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CONTENTS JANUARY 2012 ISSUE NO. 285 | VOLUME 31, NO. 1
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PICTURE PERFECT Phoebe Howard’s light andbright approach to decorating serves as the idealbackdrop for a family’s contemporary art collectionWRITTEN BY JENNIFER BOLES
COUNTRY CHIC Architect D. Stanley Dixonand designer Nancy Warren create a new vision ofrefined rustic living WRITTEN BY ALISON MILLER
MATTHEW QUINN’S 25 TOP KITCHENTIPS One of the city’s leading design gurus revealshis tried-and-true recipe for achieving kitchen bliss
ROOMS WITH A VIEW Paul Bates and JeremyCorkern create an airy pied-a-terre for a couple inthe process of downsizing WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH RALLS
BALANCED BEAUTY Form meets function atthe charming cottage office of interior designerBarbara Westbrook WRITTEN BY ALISON MILLER
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Welcome, Twenty Twelve.In the first of a two-part series—dubbed “The State of AtlantaStyle,” if you will—I’m devoting my editor’s page to the voicesof the local design community so that you can hear, firsthand,their accounts of what’s happening in our city as we embarkon a new year. This month, our experts answer four questionson where we are and what’s ahead. Below are excerpts fromthe survey, which you can read in its entirety on our website,atlantahomesmag.com/2012trends, beginning January 1.Happy new year.
Clinton Smith
Editorial Director
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WHERE DO YOU SEE LOCAL
DESIGN HEADED IN 2012?
• “‘Less is more’ is making a
comeback. We are realizing
that we need fewer objects,
but with the right approach
they can still make a
dramatic statement.”
—Michael Habachy,
Habachy Designs
• “Folks are looking for
happier spaces with a bit of
humor—inventions or
contraptions like parts and
pieces put together with
Victorian romance. When
combined, these repurposed
elements can be romantic.”
—Susan Ferrier, McAlpine,
Booth & Ferrier Interiors
• “People in the South have
always put an emphasis on
their homes, regardless of
the economy, and I’m
beginning to see renewed
interest in items that have
lasting value, both new and
old. The mix of the two
seems to be pleasing to
almost everyone now.”
—Carole Weaks, C. Weaks
Interiors
• “Infused with color!”
—Barbara Heath,
The Mercantile
• “Conservative or totally
nuts; safe and clubby and
lovely; or on the edge with
new introductions in the
world of furniture design,
textile design, art and
technology design.” —John
Oetgen, Oetgen Design
DESIGN-WISE, WHAT WOULD
YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF?
• “I always like to see
designers push the envelope
and do the unexpected!
That’s our job; why not take a
chance?” —Kay Douglass,
South of Market
• “I would definitely like to
see more artisanal and hand-
made materials, as well as
furnishings made from green
and recycled materials.”
—Michael Habachy
• “The unexpected, whether
it’s by using unique hard-to-
find pieces or arranging
rooms in less traditional
ways. We do not live the way
we did 50 years ago, and it
would be refreshing to see
that acknowledged. We also
have a history of industry that
is now finding its way into our
hearts and spaces in a
nostalgic way.”
—Susan Ferrier
• “Beautifully crafted
products that are made in
America.” —Carole Weaks
• “Less nostalgia, more
forward thinking, and less
catalog garbage. More
custom design and an
emphasis on quality—less
industrial, more polished.”
—John Oetgen
• “More experimentation and
more individualism. Design
should be fun!” —Capella
Kincheloe, Capella
Kincheloe Interior Design
• “Green products with high
style. Over the past few
years, consumers have
become aware of being
‘green.’ I would like to see
more manufacturers design
products that incorporate the
integrity of being ‘green’ but
also exude a sense of
luxury.” —Barbara Heath
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH
KITCHENS AND BATHS?
• “There’s definitely a trend
to the commercial kitchen,
restaurant kitchen, bistro
kitchen, farmhouse kitchen—
for some reason, kitchens
always need a theme.”
—John Oetgen
• “In baths, we’re
incorporating recycled
materials: vintage sinks,
faucets and lighting, as well
as new textures in tile.”
—Vivian Bencich, IIDA,
Square Feet Studio
• “Shiny lacquer finishes,
plaster, verre eglomise and
glass-beaded papers for the
bath.” —Raymond Goins, RL
Goins Studio
• “Kitchens are more
seamlessly integrated into
the home; plus, there’s been
an introduction of more soft
finishes with fabrics, sofas
and even antique carpets.”
—Capella Kincheloe
IN A WORD (OR TWO OR
THREE), HOW WOULD YOU
DESCRIBE THE CURRENT
STATE OF ATLANTA DESIGN
AS WE MOVE INTO 2012?
• “Comfortable … but ready
for a shake-up!”
—Vivian Bencich
• “Smart!”
—Michael Habachy
• “Transitioning … morphing
… redefining itself.”
—Susan Ferrier
• “Hungry … for more!”
—Raymond Goins
• “Eager, exciting, fun,
nostalgic, comfortable and
thirsty.” —John Oetgen
• “Optimistic. There is a
whole feeling of change—
people are not afraid to go
for it.” —Barry Hutner, Parc
Monceau
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FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: DESIGN-
WISE, WHAT ARE YOU TIRED OF? HAVE
YOU SEEN ANYTHING NEW THAT
EXCITES YOU? WHAT'S INSPIRING YOU
RIGHT NOW? WHAT ARE CLIENTS
SPENDING MONEY ON?
