A Cozy Dutch Colonial Home Recieves a Loving Redesign

Atop a custom flatweave rug from Eve and Staron Studio, sofas through Ainsworth-Noah create a cozy place to rest and view the homeowners’ collections of books, art, and pottery in the family room.

Among an array of timeless antiques, a rug from Keivan Woven Arts sets the tone and is a comfortable greeting place for the family dog.

A stair runner from Eve and Staron Studio dresses up the stairs, and a line of oil paintings clad in gilt frames leads to the primary bedroom.

In the powder room, an early 19th-century mahogany ebonized-and-gilt Swedish mirror sits atop a custom printed wallpaper from Studio Printworks.

The client’s existing moose-horn chandelier is a striking centerpiece and keeps the family room from feeling too formal.

Redesigned by architecture firm Historical Concepts, overhead beams and millwork enhance the kitchen’s coziness. The cabinetry is by Kingdom Woodworks.

On the living porch, a pair of antique wicker chairs from Dearing Antiques flanks the stone fireplace.

A casual spot for meals, the corner of the living porch utilizes armchairs from Redford House.

The walls of the living room are covered in a printed linen fabric by Madeaux through Ainsworth-Noah. A cabinet by Holland MacRae looks perfectly poised against the wall.

Never electrified, a gilt-and-iron chandelier from Robuck holds court over the dining room table through Ainsworth-Noah. On the back wall sits a pair of Italian, Baroque-style consoles from William Word Fine Antiques.

A custom canopy bed from Mrs. Howard is punctuated by an 18th-century marriage coffer from Provenance Antiques.

A Southworth sofa from Hickory Chair creates a quiet place to rest in the primary sitting room. A circa-1880 English camphor wood trunk with Roosevelt family engravings adds a sense of history.

Window treatments from Rogers & Goffigon create a serene backdrop for bathing, and nearby, an expansive vanity is the perfect perch to ready oneself for the day.

On the back porch, Lane Venture chairs from AuthenTEAK create an outdoor gathering spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails, and conversation.

Designed by architect D. Stanley Dixon and late landscape architect Carson McElheney, native fieldstone on the front façade lends a handsome presence. Boxwood frames the house and softens the motor court

Designed by architect D. Stanley Dixon and late landscape architect Carson McElheney, native fieldstone on the front façade lends a handsome presence.

The pool lends the homeowners and their guests a serene and private oasis. right A garden folly shows off climbing fig.

“It feels like the original  home to the property and that we were lucky to be invited in to photograph it today,” says designer Jackye Lanham of the cozy Dutch Colonial that is well beyond its years.

Originally built in 2010 by architect D. Stanley Dixon and builder Jerome Rosetti, the home sits in a charming neighborhood with an interesting history. The now developed residential street was once a 40-acre piece of country land outside the Atlanta city limits. In the mid-1900s, architecturally rich homes were crafted and the neighborhood sprang to life. And although this home is younger than many of its neighbors, it is designed with the thoughtful attention of yesteryear and fits into the vernacular seamlessly.

The homeowners, a close-knit bunch with a strong sense of family and generations of antiques and art, found kinship in Lanham immediately. In keeping with classical interest and historical precedent, the homeowners also recruited architecture firm Historical Concepts and builder Bobby Garrett to renovate the kitchen, primary suite, and his-and-her dressing rooms and baths.

The family brought with them an extensive collection of art—many of which are oil paintings of hunting scenes. First steps past the doorway reveal storied, yet comfortable interiors boasting beloved antiques, the most eye-catching a stately grandfather clock. “I wanted to marry the pieces they’ve had for years,” says Lanham, “to bring them into a home with a whole new approach.”

An evening gathering in the dining room is a dreamy step back in time. The homeowners, who are traditionalists at heart and have a penchant for making ceremony out of meals, chose not to electrify the chandelier but rather go about it the old-fashioned way, lighting each of the candles individually. “It’s fun and romantic,” says Lanham. “The gilt frames we placed on the paintings reflect that candlelight beautifully.”

Nearby, the family room is not decorated but instead, curated with personal collections of Staffordshire figures, European pottery, and books. A rustic moose-horn chandelier brings an earthy touch in keeping with the autumnal color palette throughout. “They love horses and being outdoors—that drove the colors of the home,” says Lanham. “They like moss greens, mustard, cumin, curry, and berry.”

Calling back to an 18th-century practice, the walls of the living room are covered in printed linen fabric instead of wallpaper for added texture and warmth. Echoing the architecture of the home, Lanham did not want the interiors to feel too formal and opted to mix the clients’ collection of French furniture with Italian silhouettes and country elements.

The true heart of the home, however, is the living porch, a favorite spot of Lanham’s. The designer’s original vision was to have it screened in, but with Atlanta’s unpredictable weather and often sideways rain, the team opted for large iron windows. Now, it could not be imagined any other way.

Brimming with memories and personal effects, the charming home was a natural fit for its owners right away. Says Lanham, “They love every single room in this house. They take their cocktail or their cup of coffee and go from room to room to have their conversations wherever they’re in the mood and wherever the sun sets.” Seeing the dwelling in its finality, nothing makes Lanham happier than witnessing it become a generational home for the family who resides there.

INTERIOR DESIGNER Jackye Lanham, Jacquelynne P. Lanham Designs, (404) 364-0472; jackyelanham.com RENOVATION ARCHITECT David VanGroningen, Historical Concepts, (678) 325-6665; historicalconcepts.com RENOVATION BUILDER Bobby Garrett, Garrett & Ingols, (770) 426-6402; garrettandingols.com ORIGINAL ARCHITECT D. Stanley Dixon, D. Stanley Dixon Architect, (404) 574-1430; dsdixonarchitect.com LANDSCAPE DESIGN Carson McElheney, Carson McElheney Landscape Architecture & Design now Hamilton Land Services, Inc, (404) 355-3330; hamiltonlandservices.com