Opposites Attract
Blending colorful cues and livable luxury, the 2022 Southeastern Designer Showhouse stands out with energetic, high-style design
Crown Jewel
Kit Castaldo, Kit Castaldo Design
Dining Room, Bar, Public Powder Room & Interior Specifications
An aubergine bar with Arabescato Corchia marble and faceted crystal sconces atop an antique mirrored backsplash sets the stage for Kit Castaldo’s sophisticated, tailored formal dining room. “It acts like jewelry,” says the designer. The sconces coordinate with both the tiered chandelier over the fluted oak table and the bespoke ceiling moldings—by architect Linda MacArthur—which are painted in alternating bands of flat and high-gloss white. “This architectural detail adds dimension,” says Castaldo. A large painting by Todd Murphy and smaller pieces of custom-framed art pop against the charcoal grasscloth wallcovering, which is balanced by a light silk rug and white-glazed linen drapery panels with a beaded trim that adds a touch of extra shimmer. “It’s a tailored, dressy approach,” says Castaldo, noting that it’s a shame that dining rooms have fallen out of favor in recent years. “A dining room is a place to be a little more formal and make great memories.” —Tate Gunnerson
Dining Room WING CHAIR Anees Furniture & Design through Paul+ 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED CONSOLES Foxglove Antiques & Galleries GRAY CREDENZA Townhouse by Robert Brown CRYSTAL LAMPS and CHANDELIER Circa Lighting CUSTOM DRAPERY Jim Thompson ARTWORK Todd Murphy and Sally Threlkel WALLCOVERING Phillip Jefferies Bar CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Ciot FAUCET and SINK Renaissance Tile & Bath MIRROR Atlanta Glass & Mirror SCONCES Circa Lighting HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection
Blue Beckoning
Cathy Rhodes, Cathy Rhodes Interiors & Bell Cabinetry & Design
Kitchen & Breakfast Room
The light-filled kitchen served as the starting point for the home’s interior design, where the clean lines of the cabinetry by Bell Cabinetry & Design and the curvature of the window laid the foundation for stunning architectural details throughout. On the side walls, quartersawn white oak cabinetry is finished with a light whitewash stain, softening the sharp edges of the multi-faceted door fronts that conceal items like appliances and a coffee bar. The periwinkle cabinets emboldened designer Cathy Rhodes to let her love of blue run through the spaces, most notably in the sitting area’s cloud wallcovering by Emma Hayes. “This room reflects my goal on projects—a clean, tailored look that is transitional and rich in texture with a quiet use of color,” says Rhodes. She collaborated with Bradley to customize the media cabinet, ottomans and breakfast table, and designed the new curved Genie barstool with a thicker, higher back. Contemporary paintings by Lynn Sanders and flowers in small containers (rather than a formal arrangement) for the tablescape offer movement. Nearby, four Cooper lounge chairs invite loved ones to enjoy the happy atmosphere while gazing upon the clouds. —Lori Johnston
CONSOLES, OTTOMANS, DINING TABLE and BARSTOOLS Bradley OTTOMAN FABRICS Sandra Jordan, Pierre Frey, Rosemary Hallgarten WALLCOVERING Emma Hayes through Bradley LOUNGE CHAIRS and ARMCHAIRS Mr. Brown ARMCHAIR FABRIC Holland & Sherry NIMBUS PENDANT Paul+, CTO Lighting SIDE TABLES and SCULPTURES Arteriors RUG Moattar LINENS Bodrum, Blue Pheasant PLATES West Elm ARTWORK Lynn Sanders through Gregg Irby Gallery, Dixie Purvis through Anne Irwin Fine Art
CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS Ciot fabricated by Prime Surfaces REFRIGERATION, HOOD and ALL APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove through Guy Gunter Home FLOORING European Company DALSTON PENDANTS Circa Lighting
Colorfully Detailed
Joy Williams, Joyful Designs Studio & Bell Cabinetry & Design
Scullery, Bar & Pantry
