more understated fabrics for the upholstery and draperies. A Louis XVI sideboard flanked by modern, sculptural chairs further dial up the drama. Says Patrick, “We love how the wallpaper makes the room feel special, the sideboard gives the room gravitas, and the striped fabric brings the room to a comfortable place that can be enjoyed everyday.” —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
DINING TABLE Holland MacRae LOUIS XVI SIDEBOARD AND ANTIQUE MIRROR Le Chateau MIA DINING CHAIRS Coley Home POLUS 002 CHAIRS R Hughes FRAME BENCH AND WALLCOVERING Pierre Frey RUG Patterson Flynn ABSTRACT RIBBON SCULPTURE Jerry Pair 5-PIECE PLACE SETTING Sabre Paris PLATES, OIL AND VINEGAR SETS, SIENA NAPKINS, AND DEMETRA GLASSWARE Cabana
Big Business
Devin Taylor, Devin Taylor Designs
Office When thinking about the office she wanted to create, Atlanta-based interior designer Devin Taylor found inspiration in an unexpected place: the hit television series Yellowstone. “I was mesmerized by the juxtaposition of the untamed beauty of the wilderness with the sophistication of the modern ranch lifestyle,” says Taylor. In particular, the character of Beth Dutton, a female powerhouse, embodies both natural beauty and high fashion, a line Taylor walked with the design of the office. To complement the paneled walls, Taylor added black flocked wallpaper to the ceiling to draw the eye upwards, and instead of a traditional desk, she chose a black lacquer console table as an imposing centerpiece. “I wanted overstated pieces with clean lines and thoughtfulness on craftsmanship and provenance,” says Taylor, who partnered with Jimmy Stanton of Stanton Home Furnishings and her mentor, Robert Kuo. Natural light streams in from the oversize glass door to catch the cluster of turquoise Peking glass that adorns the table, adding character to the bold space. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
TAMBOUR FLOOR LAMP, CONSOLE WITH HUA LI STANDS, FACET SIDE TABLE, AND VASES Robert Kuo PERLE 84 CHANDELIER Visual Comfort & Co. TURKISH BENGAL PALA RUG Moattar LUCA METAL CHAIR, DUMBO WING CHAIR, FAUBOURG PILLOW, SIMIEN BOOKSHELF, BREANNE GOLD BOWL, AND MARBLE BUDDHA STATUE Stanton Home Furnishings
Garden of Delights
Kristin Kong, K Kong Designs
Primary Bedroom Designed to revel in the spring season, the primary bedroom resembles a lush garden oasis. “I wanted to create a space that embodied the essence of springtime enchantment,” says designer Kristin Kong, who worked exclusively with a seasonal color palette of fresh green, royal blue, buttery yellow, and soft pinks. Lavish drapery envelops the space in a blue and green floral pattern, a botanical nod that is echoed in the daybed’s leaf-print upholstery and in the framed wisteria murals that hang in the adjoining hallway. An antique French armoire and carved bed give the bedroom a traditional feel that is enlivened by a pair of antique nightstands unexpectedly painted pale green. “Even when using more traditional pieces, I love pushing the boundaries with color,” explains Kong. A blue Oushak rug further softens the room, while a glass bubble ceiling fixture and a modern brass floor lamp add a contemporary twist to the space. —Jennifer Boles
DRAPERY AND UPHOLSTERY FABRICS Thibaut ANTIQUE BED, DAYBED, NIGHTSTANDS, AND ARMOIRE Le Chateau CHANDELIER Visual Comfort & Co. LAMPS AND BRASS ACCENT TABLE AND PLANTER Currey & Company RUGS Moattar ARTWORK Through Spalding Nix Fine Art
Bathing Beauties
Source
Primary Bathroom, Formal Powder Room, & Sauna Glamorous stone finishes are the stars of both the primary bathroom and formal powder room, two equally dazzling but unique spaces. In the barrel-vaulted bathroom, the shower surround, countertops, and border-patterned flooring are lavishly appointed in Calacatta Vagli and Paonazzo marble. “The soft greens harmonize beautifully with the deeper purples and rich rust tones of the natural marble,” the designers explain. The vanity cabinets, shower glass, and plaster wall border all have a fluted texture, a detail which also appears elsewhere in the house. A large globe ceiling fixture, sconces, and subtle LED detailing bathe the Venetian plaster in flattering light. A departure from the bathroom’s subtle hues, the formal powder room is awash in pink—specifically, a Cosmopolitan marble vanity top and sink, blush-colored Venetian plaster, and even a pink toilet. Moody brass lighting, brass hardware, and two elongated pill mirrors enhance the rosy room. Conceived as a serene retreat, the sauna, located on the home’s lower level, is appointed simply, with light aspen wood enveloping the soothing space. —Jennifer Boles
