Pinnacle of Style
Showstopping statements abounded at the 2018 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse, where some of the region’s brightest design talents put their stylish spin on Southern hospitality
Harmonious Blend
Elizabeth Godwin Interiors & Kingdom Woodworks
Liz Godwin knew that the kitchen design was a success when most visitors ended up in the space on opening night. For her first showhouse, Godwin blended elegant antiques and nostalgic touches with modern styling and conveniences. The bold scale of the pyramid motif, walnut wood and a high gloss on the island reinvent the traditional elements of cabinetry by pushing the envelope toward modernism, says Kingdom Woodworks’ Marcel Olariu. Brass and polished nickel work in harmony in the cabinet lining, hardware, lighting and custom vent hood. Godwin accented the room with personal collections and heirlooms, such as silver salt and pepper shakers, which added patina to the approachable, inviting space. Blue tones in the stools’ boutique fabric, an antique rug and drabware plates (belonging to Godwin’s mother) contrast against the kitchen’s sleek functionality. “With all of the ambient noise of a busy lifestyle, I wanted a calming surrounding where the family could relax and regroup after a hectic day.” Or on opening night. —Lori Johnston
CABINETRY by Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS Levantina CABINET INSERTS Rev-A-Shelf APPLIANCES SubZero-Wolf and Cove through Guy Gunter Home SLIPCOVERED STOOLS Brook Perdigon Textiles, Samuel & Sons OUSHAK RUNNER Keivan Woven Arts CABBAGE PLATES, HORSE HEAD SCULPTURE, FRENCH TOLE CLOCKS Parc Monceau VASES, ROUND CERAMIC BOWL Joseph Konrad PLATES William Word Fine Antiques
Chic Central
Lauren Deloach Interiors
The combination of pattern and color was key for interior designer Lauren DeLoach, who worked hand-in-hand with Massachusetts-based textile house Peter Fasano to create an exciting floral pattern through a custom color palette of terracotta and soft blue. The soothing but sophisticated palette revealed itself through floor-to-ceiling floral draperies, which grounded the room and made its grand proportions feel much more intimate in scale. The draperies also served as a chic definition of the lofty space, which opens to the kitchen, foyer and dining room. Peter Fasano’s Georgia stripe and Lauren check (named after the designer), complemented the hand-screened floral fabric, and contributed to this room’s peaceful feel, while a soft terracotta velvet on the upholstered ottoman also added dimension. Also grand: a generously sized fireplace, which DeLoach softened by filling it with things she loved, such as a basket, birch logs and a collection of oversized pinecones. The designer commissioned the landscape above the fireplace from artist Lee Brooks; the painting complements the space with its soft greens, blues and soft salmon undertones.
ALL FABRICS Peter Fasano through Ainsworth-Noah DRAPERY FABRICATION Drape 98 AREA RUG Moattar, Ltd. NAILHEAD SOFA Bunny Williams Home CLUB CHAIRS Lewis & Sheron Textile Company CHEST, MIRROR ABOVE CHEST, SOFA TABLE, SIDE STOOLS William Word ART Lee Brooks through Anne Irwin Fine Art TEA TABLE Robuck ARMCHAIR Parc Monceau FRENCH BASKET IN FIREPLACE Foxglove Antiques MANTEL Francois & Co.
Fresh & Stately
Holt Interiors
With the study situated right at the entrance of the home, Chris Holt knew the space needed to make an impression. “If you heard ‘moody, masculine study’ you probably wouldn’t imagine this space, which is exactly what I wanted,” says the designer. “It’s a fresher take on a library, achieved by skirting traditional choices like dark lacquered walls and heavy tufted leather furniture.” To counterbalance the room’s lack of natural light, Holt kept the walls light (thanks to Sherwin-Williams’ Gateway Gray), adding masculinity via geometric cubist figure paintings, which served as the basis for the room’s color palette. While the space reads neutral, Holt kept things interesting by incorporating accessories that were packed with color—rusty orange, deep teal and verdant green. He was also sure to layer plenty of texture. “It’s a very textural space, from the thick seagrass rug to the wood veneer wallpaper on the ceiling,” Holt explains. “Those subtle diamond and chevron patterns add interest to the room on top of the existing architectural details, like the paneled walls, herringbone tile firebox and sleek limestone mantle by François & Co.” —Claire Ruhlin
FLOOR LAMP AND TABLE LAMP Circa Lighting CUSTOM DRAPERY AND SPHERICAL PILLOW Dogwood Fabrics TEAL TRIM Kravet CUSTOM RECTANGULAR PILLOWS Kerry Joyce CUSTOM SEAGRASS RUG Frank’s Cane and Rush Supply CEILING WALLPAPER Thibaut ALL OTHER ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES through Noah J. & Co. MANTEL Francois & Co. PAINT Sherwin-Williams
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Fetching Fashion
C. Weaks Interiors
Showhouse honorary chair Carole Weaks took a fearless approach when designing the home’s dining room, which she layered with eye-catching elements and antique treasures. “I know it’s one room that you can typically use something other than a beige color,” says the designer, who opted to paint the walls Sherwin-Williams’ Kale Green. Providing a sense of contrast are black-and white pieces such as abstract artwork, a geometric Stark rug and loop dining chairs, which were upholstered in Designers Guild fabric and painted a glossy black to emphasize their eye-catching shape. “I love the combination of green, black, and white and knew it could work in this space,” Weaks says. Sergiy Hai’s large-scale Dressage Rider painting anchors the space, while overhead, an antique rock crystal and amethyst chandelier from Parc Monceau adds glamour and “is very similar to the one Coco Chanel had in her Paris apartment.”
