The Serenbe Community’s New Neighborhood Set the Bar High for the 2024 Serenbe Designer Showhouse

Tradition Reimagined

Living Room
Maria McLaurin;McLaurin Interiors

Paying homage to the home’s Victorian style, Maria McLaurin furnished the living room with an updated version of the style’s trademark eclecticism. “I believe a home’s interior design should always relate to the bones of the house,” she says. A curvy midcentury sofa anchors the space while also serving as a modern foil for the room’s many antique furnishings, such as a pair of caned walnut fauteuils, English mahogany library chairs, and an 18th-century Italian desk. A scrollwork iron chandelier, contemporary art, and a midcentury glass-and-brass cocktail table bestow further personality on the room. McLaurin’s selection of fabrics is also stylistically mixed. In addition to the subtly patterned glazed linen that covers the sofa, there are striped silks, tobacco-colored leather, and a vintage-looking floral fabric used for sofa throw pillows. The designer employed color to tie together the diverse pieces, primarily a softened palette of green, blue, and brown.

FLOORING The European Company MANTEL François & Co. ROSE TARLOW FABRIC ON SOFA AND DESK LAMP Jerry Pair ANTIQUE CHAIRS William Word Fine Antiques ANTIQUE DESK Jacqueline Adams Antiques BLUE CHAIRS Holland MacRae CHANDELIER, OVAL ANTIQUE SIDE TABLE, AND COFFEE TABLE Foxglove Antiques & Galleries RUG Moattar ARTWORK Through Pryor Fine Art

Inside Out

Screened Porch & Upper-Level Patio
Zeb Grant, Zeb Grant Design

An outdoor space made to feel like an extension of the home’s interior, the screened porch encompasses the best of both worlds. “I wanted to bring the comfort and coziness of the indoors to the beauty of the outdoors,” says Zeb Grant. The designer assembled a collection of mismatched antique wicker furniture, which he unified with rich chocolate-colored velvet cushions and striped throw pillows in shades of mustard and blue. The striped fabric also appears on an upholstered ottoman, which serves double duty as a cocktail table. Other pieces, such as a small leather ottoman, skirted side table, and a pair of ceramic table lamps, mimic indoor spaces. Naturally, plants accent the space, either ensconced in planters or positioned on plant stands. An adjacent porch space is also nostalgically furnished with rocking chairs and scrolled iron planters, providing an additional covered spot for enjoying the outdoor scenery.

SCREENS Screens of Georgia WICKER FURNITURE AND CERAMIC LAMPS Dearing Antiques STRIPED FABRIC Lacefield Designs PLANT STANDS Zeb Grant Design

Culinary Delight

Kitchen, Scullery, & Interior specifications
Pamela Stakemann, South Haven Builders

As she did with the home’s interior finishes, Pamela Stakemann let the home’s architecture guide her when designing the kitchen and scullery. “I wanted to incorporate some traditional elements from the Victorian era while still making the home feel fresh and updated,” she says. Clean-looking finishes like off-white lower cabinetry, white quartzite countertops, and a backsplash comprised of honed marble and painted tile creates a kitchen that at heart is modern and bright. At the same time, Stakemann introduced time-honored details that reflect the home’s architectural roots, such as brass bell jar lanterns, brushed brass faucets, and dark oak glass-front upper cabinetry, whose interior olive green hue is repeated in the adjacent scullery. Given the scullery’s location off the dining room, Stakemann strove for a semiformal look with the colored cabinetry and wall paneling, which she accessorized with vintage-style brass hardware, plaster amphora vases, and a small landscape painting.

Kitchen CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design HARDWARE Emtek COUNTERTOPS Construction Resources BACKSPLASH Renaissance Tile & Bath FLOORING The European Company APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, Bosch, and Best through Howard Payne Company LIGHTING Visual Comfort & Co. FAUCETRY Kohler through Ferguson COUNTER STOOLS Stock & Trade Design Co. GLAZED VASES AND POTS Birds & Bobos GLASSWARE Arhaus Scullery CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design HARDWARE Emtek COUNTERTOPS Construction Resources LIGHTING Visual Comfort & Co. FAUCETRY Kohler through Ferguson FLOORING The European Company PAINT Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive 