Primary Bath VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design, designed by Source COUNTERTOPS Temmer TILE Source BATHTUB MTI Baths ACCESSORIES Interiors Market ARTWORK Through TEW Galleries and Spalding Nix Fine Art Powder Room VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design, designed by Source COUNTERTOPS Temmer SCULPTURE Susan Hable through Spalding Nix Fine Art Sauna SAUNA Southeast Leisure LINENS Weezie
Stylishly Attired
Stephanie Abernathy and Ashley Malone, Studio Wellington
Primary Closet Elegantly designed for both dressing and lounging, the primary closet has been gussied up to become more than a merely functional space. “It was inspired by an Art Deco dream of a closet that one can relax in, enjoy a drink, and be surrounded by beautiful objects and clothing,” says Abernathy. A custom-designed, Art Deco-style tête-à-tête lounger covered in luxurious velvet anchors the jewel-box space, providing a spot to relax beneath a high-style suspended light fixture. Luxe details include a Regency writing desk, a gilt chinoiserie mirror that hangs in front of windows, and dramatic velvet drapery. Interesting art is a highlight, including black and white photography and a pair of framed corsets. “They felt perfectly at home in this dressing room,” says Malone. The most unique addition of all appears on the ceiling, where hand-pressed and molded plaster flowers add a blooming flourish to the space. —Jennifer Boles
FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, TÊTE-À-TÊTE, CEILING SCULPTURE, AND ACCESSORIES The Collecte by Studio Wellington FABRICS Brunschwig & Fils, Lee Jofa, GP & J Baker PLASTER FLOWERS KLC Studios PHOTOGRAPH David Knox through dk Gallery SCULPTURES Jane Jaskevich through dk Gallery CORSET ARTWORK Amy Rader
Serene Setting
Nishi Donovan, Nishi Design + Studio
Foyer, Stair Hall, & Terrace Landing Upon entering the home’s foyer, Nishi Donovan envisioned guests stepping into a sanctuary of serenity. “I really wanted to do something that embodied a lot of my personality—who I am and how I design, which is outside-the-box thinking.” She thought not just outside the box, but almost out of this world. A three-panel custom cloud mural in the stair hall, made of capiz shells on tile, was a feat to install. The mural and brass birds flying up the stairs gives the illusion of looking skyward. Donovan drew from outdoor elements to create a space for “an adventurous soul who finds solace in a space reflecting their identity and passions.” The entryway consoles and custom wavy bench and runner follow the curvature of cliffs and oceans, while a raindrop chandelier, celestial artwork, and soft pale blues, grays, and white evoke serenity. As guests descended to the terrace landing, a cocoon swing presented another calm moment. “I feel like I’m fearless now,” she says of her first showhouse. —Lori Johnston
Foyer & Stair Hall WALL MURAL Phillip Jeffries METALLIC FLOCK WALL DECOR Global Views MARBLE CHAIN WALL DECOR MG Interior Design through Etsy CUSTOM ENTRYWAY RUNNER The Wright Touch AUGUSTINE CONSOLE AND PIRA MIRROR Arteriors TREE OF LIFE CANDELABRA AND VOLTAIRE MATCH CLOCHE Belaré Home SQUARES BOX Huff Harrington Home BAMBOO TAPER CANDLES CaiCai Handmade FLORAL ARRANGEMENT LDF Silk MOON DARLING ARTWORK Rader Designs Terrace Stair Landing DAYBED TiiPii Bed SEARCHLIGHT RUG Global Views BALL BEARING PILLOW Uttermost BILBOQUET WINE GLASSES AND CARAFE Sophie Lou Jacobsen BOOKS AND BOOKENDS Huff Harrington Home DOG BED Baidykl through Etsy ARTWORK Jinous Kana through Deljou Art Group, Anne Darby Parker and Julie Houck through Huff Harrington Home