RUG Stark Carpet ANTIQUE CHANDELIER, IVORY PORCELAIN LAMPS, BLACK-AND-WHITE BONE LAMP, MARBLE-TOP CABINETS, MIRROR-TOP CONSOLE, PUNCH BOWL, PORCELAIN PARROTS AND LOOP DINING CHAIRS Parc Monceau ANTIQUE TABLE BASE WITH GLASS TOP C. Weaks Interiors HORSE PAINTING Sergiy Hai through TEW Galleries ABSTRACT ARTWORK ABOVE MARBLE CABINETS America Martin and Curtis Cutshaw through TEW Galleries DRAPERY Osborne & Little, Designers Guild Calozzo fabric with Samuel & Sons Portillon Epingle Border, at Ainsworth-Noah CANDLESTICKS David Iatesta at Ainsworth-Noah PILLOWS Designers Guild at Ainsworth-Noah PAINT Sherwin-Williams
Cozy Cocoon
Jessica Bradley Interiors
The curved cove ceiling in the main floor master bedroom was a dominating architectural trait that designer Jessica Bradley fully embraced. Inspired by the shape of the space and the scenes of nature outside the window, Bradley devised a soothing palette of green, charcoal and winter white to compose a cozy bedroom. “Choosing a wallcovering that added texture and warmth to the room accentuated the curve, but it made you feel like you were enclosed in a little cocoon,” says Bradley. The drapery’s handsome Cowtan & Tout fabric, which she had long adored, sets the scene. Next, Bradley layered in a textured wallcovering, a charcoal velvet bed and accessories in materials such as horn, leather and wood to create an inviting, gender-neutral space. Two 19th-century antiques—a French four-door oak cabinet and a drawered wooden console table—anchor a space created for a couple who enjoys collecting art and antiques and cozying up with a scotch and classical music. —Shannon Dominy
BED, BENCH Westside Custom Upholstery, Cowtan & Tout BEDSIDE TABLES, BENSON MIRRORS Made Goods CHAIRS AND OTTOMAN Charles Stewart, Cowtan & Tout DRAPERIES Cowtan & Tout fabricated by Drape 98 DESK, FOUR-DOOR CABINET Robuck CHANDELIER, HARDWICK TABLE LAMPS WITH SHADES Ainsworth-Noah RUG Designer Carpets BOOKS, AFRICAN VESSEL, BUD VASE, HORN FRAME, ACRYLIC FRAMES B.D. Jeffries MIRROR Parc Monceau BEDDING, CASHMERE THROW Jenny Johnson Allen PILLOWS Budget Upholstery LEATHER OTTOMAN Beau Studio FORD DRINK TABLE Holland & Company DEMI LUME, PARCHMENT BOWL, JASON MARTIN FORMS Delinah Simmons WHITE VASES UpCountry Home TOWER CLOCK Max & Company ANTIQUE CAMEL WATER POT Mrs. Howard “FIGS” ART Kerry Hays LARGE EGG, GLASS BUBBLE BUD VASE Max & Company EVERETTE LAMPS WITH SHADES, OCULUS TABLE ANTIQUE GOLD WebbMarsteller
Holiday Oasis
C. Socci Interiors and Kingdom Woodworks
The reeded fronts and brass framing of Kingdom Woodworks’ cabinetry drew designer Chris Socci to a vintage 1970s hummingbird wallpaper by Cole & Son, and from there, the space evolved into a French garden theme. The wallpaper—which reappears on the chandelier shades—and silk Brunschwig & Fils drapery frame the organic yet dramatic bathroom. “While it’s vintage, we still brought a very modern scale to those pieces,” Socci says. He placed a bronze table in the shape of a lily pad at the tub’s edge, along with velvet ottomans that he envisioned as stepping stones. An iron mirror gives the impression of a garden gate, and its elegance is carried into the high-style closet by Artisan Custom Closets, outfitted with a botanical print roman shade and pieces from Danielle Rollins’ collection. “I wanted to design a space that would provide functionality and beauty; a room the homeowner could feel beautiful getting dressed in,” says Artisan’s Andrea Lively. Socci sums up his debut showhouse experience: “Everyone just had such a spirit of making this home collectively beautiful.” —Lori Johnston