True Blue

Dining Room, Stair Hall, Mudroom, & Powder Room
Anisa Darnell, Truth & Co. Interior Design

Aiming for a collected-over-time look, Anisa Darnell harmonized her spaces with both a curated mix of traditional furnishings and a palette of blue hues augmented by white, green, and brown. “I am a sucker for blue and white, and I feel that it will be around forever,” says Darnell. The dining room’s unique seating arrangement includes a chambray settee, blue-and-white striped armchairs, and wicker end chairs that surround a reclaimed pine dining table overseen by a copper lantern and unique medallion detail on the ceiling. Antique and vintage art graces the walls in the stair hall and mudroom, where a collage of bird and duck prints preside over a black-and-white checkerboard floor. The powder room has a moodier feel thanks to gray-blue millwork that accompanies a floral-patterned wallpaper. A brass mirror, hardware, and polished granite countertop add sparkle.

Dining Room FLOORING The European Company DINING TABLE Furniture Classics WICKER DINING CHAIRS Jeffan RUG Loloi CHECKED SKIRTED CONSOLE Schumacher SETTE Rowe COPPER LANTERN St. James Lighting Mudroom CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design RUNNER Serena & Lily LEMONS PAINTING Through Huff Harrington Powder Room VANITY AND MILLWORK Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Construction Resources FAUCETRY Rohl through Ferguson WALLPAPER Thibaut

Color Crush

Primary Bedroom & Bath
Anna-Wooten Loggins, A. Wooten Interiors

Warm and inviting, the primary bedroom’s color palette has a surprising backstory.  “When I first started in design, my two least favorite colors were chocolate brown and chartreuse. As a challenge to myself, I decided to start my palette with those two colors,” confesses Anna-Wooten Loggins, who admits to now loving both. Chartreuse floral-patterned drapery, a bench covered in deep green mohair, and bed pillows banded in chocolate brown enrich the otherwise neutral space. Reflecting Serenbe’s laid-back character, Loggins selected antique furniture with less formal finishes. An 18th-century painted Italian chest and a bleached wine table placed bedside mix comfortably with modern elements, such as a large white ceramic table lamp and a plaster-white ceiling fixture. The adjoining bathroom also radiates warmth. Framed artwork, a metallic drinks table, and a miniature woven rug complement the room’s neutral-tone finishes that include a taupe-and-gray checkerboard floor, limestone shower surround, and putty-colored cabinetry.

Bedroom MIRROR Ernest Gaspard LIGHTING Visual Comfort & Co. BENCH Hickory Chair PAINTED CHEST Foxglove Antiques & Galleries ROUND WINE TABLE B.D. Jeffries BED THROW Mathews Furniture + Design MERCURY GLASS MIRRORS Holland MacRae DRAPERY FABRIC Carolina Irving DRAPERY HARDWARE Iron Studio Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design STONE FLOORING AND SHOWER SURROUND Walker Zanger TUB Hydro Systems SCONCES The Urban Electric Co. MIRROR Made Goods RUG Moattar DRINKS TABLE Mathews Furniture + Design

Lofty Retreat

Laundry & Loft
Eryn Houck, Bellwether Design & Interiors

Intended as a getaway space where one can relax or play a game, the upstairs loft evokes the outdoor landscape. “I wanted to bring in natural texture and colors to remind visitors of how unique this community’s setting is,” says Eryn Houck. Taking her color cue from both nature and a landscape painting that hangs in front of the window, Houck gravitated to lush greens and browns in the form of patterned drapery, artichoke-colored barrel-back chairs, and a metal games table topped by green stone. A large seagrass rug and petrified wood table heighten the room’s natural feel. To reflect light, Houck placed an antique trumeau mirror at an angle against one wall. The laundry room continues the loft’s design story. In addition to a large-scale floral wallpaper in shades of brown and ochre, an upholstered woven counter stool and oxidized ceramic lamp meld the room with its natural environment.