Traditionally an often lackluster space, this home’s scullery, which serves as a pantry and bar, instead exudes liveliness. “I wanted to multiply the level of joy, fun and color,” says designer Joy Williams, who did just that by lavishing the space with her signature use of vibrant color, specifically, an electric periwinkle shade which was selected for the room’s cabinetry and repeated in the wave-print wallpaper, a nautical nod to the home’s Cape Cod-style architecture. A sense of history is also prevalent with decorations intended to pay tribute to the past, including a collection of custom-designed pottery pieces, whose textured design was inspired by African tribal markings. A classic jute rug and gold-tone hardware provide warm counterpoints to the room’s cool hues, adding yet another seafaring element to this bright, cheery space. —Jennifer Boles
CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS Ciot fabricated by Prime Surfaces APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove through Guy Gunter Home FLOORING European Company CABINETRY PAINT Benjamin Moore Blue Dragon SINK FAUCET Waterstone WALLPAPER Thibaut RUG Annie Selke KITCHEN CAFE ROD deVOL
Tropical Breeze
Jenna Gross, Colordrunk Designs
Pool Bath & Laundry Room
With her rooms located adjacent to the pool, Jenna Gross sought to imbue her space with tropical, summertime vibes reminiscent of Palm Beach, Harbor Island and even Slim Aarons’ iconic resort photography. “I love that this home’s architectural design, landscaping, layout and colors all suggest a vacation home,” says Gross. “This really freed me up to have a lot of fun with my design.” To brighten up the space and complement the existing dark-tone cabinetry, Gross indulged in snappy pattern and the color pink, especially in the laundry space, where palm-tree print wallpaper mixes with coral pink ceiling paper. Beach-inspired accents include the window’s custom-made fringed cornice, which was designed in the style of a vintage beach umbrella, and accessories, such as a rattan table lamp and decorative coral objects. The pool bathroom is equally as playful with exuberant dragon-print wallpaper, a whimsically shaped mirror and a statement tile in the shower. —Jennifer Boles
Laundry Room CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger CABINETRY PAINT Farrow & Ball Off-Black SINK FAUCET Waterstone CORNICE FABRIC Peter Fasano CORNICE TRIM Samuel & Sons WALLPAPER and SHADE FABRIC Schumacher CEILING WALLPAPER Thibaut PARASOL LAMP Arteriors CORAL OBJECTS and WHITE TRAY Made Goods TOTEM PAINTINGS Michelle Armas GOLD HAND FIGURINE SET Gramercy Pool Bath VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger SHOWER TILE and FAUCETRY Renaissance Tile & Bath LARGE AND SMALL NOUVEAU VASE Currey & Company WALLPAPER Carleton WALL SCONCES Circa Lighting MIRROR Made Goods VANITY ACCESSORIES Pigeon and Poodle TOWEL SET Business & Pleasure Co. ARTWORK Beth Phillips through Anne Irwin Fine Art, Eva Magill Oliver through Gregg Irby Gallery
Vacation in the City
Evercraft, Linda MacArthur Architect, Floralis Garden Design
Architecture, Build & Landscape
The design-build team invited showhouse visitors to experience a joyful 9,300-square-foot residence inspired by homes in Massachusetts’ Nantucket and Wyoming’s Jackson Hole. “We embraced happiness and livability,” says builder Kattia Easterly of Evercraft. Creativity is evident in color choices from the classic navy blue and white exterior to vibrant blues, purples and greens in the interior design. They celebrated the charm of the New England shingle-style house while taking cues from the angular western landscape for the peaks and faceted details, says architect Linda MacArthur. Diamond cutouts on the gated porte cochere—accessed by a cobblestone drive—and balustrades echo motifs in New England fences. The rectangular pool, outdoor raised terrace, covered porch, event lawn and firepit area create a cohesive entertainment area, and a lower yard offers additional porch and play space. “The backyard is built for parties,” says Lucinda Bray of Floralis. Her chevron pattern in the artificial turf and fluted containers pay homage to the architecture, and the pool’s navy blue tile nods to the exterior. Set in Buckhead’s Kingswood neighborhood, the floor plan across the four levels—including a junior primary suite on the second floor and an elevator—is designed for multigenerational living. “I do feel like there was a really unique symbiotic relationship with this being an all-woman team,” says Easterly. “We came up with this really great house that is fresh, happy and approachable.”—Lori Johnston