BAR CART Travis & Company STARBURST MIRROR UpCountry Home WALLCOVERING Cole & Son DRAPERY FABRIC Brunschwig & Fils STOOLS, OTTOMAN, WHITE BOWL, WHITE VASES Lee Jofa GREEN GLASS VASES Kravet IRON AND MIRROR, ORCHID Boxwoods PARISIAN SWAN, LILY PAD SIDE TABLE, ACRYLIC STOOL, CRYSTAL ICE BUCKET, CHAMPAGNE FLUTES Huff Harrington FRAMED MAGNOLIA LEAVES, CORAL FRAGMENTS, BONE TRAY, METAL FERN FILIGREE STEMS IN GOLD Stanton Home Furnishings VANITY MIRRORS Century Furniture CHANDELIER Circa Lighting CUSTOM SHADES Lamp Art UNFRAMED ART Bradley RUG Westside Market TOWELS, SHEETS, WASHCLOTHS, BATH MAT, SOAP DISH, TISSUE HOLDER, COTTON JAR Peacock Alley CLOTHING Danielle Rollins
Naturally Elegant
Margaret Kirkland Interiors
Margaret Kirkland envisioned an English winter garden when she saw the light-filled breakfast room’s floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors. Bunny Mellon’s greenhouse at her Oak Spring Farm in Virginia easily served as the springboard for Kirkland and Zachary Weiler. A hand-painted horizontal stripe fabric by friend and fabric designer Brian Carter served as the perfect textile interpretation of Mellon’s greenhouse, Kirkland says. The green-blue of the drapery was a perfect pairing with the pool views. She envisioned a family huddling together around the oval farm table for puzzles, homework and meals, whether relaxing in the round-back Brighton Pavilion-style chairs or the rustic painted Swedish garden bench. “This was going to be a main gathering space for the family,” she says. Then it was an abundance of texture—touches of rattan, seagrass and ceramic in the place settings and accessories—along with paintings and outdoor elements, such as myrtle topiaries, that brought to life the greenhouse inspiration. —Lori Johnston
DRAPERY PANELS Jim Thompson, fabricated by Drape 98 TABLE, GARDEN BENCH, NINE-LIGHT LANTERNS, CANDLESTICK LAMPS, URNS, ACROBAT CANDLESTICKS, SHEAF OF WHEAT TABLES Parc Monceau SEAGRASS PLACEMATS, CUPS AND HURRICANE, ORCHID BASKETS, LANTERNS Amanda Lindroth GATHERED FERMOIE FABRIC SHADES Edgar-Reeves EASEL Holland MacRae TOPIARIES Willow Green RUG Keivan Woven Arts OIL ON CANVAS Andrea Costa through Spotlight on Art OILS ON BOARD AND PANEL Robuck
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Chic and Collected
Lauren Elaine Interiors
Often the butler’s pantry and laundry room are hidden, but designer Lauren Lowe admits she was “obsessing” over the view from the kitchen into these ultrafunctional spaces. “I wanted the laundry room to feel more light and bright and airy. I wanted the butler’s pantry to feel more sophisticated,” she says. In the butler’s pantry, Kingdom Woodworks covered custom cabinets in a high-gloss gray with touches of brass. “It becomes a feature, not an afterthought,” says Kingdom Woodworks’ Marcel Olariu. For her showhouse debut, Lowe selected Schumacher’s Feathers wallpaper in zebra on the butler’s pantry walls and ceiling, and the historical yet fresh Pyne Hollyhock print in charcoal for the laundry room. Geometric brass lanterns designed by Suzanne Kasler create cohesiveness between both rooms. Lowe carefully considered the final layer of details, such as small art, vintage books, monogrammed napkins, bar accessories, brass horse emblems on the wreaths, and white serveware from Hudson Grace on the walnut shelves. “Their pieces made the cabinetry,” Lowe says. —Lori Johnston
BUTLER’S PANTRY CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS Levantina WALLPAPER Schumacher LANTERN AND LAMPS Circa Lighting RUG Designer Carpets FAUX HORN TRAY, GREEK KEY FOOTED GLASS BOWL Mathews Furniture + Design FRAMED ABSTRACTS McKenzie Dove SOAP DISH Gramercy Home SMALL WHITE BOWL Bungalow Classic BIRDSNEST CORAL Legend of Asia TRITAN CHAMPAGNE FLUTES, TRITAN BORDEAUX WINE GLASSES Huff Harrington WINE GLASSES AND GOBLETS Vista Alegre MARTINI SHAKER, MIXING GLASS SET, BOTTLE OPENER, TORTOISE OLD-FASHIONED GLASSES, PLATTERS, SCALLOP BOWL, PITCHERS, QUARTZ CRYSTAL CANDLEHOLDER, MILANO TUREEN Hudson Grace LAUNDRY CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS HanStone WALLPAPER Schumacher OUSHAK RUG Moattar, Ltd. TOPIARIES Boxwoods DISH, BATH TOWELS Gramercy Home CERAMIC BOWL Libbie Rothschild VASES Amanda Lindroth
