Past Perfect
With antiques as the focal points of rooms at the Cathedral Antiques Show's Inspiration House, Atlanta designers cast a new light on old objects
Marcia Sherrill and Summer Loftin created a glamorous study by lacquering the walls in brilliant white and painting the trim blood orange, then echoing the bright color in fabrics from Jim Thompson and a rug from Moattar, Ltd. More than 600 design books from Antonio Raimo Gallery line the room’s shelves while a tulip-style chandelier from J Nelson rounds out the designers’ glamorous leitmotif.
Last winter, the Cathedral Antiques Show & Tour of Homes marked its 40th anniversary with a new addition. Located within the Deanery on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Philip, “Inspiration House” was a showcase of designer spaces that proved antiques could blend seamlessly into today’s lifestyles. From glamorous and colorful to subtle and simple, the rooms exhibited timeless style for a new generation of collectors.
Cathedral Antiques Show, cathedralantiques.org; blog.cathedralantiques.org