California Cool
The 2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens infused classic Atlanta style with West Coast vibes
Great Expectations
Rotunda and Stair Hall, Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos, Mark Williams Design
The grand rotunda and stair hall—marked by rounded Venetian plaster walls—evokes Hollywood glamour and sophistication. Who wouldn’t want to descend this sweeping staircase in their Academy Awards-best to greet their guests? “We would love to think that this is a house for a woman who knows her mind, supports other women and celebrates their successes,” says Papadopoulos. Playing to the curved walls and graphic but graceful stair, Williams says the feminine, sensual space was the catalyst for the artwork they chose. In the rotunda, the designers opted for a large cast-stone sculpture placed at the center of a brass inlaid floor design. “We didn’t want to dismiss the space as simply a pass through,” says Williams. “With this one piece we were able to create a powerful impression, without it becoming a distraction from the rest of the beautifully designed spaces.” A photograph by Fabiola Jean-Louis beckons guests to the seating area tucked under the floating staircase. “We wanted something powerful at the end of the sight line to draw you in from the rotunda, and the model’s riveting gaze certainly does that.” –Cathy McGowin
ZELLIGE TERRA COTTA TILE IN FOYER and WOOD FLOORING WITH BRASS INLAY Source DRAPERY Holly Hunt, fabricated by The Drapery Room ART Fabiola Jean-Louis through Alan Avery Art Company; Sheyda Mehrara SETTEE and OTTOMAN Kelly Wearstler through Showroom 58 NESTING TABLES J Liston Design through R Hughes SCULPTURE Phillips Collection CHANDELIER Apparatus through R Hughes RUG The Rug Company SCULPTURE AT TOP OF STAIRS Blake Dowling Weeks
Finding the Light
Living Room, Amy Morris, Amy Morris Interiors
Recalling the serenity she felt upon seeing the living room for the first time, designer Amy Morris sought to bolster that sense of tranquility with subtle yet striking furnishings that were chosen with the room’s architectural features in mind. Sheer curtains soften the edges of floor-to-ceiling windows while still inviting outdoor views into the space. An expansive hand-fluted plaster fireplace may be the star of the room, but the furniture surrounding it is equally commanding. An assemblage of curving lines, sculptural shapes and light and dark finishes infuses the quiet setting with depth, while a large white-and-brass lantern, a Morris design for Avrett, presides over the space. Although the room exudes a relaxed attitude reminiscent of Southern California, a Southern sensibility is evident in Morris’ use of antiques, including a pair of walnut chairs and a French 1920s table that add time-honored patina to the otherwise contemporary space. –Jennifer Boles
SOFA Dmitriy & Co. through R Hughes LANTERN Avrett through R. Hughes HIGHLINE DRINK TABLE Holly Hunt through Jim Thompson LILY GARDEN CHAIR Ainsworth-Noah UPHOLSTERED SKIRTED SLED CHAIR and GREEN VELVET WALNUT CHAIRS Holland MacRae STOOL Kelly Wearstler through Showroom 58 CHAISE LOUNGE UpCountry Home BOOKS B.D. Jeffries
Colorful Cues
Den, Robert Brown, Robert Brown Interior Design
Art—specifically a commissioned set of abstract works on paper by artist Brett Smith—was the starting point for Robert Brown’s design of the den. Mindful of both the strong symmetry of the art installation and the relaxed nature of the home’s architecture, Brown kept the room’s furnishings casual and loose, gravitating to solo pieces of furniture and lamps and avoiding symmetrical pairs. White walls and unadorned windows amplify the room’s brightness, while an earth-toned palette bestows warmth, particularly the Tuscan Red rug from Keivan Woven Arts and a Liaigre plum leather wing chair, a piece which the designer especially admires. Calm and collected, this space lends itself to any number of casual, sophisticated settings, Brown believes, including the Hamptons and even coastal Italy. – Jennifer Boles