Classic Kick
Gordon Dunning
“There’s an opportunity to make every space in your home tell your story,” says Lathem Gordon of GordonDunning, the design team responsible for a quartet of spaces. Personal touches and bits of the unexpected can be found throughout. “In every space, in varying amounts, there were both classic elements and traditional elements, paired with unpredictable, quirky or funky components,” says Cate Dunning. GordonDunning’s “boom pow” factor is seen in the fabric-covered walls paired with an antique Asian portrait in the baker’s passage. The oversize vine pattern by Anna French continues via the table skirt in the hall. In the pantry, the duo arranged white serveware, framed recipes from their families and an antique pig pitcher atop walnut shelves by Kingdom Woodworks. Likewise, the back entry was layered with traditional patterns in the drapes and an upholstered bench with drawers, along with a touch of the unusual in artwork, which includes an antique fox portrait. The pool bath skews more funky; teal velvet backs an antique portrait (which the designers fondly dubbed “Percy”) and a Jasper print wallcovering with hints of chartreuse conveys a balanced, fun space. —Shannon Dominy
MUD ROOM CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks BENCH SEAT Jasper fabric THROW PILLOW Schumacher fabric, Travers Tape Trim, Home Accent, Inc Labor and Inserts THROW BLANKET Harlow Henry DRAPERY PANELS Bennison Fabrics, fabricated by Drape 98 DRAPERY HARDWARE Verde Home AREA RUG Pacific Rugs OCCASIONAL CHAIR Holland & Company LANDSCAPE Megan Lightell PANTRY CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks CERAMICS Montes Doggett AREA RUG Pacific Rugs BAKER’S PASSAGE RUNNER Jaipur SKIRTED TABLE Anna French; fabricated by Naked Seat TABLE LAMP Circa Lighting POOL BATH SCONCES Circa Lighting DRAPERIES Schumacher, fabricated by Naked Seat
Coastal Cool
K Kong Designs
When tasked with decorating the home’s loggia, Kristin Kong drew inspiration from the rich colors she remembered from a trip to Greece she took with her husband. “Of course the biggest detail was capturing the intensity of the blue skies against the white buildings and I think the Thibaut fabrics we selected definitely achieved that,” says Kong. Her starting point was the brand’s Deco Mountain pattern, which she used on a pair of slipcovered chairs in front of the fireplace. “The jagged design reminded me of the steep cliffs of Santorini,” she says. Kong kept the space grounded with wicker and wood accents, antiques and pops of gold. “I always like to add interesting pieces into the mix—definitely furniture and accessories that can feel a little retro—like the rattan sofa frame and the funky antique lamp on the bar,” Kong says. Though the lack of walls outdoors can make incorporating artwork a challenge, an eye-catching mirror by abstract mirror artist Stacy Milburn solves this problem, serving as a focal point above the fireplace. Adding a dose of California cool are clean-lined tables and a chic outdoor floor lamp. “While Greece was my initial inspiration, I thought the space took on a California vibe as it progressed,” the designer says. —Claire Ruhlin
CUSTOM MIRROR ART Stacy Milburn BLUE-AND-WHITE STOOLS, SCULPTURES AND DINING CHAIRS Made Goods BLUE DINING CHAIRS BY FIREPLACE Ballard, with Schumacher Castille Tape Trim RATTAN SOFA Frontgate, in Thibaut Stockton Stripe fabric SLIPCOVERED CHAIRS Dovetail, with Thibaut Deco Mountain fabric OSLO INDUSTRIES ROLLERBOY SIDE TABLES AND KETTAL OUTDOOR LAMP Paul + MOBILE CHANDELIER West Elm OUTDOOR RUG Jaipur BLUE-AND-WHITE LAMPS Regina Andrews BEADED CHANDELIER Frontgate
Bold & Beautiful
Davenport Designs, Ltd.