BUILDER Evercraft ARCHITECT Linda MacArthur Architect LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Floralis Garden Design LANDSCAPER DIG Gardenworks POOL Chattahoochee Pools CONCRETE PAVERS Hartstone CONTAINERS Trust Stone Planters TURF European Company FIREPIT Breeo STRING LIGHTS The Outdoor Lights
Naturally Blended
Heather Riedel McKeown, Land and Sky Designs
Covered Porch Dubbed the “Daydreamer’s Den” by its designer, Heather McKeown, the covered porch is a spot for unwinding and entertaining that blends the rugged, earthy style of Wyoming’s Jackson Hole with a traditional Cape Cod aesthetic. “I aimed to imbibe the room with an alchemy of styles that both comfort and delight.” Nods to the West include cowhide rugs, sheepskin and an abundance of warm woods, while patterned rugs and floor pillows, hydrangea-blue accents and teak chairs upholstered in patched sail cloth lend some East Coast personality. Furnishings adapted from natural materials are also present, such as a pair of live-edge, walnut slab swings and a fossilized clamshell side table, while other examples are contemporary interpretations, like a burnished silver branch chandelier, which strikes a polished note. The focal point of the space, however, can be found above the fireplace mantel, where a large photograph of a woman relaxing outdoors reflects the space’s laid-back mood. —Jennifer Boles
BUILT-IN SCREENS Screens of Georgia STONE MANTEL Francois & Co. GREENERY Floralis Garden Design WOOD AND LEATHER U BENCH Bradley USA TEAK CHAIRS, ROUND SIDE TABLE, LUMBAR PILLOW and CANDLESTICKS B.D. Jeffries GLASS CONSOLE, RUG and FLOOR PILLOWS Serena & Lily OUTDOOR SOFA and INLAY MIRROR CB2 COFFEE TABLE RH CHANDELIER and TABLE LAMPS Circa Lighting LIVE EDGE SWING Man vs Wood ARTWORK Through Jackson Fine Art
In the Flow
Ashley Gilbreath, Ashley Gilbreath Interior Design
Family/Living Room
Designer Ashley Gilbreath, a mom of three, instantly connected with her room’s role as a social hub. The views through the bifold doors cued a palette of cool blues and vibrant greens, and served as the impetus for earthy and organic textures. Creating the perfect hangout started with a versatile layout for easy flow in and out and furniture groupings for games or cocktails. The room’s size spurred Gilbreath to go big with furnishings, art and lighting that blend modern and traditional. “We needed large pieces to really help balance the scale and the drama of the space,” she says. On the walls, Schumacher’s updated take on a traditional damask wallcovering provides dimension. Abstract artwork by Kayce Hughes above the brass mantel surround and an oversize paper lantern light fixture bring on the drama. A long emerald velvet sofa complements the views while performance fabric by Perennials holds up to wet swimsuits or red wine. —Lori Johnston
FIREPLACE Francois & Co. FLOORING European Company WALLCOVERING and DRAPERY FABRIC Schumacher DRAPERY Fabrication The Shade Store CUSTOM SOFA Mark V Jordan SOFA FABRIC Perennials Fabrics SOFA PIPING FABRIC Rogers & Goffigon CABINETS Madwind Studio LIGHT FIXTURE The Noguchi Museum RUG Jaipur Living BRASS AND GLASS COCKTAIL TABLES Worlds Away LEATHER LOUNGE CHAIRS and MARBLE AND IRON DRINK TABLES Global Views LUCITE AND BRASS FLOOR LAMPS Visual Comfort GRAY FRINGE STOOLS Made Goods SQUARE SIDE TABLES Woodbridge Furniture WOVEN CONSOLE TABLE Baker McGuire GREEN TABLE LAMPS Visual Comfort ARTWORK Kayce Hughes WOODEN THEATRICAL CURTAINS, PILLOWS and ACCESSORIES Parish by Ashley Gilbreath
Pretty in Pink
Kristan Moore, Kristan & Co.