Pops of Art
Leah Alexander, Beauty Is Abundant
Laundry Room & Hall Leah Alexander starts her design process by asking herself: “Wouldn’t it be cool if … ?” In the showhouse, that answer incorporates balloons, florals, and rock star moments that “somehow totally works.” She began with the idea of the journey that liberated balloons would take. The hall’s fiberglass balloon wall sculptures are visible from the foyer and continue in the tiled laundry room. Art with dimension, a flower installation, and a scalloped pink shelf add color and whimsy. The beauty of floral patterns superimposed on photographs of grenades duped some people into thinking they were perfume bottles. “I really wanted the pieces to speak for themselves and make people think and feel something,” says Alexander. The art compelled her to splash real blooms on the back wall, using 268 tubes in the installation. Multimedia portraits of Jimi Hendrix and Jean-Michel Basquiat infused more surprise to the hall. “If you apply beauty to something, it changes how it shows up in your life.” —Lori Johnston
Laundry Room CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design QUARTZ COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger TILE Source VALLARTA VASES Meraki Lifestyle BALLOON V-POP SCULPTURES Vernika Singh ARTWORK Henrik Abedian through Deljou Art Group Hall VASE Julia Elsas BALLOON V-POP SCULPTURES Vernika Singh HENDRIX 2 AND BASQUIAT Rader Designs ARTWORK Henrik Abedian through Deljou Art Group
Eclectic Enclave
Matthew Welden, The House at 396 Interiors
Bedroom, Bathroom, & Loft Storytelling is a key part of designer Matthew Welden’s role as principal of The House at 396 Interiors, and he always approaches a new space by imagining how it will be experienced. For this bedroom, bathroom, and loft, he designed an “artist in residence” suite inspired by the British Bloomsbury Group—a group of intellectuals and artists in the early 20th century—but reimagined for the American South. The story goes that an artist moves into the home of his client and starts adding his own touches. “The artist feels encaged by the overwhelming formality of the client’s traditional setting, so he begins to express himself within the space by adding his own flair, most notably by painting the bed,” explains Welden. Gallery walls in the bathroom and loft are filled with vintage and new art, antique hook rugs cover the floors, and framed butterflies encourage imagination. The result is a whimsical, colorful space with personality to spare. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
Bedroom & Loft HEREND KIWI, HEREND RHINOCEROS Scully & Scully STAFFORDSHIRE SPANIELS Lynda Willaeur Antiques SWEDISH ANTIQUE NIGHTSTANDS Le Chateau GRACE CABINET, CAMPAIGN DESK ON CHEST, ROSE CONSOLE TABLE, LICHFIELD DESK, AND CHRISTOPHER CHAIR Justin Van Breda London TRIBAL RUG Cape Looms MISTY HAZE COVERLET Sanderson MOHAIR VELVET DRAPERY Kravet and ALT for Living RUG SHIRAZ, RUG KAZAK, AND RUG KARADJEH Keivan Woven Arts Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design QUARTZ COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger TILE Source ARTWORK Through Antonio Ramos Galleries BLOOMSBURY PRINTS Charleston House Trust
Curated Cool
Blake Colburn, Jaipur Living
Bedroom & Bathroom In this organic bedroom, a moody hue color-drenches the space and complements the neutral palette of rugs and furnishings, including a custom bed frame. Farrow & Ball’s London Clay provides romantic moments and translates to a dreamy feel at night, says Blake Colburn of Jaipur Living. His pared-down approach focuses on texture and natural materials, including rugs of Mongolian cashmere, silk, nettle, alpaca, and New Zealand wool in Jaipur Living’s new Fine Fibers collection. The room was inspired by “old-age European interiors that aim for sophistication with an approachable ease.” An antique Gio Ponti shield mirror and framed one-of-a-kind Manchaha rugs add richness to the curated space. A linen bedcover reflects the room’s understated charm, while sheepskin chairs provide additional tactile appeal. The bathroom showcases an antique rug while warm pink walls play well with the dark bedroom walls and ceiling. “It’s the old world meeting new and making it fun and cozy.” —Lori Johnston