Masculine and feminine elements mingle in lead showhouse designer Lauren Davenport’s upstairs sitting room. Swathed in Sherwin-Williams’ Roycroft Bottle Green, the room’s moody palette is balanced by a wall of expansive windows and the adjacent, airy stairwell. Davenport also incorporated rust tones—such as the velvet pillows and leather chairs—throughout to complement the dark green walls, ceiling and trim. “The color palette and furnishings in the room lent to a masculine feel that was cozy and sexy,” says the designer. A showstopping painting of Wonder Woman by artist Mark Boomershine serves as the room’s focal point and “provides a punch of femininity that was bold enough to greet visitors as they ascended the main staircase,” says Davenport. “I originally had selected another piece of artwork for the large window area, but when I came across Wonder Woman through Spotlight on Art, I knew she had to live in my space.” The designer also dialed up the personality through classic yet fresh accessories, such as traditional intaglios reimagined with round black mattes, and a geometric Jim Thompson drapery fabric. “This kept the design fresh and unexpected,” Davenport notes.
TWO-TIER CHANDELIER Circa Lighting TUFTED SOFA Jerry Pair VELVET PILLOWS WITH CHARTREUSE TRIM Pindler, Lewis & Sheron WONDER WOMAN ARTWORK Mark Boomershine SIDE TABLES AND COFFEE TABLE Century Furniture MAGNIFYING GLASS Web Marsteller ABSTRACT AREA RUG Jaipur SCULPTURAL BRASS TABLE LAMPS Showroom 58 DRAPERY FABRIC Jim Thompson DRAPERY HARDWARE Brimar LEATHER CHAIR Noah J & Co. PLAID PILLOW Pindler PAIR OF FRENCH MODERNE CHAIRS upholstered in Pierre Frey Fabric EMERALD VELVET PILLOWS Jim Thompson, Lewis & Sheron trim VELLUM STOOLS Max & Company BRASS CANDLE SCONCES Peachtree Battle Antiques BOWL, WOODEN FRUIT, APOTHECARY STAND WITH GLASS BULBS, SILVER TRAY WITH BRASS HANDLES, PAIR OF HORN STATUES, HEXAGON SIDE TABLES, CONSOLE TABLES AND DESK Davenport Designs Ltd. VINTAGE PIANO STOOLS Davenport Designs Ltd., upholstered in Schumacher fabric PAINT Sherwin-Williams
Warm Sanctuary
Wyeth Ray Interiors
Wyeth Ray Interiors matched the architectural drama of the upstairs master bedroom’s peaked ceiling and expansive window with masculine, overscaled and slightly Gothic furnishings and antiques. “If you want to have a very dramatic moment, which I feel like you should strive for in a showhouse, then the main event needed to be that window,” says designer Whitney Ray. The massive yet relaxed roman shade and sophisticated cream drapery set the backdrop for heavy wood furnishings, a modern dark walnut bed by design partner Joel Kelly and integrated metal components. A Cowtan & Tout grasscloth envelops the room in warmth and calmness, while champagne tones and whimsical art help lighten the mood. The bathroom’s design embraces a softer side with a trellis pattern on the gray cabinets and a botanical wallcovering that meanders around a marbled wet room, which created the opportunity to use more glass and a decorative wall treatment within the combination shower and tub area. “A wet room functions better and looks better than a shower and separate tub in the right context,” says Kingdom Woodworks’ Marcel Olariu. “We love traditional design just as much as we love modern design,” Ray says. “There’s something to be said for finding a way to really put the two together.” —Lori Johnston
