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Blue linen draperies by Fabricut enliven the white walls in the living area, where a sofa and love seat from Wesley Hall surround a custom limestone mantel from Materials Marketing. The bespoke fireplace screen is Lucy Smith from Holland MacRae.

Hardwood floors laid in a herringbone pattern, a scenic wallcovering by Schumacher and a bedecked Christmas tree create a welcoming first impression for holiday guests.

left and right Designer Clary Bosbyshell’s blue-and-white palette is enhanced with deep reds, shimmering silvers and greenery.

Designer Clary Bosbyshell’s blue-and-white palette is enhanced with deep reds, shimmering silvers and greenery.

Open shelving by Brandino Brass Co. flanks the custom limestone hood that architect Ross Piper designed for the open kitchen, which has classic white cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and a ceramic tile backsplash from Traditions in Tile and Stone. The cabinets are Phoenix Millworks and the pendants are from Circa Lighting.

Amanda’s antique oyster plates surround the arched entrance to the mudroom and her office, which sports a floral wallcovering and light blue-painted trim and cabinetry.

An oval window and cozy perch in the mudroom adds a charming touch at a rear entrance. The wallcovering is by Brunschwig & Fils.

A brass pendant from Circa Lighting coordinates with hardware from Masterpiece Lighting in her office.

Bosbyshell helped her client style the table for the holidays, incorporating treasured dishware, antique silver and napkins and place mats from Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnishings. The walnut table is from Hickory White and the upholstered chairs from Hickory Chair.

Bosbyshell helped her client style the table for the holidays, incorporating treasured dishware, antique silver and napkins and place mats from Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnishings. The walnut table is from Hickory White and the upholstered chairs from Hickory Chair.

Outfitted with bluestone flooring and a painted tongue-and-groove ceiling with rustic beams, the patio, which overlooks a generous, flat yard, feels almost beachy. The dining table and chairs are by Kingsley Bate.

Vaulted ceilings dressed in whitewashed wood planks add drama to the master bedroom.

As requested by the owner, the master closet is spacious enough for a quartz-topped center island and a velvet sofa from Wesley Hall. The wallcovering is by Thibaut, and the roman shade is by Larsen Fabrics.

An ottoman from Wesley Hall covered in a blue-and-white leopard print from Cowtan & Tout adds a touch of softness to the master bathroom. The tub is by Victoria & Albert from Ferguson.

Like the adjacent closet, the master bathroom boasts custom cabinetry by Phoenix Millworks with antiqued mirror and a chandelier from Crystorama.

Wish fulfillment is one of the many perks to building a new home. For Amanda Williams, the dream come true is a showstopping closet that is larger than the adjacent master suite. A window brings natural light into the glamorous space, reflecting off of the antiqued mirrored cabinet doors. Outfitted with a luxurious velvet-covered sofa and a large center island, it feels more like an upscale boutique. “She had always dreamed of having a dedicated place to relax and be surrounded by what she loves,” says interior designer Clary Bosbyshell, who worked with architect Ross Piper and Paces Builder Group to design the new Chastain Park abode for Amanda, husband Patrick and daughter Emma. 

The white brick gabled dwelling relates well to the neighborhood, and the floorplan is also traditional, albeit with a twist. For example, there is no formal living room. Instead, the entire rear of the house is an expansive, open great room. “It gets more relaxed as you move toward the back of the house,” Piper says. 

A chinoiserie mosaic wallcovering depicting birds, butterflies and peonies creates a welcoming first impression in the front foyer, which is flanked by Patrick’s office and a guest suite, each with their own porch. Directly ahead is the open dining area, where a set of large iron doors in the same shape lead out to the back patio. “It’s about mixing the new with the old,” Piper says. “I don’t think iron doors and windows will ever go out of style.”

Nor will the transitional limestone mantel that Piper designed for the family room, which has white walls punctuated with blue linen draperies and a mix of floral and striped upholstery in the same colorway. The handsome fireplace is a focal point for a mix of contemporary pieces alongside an antique clover side table and a square Lucite cocktail table. “Antiques add another layer and tell a story,” Bosbyshell says. 

The blue and white palette is consistent throughout the interior. In the kitchen, a trio of dark blue leather stools accents the classic white cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and ceramic subway tile backsplash. On either side of the custom plaster hood, open brass shelving coordinates with the cabinet hardware and pendant lights.

And in the spacious back hallway, which houses a mudroom and Amanda’s office, light blue-painted moldings and built-in cabinetry play off of a floral wallcovering and matching roman shades. “Wallpaper adds so much warmth to a space,” Bosbyshell says. “It’s a showstopper.”

From the open living areas to the jaw-dropping closet, the custom manse is everything that Patrick and Amanda envisioned. “She did all the fun things that she had been wanting, and it was wonderful being part of that,” Bosbyshell says. “All those unexpected details tie together and make it a layered, beautiful home.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Clary Bosbyshell, Clary Bosbyshell Design, LLC. (404) 314-0744; [email protected] ARCHITECT Ross Piper, Ross Piper Architect, Inc. (404) 343-1980; rosspiper.com CABINETRY Phoenix Millworks. (404) 384-1295; phoenixmillworks.org