Foyer
Because the house’s exterior architecture reminded her of a Nantucket home, Kristan Moore set out to “bring the New England coast into the foyer,” but instead of taking her color cue from the water, she focused on the colors of the sun and sand. “The pink tones pull in elements from the sea—shells, sand and sunset hues, while the purples speak to New England’s moody days,” says Moore. Cloud-pattern wallpaper used on the ceiling enhances the jewel-box coastal landscape, as does a ceiling fixture that is reminiscent of clouds. In keeping with the room’s atmospheric feel, furnishings are mostly bleach-tone, such as the gesso white scroll console table, a white mirror whose frame is reminiscent of weathered shells, and an organic-looking upholstered ottoman. Chosen to add texture and visual interest, the space’s artwork is an inspired mix of three-dimensional floral pieces, which are evocative of the trellis-climbing roses often seen in Nantucket, and framed geometrical abstracts. —Jennifer Boles
FLOORING European Company CHANDELIER Circa Lighting MIRROR Oly Studio CONSOLE TABLE Brice Ltd. CUSTOM ABSTRACT ARTWORK Paige Follmann 3D WALL ART Mary Catherine Joseph
Organic Layers
Jason Mitchell, J Ansel Designs
Office & Mudroom
Envisioning a space for conversation and connection, Jason Mitchell reimagined the office as a posh parlor. “I wanted a space to get inspired,” he says, “a place to relax, rethink and refocus.”A woven wallcovering with a water lily motif establishes a cozy backdrop for an eclectic mix of 1940s- to 1970s-era furnishings commingled with contemporary pieces and artwork. “Natural elements soften and ground the room,” he explains. Indeed, paired with a contemporary olive desk staged with small artworks, a sculptural carved wooden chair with curvaceous legs and a tapered totem-like back acts as a conversation piece. And a brass side table with a hand-carved top pairs effortlessly with a chrome bench covered in a dynamic black and white fabric. Softened by Venetian plaster walls, the black and white palette flows into the adjacent mudroom, which the designer staged with wall art and sculpture. “It’s all about layering,” he says, summing up his design philosophy in three simple words: “More is more.” —Tate Gunnerson
Office CHANDELIER J. Douglas WALLCOVERING Romo DRINK TABLE R Hughes HIDE RUG Designer Carpets MARIGOLD BOXES Peacock Alley ARTWORK Through Jennifer Balcos Gallery FLUSH MOUNTS Circa Lighting FLOOR LAMP 14th Street Modern & Vintage Home Mudroom TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath ARTWORK Through Jennifer Balcos Gallery SCULPTURE Jim Thompson RUBBER BENCH R Hughes
Moody & Ethereal
Don Easterling & Nina Long, Mathews Design Group
Gentleman’s Lounge
Don Easterling and Nina Long, known for their use of florals and chinoiseries, were enchanted by a scenic wallcovering from a land far away. The wallpaper by Iksel for Schumacher depicts the Bosphorus, a significant strait that helps form the boundary between Asia and Europe. An Instagram deep dive into Turkish design revealed Ottoman-era palaces and Victorian and European architecture. “We loved the history of this magical place,” says Long. For a collected look that balances masculinity and femininity, they layered antiques such as an English secretary and urns from France, textiles such as hand-blocked pillows, and pieces with caning and bone inlay. A wood ceiling, soft upholstery, white furnishings and decor—including an oversize mirror with painted gold details—lighten the intimate gentleman’s lounge. “So many details and elements made it special enough to be showhouse-worthy, but it’s also a room that you would feel comfortable in at your own home,” says Easterling. —Lori Johnston
IKSEL WALLPAPER Schumacher CHANDELIER Visual Comfort SKIRTED SOFA, SIDE TABLES and ARMCHAIR Mark Sikes for Chaddock ANTIQUE SECRETARY William Word Fine Antiques CUSTOM AND ANTIQUE ARTWORK Fred Reed Picture Framing
Sophisticated & Serene
Tish Mills Kirk, Tish Mills Interiors
Primary Bedroom