BEDROOM FIGARO BENCH Rose Tarlow through Jerry Pair CATALAN TABLE Provenance Antiques CARVED CHAIR, BRONZE DRUM TABLE Jim Thompson BRONZE TABLE, MECHANICAL ACCENT TABLE Townhouse AREA RUG Moattar, Ltd. WINDOW TREATMENTS Cowtan & Tout, fabricated by Drape 98, WALLCOVERING Cowtan & Tout COLUMN LAMPS Parc Monceau GREEK KEY NIGHTSTAND, ELGIN CONSOLE Jerry Pair NIGHTSTAND FROM PORTUGAL Provenance Antiques SISAL RUG Design Materials BEDDING, BAMBOO THROW, SHAM, DUVET COVER, ANTIQUE BOOKS Peacock Alley PAIR OF INLAID SYRIAN CHAIRS, CANDELABRA LAMPS, COLUMN LAMPS Parc Monceau CHANDELIER Circa Lighting BLACK AND GOLD MARBLE OBELISK, LINE DRAWING WITH GOLD FRAME, POLISHED HORNS ON STANDS, BLACK AND GOLD MARBLE FRAME, ANTIQUE WOODEN RIDGE BOX, BRONZE RAM HORN CANDLE HOLDER, CARVED MANGO WOOD VASES Max & Co. BRONZE SHELL BOWL, ANTIQUE BOX, WHITE ONYX BOWL, BROWN MARBLE URN Mrs. Howard VELVET PILLOWS B.D. Jeffries BLACK & WHITE PILLOW Holland & Sherry MARBLE TRAY, SMALL VASE, ARTWORK Townhouse BATHROOM CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS HanStone SHOWER WALL Techlam by Levantina TUB MTI Baths TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath LANTERN AND SCONCES Circa Lighting TOWELS, TRAY AND WASTEBASKET Peacock Alley FAUX ORCHID, LUMBAR PILLOW, BRONZE BIRD, BLACK MIRROR WITH GOLD RIM, ANTIQUE BOX Mrs. Howard WALLCOVERING Cowtan & Tout WINDOW TREATMENTS Larsen through Cowtan & Tout, fabricated by Drape 98
Cheerful Exploration
Interior Philosophy
Natural light and views from the upstairs bedroom made Mandy Mayers and Jessica Roan, co-owners of Buckhead boutique Interior Philosophy, feel happy and serene, and the design duo transferred those feelings into an upbeat, eclectic room layered with texture. “The room was designed to feel cheery, not too serious,” said the designers, who envisioned a well-traveled individual surrounding herself with fabrics from India and Turkey, rugs from Morocco, antiques from France, and baskets and accessories from Africa. Shades of magenta and other berry tones mingle with earthy neutrals, seen in the feather art, vintage rugs and canopy bed with a romantic custom fabric roof. To add interest, they combined several textures—wood, raffia, grasscloth, beads and metallics—as the bedroom transitioned to the bathroom with cabinets by Kingdom Woodworks. Punctuation points included an acrylic chair at an antique French table that serves as a desk for work. “We didn’t want to block the beautiful window,” Mayers says. —Lori Johnston
FABRIC CANOPY Peter Dunham Textiles DRAPERY PANELS, HAND-SEWN RINGS, FRENCH IRON ROD, ROMAN SHADES Douglass Workroom PILLOWS Boxwoods ARTWORK Angela West and Kayce Hughes SCONCE, LAMPS Circa Lighting ALL OTHER ITEMS Interior Philosophy CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERS HanStone TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath
Natural Chic
B.D. Jeffries
Although initially daunted by the square footage of the showhouse’s upstairs bonus room, Kati Hardwick, in-house designer of the venerable Buckhead boutique B.D. Jeffries, opted to divide the room into three separate, but equally chic entertaining spaces. On one end of the room, a ping pong table with a burnt amber finish, leather netting and hand-forged iron legs anchored the space, complemented by a bar and tall pub tables. At the center of the room, a generously sized game table, surrounded by a banquette, armchairs and chic stools beckon guests to sit and stay a while, and in the third area, an overscale, performance-fabric sectional, and a smaller game-table nook provide a casual resting spot for movie night. Unifying the three entertaining spaces is a large Eve and Staron sisal, and the room, painted in a cool, Sherwin-Williams Dovetail, extends a warm welcome thanks to luscious layers like the Icelandic sheep skin rugs and a textural hemp patchwork rug. Also contributing to its sense of intimacy and patina are the various warm wood tones in the form of a hand-carved congo table and bleached antique chest.