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of theYearWINNERS
This year’s best kitchens look open and airy, polished and pretty, andfree-flowing. Each of our winners is meticulously tailored to the needsof its owners, with storage and function in places that weren’t even sup-posed to be spaces. Go ahead and take cooking out of the equation; theserooms have a level of comfort and sophistication that rivals anywhereelse in the house. These kitchens were designed for living.
THIS KITCHEN DEFINITELY MAKES A STATEMENT. DID THE
HOMEOWNER KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTED? MaryKathryn Timoney: The client, architect Alex Paulson,knew he wanted an edgy and modern space with or-ganic elements to visually soften it. He also wantedto delineate between the kitchen and breakfast areas,and have a place to entertain, serve and set up a bar—without interfering with the main cooking and prepareas. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE? There is alarge, 13-foot rectangular island in the room that wastoo far from the sink to make it an efficient work area.Also, the “organic” feel doesn’t come naturally whenyou’re working in a very rectilinear space. HOW DID YOU
SOLVE THAT ISSUE? THE VIEW OUTSIDE IS PRETTY ORGANIC.
Yes, it is so lush and green outside and Alex wantedthe same feeling inside, which is why we brought inthe stone wall. Plus, we used other natural materialslike the marble floor and the curved black walnut topon the island. The design is super modern but the or-ganic elements soften it. TELL ME ABOUT THE CURVES IN
THIS KITCHEN. We put in a curved, dropped ceiling tovisually soften the space while creating a subtle dis-tinction between the kitchen and breakfast areas.Curving the tall wall pulled the refrigerator and ovenscloser to the island, and the flooring mirrors the curvein the ceiling and forces the island closer to the tallwall. SO THE CURVED FLOOR MAKES IT A MORE FUNC-
TIONAL KITCHEN? Definitely. The island is a cookingand prep area while the sink area is a cleaning zone.Next to the sink there’s a serving area with a dish pull-out that makes it easy to go between the dishwasherand the serving area. WHY THE DIFFERENT LEVELS ON THE
ISLAND? This way we didn’t have seams in the marblefrom trying to cover the whole island. The raised barat the end is a perfect bar set-up, with an ice makerand wine storage unit, and it keeps guests out of themain work zone. Plus, the black walnut eating barfloats and keeps people from having to look at dirtydishes. STORAGE ISN’T A PROBLEM? Some is hidden, likea walk-in pantry to the left of the refrigerator. THERE
ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN, YET
IT ALL COMES TOGETHER SO SMOOTHLY. Again, I didn’tjust stick one stainless element in the middle of thekitchen. The bar top is stainless and the wood on thebar is framed with stainless, plus the appliances arestainless. The countertops and floor are the samemarble. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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The curved ceiling visuallydelineates the kitchen andthe breakfast rooms. A clientwho’s an architect may seemdaunting, but Paulson was“open-minded andenthusiastic,” says Timoney.
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STYLE (kitchens of the year)“You can splurge on detailsin smaller spaces,” says IliNilsson of the solid woodcabinets and apothecary-style glass cabinet doors.Nilsson designed a cabinetbuilt to fit a standard-sizestackable washer and dryer.Mesh slide-out doors provideventilation, which allows themachines to run when thedoors are shut. The tableand chairs in the breakfastroom are antiques from acountry farmhouse belong-ing to the homeowner’sfamily.
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WHAT WAS THE GOAL FOR THIS REMODEL? Ili Nilsson: Theclient, Thomas McCullough, is single and wantedsomething that wasn’t frilly but not overly masculine,so it wouldn’t be hard to sell later. Basically, it neededto have broad appeal. We wanted to streamline theflow of the space and increase the natural light. Also,we had to pack a lot of function into a relatively smallspace. WHERE DID YOU START? The entire house wasbeing remodeled, so our budget was limited. The firstthing we did was determine what we could keep andwhat had to go. We wanted to save as much of the ex-isting plumbing and electrical work as possible, but itwasn’t much. We were able to keep the “wet wall.”We moved the sink and dishwasher but the plumbingwasn’t moved. The rest had to be brought up to code.And the plumbing for the laundry and breakfast areais all new. DID YOU ADD ANY SPACE? No, we took over anarea that was probably a poorly enclosed outdoorspace. It was in complete disrepair and the wholething had to be gutted. That’s now the breakfast areaand adjacent laundry area. WHAT ABOUT THE LAYOUT?