Bedroom RUGS AND PILLOWS Jaipur Living VINTAGE GIO PONTI MIRROR Dixon Rye CUSTOM BED FRAME Jeff Jones ADAM OTLEWSKI FLOOR LAMP R Hughes BEDCOVER Cultiver YARA THROW Enkay ARTWORK PAIR AND VINTAGE BENCH Antiques & Beyond SONOMA SHEEPSKIN CHAIRS BR Home BLACK ROUND TABLE AND STONE ACCESSORIES B.D. Jeffries SILVER ACCESSORIES Roweam PAINT Farrow & Ball London Clay Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Temmer TILE Source VINTAGE RUG Jaipur Living SOAPS AND CANDLE Flamingo Estate PAINT Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink
In The Mood
Cheryl Luckett, Dwell By Cheryl Interiors
Upstairs Lounge Designer Cheryl Luckett, principal of Dwell By Cheryl Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, created a cozy space designed with overnight guests in mind. “Wedged between two beautiful guest suites, the guest lounge was designed to be a communal space where overnight visitors could relax and unwind without disturbing their hosts,” she says, noting that she thought of all of the late-night conversations her family members love to have when they visit. Luckett, who launched her eponymous collection for Revolution Performance Fabrics last year, wanted to showcase the style and versatility of the line, which features a fresh take on classical motifs with a bit of a Parisian flair. She created three distinct zones within the space: A large daybed provides a spot for a midday nap or to curl up with a book, a curved sofa is made for intimate conversations, and the third area features a game table for a little friendly competition and perhaps a cocktail. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
FABRIC-TRIMMED MIRRORS Port 68 ANTIQUE METALLIC PAINTED FLOOR LAMP, ANTIQUE ITALIAN PAINTED WOOD COLUMNS, ANTIQUE BLEACHED OAK SHERPA OTTOMAN, CURVED SOFA, AND FRINGED STOOLS Odette GAME TABLE, BLACK SAVOIR FAIRE LAMP, CHANDELIER, SCONCES, AND NESTING TABLES Wildwood COCKTAIL TABLE, CREDENZA, DAYBED, AND GINKGO PRINT CHAIR Hooker Furniture, upholstered in Revolution Performance Fabrics WOOL AREA RUG Feizy MARBLE BUST, SWIRL WHITE VASE, AND KOA TRAY Currey & Company ARTWORK Through Design Supply
Fantastically Floral
Virginia Cheek, Virginia Cheek Designs
Bedroom & Bathroom Virginia Cheek’s suite is a celebration of creativity and curiosity in a garden-inspired setting. The designer was enamored by the Anna French floral wallcovering—a nod to the Indienne fabrics popular in 19th-century Europe—and selected a green and beige colorway for the walls, ceiling, and the roman shades. Victorian-style iron beds with panels and cornices, tortoise finish on the bamboo desk, and bleached French chandelier and armoire augment the European feel. Susan Hable’s pieces are a playful segue into the art-filled escape. “As an adult guest in this room, it’s the perfect place to take a moment for yourself, sleep in, or read a book,” says Cheek of her Southeastern Showhouse debut. “As a child, we hope imagination and inspiration is sparked from the leaves that envelop these vaulted walls, as well as the whimsical bed panels and cornices.” In the bathroom, sconces with custom shades, an Oushak rug, and a small-scale grasscloth wallcovering marries the contemporary bathroom vanity and tile. —Lori Johnston
Bedroom WALLCOVERING Thibaut IRON TWIN BEDS AND MAITLAND-SMITH TORTOISE DESK Chairish FRENCH CHANDELIER Foxglove Antiques & Galleries, refinished by The Finishing Source CUSTOM QUILTS, BED SKIRTS, CORNICE, PANELS, AND DECORATIVE BOLSTERS Home Accent, Inc. PEACOCK ALLEY MATELASSÉ AND MATOUK SHEETS Gramercy BED SCONCES AND FLOOR LAMP Visual Comfort & Co. SISAL RUG Miami Circle Floor Coverings KILIM RUG Keivan Woven Arts CUSTOM DESK CHAIR CUSHION Atlanta Premier Upholstery BASKET The Nicholson Gallery DESK LAMPSHADES Charlene Tong, upholstered in Holland & Sherry fabric ARTWORK Caleb Mahoney through Gregg Irby Gallery Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Temmer TILE Source WALLCOVERING Thibaut OUSHAK RUG Moattar MIRROR Arteriors CUSTOM SCONCE SHADES Charlene Tong WOVEN TRAY Acquisitions BOTANICAL PRINTS Joseph Konrad Hall ARTWORK Susan Hable through Spalding Nix Fine Art