ALL FURNITURE, LIGHTING, ART, ACCESSORIES and PING PONG TABLE from B. D. Jeffries SISAL RUG Eve and Staron
Youthful Retreat
Montgomery Gratch Interiors
For this upstairs young adult bedroom, Julie Montgomery and Michele Gratch of Montgomery Gratch Interiors imagined their client as “a sophisticated high school senior who was well traveled, loved art and fashion,” says Gratch. Their jumping point was the black-and-white accent wall, which was hand-stenciled by textile designer Kari Fisher. “We chose one of her patterns, changed the scale and collaborated with her to achieve the block-printed look for the focal wall,” Montgomery says. From there, the duo layered the space with colorful, abstract art and accessories, while pops of black in the custom headboard and drapery offset the sweetness of the blush accessories and walls (painted Sherwin-Williams’ Nearly Peach). Champagne-hued chairs and a soft, neutral rug provide softness. “We wanted to show that all though black can be strong it can also read as a neutral and not to be afraid of it,” explains Gratch. The black-and-white scheme carries into the adjoining bathroom, where Schumacher’s Blommen wallpaper adds “a touch of whimsy to keep the space feeling youthful—this fun print might make you think of a coloring book,” Montgomery says. —Claire Ruhlin
AREA RUG ANDOUSHAK RUG Keivan Woven Arts PENDANT, FLOOR LAMP AND SMALL TABLE LAMPS Circa Lighting ANTIQUE BRASS ETAGERE Verde Home LEATHER CHAIRS Regina Andrews BURLED WALNUT ITALIAN COMMODES William Word Fine Antiques OTTOMANS Spiffy Stuff DRIFTWOOD STOOL, OLIVE VENEER CHAIR, SHELL OBELISK AND PORCELAIN PUFFER BALLS Made Goods ALL OTHER ITEMS Montgomery Gratch Interiors PAINT Sherwin-Williams BATHROOM CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS HanStone TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath
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Playful in Pink
Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts
When making plans for the foyer, Randy Korando and Dan Belman of Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts knew they wanted something fun and unexpected, so they settled on a grounding palette of pink, cranberry and silver. “Having designed and installed the exterior decorations of numerous Home for the Holidays Showhouses over the years in more traditional style, I wanted to do something a bit more fun and unexpected,” says Korando. The duo also love mixing newer items with antiques, such as an 18th-century console table, which was made from a remnant of a German 18th-century bridge destroyed by bombing during World War II. Also decorating the space is a collection of unique glassware—comprised of an antique French apothecary jar, crystal newel posts and antique leech bowls. Adding a personal touch are two photos of Korando and Belman’s twin rescue horses, photographed by artist Brandon Luther. “I always like to use pieces that clients have a personal relationship with when I do design work. That also holds true for us personally when we do showhouses,” says Korando. —Claire Ruhlin
ROUND CENTER TABLE Theodore Alexander OUSHAK RUG Moattar, Ltd. HORSE PHOTOGRAPHS Brandon Luther through Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts ALL OTHER ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES through Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts
Pretty in Powder
Susan Brady Interiors
With the goal of creating a space suitable for an elegant evening party or a casual daytime gathering, designer Susan Brady chose a timeless peacock and floral wallpaper by Clarke & Clarke and a mix of organic and contemporary pieces for the foyer powder room. “I was thinking about a space that would be welcoming to a lot of different people,” says Brady, noting that the wallpaper specifically was selected for its natural motif. A pale pink ceiling provides a candlelit, feminine glow and is outlined with a green ribbon trim, a detail Brady loved for its simplicity and rarity. A winter gold chandelier from Capital Lighting gives the impression of a birdcage, echoing the pattern on the walls without skewing kitschy. The lines of the vanity by Kingdom Woodworks play nicely with the branches on the wallcovering. “Nature speaks to everyone,” Brady says. —Shannon Dominy
WALLPAPER Clarke & Clarke TRIM Janet Yonaty MIRROR Made Goods CHANDELIER Capital Lighting PAINTING Huff Harrington INTAGLIOS, CREAMWARE DISHES Interiors Market LAMP Parc Monceau KNIFE-PLEAT LAMPSHADE Edgar-Reeves VANITY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS Levantina
Ode to Art
Lisa Joublanc Interiors