The entire flow is different. There was an openingto the bedroom and hall where the refrigerator isnow. It was completely unnecessary, so we closed itand enlarged the opening that had the old swinging,double doors leading from the kitchen to the diningroom—you know, back when the host just camethrough the doors with serving platters, so no oneever saw anything messy like the actual cooking orprep work. That now opens up to the laundry andbreakfast room. So the kitchen was L-shaped and
now it’s one open space. HOW DID YOU MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE SPACE YOU WERE
GIVEN? We maximized the cabinetry, taking it up to the ceiling. The shelvesare full extension pull-outs. The built-in bench in the breakfast area hasstorage on the bottom and in back; it’s 12 inches deep behind the pillows.After we draw plans, we actually give them to the client with little stickies tomark where they will put their dishes, cooking utensils, etc. This way weknow there is room for everything before we ever start construction. LOVE
THE SMALL PANTRY IN THE WALL.Yes, it had been a window into the bathroom,so we had a choice of closing it up or doing something with it. We decidedto celebrate the fact that this was an old house. It’s very shallow, about eightinches deep inside. We also added the beadboard to give it more cottage ap-peal than the existing brick did. WHAT ABOUT THE ISLAND? It is hard-wired andholds the microwave. It’s very functional. He can get ingredients from thefridge and do prep work on the island, then move on to the stove.
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WHAT WAS THE FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS? Robin Pittman: To open up thespace, we pulled back the existing walls between the cabinet and stor-age area as far as we could. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Thehome is in a high-rise, so we were limited in our construction. Basi-cally, we couldn’t move any existing plumbing or electrical. So weconcealed the plumbing from the sink wall behind paneling, behindthe base cabinets and counter cabinets. WHEN WAS THE ORIGINAL
KITCHEN BUILT? Probably when Reagan was in office. It was definitelytime for an update. WHAT WAS THE HOMEOWNER LOOKING TO ACCOMPLISH
WITH THE NEW KITCHEN? The homeowner is Jula Jane, a young success-ful businesswoman who travels a great deal for work. She wanted akitchen where she would feel comfortable entertaining friends andclients. She also wanted it to reflect her personal style. WHAT’S HER
STYLE? An updated, somewhat glamorous look suits her. HOW DID YOU
ACHIEVE THAT? The polished stainless steel hood with its banding de-tail adds a little sparkle, as do the three-sided mirror panels.
Materials like the Calacatta Gold marble backsplash and counter-tops have a clean feel. WHAT ARE YOUR SECRETS TO MAKING A SMALL SPACE
LOOK OPEN AND AIRY? A light color palette makes a room feel brightand open, and the tile backsplash is taken to the ceiling, which drawsthe eye upward so the ceiling seems higher. The three-sided mirrorson the cabinetry reflect light from the living room windows andmake the space seem larger. SO THE MIRRORS WORK IN A COUPLE OF WAYS.
Yes. They helped the space look bigger, hid the plumbing and addeda touch of glamour. WHERE’S THE ALL-IMPORTANT REFRIGERATOR? It’s hid-den behind a panel to the left of the microwave. Again, we couldn’tmake any electrical changes, so it is in the same place it was before.But we put in a 27-inch Sub-Zero that’s perfect for Jane since she issingle and travels a lot. SO SHE HAS PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE? Yes, shehas a ton of storage. The counter cabinetry helps by making roomfor the stainless hood. She uses kidney corner pull-out shelving forpantry storage and the cabinet above the microwave is storage, too.
Personal SPACEPolished stainless steel, Calacatta Gold marble and mirror panels
add sparkle to the kitchen of this glamorous young professional
23RDANNUALK ITCHENCONTESTWINNER
Design GalleriaKitchen & Bath Studio
Robin Pittman
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The range and two sinks arethe only visible appliances inthis kitchen, which is the firstroom the owners and theirguests see when they stepoff the elevator into theirhigh-rise residence.
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WHAT WAS YOUR GOAL WHEN DESIGNING THIS KITCHEN? Matthew Quinn: Theclient wanted a beautiful space that integrated into the rest of thehome and was comfortable for two. You see the kitchen as soon asyou step off the elevator. We wanted it to look more like a finely de-tailed living room. WHAT WERE SOME ELEMENTS THE CLIENT WANTED TO IN-
CORPORATE? The Calacatta Viola marble countertop was the only“must have” in the space; it was the color inspiration for the entireroom. The homeowners are true believers in assembling a collabo-rative team and taking the best from each member. The architect,Oliver Carter, designed the gorgeous groin vault ceiling. The interiordesigner, Bill Stewart, selected the color palette, light fixtures anddecorative hardware. I was responsible for first making the spacefunction and, second, for adding the right amount of detail to thekitchen so that it became an extension of the architecture in the restof the home. WAS THERE ANYTHING FROM THE ORIGINAL PLAN THAT DIDN’T
MAKE THE FINAL CUT? Originally, we had all agreed on veneering theentire hood wall all the way to the ceiling in marble, but once theViola was selected we knew that was going to be too busy, so weopted for the simple frame around the hood alcove. Also, we had firstspecified the 48-inch Wolf range but as the space became more andmore elegant we figured out how to shift the kitchen slightly to tuck
the ovens behind retractable doors—next to a main structural col-umn—while keeping the space symmetrical. MY EYE GOES RIGHT TO THE
CHANDELIER. It’s metal and crystal, and it hangs from the center of thegroin vault ceiling. The room is very symmetrical and the chandelieris the main axis. WHERE ARE THE APPLIANCES? The range top and twosinks are the only visible appliances. The scrolled fretwork over mir-ror paneling is the dominant element in the kitchen.The panelingconceals a full-size refrigerator, freezer, appliance alcove, pull-outpantries and double wall ovens. We even hid a structural columnwith the panels. The same design is on the glass cabinets and the is-land panels. TELL ME ABOUT THE FRETWORK DESIGN. I have a folder of pic-tures on my iPhone that contains nothing but windows and doors Ihave seen all over the world. This pattern was from an elevator doorin Milan. IS THERE A DANGER OF REPEATING AN ELEMENT TOO MUCH IN A
ROOM? Absolutely. This is successful because of the gorgeous ceiling,the monochromatic limestone floor, the painted walls and the neu-tral palette. WHAT ABOUT THE FURNITURE? The chairs are aluminum, andthe table that extends out from the island is cherry. The kitchen isconsistent with the rest of the home—traditional with modern elements thrown in. Details like the polished nickel hardware andthe black nickel sconces (flanking the range top) add extra glitz.