BRASS VANITY, SINK AND COUNTER and NERO MARQUINA HEARTH Source ART Brett Smith through Sandler Hudson Gallery; Sylvia McEwan through Pryor Fine Art RUG Keivan Woven Arts SOFA, SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIR, OTTOMAN and TRIPOD FLOOR LAMP Paul+ COCKTAIL TABLE Holland MacRae TUB CHAIR and END TABLE Jerry Pair WING CHAIR R Hughes DESK Ainsworth-Noah BARWARE Townhouse by Robert Brown
Gracious Modernism
Family Room and Breakfast Room, Melanie Turner, Melanie Turner Interiors
This “glass box” addition—a transparent counterpoint to the massing of the stucco exterior, says architect Linda MacArthur—is partially defined by floor-to-ceiling iron windows and a Venetian plaster ceiling. Decorated by Melanie Turner, the family room features generous upholstered seating that feels cool during the day but cozy at night. Sheer drapery and lightweight linen fabrics uphold the room’s inherent lightness, as does a soft color palette of taupe, blush and pale green. One of the room’s most striking pieces is a painting by America Martin; placed against windows, a moss backing gives it an organic feel when viewed from the outside. The open, inviting atmosphere extends to the adjoining breakfast room, which offers a sophisticated spot to dine amid contemporary furniture and art. Well-suited for leisure and hospitality, the two rooms are “easy on the eyes,” says Turner. –Jennifer Boles
VENETIAN PLASTER and FLOORING Source RUGS Holland & Sherry OTTOMAN Hickory Chair with Schumacher fabric SOFA and COCKTAIL TABLE Bradley USA LOUNGE CHAIR Bjork Studio WOOD SIDE TABLE and PLASTER ACCENT TABLE Noir IRON ACCENT CHAIR Baker DAYBED Douglass Workroom TOTEM POLES Nixcraft LLC, plastered by Artistic Stucco DRAPERY Kravet, fabrication by Willard Pitt Curtain Makers TV EASEL Restoration Hardware ART EASEL Nixcraft LLC ART America Martin through TEW Galleries DINING CHAIRS Bradley USA with Schumacher fabric TABLE Karpaty Cabinets PENDANT R Hughes ARTWORK Todd Murphy through Curated Collection and Isabelle Melchoir through TEW Galleries STONE SCULPTURE Noir
Dazzling Design
Design/Build Team, Benecki, Linda MacArthur Architect, Cole Construction and Source
“This house is a great example of how working with—and not against—the original spirit of the home can be as inventive as an entirely new build,” says architect Linda MacArthur of Linda MacArthur Architect regarding the Showhouse, which was originally conceived as a Mediterranean-style residence by Harrison Design in the ‘90s.
The design-build team renovated and reimagined the 11,000- square-foot-beauty—which references breezy California style thanks to Venetian plaster walls, imported French oak flooring and hand-crafted Moroccan tile—to emphasize livable spaces with luxurious detailing as specified by Atlanta-based showroom Source.
A new kitchen with a scullery and walk-in pantry, as well as a laundry and mudroom, contribute to a more cohesive flow for active lifestyles and entertaining, while more formal spaces, such as the living room and salon, maintain a sense of intimacy and simplicity, in keeping with the desired balance of form and function. On the rear façade, the transparent, geometric glass box addition (whose iron windows house a light-filled family room) adds levity to the exterior’s solid massing and overlooks a new terrace, pool and built-in fire pit.
DEVELOPER Benecki ARCHITECT Linda MacArthur Architect BUILDER Cole Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LandPlus INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS Source GARAGE Cambek Designer Doors LANTERNS Bevolo FURNITURE McKinnon & Harris
American Idyll
Landscape Architecture, Kenneth Lemm & Alec Michaelides, LandPlus
LandPlus sought to bestow this six-acre estate with amenities that might be found in a lavish resort. A handcrafted concrete-paver terrace houses the outdoor pool and its striking sunken fire pit decorated by Source. Tailored combinations of sculptural plantings such as boxwood and a Japanese maple mix well with frothier green and white plants placed in elegant containers. A lush and no-maintenance synthetic turf lawn unfolds beyond the pool towards a canopy of trees for total privacy.