“It was a little daunting to design a 50-foot hallway,” admits designer Lisa Joublanc, who decorated both the upstairs hallways as well as the laundry room. Inspired by the home’s English manor feel and lengthy corridors, Joublanc opted for a gallery format, highlighting some of her favorite art in “a sophisticated yet comfortable and lived-in setting.” Her starting point was a striking Pop Art piece by King Sobie (sourced through Deljou Art Group), which rests above a black-and-white console table from Worlds Away. “It led me to incorporate black and white with hints of pink and green throughout the space,” says Joublanc. “I wanted the hall to be impactful without taking away from the adjoining spaces.” When it came to the laundry room, Joublanc added a marble-and-brass lamp, a colorful Oushak rug and small works of art to make even the most functional room in the house feel special. “Functional and pretty can coexist,” notes the designer. —Claire Ruhlin
MAIN HALL OUSHAK GALLERY RUGS Keivan Woven Arts BRONZE ART LIGHT Circa Lighting PINK BULL ARTWORK Mia Stone through Deljou Art Group VELVET BENCH Arteriors PILLOWS Jaipur BACK HALL OUSHAK GALLERY RUG Keivan Woven Arts MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK King Sobie Untitled through Deljou Art Group BLACK-AND-WHITE CONSOLE TABLE Worlds Away through JDouglas MARION SHORT AND TALL SCULPTURES, TABLE LAMP AND VASE Arteriors through JDouglas LAUNDRY CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS HanStone TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath RUG Keivan Woven Arts
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Moody Reverie
John Fernandez Interiors
John Fernandez saturated an upstairs bedroom with a dark and fashion-forward hue; color is a signature of the Cuban-born designer’s spaces. Deep blue-greens evoke hues of New England, where Fernandez recalls having one of his best naps on a crisp fall afternoon while visiting Nantucket for a wedding. “Green is having a moment,” he says. To capture the traditional feel of a country bed-and-breakfast—and encourage a long winter’s nap—Fernandez blended weathered antiques, reproductions, modern elements and oversize pieces. Antique chairs with architectural metal backs float beside an X-base oak table set at just the right height for a cup of tea. A map of Paris and a classic four-poster Italian bed topped with vintage velvet ikat pillows takes center stage. “These deep, darker colors lend themselves to saying goodnight—or at least a nice nap in the middle of the day.” —Lori Johnston
QUEEN BED, SIDE TABLES, LEE SOFA, TODD MURPHY SHADOW BOXES Holland MacRae COVERLET, SHAM, PILLOWS, AMPHORA LAMP, BUTTERFLIES DECOUPAGE CYLINDER, BRETT MARBLE TABLE LAMP, LAMBAY LAMP, ANTIQUE OAK SIDE TABLE, GREY AND WHITE PLANTER, WARRICK CHAIR, BOOKS, DECOUPAGE 4-inch ROUND, DECOUPAGE 6-inch SQUARE, MINI TRAY, RECTANGULAR TRAY Bungalow Classic BERNHARDT PARKIN DRAWER CHEST Dixon Rye JAPANESE ART, BLUE PLATE, METAL PHEASANT, PUG ART, OIL ON CANVAS Century Furniture RUG Moattar, Ltd. IRON VINTAGE MIRROR B.D. Jeffries EUROPEAN STREET SCENE Max & Company
Architecture
Harrison Design
For the 10th annual Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles partnered with Harrison Design and Steve McGlamery Custom Homes in partnership with Blackstone Custom Homes. The newly constructed 8,232-square-foot Buckhead estate sat on a 1.5-acre lot; inspired by the site, the English country abode featured a locally sourced limestone and brick exterior and open spaces filled with daylight. The architectural design team—Rick Hatch and Frank Heery—drew from the work of 19th-century British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in creating the five-bedroom home, which featured a sweeping roof, gables, symmetrical design and a long gallery of windows on the second floor. Two separate stair halls and 11-foot ceilings further opened up the space. In the living area, a massive 6-foot-wide fireplace—one of three in the home—befits the grand space and English vernacular. An expansive loggia with a fireplace and separate grilling terrace overlooked the pool and trees in the distance.
LANTERN Bevolo FRONT DOOR The French Steel Company through Scardino Doors LIMESTONE AT FRONT ENTRANCE Aztec Stone POOL Neptune Pools LANDSCAPING Joe Gayle and Assoc. and Creekside Landscaping
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ARCHITECT
Harrison Design harrisondesign.com
BUILDER
Steve McGlamery (404)597-8202; stvmcglamery@gmail.com
Blackstone Custom Homes blackstoneatl.com
DESIGNERS
Jessica Bradley Interiors jessicabradleyinteriors.com
Susan Brady Interiors, LLC susanbradyinteriors.com
Davenport Designs Ltd. davenportdesignsltd.com
Lauren DeLoach Interiors laurendeloachinteriors.com
John Fernandez Interiors johnfernandezinteriors.com
GordonDunning gordondunning.com
B.D. Jeffries bdjeffries.com
Holt Interiors holt-interiors.com
Lisa Joublanc Interiors lisajoublancinteriors.com
Wyeth Ray Interiors wyethray.com
Margaret Kirkland Interiors margaretkirklandinteriors.com
K Kong Designs kkongdesigns.com
Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts boxwoodsonline.com
Lauren Elaine Interiors laurenelaineinteriors.com
Montgomery Gratch Interiors montgomerygratch.com
Interior Philosophy interiorphilosophy.com
C Socci Inc. csocci.com
C. Weaks Interiors, Inc. cweaksint.com
Elizabeth Godwin Interiors lizgodwininteriors.com
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