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Pam Goldstein (CKD) is one of 144 Certified Master Kitchen BathDesigners in the country. She is the owner of Master Kitchen BathDesigner, LLC, a company that specializes in kitchens and baths, aswell as specialty rooms, space planning and organization. Her teamworks hands-on with clients from conception through construction.The foundation of MKBD’s greatness is not only excellent design,but also the collaborations and outreach to quality professionals forexpert guidance. MKBD can help design, procure and select the bestin the industry while negotiating reasonable expenditures for theirclients. MKBD is also very philanthropic, supporting a various char-ity events throughout the year. Goldstein is active in public speakingand teaching at universities for continued education.
Maria Nutt (ASID) is a graduate of Brenau University with a Bach-elor of Fine Arts in interior design. As owner and principal designerof McLaurin Interiors, Nutt has designed residential spaces through-out the Southeast. In 2011, she was selected as a Home of the Yearwinner by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and also received an ASID DesignExcellence Award in the category of residential projects more than3,500 square feet. McLaurin Interiors has participated in the AtlantaSymphony Decorator’s Show House for the past five years. Nutt’swork has been featured in numerous publications including the recently released book, Interiors Southeast.
ABOUT OUR JUDGES Todd Pritchett is a design principal at Todd Pritchett Design Studio.After studying architecture in Atlanta, he apprenticed with Norris &Lynch and later helped form Ken Lynch & Associates, before startinghis own firm in 1994. Along with business partner Craig Dixon,Pritchett continues to quitely produce highly detailed custom archi-tecture for homes and retreats. The duo’s range spans from historicrenovations to new construction, and merges warm modern withclean-line traditional. Pritchett and Dixon work closely with everyclient on every project, from beginning to end. Their results havebeen recognized in the form of multiple kitchen and bath awards, fea-tured publications and a nomination for the 2012 Urban DesignCommission Awards.
Kimberly Warren (NKBA)is a graduate of Purdue University with adegree in interior design. She’s a Certified Kitchen Designer andmember of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The NKBAcertification is considered the gold standard in the industry and isachieved through years of experience, industry knowledge, examina-tions and ongoing continued education. With her independent de-sign company, Frontier Enterprises, Warren brings commitment,knowledge and experience to the table, all while providing creativedesign solutions to any job—large or small. Having designed and soldmore than 1,000 kitchens in over 19 years, Warren’s skills have beenfeatured in Trends magazine and most recently the October 2011 coverof Atlanta Home Improvement.
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from cabinet lines such as Aristokraft, Decora and Elmwood. TheAlpharetta showroom continues to be one of the industry’s largest sources for kitchen products. 1755 Founders Pkwy., Alpharetta 30009. (770)752-8118; handcraftedcabinetry.biz>> Poggenpohl Atlanta has built new displays at its stylish showroomin the Terminus 100 Building. 3280 Peachtree Rd., Suite 125, Atlanta 30305.(404) 816-7275; atlanta.poggenpohl.com>> Leading North Atlanta companies Inspirations Kitchen & Bath,Premier Surfaces, Plumbing Distributors, Inc. and Traditions inTile, all located off Exit 12 on State Route 400, have collaborated toform a one-stop shopping destination entity called The GA 400Design District. Among their offerings are cabinetry, tile, granitecountertops, appliances, plumbing fixtures, lighting, design servicesand more. (404) 405-5219; ga400designdistrict.com>> Atlanta’s Fortune Company is now the city’s exclusive distributorof Grothouse Lumber, a prominent leader in custom wood counter-tops. (404) 391-6935; glumber.com>> In early 2012, Buckhead will welcome a new Sub-Zero/Wolfshowroom on the second floor of the Terminus 100 Building. Thestate-of-the-art facility will boast the best of Sub-Zero and Wolfproducts in engaging displays. 3280 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30305. (404) 661-5182; subzero.com
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In our first-ever cozy compendium to winter, a bevy of thecity’s ultimate insiders open up their little black books
(and power up their iPhones) to reveal more than 100 oftheir favorite finds, secret sources and great getaways.