Once Tish Mills Kirk saw the antique doors leading into the primary suite, the showhouse’s honorary chair channeled New York’s Upper East Side. Zoffany’s Tyndall Vine wallcovering, the white Venetian plaster ceiling and marigold drapery are key players. “I wanted to show the roaring ’20s of design—now, for us—by incorporating a lot of pattern, color, texture and personality in this room, but show that it can still be really serene,” she says. Inspired by the canopy of trees in Central Park, the designer enveloped the room with leaves, starting with the delicate, versatile wallcovering. “It’s got this beautiful iridescence that adds to the romance and sexiness of it,” she says. Leaves cascade from the Niermann Weeks chandelier to the bed drapery and the Peacock Alley bedskirt. Mindful of New York’s cosmopolitan character, a photograph shot in Buenos Aires depicts life on the outside while cocooned in the bedroom. —Lori Johnston
WALLCOVERING and YELLOW ACCENT PILLOWS Zoffany NIMES QUEEN BED, SOFA, GREEK KEY ROUND SIDE TABLE, MAH-JONG BEDSIDE TABLE and WALENSEE BEDSIDE TABLE Jerry Pair BEDDING and PILLOWS Peacock Alley WINDOW TREATMENTS and BED PANELS Harlequin SAFIYA LOUNGE CHAIR and BARLOW FLOOR LAMP Made Goods TIDAL RECTANGULAR COFFEE TABLE R Hughes CLUB CHAIRS, WHITE SITTING BUDDHA NFS, SQUARE CRYSTAL CENTERPIECE VASE and DARK GRAY NICKEL LAMPS Huff Harrington AMBER GLASS LAMP Baker ARTWORK Gail Albert Halaban, Mark Shaw, Vee Speers and Erik Madigan Heck through Jackson Fine Art KHOTAN HAND-KNOTTED RUG Moattar TAPESTRY PILLOW Interiors Market
All Aflutter
Jena Salmon, Jena Salmon Designs
His-and-Her Baths & Closets
A corner window stirred Jena Salmon’s design vision for a soft, feminine “her” bathroom. “I kept on seeing pinks, pale greens and blues in my head,” says the designer, known for her impeccable sense of color. The tones in Anna French’s Paxton wallcovering for Thibaut—a fresh take on butterflies—fit with Salmon’s “keep it pretty” mantra, accented by petal-inspired sconces. “The crystals made that whole space come together,” she says. An antique mirror, wicker pedestals with urns, and hints of green in the Weezie towels and lamp add to the airy aura. Steps away, a high-gloss paint in “her” closet matches the bathroom in elegant fashion. Juxtaposing the feminine details, dark and smoky features—such as marble and tile in black, gray and white—in “his” bath and closet result in classy, handsome spaces. The bathroom’s vinyl wallpaper, with the illusion of a grasscloth, adds texture. Italian cabinets in both closets are a design yin and yang in white and dusky finishes. —Lori Johnston
Her Bath & Closet VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design BATH Hydro Systems COUNTERTOPS Ciot TILE FLOORING Renaissance Tile & Bath WALLPAPER and DRAPERY FABRIC Thibaut SCONCES Circa Lighting WICKER ITEMS Mainly Baskets TOWELS Weezie LAMPS, VASES, SOAPS and BATH ACCESSORIES Gramercy MIRROR Foxglove Antiques & Galleries CLOTHES IN CLOSET Moosh Atlanta His Bath & Closet VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOPS Ciot TILE FLOORING Renaissance Tile & Bath TOWEL Weezie
Tranquil Drama
Kim Regas, Regas Interiors
Junior Primary Bedroom & Bath
Situated at the end of the hallway, the junior primary suite bestowed a gift to Kim Regas: 16-foot ceilings and a window-filled wall to match. The designer turned draperies with a Thibaut print of vertical stripes and pheasants into the focal point, which, along with the canopy bed, accentuates the room’s scale. “I wanted it to be woodsy but sexy,” says Regas. Mohair club chairs from UpCountry Home suggest the outdoors with an upscale vein. Neutral walls showcase artwork with a meditative mood, such as Steven Seinberg’s painting that features the hues of dusk. Although Regas tends to use warmer wall tones, she allowed the furnishings and paintings by local artists to infuse color into the peaceful environment. In the bathroom, an abstract play on light and dark by artist Wellon Bridgers overlays a Chelsea House screen with metallic details around the tub. Acrylic and gold decor allows the lines of the tile and wallpaper to shine. —Lori Johnston
