Greener Pastures

Over the fireplace, an abstract piece by William McLure adds to the sense of eclecticism in the formal living room, which is furnished with custom upholstery from Lee Industries.

In the formal dining room, custom Gracie panels reference the citrus trees growing in the property’s greenhouses. “It has a garden feel,” says interior designer Jared Hughes.

A Chinese secretary displaying traditional blue-and-white ceramic pieces draws visitors from the front foyer toward the living areas.

An antelope-patterned rug by Stark and pieces from around the globe energize the neutral family room. The lamps are by Christopher Spitzmiller through Circa Lighting. 

“They had some fresh, funky ideas and that’s very on par with my decorating style. Everything had a mood.” —Jared Hughes

Flanked by custom bedside tables from Holland MacRae, a four-poster bed by Serena & Lily and Italian-strung drapery in a Muriel Brandolini fabric create the illusion of high ceilings in the primary bedroom.

A custom vanity table in blush silk fosters a romantic vibe in the primary bedroom.

Lacquered in a custom green hue from Fine Paints of Europe and furnished with upholstered pieces from Lee Industries and Bungalow Classic, the intimate study off the primary bedroom fosters a cozy milieu.

Next to a shelving unit, a custom glider and ottoman by Lee Industries creates a comfy spot for the homeowners to cuddle with their baby. The lamp is by Thomas O’Brien for Circa Lighting.

A bent wooden rocker by Thonet pairs seamlessly with a modern crib by Serena & Lily in the nursery. 

In the nursery, woven sconces illuminate a changing table comprised of two burlwood chests pushed together.

As he reviewed his clients’ notebook of inspiration images featuring tailored upholstered pieces mingled with a heady mix of antiques and artwork, interior designer Jared Hughes had no doubt it would be a fruitful collaboration. “They had some fresh, funky ideas and that’s very on par with my decorating style,” he says. “Everything had a mood.”

The design scheme perfectly fit the couple’s then-new abode, a rambling cottage in Buckhead that had been previously renovated by architect Keith Summerour. Inspired by the property’s lush greenery and citrus-tree filled greenhouse, Hughes selected a palette of greens for the main living areas.

Dark green moldings pop against the lighter walls in the formal living room, creating a fresh backdrop for a white sectional sofa and a pair of plush armchairs covered in an au courant plaid fabric.

The green likewise complements the brick flooring and elegant hand-painted wall panels in the dining room, where an antique Italian chandelier illuminates a wooden table surrounded by period Louis XVI chairs. “It feels like it’s evolved over time,” says Hughes.

And lacquering the walls in a dark green created a cozy vibe in a study off the primary bedroom. Displayed over a bourbon-colored sofa, a framed antique Indian textile adds a pleasing pop of color.

Vibrant throw pillows and an antelope-patterned area rug likewise enliven the buff-colored walls and neutral furnishings in the relaxed family room. Displayed on the brick wall behind a handsome brown leather chair, a colorful Tibetan tiger door panel contributes to the home’s collected sensibility.

The primary bedroom, by contrast, features a nearly monochromatic color scheme, its walls painted in one of the designer’s go-to colors, a shade that walks the line between blush, nude and pink. “It’s a beautiful glowing neutral,” he says. Skirted with blush silk, a curvaceous vanity with a glass top adds to the sense of romanticism.

Neutral hues also create a soothing feeling in the nursery, which Hughes whipped up at the last hour when his clients discovered they were expecting their first child. There, an upholstered cornice, tailored blackout draperies and a skirted armchair covered in a performance linen fabric foster a traditional milieu juxtaposed by pieces with a more modern flair, such as a multi-armed black chandelier by Serge Mouille. “A nursery is a place where things don’t need to feel as classic,” says Hughes.

The owners, who welcomed their child during the two-year project, were overjoyed with the result. Hughes was equally pleased with the exciting family home he had created for them. “It’s a beautiful way of presenting colors, patterns and pieces from various periods and cultures,” he says. “It’s a good representation of what we do.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Jared Hughes, Jared Hughes Designs, (678) 235-4232; jaredhughesdesign.com
ARCHITECT Keith Summerour, Summerour Architects, (404) 603-8585; summerourarchitects.com