HENRIMATISSE’S“PERIWINKLES/MOROCCANGARDEN”FROM THE“PICASSO TOWARHOL”EXHIBIT ATTHE HIGHMUSEUM OFART
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Where we’ll beshoppingI’ll be shopping at the Cathe-dral Antiques Show, and I’ll beshopping Smythson for mynew diary. I’m one of the lastpeople on earth who uses abook for an engagement cal-endar and diary. I always useSmythson, and I wait untilafter the year starts to get thesale prices. — Marcia Weber
YOU’LL FIND ME ATBUNGALOW CLAS-SIC, SAKS FIFTH AV-ENUE, DREW LEWISAND PATAGONIA.— Jason Moattar
The Winter Antiques Show inNew York City. — Robert Brown
Henhouse Antiques for theirpost-Christmas ornamentsale, Olive Juice for children’s
clothing, Ann Mashburn formy clothing and Gus Mayerfor shoes. I also plan to visitthe many wonderful antiquesshops of Atlanta‚ including theGalleries of Peachtree Hills,ADAC and Miami Circle, aswell as Magazine and Royalstreets in New Orleans‚ KingStreet in Charleston, and NewYork, Los Angeles and Birm-ingham. — Tammy Connor
The new C. Wonder store inNew York. — Jennifer Boles
For clothes, Neiman Marcus, J.Crew, BCBG. For jewelry,Saks, my friend Carolyn Tylerand Beth Ann Boutique. Formen, H. Stockton, Saks,Bloomingdales. For friends,Scott Antique Market, BeverlyBremer Silver Shop, Paper Affair. For children, LearningExpress, Amazon, Gap Kids. — Sally Dorsey
Aviary at Studioplex for JulieHewett’s camellia balm. — Courtney Barnes
Where we’ll go tobe inspired“CECIL BEATON:THE NEW YORKYEARS” EXHIBIT ATTHE MUSEUM OFTHE CITY OF NEWYORK. — Jennifer Boles
I’m actually inspired every-where I go but I’m really look-ing forward to being inspiredby the beauty of Tortolla. — Michelle Larrabee-Martin
I GO TO THE ATLANTABOTANICAL GARDENTO BE INSPIRED BY ALLTHAT GROWS SO BEAU-TIFULLY THERE. IN WINTER, THE CON-SERVATORY IS A MAGI-CAL PLACE FORSOMEONE IN MY BUSI-NESS. ALSO, I LOVEWALKING TO THEHIGH MUSEUM ANDRETURNING HOMEWITH IMAGES OF THEPICTURES AND SHOWSIN MY HEAD. I ALWAYSBEGIN THE YEAR WITHA TRIP TO THESE TWOWONDERFUL ATLANTAINSTITUTIONS. ART IN-SPIRES ME AND JANU-ARY IS A GREAT TIMETO LOOK AT ART. I TRYTO CATCH THE NEWSHOWS AT ALL OF THEATLANTA GALLERIES INJANUARY. — Marcia Weber
Family trip to D.C. Love thearchitecture. — Robert Brown
In winter, I am always inspiredby window shopping in NewYork City and the ski slopes ofUtah. — Tammy Connor
I wish I were going to NewYork City, but not this year. Iwill be inspired by my favoritemags—Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles,of course, and Vogue, Verandaand Architectural Digest. — Sally Dorsey
Focusing on artistry, craft, ad-venture and surprise, Hermès’companion site “Travel theWorld of Hermès” transportsme every time I surf over.(Hint: It’s not really aboutshopping.) In person, I’ll bethinking warm thoughts as Igaze upon Matisse’s “Periwin-kles/Moroccan Garden” at theHigh. It’s just one of his worksincluded in “Picasso toWarhol.” I also plan to visitthe second floor of the newSam Flax, taking in a bird’s-eye view of the paints, pencils,brushes and Taschen books.On an mild day you mightfind me in the peaceful gardenat Studioplex.— Courtney Barnes
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I’LL BE AT MYHOME AT SERENBEON THE WEEKENDSAND AT PIEDMONTPARK WITH MYTWO FRENCHBULLDOGS, BAKERAND FRERE. — Scott Touchstone
What we’ll be eat-ing and drinkingWinter entertaining, to me,means hearty, one-pot dishes:Barefoot Contessa’s BoeufBourguignon and Lee Bailey’sChicken Pot Pie with Corn-bread Crust. Now that it’scold, I can start drinking full-bodied red wines again. Oneof my new favorite reds isSwanson Vineyards merlot …and I’m usually not a fan ofmerlot! — Jennifer Boles
Sufi’s Kitchen, GrindhouseBurgers, Iberian Pig, Alfredo’s,and, of course, Starbucks! — Jason Moattar
What and where I’ll be eatingand drinking...well, let’s hopeit will be less of both! Seri-ously, I will be eating morewinter greens from my gar-dens. I am determined tomake my kale and collardstaste good.— Marcia Weber
I love the atmosphere atHighland Tap, Sunday brunchat The Hil at Serenbe andLocal Three, and, in NewYork, Bubby’s in Tribeca. — Scott Touchstone
