Take Two

In the sitting room, a chaise lounge in coral herringbone fabric and a pair of linen-covered vintage wing chairs surround a walnut table from Holland Macrae. The console table is by Skylar Morgan.

Rustic wooden beams, a marble fireplace mantel from Premier Stone Designs and antique case goods lend the contemporary home a sense of history. The chandelier is Visual Comfort.

The tailored sofas by Bjork Studio and matching leather recliners from American Leather balance style and comfort.

A set of stools covered in a bold chartreuse fabric from Vanguard Furniture pop against the dark gray island in the newly refreshed kitchen. The custom pendant is from Lowcountry Originals.

Colorful velvet throw pillows from Holly Hunt and Perennials punctuate the neutral sofa by Summer Classics on the outdoor lounge.

Newly framed with rustic wooden beams from Atlanta Specialty Woods, the breakfast nook is furnished with a custom white oak table, chairs from Noir Furniture and a custom banquette by Bjork Studio. The pillows are covered in fabric from Maresca Textiles.

A white chandelier from Visual Comfort takes the otherwise traditional dining room in a more modern direction. The rug is from Moattar, and the draperies are from Holly Hunt.

Inspired by a piece of artwork, the wife’s office is adorned with a patterned wallcovering from Weitzner and floral velvet draperies from Holly Hunt. The shagreen desk is from Bungalow Classic.

On a dining patio located outside the kitchen, a large lamp by Artemide shines light on a table by Kettal and chairs by Palecek.

Old and new combine in the powder room, where an energetic wall covering by Kelly Wearstler is a graphic backdrop for an old Spanish table with a Turkish marble sink. The mirror is from Iron Studio.

As a family evolves, its needs change as well, and that was the case for a Buckhead couple with three growing children and a rambunctious black Lab puppy. Ideal when they first moved in many years ago, their abode had begun to feel dated, and its open floor plan allowed noise to travel throughout the interior. “They were looking to add more character and take it to the next level,” says interior designer Yvonne McFadden. 

Tackling two problems in one fell swoop, McFadden added a new glass and steel wall that essentially divides the front and back of the house without interfering with the natural light. Accented by the dark mullions on the perimeter windows, it strikes a decidedly modern note. Custom millwork and crown moldings elevate the interior. 

For the color palette, McFadden took inspiration from her client’s extensive art collection. In the formal living room, a small but impactful piece of art inspired the coral-colored herringbone fabric on the chaise lounge, which faces a pair of linen-covered wing chairs around a walnut cocktail table. “I love the layering of texture and lines,” McFadden says. 

And the chartreuse stools at the charcoal kitchen island likewise reference the artwork. While gutting the well-appointed space was not necessary, the designer repainted the base cabinetry in a more contemporary gray-white color and nixed the uppers in favor of custom iron shelving against a full-wall Calacatta gold subway tile backsplash. Adding another layer, decorative wooden beams adorn the ceiling and frame the walls around the corner breakfast nook. “We didn’t want it to look too new,” McFadden says.

Beams also surround a series of doors and windows in the adjacent great room, which McFadden filled with a mix of tailored upholstered furnishings accented with antiques. For example, a pair of French case goods flanks the handsome marble fireplace mantel. “The juxtaposition of something clean and contemporary with something very old tells a beautiful story,” McFadden says. 

 In this case, it’s the tale of a family ready for their next chapter in life. When their daughters entertain their friends, the grateful parents can simply close the doors, instantly muffling any unwanted noise. For the husband’s recent 50th birthday, however, they opened them all, allowing their guests to circulate between the main living areas and the poolside patio, which McFadden outfitted with a new louvered roofing system. 

“They love it,” McFadden says. “When everything comes together, it all looks so lovely.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Yvonne McFadden, Y. McFadden Interiors. (843) 267-7530; ymcfaddenllc.com