DEVELOPER Benecki ARCHITECT Linda MacArthur Architect LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LandPlus POOL SPA DECOR Source LANTERNS Bevolo PAVERS Peacock Pavers POOL SPA CONTAINERS Trust Stone OUTDOOR FURNITURE McKinnon & Harris POOL Habersham Pools
Contemporary Elegance
Kitchen, Natalia Makarova, Karpaty Cabinets
Designed to accommodate both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen was conceived by designer Natalia Makarova as two fully functional spaces: a main kitchen intended for daily use and a scullery, which offers auxiliary room for cooking, baking and event catering. Linking the two spaces together is a centrally located floating island with a cooktop, which in turn is flanked by glass doors that, when closed, establish a feeling of intimacy on each side without blocking out any natural light. Arched windows allow sunlight to stream in, while sleek cabinetry and richly veined Calacatta Viola Italian marble employed for the countertops, sinks and island shelves create a clean, minimalist environment that allows the kitchen’s exquisite textures and superb craftsmanship to stand out. Thoroughly modern in both form and function, this space is rooted in the love of food, family and hospitality. –Jennifer Boles
CABINETRY Karpaty Cabinets COUNTERTOPS Ciot FLOORING Source ALL APPLIANCES Sub-Zero Wolf Cove through Guy Gunter Home FAUCETRY Brizo SCONCES Apparatus through R Hughes STOOLS Natasha Baradaran through R Hughes
Cool & Collected
Dining Room, Kelly Anthony, Wolf Design Group
Taking a broad approach to the dining room, designer Kelly Anthony created a versatile space intended for both casual and formal dining or checking emails on one’s laptop. Although minimalist in style, the room is brimming with warmth and coziness thanks to Anthony’s emphasis on texture and tactile materials throughout the space, including boiled wool fabric, plaster and a herringbone-patterned wood floor, which was purposely left bare so as not to hide its beauty. Custom-designed and hand-crafted specifically for this room, the furniture is artistically and even sculpturally conceived, including a plaster console, plaster pedestals and übermodern dining chairs, which Anthony co-created with Bradley USA. Inspired by the home’s “casual Cali vibe,” the designer also credits the master of minimalism, Belgian design legend Axel Vervoordt, as an influence on this room. –Jennifer Boles
JOHN POMP STUDIOS CHANDELIER, PLASTER SCULPTURE ART, PASCAL PIERME’S TRANIUR 16-PIECE SERIES and JIUN HO CHAIR R Hughes DINING TABLE and CHAIRS Bradley USA MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS Susanne Carmack through B.D. Jeffries WINDOW TREATMENTS Holland & Sherry
Worlds Away
Master Bedroom, Phoebe Howard, Mrs. Howard and Max & Company
Wishing for a permanent vacation? Designer Phoebe Howard, owner of Mrs. Howard and Max & Company, outfitted the master bedroom with light, island-inspired appointments designed to transport the owners to an exotic locale. Starting with the white plaster bed (a new introduction to the Howard’s furniture line, Mr. and Mrs. Howard for Sherrill), Howard layered in soft white linens and breezy draperies along with tropical accents in the form of vintage wicker and bamboo chairs; a teak leaf sculpture above the bed; flat baskets on the wall; and a sisal rug. The sofa’s knotted fringe takes its cue from hammocks. Favoring an old-mixed-with-new tension in her designs, Howard added an antique Biedermeier bedside chest and side table in a honeyed finish along with a French walnut chest for a sun-kissed look. The vaulted ceiling is almost ethereal thanks to its smooth Venetian plaster finish and Akari light fixture, while the David Hillegas photograph of dreamy, windswept Balinese sands is a window to another world. –Cathy McGowin
BED, PHOTOGRAPHY, LEAF OVER BED, CABINETS and ACCESSORIES Mrs. Howard SOFA M Southern Design Concepts FABRICS Cowtan & Tout ROMAN SHADES Jerry Pair DRAPERY The Drapery Room HURRICANE LANTERN Ainsworth-Noah