I’m eating very healthy so Ican have a good cocktail, andI’m switching to my wintergin, Old Raj. Also excitedabout Tomo at The Ritz Resi-dences. — Robert Brown
Starbucks’ Gingerbread Latteis my favorite post-lunch treaton a cold day. And I especiallylove my Sicilian grandmother’shearty spaghetti and meatballrecipe in the winter!— Tammy Connor
I LOVE BISTRO NIKOFOR LUNCH OR DIN-NER; BLUE RIDGE GRILLFOR LUNCH; TWISTFOR LUNCH, DINNEROR ANYTIME; NOCHEBROOKHAVEN FOR MYMEXICAN FIX; ANDANIS FOR LUNCH ORDINNER. I ENJOY THEAMBIENCE AT THEBARS AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, BUCKHEAD;THE ST. REGIS, AT-LANTA; BISTRO NIKOAND THE NEW SOUTH-ERN ART AT THE IN-
TERCONTINENTALHOTEL. THEY ALL MAKEA MEAN CLUB SODAWITH CRANBERRY ANDLIME! — Sally Dorsey
Sampling the Aztec sippingchocolate at Cacao Poncey-Highland. — Courtney Barnes
Where we’ll be exploringIn mid-winter I like to ex-plore the Morningside Farm-ers Market. Those farmersalways inspire me with theirproduce and their tenacity tostick it out no matter what theweather. I’ll also be exploringvintage garden and architec-ture books. — Marcia Weber
Downtown Decatur and Cab-bagetown—these areas haveamazing restaurants and coffeehouses perfect for winter. — Jason Moattar
The trails at Serenbe and thegreat home shopping we haveright here in Atlanta; from theantiques stores to the uniquelocally owned shops, there is alevel of talent in Atlanta thatis unparalleled. — Scott Touchstone
I love exploring central Mex-ico. There are amazing histori-cal sites—colonial history‚silver mines, churches, hacien-das where the indigenous In-dians lived and worked‚pyramids, and museums hous-ing artifacts of everyday lifeand worship. The altituderanges from 6,500 feet in SanMiguel to 7,500 feet in MexicoCity. Weather there is beauti-ful most of the year, with coolnights (never below 32 de-grees) and days in the low 80sor high 70s. Hiking and ex-ploring is fabulous. — Sally Dorsey
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I explore the city all the timewith our children. Our newfavorite place to explore is theBeltline. Love it! — Michelle Larrabee-Martin
HERE AT HOME, I’LLBE BROWSINGSPOTLIGHT ON ART(TRINITY SCHOOLARTIST MARKET),ANN MASHBURNAND ANTHROPOLO-GIE.— Courtney Barnes
Where we’ll besurfing (online)The online collections portalof the Museum of the City ofNew York. — Jennifer Boles
I don’t take the time to surfthe web, but I like to revisit,over and over, the site of TheConnaught Hotel in London.What an elegant place to gofor a daydream! — Marcia Weber
Gilt.com and bluefly.com. — Jason Moattar
Huffington Post andthingsthatinspire.net. There isso much local talent in the blogosphere that it is hard topick just one. — Scott Touchstone
Bearingsguide.com—I lovethis hip practical guy’s guide toATL and the South. — Robert Brown
I HAVE BEEN SPENDINGA LOT OF TIME ONMANY OF THE BLOGSTHAT INSPIRED ME TOSTART MY VERY OWNONLINE JOURNAL. VEL-VET AND LINEN, ALLTHE BEST, THINGSTHAT INSPIRE, COTEDE TEXAS AND THESTYLE SALONISTE TOPTHE LIST. — Tammy Connor
What we’ll be readingSOME OF MY LIVESBY ROSAMONDBERNIER, SISTERPARISH BY MARTINWOOD ANDMADAME DE POMPADOUR BYNANCY MITFORD. — Jennifer Boles
I’m a newspaper junkie and Ihave added another to my list.It’s the Financial Times weekendedition. It keeps me reading allweek long. Often times, I’llreread it during the week.— Marcia Weber
Everything is Illuminated byJonathan Safran Foer and mymonthly issues of Details andMotor Trend! — Jason Moattar
The New York Times and a greatthriller, Close to Shore, an amaz-ing story about man’s interac-tion with nature. — Scott Touchstone
THE WORLD OFMADELEINE CASTAING,CHARLOTTE MOSS’ WIN-TER HOUSE AND THE AL-LURE OF CHANEL. AND,HOPEFULLY, I WILL FI-NALLY MAKE A DENT INTHE TOWERING STACKOF DESIGN MAGAZINESON MY BEDSIDE TABLE. — Tammy Connor
THE CATALOGUEACCOMPANYINGTHE “DRAGONSAND LOTUS BLOS-SOMS” EXHIBIT ATTHE BIRMINGHAMMUSEUM OF ART. — Courtney Barnes
DESIGNER CHARLOTTEMOSS’ BOOK, WINTERHOUSE. CAMELLIA LIPBALM FROM AVIARY ATSTUDIOPLEX. A PIECE OFVIETNAMESE PORCELAINFROM THE BIRMINGHAMMUSEUM OF ART.
SMYTHSON’S DIARYAND AN ASSORTMENTOF TASTY TREATSFROM CACAO.
