An Eye for Detail

A new home by architect Tim Adams features cedar shake and indigenous granite. A white fence distinguishes a courtyard planted with boxwoods accented by colorful flowering perennials—all by landscape architect Alec Michaelides of Land Plus.

Antique artwork from Huff Harrington and a barometer from Inner Pieces Inc. adorn the custom millwork in the light-filled stair hall. The rug is from Moattar.

An iron chandelier from Visual Comfort & Co. calls attention to the lofty ceilings in the family room, where a sofa from CR Laine anchors a cozy seating zone around the stone fireplace. 

New fabric from Colefax and Fowler reinvigorates a pair of antique rattan-back chairs in a corridor that leads to the formal dining room. The rug is from Moattar.

In the formal dining room, built-in cabinetry by Kingdom Woodworks beautifully displays a collection of fine china. The drapery is by Scalamandré and the trim is by Schumacher.

A floral wallcovering by Lee Jofa enhances the sense of formality in the dining room. The chandelier is by Dennis & Leen through Jerry Pair.

Counter stools from Lee Industries soften the marble countertops from Ciot in the airy and luminous kitchen. The lanterns are by Visual Comfort & Co. and the cabinetry is by Kingdom Woodworks.

Audubon prints from Scott Antique Markets enliven the shiplap walls in the breakfast area, where painted chairs recovered in Cowtan & Tout fabric surround a custom table by Rustic Trades.

Covered in fabric by Thibaut, plush furnishings create a cozy spot to relax in the keeping room. The chandelier is from Jerry Pair.

A sofa from Lee Industries and a swivel chair from Wesley Hall create a spot for reading and relaxation in the primary bedroom. The bench is from CR Laine.

A chandelier and complementary sconces from Visual Comfort & Co. softly illuminate the primary bathroom, which includes a built-in vanity with a marble countertop from Ciot.

Calacatta Gold marble from Renaissance Tile & Bath distinguishes the spa-like primary bathroom. The art is by Kings Fine Art & Decor.

Designed by Alec Michaelides of Land Plus, the swimming pool’s curvaceous lines soften the home’s linear architecture.

Enchanted by a Buckhead property’s towering old-growth beech trees, a couple with two teenagers commissioned architect Tim Adams to design a new house for the sprawling site. Clad with cedar shake accented by indigenous granite, his brainchild far exceeds their goals. “This home has a sense of history and soul that transcends time,” says Adams.

Indeed, handcrafted wall moldings in a classic yet updated grid pattern adorn the stair hall, which is flooded with natural light from a bank of windows. In fact, natural light pervades the interior, which is only one or two rooms deep, allowing Adams to add windows on multiple sides. “Feeling the light throughout the day makes a tremendous difference,” he says.

It also complements the lighter, brighter palette that the owners envisioned for their new home. Involved early in the project, interior designers Michelle Doughtie and Katelyn Walden Reeves of Schilling & Co. weighed in on finishes and
worked closely with their clients to furnish the interior, incorporating newly acquired pieces alongside their client’s existing antiques.

Antique paintings adorn the crisp white walls in the stair hall, for instance. And in the dining room, a reproduction chandelier casts a warm glow on an elegant oval table surrounded by the owners’ existing chairs, which Doughtie had recovered in an updated fabric that complements the floral wallcovering. “It’s like the chef’s kiss,” she says.

A contrast to the formal millwork in the front of the house, the private spaces have a more relaxed milieu with open, flowing spaces distinguished by shiplap walls, reclaimed ceiling beams and stone accents. A tiered iron chandelier, for example, calls attention to the lofty beamed ceilings in the family room, which Doughtie furnished with comfortable pieces in neutral hues accented by pops of plaid, blue and green.

And a perforated pendant with a Capiz shell finish casts moody shadows on the wooden ceilings in the keeping room. Adjacent to the wife’s office and an herb garden off the kitchen, she enjoys curling up on the plush sofa with windows overlooking the backyard. When pulled shut, the striped linen sheers, “Create a pillow effect,” says Doughtie. “Sometimes we gather in the smallest spaces, because they feel so cozy, and we wanted to encourage that.”

The wife often cooks with fresh herbs she harvests from the garden just outside–one of the many things she adores about the place. “They were so excited to finally move into this home that they had been dreaming about,” says Doughtie. “It was fun helping them to realize their vision.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Michelle Doughtie, Schilling & Co.; schillingandcompany.com ARCHITECT Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects, (404) 262-3499; tsadamsstudio.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Alec Michaelides, Land Plus, (404) 238-9595; landplusassociates.com BUILDER The Macallan Group, (404) 603-8833; macallangroup.com