Loft ANTIQUE MIRROR AND WOOD PLANT STAND Le Chateau SEAGRASS RUG Rush House DRAPERY FABRICATION Jim Davis Designs LANDSCAPE PAINTING Ashley Ozmint Laundry Room CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS UMI through Construction Resources WASHER AND DRYER GE Through Howard Payne Company FLOORING Renaissance Tile & Bath TABLE LAMP Masterpiece Lighting

Seasonal Serenity

Bedroom & Bath
Katie Moorhouse Gluth, K. Moorhouse Design

Although furnished primarily in tranquil hues, this guest bedroom also pays colorful tribute to the fall season. “The inspiration for my room came from the beautiful fall colors you see at Serenbe. I fell in love with this saturated ochre color of the fall leaves,” says Katie Moorhouse Gluth. An alpaca throw, drapery trim, and a burlwood desk, all in shades of burnt orange, mingle with serene furnishings that include bedside chests, a chair and ottoman, and a plaster shell pendant light. Warm white walls further soften the space while also emphasizing a salon-style grouping of framed art. Textured elements lend additional appeal, from the floor’s sisal rug up to the raffia-wallpapered ceiling with medallion details. The room’s centerpiece is an oak and hammered-metal bed, which the designer softened with sheer fabric panels. Off the bedroom, a small balcony is reminiscent of the Victorian architectural style and is the perfect place for a morning coffee.

Bedroom BED Robert James Dunmore through Ernest Gaspard CEILING WALLPAPER, BED SHEERS, AND DRAPERY FABRIC Thibaut DRAPERY FABRICATION Douglass Workroom BEDSIDE CHESTS AND DESK CHAIR Bungalow Classic PENDANT FIXTURE, CHAIR, AND OTTOMAN Paul+ DESK AND SIDE TABLE Made Goods COVERLET AND SHAMS Peacock Alley BASKETS Pigeon & Poodle Bathroom TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath

Anglo Charm

Guest Bedroom
Kevin O’Gara, Holland MacRae

Furnished with classic English furniture and botanical patterns, Kevin O’Gara’s guest bedroom for Holland MacRae is infused with a British design sensibility. “Serenbe’s setting recalls the rolling green hills of the English countryside, so it felt fitting to lean into a layered, English aesthetic,” explains O’Gara. Framed horticultural-print wallpaper panels prompted the room’s nature-driven color palette, particularly the green block-print fabric that was used for draperies and a matching bed coverlet. Lime-white walls, a cream-colored armless sofa, and bedding embroidered with soft green trim foster an overall tranquil environment that allows a variety of wood pieces to stand out. A four-poster bed, antique walnut chest, and a turned-leg bench covered in a zigzag fabric espouse a traditional look made fresh by the presence of a contemporary woven pendant light. A similarly compelling mix appears in the adjoining vestibule, where a squiggle-print wallpaper forms a spirited backdrop for a klismos-style bench and abstract painting.

FURNITURE, LAMPS, PENDANT LIGHT, WALLPAPER PANELS, AND FABRICS Holland MacRae BED LINENS Jenny Johnson Allen WALL PAINT Farrow & Ball Lime White VESTIBULE PAINTING Sheyda Mehrara FLORALS The Bloom Room

Fall Melody

Bedroom & Bath Olivia Westbrooks, Olivia Westbrooks Interiors

Naming her space “Autumn Jazz” after the room’s colorful abstract wallcovering that reminds her of jazz notes, Olivia Westbrooks took design inspiration from the mural-like wallpaper’s rich fall colors. “Drawing from nature and bold hues, I approached the room as an artist who loves vivid color and creative experimentation.” Maroon-painted millwork, deep tan walls, and aubergine-colored drapery envelop the room in rich, deep tones that are enlivened by a chartreuse velvet headboard and bold, dynamic artwork. For a sensorial experience, Westbrooks added textured elements, including a hammered brass chest, pleated leather stools, and the four-poster bed’s tactile throw. Westbrooks even thought to incorporate a device that converts the potted white bird of paradise’s electrical conductivity into soothing music. Coordinating colors and fabrics were selected for the bathroom, where textured maroon wallpaper, an abstract-patterned window shade, and brass finishes form a cozy space.