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Where we’ll betravelingI’m going to Dallas to see theJean-Paul Gaultier exhibit.And now that there are directflights from Atlanta to Ha-vana, I would love to figureout a way to travel legally toCuba. — Jennifer Boles
TO MY HOUSE IN SANMIGUEL DE ALLENDE,MEXICO, WHERE THEORANGE TREES WILL BEIN BLOOM AND FILL-ING THE GARDENWITH THEIR BLOSSOMPERFUME. THEWEATHER WILL BE ASSUNNY AND WARM ASTHE PEOPLE. IF I’MLUCKY, I’LL GET TOPALM BEACH. ITSOUNDS SO OLD-FASH-IONED, BUT PALMBEACH IS REALLY ALOVELY TOWN WITHWONDERFUL FOOD,BEACHES AND GAR-DENS. I LOVE THEBRAZILIAN COURTHOTEL, WHERE THECELEBRITY WATCHINGIS QUITE GOOD. — Marcia Weber
Highlands, NC, and ConchasChitas in Old Town PuertoVallarta, Mexico, over NewYear’s. — Jason Moattar
Southern California for family,Dallas and Nashville to visitour other stores and Singaporeto visit a friend who justmoved there. And my favoriteplace on earth: Provincetown,MA. — Scott Touchstone
BEAVER CREEK. I’MNOT REALLY ASKIER BUT MYWIFE AND FRIENDSLOVE IT. I’M ALLABOUT THE SPA, ABIG FIRE AND LOTSOF BOLD WINE. I’MALSO TAKING ARENDERING CLASSFROM TAIAN WANG;HE IS A GENIUSTEACHER. — Robert Brown
To San Miguel de Allende,Mexico, where we just finishedrenovating and furnishing a300-year-old colonial house.They have a fabulous NewYear’s celebration on the cen-tral plaza with live music,dancing and fireworks. — Sally Dorsey
THIS IS MY FA-VORITE TIME OFYEAR TO TRAVEL. ILOVE THE COOLERWEATHER AND THEGENERAL GOODMOOD OF EVERY-ONE. KANSAS,NASHVILLE, SOUTHCAROLINA, TOR-TOLLA, AND HIGHPOINT, NC, ARE ALLON THE TRAVELSCHEDULE FORTHE NEXT FEWMONTHS. — Michelle Larrabee-Martin
I hope to visit the Birming-ham Museum of Art to see amajor exhibition opening Jan-uary 22: “Dragons and LotusBlossoms: Vietnamese Ceram-ics.” The BMA is an unex-pected treasure trove of Asianart with one of the top threecollections of Vietnamese ce-ramics in the U.S. — Courtney Barnes
Winter is typically my slowtravel season, so I hope to visitmy favorite chair beside thefire often. — Tammy Connor
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The INFLUENTIALSAtlanta’s leading tastemakers gathered at the newly opened Arhaus home furnishings store at
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FIRST ROW: Arhaus’ Phipps Plaza façade. Amy and Kirk Morris; Munishwarji Walking Tall, Myka Barbato, Amy Flurry, John Howard and Nikki Salk. SECOND ROW: D. Stanley Dixon and
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Picture PerfectPHOEBE HOWARD’S LIGHT AND BRIGHT APPROACH TO DECORATING SERVES AS THEIDEAL BACKDROPFOR A FAMILY’S CONTEMPORARYART COLLECTION
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Generous seating inthe living room accom-modates the home-owners’ penchant forfrequent entertaining.Pale blue linen cur-tains frame views towooded vistas be-yond, while sheerscontrol sunlightthroughout the day.
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Decorating a large house with soaring ceilings andcommodious rooms can prove vexing to even the mostskilled designer. How does one transform all of that spaceinto something usable and comfortable? Decorator PhoebeHoward was faced with this challenge when she was hired towork her magic on a recently built Sandy Springs home.Charged with bringing the house down to human scale,Howard set out to make it livable through a harmoniousblend of soft colors, soothing fabrics and engaging artwork.
Situated on a large wooded lot, the house gives the im-pression of being in the mountains, played up by its skilodge-like architecture. Rustic, however, was not the direc-tion that Howard took, choosing instead to create an elegantyet relaxed setting for her clients and their impressive artcollection. Notable supporters of the Atlanta arts commu-nity, Howard’s clients had already assembled an extensivecollection of photography and paintings that Howard deems“thought-provoking and provocative.” To balance the home’swarm-toned wood floors and beamed ceilings, she specifiedcool-colored fabrics, rugs and paint, a contrast that gives thehome a sense of casual refinement. The living room, awashin soft blues and creams, is serene and inviting while the dining room—with its wool paisley upholstered walls andcurtains—is at once cozy and luxurious. Placed alongsidecontemporary artwork and formal fabrics, antique furnitureadds a layer of aged patina.
It’s in the bedrooms, though, where the color palettesseem to whisper. Alluding to the lush trees outside of themaster bedroom’s windows, Howard chose a pale gray-greenfor the walls. Likewise, pale greens and creams were used inmany of the guest rooms in an effort to “capture the feelingof the outdoors.” In each room, sunlight is filtered throughlayers of curtains and sheer Roman shades, casting an ethereal quality.
Howard notes that the key to making neutral interiorswork is to rely on quality antiques, art and architecture. “Ilike to let those things lead when I can, and I got lucky here,”says Howard. Luck may have played a role in this project but,without Howard’s skilled direction, chances are the outcomewouldn’t have been nearly as successful.
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A HARMONIOUS BLENDOF SOFT COLORS,SOOTHING FABRICS ANDENGAGING ARTWORKGIVES THE HOMEA SENSE OF CASUALREFINEMENT.