Bedroom WINDOW TREATMENTS, HEADBOARD and BEDDING FABRICS Thibaut JANELLE BED and JARIN NIGHTSTANDS Made Goods BEDDING Peacock Alley LAMPS ON NIGHTSTANDS Circa Lighting CLUB CHAIRS UpCountry Home OCCASIONAL TABLE Arteriors RUG Designer Carpets CREDENZA 14th Street Modern & Vintage Home MIRRORS Mirror Image URNS Zentique ARTWORK Stephen Shon, Emily Gwen Studios, Steven Seinberg through Bill Lowe Gallery, Bonnie Beauchamp Cooke through Huff Harrington, Chip Holton through UpCountry Home Bath TUB Hydro Systems TILE and FAUCETRY Renaissance Tile & Bath WALLPAPER Thibaut SCREEN BEHIND TUB Chelsea House BLUE MOHAIR CHAIR Made Goods STARBURST MIRROR UpCountry Home ARTWORK Wellon Bridgers through Pryor Fine Art
Mixed Mélange
Michele Johnson, Michele Johnson Interior Design
Third Floor Loft
In what could easily be an overlooked area, interior designer Michele Johnson created a destination of sorts—one with dark walls and an eclectic collection of furnishings that foster a moody, collected milieu. “I love mixing things from different eras, because that’s how life actually works,” she says. “These are like their prized possessions that they couldn’t let go of and they may not have worked anywhere else.” In the center of the space, for example, a brass and glass globe pendant hangs over a round stone-top table with hand-forged iron legs. An antique Napoleon writing desk and Turkish runners add to the mélange. Plush seating includes a pair of velvet tête-à-tête sofas and a couch-like window seat. “It feels like you’re in a completely different space,” says Johnson, “a place to get away from the norm and listen to music, be creative or even just lazy.” —Tate Gunnerson
COCKTAIL OTTOMAN, BAR CART, CHAIR and DINING TABLE Made Goods WRITING DESK William Word Fine Antiques CHAISE Coley Home LEATHER CHAIR R Hughes CACTUS PILLOW Schumacher RUGS Turkish Carpets Inc.
French Connection
Stephanie Jarvis, Stephanie Jarvis Inc.
Bedroom & Bath
Stephanie Jarvis approaches interior design projects from a collector’s point of view. “I prefer to start with found items and let them all speak to each other,” she says. “I love placing a beautiful light fixture next to an 18th-century-style bed next to a bold, modern painting.” In this case, the launching point was a “lit à la Polonaise” canopy bed, which she draped with a soft blue and white floral-patterned fabric reminiscent of a toile. The same fabric covers the walls and it’s also used for the draperies. “Even though it’s incredibly busy, it comes across as a very quiet, soothing space,” says Jarvis. A Moroccan rug in the same colorway adds another layer. As do contemporary pieces, which include a handmade plaster ceiling light and a cozy lounge chair paired with a spherical ottoman in white bouclé and pink suede. “It’s a little bit cheeky and adds a touch of whimsy,” she says. The palette flows into the bath, where a light blue woven wallcovering and faux coral wall mirror play off the existing floor tile and vanity. “The spaces are definitely feminine, but nothing feels too girly,” she says. “A bedroom suite should be a sanctuary. It should be memorable and it should make you feel special.” —Tate Gunnerson
Bedroom BED Kevin L. Perry, Inc. WALLPAPER and BED FABRIC Thibaut MOROCCAN RUG Moattar RUNNERS Turkish Carpets, Inc. OYSTER PENDANT and ARTWORK Brent Warr TABLE AND FLOOR LAMPS Ainsworth-Noah NIGHTSTAND, BOUCLE CHAIR, BENCH and POUF R Hughes COWHIDE CONSOLES Holland MacRae Bath VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger FAUCETRY and TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath WALLCOVERING Thibaut MIRROR Made Goods
Child’s Play
Whitney Durham, Whitney Durham Interiors
Bedroom & Bath
