This Serene Trilith New Build Proves Great Design Is a Team Effort

Designed by Castro Design Studio and built by David Lewis & Co., the home’s white brick facade is hidden from street views thanks to a charming arrival court.

Vibrant blooms by Floralis greet guests at the entrance of the arrival court.

In the foyer, a curving plaster staircase puts the home’s artistry on full display.

In the living room, a Michael Dines painting holds court over a pair of antique French chairs from Jacqueline Adams Antiques, which are upholstered in Rose Tarlow’s Gigi Gris linen.

A quiet place to unwind, high ceilings and wood beams define the living room. Centered around a Bungalow Classic coffee table, furnishings are framed by an antique Italian painted console from Huff Harrington Home.

In the dining room, an antique 19th-century Italian crystal chandelier from A. Tyner Antiques frequently catches the sunlight thanks to large steel windows. Sheer drapery from Holland & Sherry, installed by The Drapery Room, allows for soft light when closed.

The kitchen cabinetry by Kingdom Woodworks is tailored, refined, and effortlessly elegant. The marble countertops are from Marmi, fabricated by deBeer Granite & Marble, Inc.

Steel windows by ​​Calhoun Design & Metalworks tilt open to the outdoors beyond. A waterfall countertop with custom insets adds visual intrigue.

Pottery from Foxglove Antiques Collective and The Nicholson Gallery add interest to the butler’s pantry

t An antique mirror from Robuck resides over a custom vanity designed by Anna Booth Interiors in collaboration with deBeer Granite & Marble, Inc. The stone is from Marmi.

Drapery from Ralph Lauren through Ainsworth-Noah effortlessly elevates an iron bed in the primary bedroom. A rug from Designer Carpets punctuates the space.

“You sort of feel like you’re in the trees because there’s a whole wall of windows,” says designer Anna Booth of the primary bedroom. “Then we brought a cocooned, layered aspect in with a ton of fabric.”

A Maison & Co. antique 18th-century Swedish painted linen press cabinet adds character to the space.

The serenity of the primary bathroom is amplified by charming French doors that open to an intimate courtyard. The tub is from Waterworks.

A pair of 20th-century French Louis Philippe-style gold leaf mirrors from Le Louvre French Antiques hang above cabinetry by Kingdom Woodworks. The white oak reeded doors are a favorite detail of the design team.

Tile from Renaissance Tile & Bath is complemented by stylish Waterworks hardware in the primary shower.

An antique Swedish accent table from A. Tyner Antiques grounds the primary bathroom entry, and a chair upholstered in Rose Uniacke fabric is the perfect perch for getting ready.

In the guest bedroom, antique chairs from Jacqueline Adams Antiques sit at the foot of an Eloquence bed topped with Bella Notte bedding.

A pair of washstands from Catchpole & Rye with stone from Marmi add intrigue to the guest bathroom. Sconces from Visual Comfort & Co. are dressed in custom Edgar-Reeves shades.

A coffee table from Elegant Earth and seating from Janus et Cie surround a fireplace from François & Co.

A 17th-century fountain with a corner-cut incurved basin from Le Louvre French Antiques is the star of the garden.

Landscape architect Lucinda Bray maximized privacy with strategic plantings bordering the pool to create an intimate oasis.

What began as an ordinary day for residential designer Rodolfo Castro turned into a project he will not soon forget. While working on a separate home in the scenic south-of-Atlanta Trilith community, Castro was unexpectedly pulled into a meeting with soon-to-be clients. “I wasn’t really prepared to have an interview or anything that day,” he says. “I introduced myself, we talked a little bit about what they wanted to do here, and I ended up on the project.”

Recommended by the builder David Lewis, a star-studded design team quickly formed to include interior designer Anna Booth and landscape architect Lucinda Bray of Floralis. “We’ve all worked together multiple times before, so we have a great rapport with one another and enjoy working together,” says Booth. “It’s a constant trust.” And it’s that camaraderie and confidence in each other’s ability that allowed the 10,130-square-foot home to come together seamlessly.

Nestled on a lot that backs up to the nearby nature preserve, a sense of escapism was the homeowners’ main priority. A spacious arrival courtyard keeps the front entry hidden from the street while also allowing for an abundance of natural light to stream in. Upon entering, the foyer’s sculptural staircase draws the eye without distraction, its soft curves and plaster detailing an architectural masterpiece of its own. “You’ll notice that the foyer doesn’t have a lot of stuff and that’s on purpose,” says Castro. “The staircase speaks for itself and sets the tone for the house.”

In the main living area, high ceilings and neutral tones open up the interiors while promoting serenity. Ceiling beams add a layer of texture to the furniture’s classic French silhouettes, and the dining room’s crystal chandelier glimmers when the sun hits just right through the floor-to-ceiling steel windows. “The homeowners desired an element of restraint within the home,” says Booth. “The architectural finishes were intentionally designed to be simple and provide a clean backdrop for antiques and art.”

To infuse soul into the new build, Booth sprinkled antiques throughout including a 17th-century fountain in the backyard and a set of French mirrors—Booth notes the difficulty and joy of finding a matching pair when antiques hunting—in the primary bath. In the primary bedroom, an 18th-century Swedish linen press will age gracefully with the home. “When a home is new, you don’t want to fill it with only new things because it will feel like it was done overnight,” says Booth. “It was important to select furnishings that had patina and felt storied.”

The kitchen, a collaboration with Kingdom Woodworks, is equal parts beauty and durability. A plaster hood softens the space and echoes architectural details, while the marble backsplash and countertops layer in movement and dimension. To encourage a connection to the outdoors, kitchen windows tilt open over the garden below.

    The outdoor spaces are prime for entertaining and enjoyment complete with a pool, sports court, covered porch, and garden. Even the primary bathroom opens up to a serene, micro courtyard, making soaks in the tub extra luxurious and breezy. “Although it’s a new house, it feels established because of Lucinda’s landscaping,” says Booth, who emphasizes the group effort this home took.

And when looking back on what made this project successful, the team agrees it’s the people who make all the difference. “I’m grateful that I had the chance to work on this home with this high-caliber team,” says Castro. “Who knew that an unscheduled afternoon meeting would turn into one of the best projects I’ve ever done in my life.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Anna Booth, Anna Booth Interiors, (404) 944-0473; annaboothinteriors.com RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER Rodolfo Castro, Castro Design Studio, (404) 514-7247; castrodesign.com BUILDER David Lewis, David Lewis & Co., (817) 735-1122; davidlewisandco.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Lucinda Bray, Floralis, (404) 549-6745; floralisdesign.com CABINETRY Kingdom Woodworks, (770) 932-6390; kingdomwoodworks.com