Natural Wonder
Master Bath, Cydney Mitchell and Brittany Stafford, Source
Aiming to recreate luxurious spa appointments in five-star style, Cydney Mitchell and Brittany Stafford of Source outfitted the master bath with a chic, West Coast-inspired design. “We wanted to create an atmosphere of relaxation,” says Mitchell. “This is a place where someone would feel as if they stepped into a retreat and could escape from the demands of a fast-paced life.” To achieve that laid-back California feel, the designers chose calm colorways and focused their attention on bringing nature into the design. “The hand-crafted and hand-glazed terracotta tile from Morocco proved to be the perfect fit, while the dramatic onyx slabs tied it all together,” Mitchell says. “The natural elements create texture and introduce organic details throughout the space while highlighting the soft architectural curves of the room.” –Cathy McGowin
TILE Source ONYX SLABS Ciot VANITY Karpaty Cabinets FREESTANDING TUB MTI Baths FAUCETS AND SHOWER SET Brizo LIGHTING Circa Lighting TOILET PDI
Stepping Out
Closets, Cydney Mitchell and Brittany Stafford, Source
Cydney Mitchell and Brittany Stafford of Source designed two closets, one for each head of household, and the result is worthy of any Rodeo Drive regular. Working with Source’s Italian closet vendor, Jesse, the boutique-style rooms offer floor-to-ceiling tinted glass doors, keeping couture in view while built-in drawers, cubbies and shelves maximize organization in style. Decorative accents underscore the elegant finishes. In “her” space, a center table and pair of white stools offers a place to lay out accessories and strap on shoes. In the warm, masculine-leaning closet, the designers introduced a photograph of David Bowie—an inclusion that would make anyone feel like a rockstar. –Cathy McGowin
FLOORING Source CLOSETS Jesse Italia through Source LIGHTING Circa Lighting ART Through Alan Avery Art Company WARDROBE Peoples (her closet) and Miller Brothers (his closet)
No Boundaries
Guest Room, Jared Hughes, Jared Hughes Design
Combining English influences with California imagery, designer Jared Hughes worked with the venerable Gracie Studio to design a hand-painted wall mural that depicts landscapes of Big Sur in a pastoral style. “This is a room for someone who is well traveled and appreciates beauty,” says Hughes. “They are fearless when it comes to mixing styles and combining nontraditional designs with classic elements.” Working with the studio’s artists to capture the West Coast’s dramatic cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, Hughes exaggerated scenes and saturated colors for theatrical flair. Upholstery, draperies and linens take a neutral stance to allow the scene to shine. Antiques offer a pleasant tension between clean lines and lavish detailing. Finials on the vintage iron bed reiterate the palms in the mural while wicker lamps and an English bamboo stool impart coastal influences. Grander statements come in the agateware urns on pedestals, gold Louis Philippe mirror and portrait of the English gentleman. –Cathy McGowin
Bedroom DAYBED, WINDOW TREATMENTS and PILLOWS Designs by Sudi CANOPY FABRIC Schumacher CUSTOM WALLCOVERING Gracie Studio LOUIS PHILIPPE MIRROR Illuminati Antiques DESK, URNS and PORTRAIT Loft Antiques and Design INLAID ITALIAN TABLE and OIL PAINTINGS William Word Fine Antiques BEDSIDE TABLE LAMPS Custom with Hayden Gregg FLOOR LAMP Circa Lighting LEATHER CHAIR and COFFEE TABLE Travis & Co. SILK FABRIC WINDOW TREATMENTS Cowtan & Tout SOFA, PILLOW and BED FABRICS Décors Barbares through Travis & Co. CHESTS Holland MacRae BED LINENS Gramercy BED SHAMS and DUVET Schweitzer Linen Bathroom MARBLE TILE Source VANITY Karpaty Cabinets COUNTERTOP Ciot SCONCE Circa Lighting FAUCET Brizo PAINT Farrow & Ball MIRROR William Word Fine Antiques
Dream Big
Girl’s Bedroom, Brittany Cason Johnston, Brittany Cason Interior Design