Quiet Luxury
Alison Womack Jowers, Womack Jowers Interiors
Bedroom & Bathroom Feminine and serene with a subtle focus on nature, the upstairs bedroom by Alison Womack Jowers looks as fresh as a springtime bloom. “I wanted to emphasize the beauty of the natural world through soft, flowing silhouettes and organic connections to nature,” says Jowers. The room’s design evolved from the elegant bed linen, whose blush-colored embroidery prompted Jowers’ choice of a petal-pink upholstered canopy bed and softly patterned blush rug. The outdoor tree canopy inspired the room’s sophisticated references to nature, which include a branch-like brass and rock crystal ceiling fixture, raffia-wrapped nightstands, and swivel chairs with contrasting leaf-patterned backs. Texture is the room’s other theme, seen most prominently in an embroidered upholstered bench and an antique bleached oak commode. The adjacent bathroom is bolder by comparison, with a white, black, and gray marble tile floor establishing the space’s high-contrast look. A trio of black octagonal fossil plates joins white vanity accessories, tied together by a gray-toned vanity. —Jennifer Boles
Bedroom LINENS Poulin Luxury Linens CANOPY BED AND SWIVEL CHAIRS Coley Home BODY PILLOW AND CHAIR FABRIC Kelly Ventura RUG Moattar CHANDELIER Jerry Pair BEDSIDE TABLES Made Goods MIRRORS AND CLOCK Global Views BENCH FABRIC Nobilis ACRYLIC TABLE Highland House DRAPERY HARDWARE S & L Designs LIGHT FIXTURE Porta Romana through Jerry Pair ARTWORK Fran Skiles and Lisa Noonis through Pryor Fine Art, Sally Threlkeld through Huff Harrington Home Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design QUARTZ COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger TILE Source LINENS Poulin Luxury Linens ANTIQUE OAK COMMODE Interiors Market ACCESSORIES Pigeon and Poodle
Taking Shape
Jessica Davis, Atelier Davis
Lower Lounge When designing the home’s light-filled, lower-level lounge, Jessica Davis took inspiration from the bright colors of spring and a large-format painting by Jane Fisher titled “Something’s Come Between Us.” “Since it’s a downstairs space, I wanted it to feel moody and cozy but still fresh and elevated. Sort of a modern nod to English cottage style,” says Davis, who accomplished the goal by using cool and warm tones, small delicate florals, and larger bold geometrics. She envisioned the Showhouse becoming the abode of a family of art lovers, who might curl up with a good book on one of the John Saladino-inspired daybeds after a day at the pool or host an evening cocktail party that spills outdoors. The space, though elevated and adorned with a mix of vintage and new items, is built to be stylish but not precious, thanks to indoor-outdoor fabrics and durable, structured furnishings. The welcoming lounge is an art-filled feast for the eyes. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
CREDENZA Hellman Chang RUG Eve and Staron Studio FLOOR LAMPS Juniper SIDE TABLE Oka VASES Elysian Collective CUSTOM COFFEE TABLE AND 9 & 19 CHAIR Mous CUSTOM DAYBEDS Grant Trick Furnishings DRAPERY Wovn Home ARTWORK Through Spalding Nix Fine Art
Good Sport
Heather McKeown, Land AND Sky Designs with Milieu
Game Room & Terrace Bar If it’s true that the family that plays together stays together, this room is a recipe for familial bonding. Charlotte, North Carolina, interior designer Heather McKeown stumbled on an arresting, large-scale photograph early in the design process of yellow cups flying through the woods, and she used that same golden hue on the custom pool table by Milieu. McKeown also allowed the home’s gently curving lines and corners to influence her picks. “Furnishings were selected for their curvatures and voluptuous lines, inviting informality and a connection of shapes with the millwork and rounded corners of the game room,” she says. Luxe elements such as the hand-sewn sheepskin rug, art curated mostly from Southern artists, and handmade, one-of-a-kind lighting add a touch of whimsy to “invite guests to cut loose and have some fun.” The light-filled bar with comfortable seating creates yet another vignette for guests and family members to perch and enjoy conversation. —Jennifer Bradley Franklin