Not every young boy exalts team sports and superheroes, says interior designer Whitney Durham, who envisioned a pair of brothers with more sophisticated leanings when designing the second-floor bedroom suite. “They are into the outdoors and hunting but also fine art,” she says. A tan and white faux bois wallcovering references the outdoors while acting as a neutral backdrop for a lively mix of boisterous patterns and colors. The twin beds, for example, are upholstered with a stylized tiger-print fabric. On each, a colorful silk throw pillow depicting animals and flowers plays off the vibrant patterned cornice board, drum chandelier and Turkish area rugs. The designer also painted the window trim in a soft shade of green inspired by the geometric floor tile in the adjacent bathroom, where a 1970s-era mirror with a whimsical scalloped edge adds a pleasing pop of black and white—one of Durham’s signatures. “[The palette] is timeless and a little edgy,” she explains. The result can be enjoyed by parents as much as the children, and that’s the idea. “It’s kind of worldly but still masculine,” summarizes Durham. “A room they can grow with until they move out of the house.” —Tate Gunnerson
Bedroom WALLCOVERING, BED UPHOLSTERY, DRUM CHANDELIER SHADE, ROMAN SHADES, CORNICE BOARD FABRIC and EURO PILLOWCASES Schumacher BEDDING, BLANKETS and PILLOWS Peacock Alley TURKISH AREA RUGS Parviz Oriental Rugs FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS Scott Antique Markets FLOOR LAMPS Circa Lighting Bath VANITY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger TILE and FAUCETRY Renaissance Tile & Bath HAND TOWELS Weezie
An Artful Retreat
Lathem Gordon & Cate Dunning, GordonDunning
Upstairs Sitting Room & Hallway
Envisioned as an evening hideaway where one can read, sketch or simply enjoy a glass of wine, the upstairs sitting room was designed to reflect the home’s architecture. “It’s a beautiful mixture of tradition with a modern twist,” according to Lathem Gordon, who relished the opportunity to partner antiques with modern silhouettes, such as the classic English chest and round mahogany table that are joined by a Panton chair. Equally fresh is the room’s color palette of moody greens and vibrant coral, which were chosen to reflect the spring season. The room’s highlight, however, is a charming upholstered window seat niche, whose flanking coral-color draperies and valance make it feel like a room within a room. Doing double duty as a gallery to showcase artwork, the adjoining hallway is outfitted with a brass gallery rail, from which an eclectic mix is displayed, including 19th-century landscapes, antique portraits and contemporary paintings. —Jennifer Boles
Sitting Room AREA RUG Moattar CLUB CHAIR, ENGLISH CHEST and MAHOGANY TABLE Holland MacRae CHANDELIER Hwang Bishop TABLE LAMP Circa Lighting WALL SCONCE Huey Lightshop PILLOW SHAM FABRIC Schumacher ROLL PILLOW FABRIC Lauren Servati Textiles ORANGE PILLOW FABRIC Larsen Hallway CHEST Holland MacRae LAMP Hwang Bishop ARTWORK Through Huff Harrington
Stylish Surroundings
Coley Hull, Coley Home
Bedroom, Bath & Laundry Room
A space for rest, reflection and getting ready for a night on the town, the guest bedroom was designed with an ultrachic woman in mind. Going back to her roots as a textile designer, Coley Hull created the room’s primary fabric after discovering a set of vintage botanical prints. “They were classic but had the perfect amount of edge,” which could just as easily describe Hull’s use of her botanical-pattern fabric on almost every available surface, including the walls and ceiling, headboard, chairs, pillows and even bedside tables that serve double duty as desks. Working with a soothing color palette, the designer chose modest-size furniture, such as slipper chairs, in order to accommodate several seating areas throughout the room, including an upholstered window nook. The botanical references continue into the nearby laundry room, where snappy leaf-green cabinetry and woven rattan furnishings, including a vintage console and mirror, create a lively space for taking care of household chores. —Jennifer Boles
Bedroom BED, FURNITURE, PILLOWS and FABRIC Coley Home ACCENT LAMP Circa Lighting ARTWORK Through Gregg Irby Gallery MIRRORS Made Goods RUG Fibreworks Laundry Room CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design COUNTERTOP Walker Zanger FLOORING European Company ROBES Weezie RATTAN CONSOLE AND MIRROR Palm Beach Regency
Elemental Elegance
Theresa Ory, Theresa Ory Interiors
Stair Hall & Downstairs Landing