Bedroom CASAMANCE WALLPAPER AND FABRICS Ernest Gaspard BED Julian Chichester through Ernest Gaspard CREDENZA, LAMP, AND BEDDING Peridot West CHANDELIER AND NIGHTSTANDS Currey & Company DRAPERY TRIM Stroheim and Romann through Fabricut STOOLS, LAMP ON NIGHTSTAND, AND ACCESSORIES ATL Interiors at Westside Market Roswell RUG Westside Market Roswell ARTWORK Vando Davis through Gallery Anderson Smith ARTWORK ON SIDE TABLE Olivia Westbrooks Bathroom VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS UMI through Construction Resources PLUMBING Ferguson TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath SCONCES Currey & Company MIRROR Cooper Classics SHADE FABRIC Casamance

Club Mix

Terrace-Level Flex Room, Bar, & Powder Room
Jimmy Stanton, Stanton Home Furnishings

In contrast to the home’s light, fresh exterior, the terrace level’s flex room and bar, which are designed for entertaining, set themselves apart with a moody atmosphere conjured by charcoal and cognac hues. “The room is inspired by a mix of nostalgia and modern sophistication, evoking the feel of a private library or a secret cigar lounge,” says Jimmy Stanton. To accommodate conversation, he created multiple seating areas using an unconventional yet sophisticated mix of clubby furniture and unique finds. One area features a set of classic leather club chairs that have been partnered with triangular concrete coffee tables, a midcentury style credenza, and a brass starburst chandelier. The other boasts a rust-colored mohair sofa, shagreen coffee table, and petrified wood side tables that support handmade ceramic lamps. Art pieces are displayed prominently throughout, including a Todd Murphy owl painting that hangs above the fireplace. The bar kitchenette and an adjacent powder room are also uniquely arrayed with sculptural relics, contemporary lighting, and traditional Asian rugs.

Flex Space FLOORING The European Company MANTEL Hartstone LIGHTING, FURNITURE, AND ACCESSORIES Stanton Home Furnishings Bar CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS Construction Resources APPLIANCES Howard Payne Company FAUCETRY Ferguson Powder Room VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS Construction Resources FAUCETRY Ferguson ICEMAKER Scotsman

Warm Welcome

Entry, Front Porch, & Terrace Patio
Meredith Page & Liz Livingston, Page House Studio

Drawing on their time spent living in California, where indoor-outdoor living is a way of life, Meredith Page and Liz Livingston designed the front porch and terrace patio with as much flair as any indoor space. “In our opinion, exterior spaces are the most important part of a home, where you can feel both connected to your personal style and the outside world.” A custom-designed iron daybed upholstered in subtle yellow and gray-striped cushions, cream drapery, and natural-colored fringe trim is seated near the front door, welcoming visitors while also setting the stage for the neutral colors, botanical fabrics, and textured elements used elsewhere on the lower porch. A similarly striking tableau appears by the back door, where a pair of iron and rush chairs flank a skirted square table. The green vines entwined throughout provide the most unique touch. Made of papier-mâché like their pedestals, the vines further connect the porch with its outdoor surroundings.

FURNITURE, ACCESSORIES, AND VINE ARTWORK Page House DINING CHAIRS Bliss Studio

Victorian Revival

Design-build
Serenbe Planning + Design, South Haven Builders, Land Plus

Located at the threshold of Serenbe’s Overlook enclave, the showhouse, which was designed by Steve Dray and Cecilia Winston of Serenbe Planning + Design, offers visitors a first look at the enclave’s Victorian-style streetscape. In lieu of the style’s sometimes heavy appearance, the duo reinterpreted it with a light touch, starting with the home’s fresh white exterior. An array of historical-inspired architectural details supply the home with breezy charm, including a corner bedroom balcony, cantilevered bay, and a classic wraparound porch. “This is my favorite feature, because we reside in a porch-living community,” says Dray. The home’s charming architecture set the tone for the interior finishes, which were selected by Pamela Stakemann of South Haven Builders. “I used traditional elements inspired by Victorian design throughout the spaces, including color influences, millwork details, intricate patterns, and classic lighting and plumbing fixtures,” she says. The millwork’s color palette of light putty tones and richer hues like steel gray and olive green speaks to the home’s updated traditional style, as do period-inspired oak finishes, vintage-looking brass hardware, and copper light fixtures. The landscape, designed by Land Plus, continues the tone of stately, storied style.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Serenbe Planning + Design BUILDER South Haven Builders LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Land Plus