Game Room POOL TABLE AND CUSTOM PEDESTAL Milieu CASHMERE SWIVEL CHAIRS Coley Home AREA RUG Stark Carpet ANTIQUED MIRROR Mirror-tique CEILING LIGHTS SkLO Terrace Bar CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Thames GAME/DINING TABLE, DINING AND SWIVEL CHAIRS, AND POUF Verellen COUNTER STOOLS CB2 MARBLE SIDE TABLE Noah J. & Co. AREA RUG Sabine Maes Art SALTA ICE BUCKET AND GLACIER FLOWER VASE Circa Antiques ARTWORK Through Jackson Fine Art and Atlanta Artist Collective
Outdoor Amusements
Angela Means and Danielle Carney, Means Carney Interiors with Universal Furniture
Lower Covered Porch, Pool Deck, Lawn, & Rear Landing Finished in painted brick and terrazzo, the lower covered porch is open to the outdoors but is as attentively furnished as an indoor space. “Instead of bringing the outdoors in, we wanted to bring the indoors out,” says Angela Means, who with Danielle Carney reimagined the space as a stylish outdoor game room with concrete ping-pong and games tables. Inspired by the colors of the sky and sunlight, the designers incorporated blue and yellow accents, including pale aqua tendril-striped wall drapery and charming metal game chairs with fringed marigold-patterned cushions. Upholstery, a fluted cocktail table, and an airy ceiling fixture, all in shades of white, form the space’s primary seating area. In the backyard, the designers created three distinct furnished areas—a spot for lounging on the pool deck, an outdoor dining arrangement, and a sitting area with a sofa and four armchairs. Teak outdoor furniture was used exclusively to complement the natural outdoor scenery. —Jennifer Boles
Lower Covered Porch FURNITURE Universal Furniture PING-PONG TABLE AND CONSOLE TABLES Elegant Earth WALL DRAPERY FABRIC Schumacher MIRROR Oly Studio OUTDOOR RUG Cappadocia CHANDELIER AND OUTDOOR LAMP Palecek Rear Landing TEAK LAWN FURNITURE Universal Furniture TURF The European Company OUTDOOR LIGHTING Oliver Lighting Design DINNERWARE West Elm Pool Deck LOUNGERS Universal Furniture CUSTOM LOUNGE CHAIR COVERS Weezie Lawn FURNITURE Universal Furniture TURF The European Company LANDSCAPE DESIGN Land Plus, installed by The GreenSeason Group CONCRETE PLANTERS AND ORBS Elegant Earth WICKER TABLE AND STOOL Made Goods
Graceful Beauty
Benecki Homes, Benecki/Cole, Land Plus, Source, Amanda Orr Architects
Design-Build An inviting arrival court establishes the 10,250-square-foot residence’s welcoming presence among Philip Trammell Shutze properties and modern construction in Tuxedo Park. Rigid symmetry, painted brick, and a cedar shake roof define the classic, clean-lined silhouette, where steel front doors and windows maximize views in the six-bedroom home. “Most people thrive when they live in a house that is bathed in light, connected to nature, and ties them to their surroundings,” says architect Amanda Orr. Curved Venetian plaster walls, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and fluted details on the staircase soften the setting. “You want to create things that touch people’s soul and their emotions,” says Vern Vanderkleed of Benecki Homes. Overcoming steep topography, the design-build team created a rear lawn with a forested section and artificial turf, accessed from the terrace level and monorail stairs. Nikko Blue hydrangeas, gardenias, and Chinese snowball viburnum surround Benecki’s first oval pool. “Benecki really challenged us to come up with something different and unique,” says Charlie Sears of Land Plus. A Needlepoint holly hedge provides privacy at the motor court with its four-car garage, joining evergreen screens, boxwoods, and Limelight hydrangeas, and camellias for seasonal color. —Lori Johnston
TURF The European Company LANDSCAPE DESIGN Land Plus, installed by The GreenSeason Group PAVERS Hartstone PLANTERS Elegant Earth