Described by designer Theresa Ory as a “beautiful beast,” a custom 30-foot chandelier with 22 champagne-tinted handblown bulbs cascades down the three-story space between the grand open staircase and an entire wall of windows in the stair hall, hovering just over a custom quartzite table on the lower level. “It’s simultaneously grand and soothing,” she says, noting the filament is based on the repeating Fibonacci sequence that is so ubiquitous in the natural world. “I wanted this space to feel elegant but elemental.” To that end, she also commissioned a number of artworks for the space. Organic concrete pieces rendered in complementary textures, for example, adorn the stairway’s walls. And a series of abstract paintings enliven the landing, where hide rugs anchor a sculptural sling back chair covered in hair on hide. A moss ball adds another layer. “It feels intimate and alluring at the same time,” she says. “I love to celebrate craftsmanship and custom pieces.” —Tate Gunnerson
FLOORING European Company STAIRHALL ARTWORK Atlanta Concrete Artist LOWER LANDING ARTWORK dk Gallery and KCoPear BRONZE SCULPTURE dK Gallery CUSTOM QUARTZITE TABLE Atlanta Stone Creations METAL AND HAIR-ON-HIDE CHAIR Saddlemans LEATHER HIDE RUGS Tenerias Omega
Worldly Flair
Mary Catherine Murray & Amanda Khouri, Murray Khouri
Lower Covered Deck
Inspired by travel to faraway places, the lower covered deck is both a destination and an escape. “We wanted to push the envelope and make it feel like an outdoor living room complete with all the components that make an indoor space feel so cozy and comfortable,” says Amanda Khouri. The duo created the room’s tented look by draping walls in pinstripe fabric and amplifying the illusion with an exotic-looking valance and decoratively painted ceiling, an altogether dramatic effect which gives the impression of a Moroccan riad. An Indian-pattern fabric, used to both curtain the room’s open-air entrances and cover a rattan banquette, adds to the room’s wanderlust, as does an antique Egyptian inlay table and an embroidered suzani. Relaxation is guaranteed thanks to a restful, neutral color palette and ample seating, while contemporary art, antique klismos chairs and other worldly accessories round-out the room’s globe-trotting mix. —Jennifer Boles
PINSTRIPE CURTAIN FABRIC Fabricut PATTERNED CURTAIN, PILLOW AND BANQUETTE FABRIC Pierre Frey RATTAN CORNER BANQUETTE Suzanne Kasler for Ballard Designs OTTOMANS Billy Baldwin Studio OTTOMAN FABRIC Claremont VINTAGE RATTAN SOFA Evolution Home FLOOR LAMPS and GREEN LAMPS Circa Lighting LAMP SHADES Edgar-Reeves Lighting WHITE IRON GARDEN TABLE Bungalow Classic KASBAH TABLES Reed Smythe & Co. BRASS ART HANGING SYSTEM The Lot Showroom ABSTRACT ARTWORK David Bell
Name of the Game
Elizabeth McKay, Venture Games
Game Room & Bar
Taking inspiration from 1940s female jazz singers such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, designer Lizz McKay transformed the terrace-level living area into a game room with a decidedly feminine mystique. “Those women paved the road for all that we’re doing now, and we gave power and voice to that,” she says. Despite the space’s lack of natural daylight, McKay had the walls painted in a dark hue balanced by curvaceous Deco-inspired pieces in lighter shades. “[The wall color] reflects the strength that women show every day,” says McKay. “Everything else is softer, lighter and a little sparkly.” An alabaster Ping-Pong table with pink accents, for example, coordinates with the felt top on the Deco-style bumper pool table, as well as the carpet tiles and abstract artwork. A rounded Chicago shuffleboard continues the fun. A pair of olive barrel-back chairs offer a spot to enjoy cocktails and conversation while listening to an old-timey jukebox. “In a technologically advanced society that’s always moving forward, the analog can’t be forgotten,” she says. “This is an escape where people can have fun and reconnect.” —Tate Gunnerson
PING-PONG TABLE, BILLIARD TABLE and SHUFFLEBOARD Venture Games WALL COLOR Sherwin-Williams Seaworthy CARPET TILES Flor CLOVER STONE AND METAL SIDE TABLE Baker ALABASTER LACQUER AND BRASS ACCENT TABLE Kelly Hoppen Retrospective ARTWORK Wyanne Thompson through dK Gallery ACCENT LAMP Circa Lighting Bar STONE Ciot CABINETRY Bell Cabinetry & Design FAUCETRY Renaissance Tile & Bath