Modern Twist

“THE HOUSE FLOWS TOGETHER, BUT EACH ROOM STILL HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY. I’M VERY PLEASED WITH THAT.” —LAUREN DELOACH

Nestled into a slope in the lot, the English Manor-style manse’s painted brick exterior is accented by a rustic Lithonia granite foundation and a mix of cedar shingle and metal roofing.

Playing off the green hues throughout, custom painted bookcases from Fabulous Things, Ltd flank the streamlined fireplace in the lower-level family room.

Displayed over a console by Chelsea Textiles through Ainsworth-Noah, a garden print series creates a focal point in the arched entry hallway.

An energetic mix of fabrics from Chelsea Textiles, Cowtan & Tout, Edgar-Reeves and Penny Morrison contributes to the inviting environment in the lower-level family room.

In the great room, a textural rug from Underfoot Design defines two distinct seating areas, one anchored by a sofa covered in fabric by Lee Jofa and accented by striped pillows from Libeco Home through Lewis & Sheron Textiles. The chandelier is from A. Tyner Antiques.

Covered in fabric by Romo, barstools from Joseph Konrad add interest to the classic white marble kitchen island, which is softly lit by large-scale lanterns by Paul Ferrante through Ainsworth-Noah.

Adorned with shades from Fermoie, sconces from Circa Lighting coordinate with the brass details in the bar, a moody space with dark walls and cabinetry.

A whimsical wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries hugs the coved ceiling in the formal dining room. The chandelier and lamps are from Circa Lighting.

A nod to the metal doors and windows, a candelabra chandelier from Paul Ferrante defines the breakfast area.

In between the in-ground swimming pool and a rustic stone retaining wall, a grassy space furnished with teak chairs and pillows covered in Fermoie fabric invites long conversations. The landscaping is by b+c Studios.

Painting the walls, ceiling and millwork in Pinelands by Benjamin Moore establishes a warm, enveloping feeling in the library, an elegant space for entertaining, work or relaxation. The art over the fireplace is by Joseph Konrad.

Paired with woven hats and a complementary basket filled with hydrangeas, a floral wallcovering by Cowtan & Tout elevates the walls in the mudroom. 

An antique gilded mirror from Illuminati Antiques acts as the focal point in the mudroom. The sink skirting and cafe curtain fabric is from Cowtan & Tout.

Softened by an upholstered headboard covered in fabric by Fabricut, a custom four-poster metal bed with a playful swooped design takes advantage of the high coved ceilings in the primary bedroom.

Located on a prominent block in Buckhead, a newly constructed English Manor-style home’s effortless blend of formal and informal elements captured the hearts of an easygoing couple with young children. For example, while the painted brick and stone house features a traditional layout, the moldings are minimalist and the great room is defined with rustic wooden ceiling beams. “It’s a cleaner aesthetic and not too fussy,” says architect Tim Adams of T.S. Adams Studio, Architects. “In this case, less is more.”

Although the arched front door was originally intended to face the side street, Adams realized that turning it toward the main thoroughfare would allow him to create a rear family room flooded with light on two sides, one that opens to a patio and swimming pool nestled into a natural slope on the lot. “Once you understand the topography, the solution reveals itself,” he explains. In addition, it allowed him to align the great room fireplace with the front door, creating a pleasing line of sight that draws visitors into the space.

Inspired by the architecture, designer Lauren DeLoach incorporated a spirited mix of lighting, new furnishings and antiques rendered in a predominantly blue, green and white color palette. A repetition of key patterns enhances the flow. For instance, the wing chair next to the great room fireplace is covered in the same checked fabric as the barstool seat-backs in the open kitchen. And a complementary fabric with a larger check print lines the draperies, which have a scalloped edge. “That thread of continuity makes the space feel more connected,” she says.

The cohesive palette also defines the primary suite, where white side tables flank a four-poster iron bed with an upholstered headboard covered in the same fabric as the draperies. And the floral wallcovering in the mudroom likewise coordinates with the cafe curtain and vanity skirting in the adjacent pool bath, where brass sconces with pleated green shades flank an antique gilded mirror.

A printed linen wallcovering with a lively floral pattern makes a bolder statement in the formal dining room. “I just love the way it hugs the curves,” says DeLoach, pointing to the coved ceiling. The study across the hall is equally dramatic, its walls, moldings and ceiling painted in a deep leafy green hue that creates a warm backdrop for a striped sofa and a wing chair covered in a floral fabric. “It’s handsome and super warm,” says DeLoach. “The house flows together, but each room still has its own personality. I’m very pleased with that.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Lauren DeLoach, Lauren DeLoach Interiors, (404) 310-1570; laurendeloachinteriors.com ARCHITECT Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects, (404) 262-3499; tsadamsstudio.com BUILDER Dave Childers, Macallan Custom Homes, (404) 603-8833; macallanhomes.com LANDSCAPE DESIGN b+c Studio, (678) 990-7691; bcstudio.com