Imagining the whims of an artistic young girl who relocated to Atlanta from California, Brittany Cason Johnston gave in to all the spoils in this tween bedroom. Bold colors, playful patterns and fanciful prompts are designed to stimulate creativity. Mixing edgy accents with feminine touches makes this room decidedly individual. “It’s a never-ending opportunity for inspiration through patterns and art,” says Johnston. The geometric blush pink Schumacher wallpaper harmonizes with the graphic punch of the modern headboard and scalloped canopy on the custom velvet bed. Classic antiques allow glamorous notions such as the Venetian mirror in the bath, vintage gold leaf bedside table lamps and Lucite drapery rods to shine even brighter. A leopard watercolor by Mary Maguire contrasts girly florals and monogrammed linens. With so much stimulation in one room, Johnston thoughtfully carved out studio space in the adjacent closet to capture artistic endeavors when the mood strikes. –Cathy McGowin
RUGS Moattar VENETIAN MIRROR, WALNUT COMMODE and DECORATIVE PLATES William Word Fine Antiques PAINTED MIRROR and SANTOS FIGURE Loft Antiques and Design ART Mary Maguire through BCID, Whitney Stoddard, Suzy Lindow through Anne Irwin Fine Art CANOPY Schumacher LINENS Peacock Alley Bath FLOOR Source VANITY Karpaty Cabinets COUNTERTOP & TUB SURROUND LG Hausys TOILET PDI
Fantastic Voyage
Boy’s Bedroom, Josh Pickering, Pickering House Interior Design
Created for a young man on the go, this bedroom evokes worldly notions of travel and experience. Design considerations included a gentleman’s hopes and dreams for exploration, academics and inclusion in social clubs such as the Harvard Club and Knickerbocker Club. “This room is imagined for a college-age student full of aspirations,” says designer Josh Pickering. Campaign-style details include the tent-inspired window draperies and canopy on the metal bed. The custom desk and nightstand play into the theme thanks to details such as inset finger pulls, brass trimmings and tooled leather handles reminiscent of those on a vintage suitcase. Global influences include the Georgian column, Egyptian obelisks and the Bolga basket dog bed, handwoven in Africa. The tole agave planter lends a touch of Latin America. The Klismos desk chair recalls travels to Greece, and the hand-painted lampshades have motifs taken from Villa Kerylos. –Cathy McGowin
DESK, BEDSIDE TABLE, HAND-PAINTED LAMPSHADES Pickering House BEDSIDE TABLE LAMPS and SCONCES Circa Lighting CANOPY and CURTAINS FABRICS Pindler Fabrics BEDDING E. Braun & Co. SETTEE Vervain fabric with Samuel & Sons appliqué trim through Ainsworth-Noah KLISMOS CHAIR Tara Shaw TOLE PLANTER WITH AGAVE Chelsea House RUG Stark Carpets
Up and Away
Loft, Kati Hardwick, B.D. Jeffries
The upstairs loft seems even cozier thanks to the sloping ceiling, but it also presented a challenge for Kati Hardwick, the in-house designer for B.D. Jeffries. “The space was previously the chef’s apartment, a pied-à-terre, if you will,” says Hardwick. To counteract the room’s low ceiling height, Hardwick focused her attention on centralizing the main functioning areas with two facing sofas. Floating furnishings to the center of the room, says Hardwick, prevents guests from bumping into the angled ceiling. Aiming for an upstairs retreat that would suit all ages, the room offers a game table, reading nooks and the sofas for lounging. Light was also a consideration, so Hardwick opted for neutral fabrics. “Right now I’m crazy for textured fabrics. I used a bouclé for the sofas and a fringed fabric for the drapery. I think when adding texture to something so neutral, it gives the piece a personality of its own.” –Cathy McGowin
ALL FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS B.D. Jeffries Bathroom TILE Source VANITY Karpaty Cabinets COUNTERTOP Ciot FAUCET AND TUB SET Brizo LIGHTING Circa Lighting
With Verve
Office/Informal Powder Room/Mudroom/Laundry Room, Tara Dennis, Archie Bolden and SOURCE
Rather than treating four connected service rooms—which are connected to the garage, the pool terrace and kitchen—in unilateral fashion, designer Tara Dennis instead gave each space its own distinctive personality. Taking its cue from black-and-white street photography, the vestibule office maintains a bold, graphic mood. Next door, the pink-hued powder room assumes a romantic posture, which was inspired by a vintage oil painting and a pair of vintage candlesticks. In the mudroom and laundry room, Dennis added organic materials such as seagrass and earthy colors as a natural complement to the rooms’ terrazzo floor tile, fluted wood cabinetry with quartz countertop and a honed terrazzo dog wash, all specified by Source. Together, the functional but stylish rooms project an attitude that is fresh and free-spirited. –Jennifer Boles
TERRAZZO TILE & WOOD FLOORING Source CABINETRY Karpaty Cabinets QUARTZ COUNTERTOP LG Hausys FAUCETS Brizo SCONCE Circa Lighting PHOTOGRAPHY Alex Savidis OFFICE CHAIR Made Goods PAINT Palermo Rose by Benjamin Moore
Lounge Act
Pool Lounge, Randy Korando and Dan Belman, Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts
Located adjacent to the home’s indoor lap pool, the pool lounge is a bright, comfortable space to relax in and enjoy a glass of iced tea or, better yet, a mint julep, say the room’s designers Dan Belman and Randy Korando. A round cast stone table anchors the light-filled space, while upholstered seating tempts swimmers to take a break with generous cushions and lightweight fabric in soothing neutral shades. Should a nap be needed, the designers included a sleeper sofa from Gabby, which does double-duty as a bed. The most inspired decoration, however, might be the framed shadow box collection of vintage bathing caps, which are displayed above the room’s French doors. A nod to the room’s poolside location, the assemblage was also inspired by old Hollywood movies and their bathing beauties. –Jennifer Boles
ALL FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts
Endless Summer
Indoor Pool, Melanie Millner, The Design Atelier
Winter may not be Atlanta’s favorite season, but thanks to the home’s indoor lap pool and designer Melanie Millner’s idea to turn it into a hidden oasis, the illusion of warm, sunny days can be found year-round. Whether used by a serious swimmer, or just someone looking for a place to relax, this pool room brings to mind swaying palm trees and sandy beaches thanks to the handwoven hammocks suspended over the water. Sourced from weavers in the remote Bolivian Amazon, each hammock represents a month’s work by women in the village. Exquisitely detailed in the weaving, braids and crocheted fringe, the hammocks are not only works of art, but a traditionally lovely way to nap. –Cathy McGowin
HAMMOCKS L’aviva Home PLANTERS, BENCHES, ORBS, LARGE ESTATE PLINTH, URNS and SQUARE ESTATE PEDESTAL Elegant Earth HURRICANE LANTERNS Formations at Jerry Pair LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LandPlus
Glitzy Getaway
Hospitality Lounge, Topography Home and Caracole Home Furnishings
Describing the hospitality lounge as “coastal glam,” the designers of Topography Home set out to give the space the feel of the beach while also introducing a bit of sparkle. A soft cream palette accented with shades of sea-foam conjures coastal images, as do coral-like lamps and a set of abstract paintings reminiscent of sand ripples. Commanding attention, a curving sectional from Caracole is a conversation starter, literally, as the designers envisioned it as a spot for chitchat. Rounding out the glittering mix are a pair of brass with enamel inlay chairs and an acrylic table, whose high-style presence is kept in check thanks to a lighthearted shag carpet. – Jennifer Boles
FURNITURE Caracole Home Furnishings DECOR Topography Home
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