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This D. Stanley Dixon-designed New England colonial-style cot-tage features hallmarks such as wood paneling, wood shinglesand classic dormers, but the architect imbued a North Carolinaaesthetic with fieldstone chimneys, a copper awning and darkexterior paint. previous pages The green door, framed by acharming lattice portico, serves as the perfect complement tothe charcoal gray-painted mountain house. In the entry hall, asophisticated collection of art and antiques is balanced byNorth Carolina fieldstone floors and horizontal board walls thatconvey a farmhouse feel.
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When wintry weekends roll around,the pastoral hills of North Carolina’s BlueRidge Mountains beckon. For a pair of At-lanta empty nesters, the tree-lined, creek-laced setting of Cashiers proved the perfectplace for a second home.
Hired to deliver just the right level of elegance to the mountain retreat located onabout an acre of picturesque golf courseproperty was Atlanta architect D. StanleyDixon, who was careful to avoid the clichésof lodge living. Known for his less-is-moreapproach, Dixon conceived a plan for the4,350-square-foot house that combinedtraditional and modern styles, intimacywith ample space, and a fluid connectionbetween inside and outside.
Wood siding, a shingled roof anddormer windows across the home’s sym-metrical frame distinguish it as New Eng-land colonial, but Dixon’s incorporation ofthe latticework portico and charcoal grayexterior paint makes it equal parts NorthCarolina. “That was something I was envi-sioning from the very beginning, and thehomeowners were on board,” says Dixon ofthe “dramatic, yet subtle” color choice. “Thedrama is in the fact that it’s all one color.The subtle part is that it’s almost the colorof the bark of the trees, so it disappears intothe landscape,” he says.
Taking cues from Dixon, Atlanta inte-rior designer Nancy Warren set out toachieve a casual, timeworn-yet-timelessaesthetic for the retreat. Stepping throughthe threshold onto cool North Carolinafieldstone, Warren’s salon-style art group-ing above the entry table sets the tone forbeautiful contrasts throughout the house.Here, a country farmhouse feel is evoked byhorizontal wood paneling, while a gildedmirror and a chic set of resin tortoise shells
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Alternating painted and upholstered dining chairs offer a chiccounterpoint to reclaimed barn beams overhead in the greatroom. The designer added a sturdy Black Forest wood chinacabinet for an overt mountain reference.
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clockwise from top left Vintage leather chairs, plush velvet cur-tains and iron accents, like the oversize chandelier, enhance asnug sitting area near a fieldstone fireplace in the great room.“I love the way Nancy Warren contrasted the old farmhousefeel with the gilded gold mirror,” says Dixon of the cypress-pan-eled powder room with torch-like sconces. The cozy sittingroom, with natural tones and interesting textures beckons withlaid-back luxury; draperies in a Clarence House fabric add alight, feminine touch. opposite The natural view spills into themaster bedroom, where an iron canopy bed strikes a moderntouch alongside serene cream, blue-green and brown tones.
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are at once refined and stylish. “I feel like I could move anything into another roomand it would fit,” she says of the interiors’ collaged effect.
The great room, combining the living and dining rooms, is anchored by fieldstonefireplaces at each end. “This is a second home, so they wanted it to be very open, verycausal, and without a lot of redundant spaces,” says Dixon. Earthy green fabrics, an-tique leather chairs and lush curtains elevate the cozy feeling in the wide open room.“My favorite time in Cashiers is the winter, when it’s just freezing cold. I thought vel-vet curtains with the fireplaces just made the space warm,” says Warren. The airyroom in the middle may appear formal in feel, but Dixon was careful to tuck small,intimate spaces around it, such as the sunken sitting room and library. He reinforcedthe intimacy of the sitting room by lowering the ceiling and paneling the walls in cy-press, a material the homeowners requested. “It’s one of their favorite rooms,” he saysof the space where they can drift off to sleeep or read a book with the dog at their feet.
In the kitchen, Dixon dispensed with standard features, namely a surround of cab-inetry and a center island, replacing the latter with a distressed farm table. Around thetable, Warren mixed a bench with stools and comfortable chairs to introduce a mod-ern touch. “I wanted it to look more like a room than a kitchen,” says the designer.“Our number one goal was for it to be charming and comfortable, but sophisticated.”
Through steel-and-glass doors, the kitchen gives way to a sprawling, open-airporch with a vaulted ceiling and dramatic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains andverdant golf course. The easy transition from indoors to out offers a seamlessnessthat Dixon and Warren always envisioned for the mountain house—an overall effectthat’s relaxed and livable, a true testament to mountain life.
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top left A light-filled hallway, designed to resemble an enclosedporch, leads from the kitchen to the garage. “I purposefullylowered the ceiling in that hallway to give it that cozy feeling,”says Dixon. top right A pretty walk-in pantry, with open shelv-ing and quaint skirt-covered storage, leads to an outdoorgrilling patio. opposite, top to bottom A farm table, eclectic seat-ing and vanishing steel-and-glass doors make the kitchen feelopen and fresh, echoing the constant play between texturesthroughout the house. The spectacular mountain view from theoutdoor porch is framed by traditional Chippendale railingsmade of twigs, the architect’s tongue-in-cheek play on themountain motif.
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2.Once you have selected an amazing stone as the
countertop, either use the same material as the backsplash or
choose a subtle, complementary, textured tile instead of
something that will compete with the stone. If my countertops
are honed (not glossy), I like to choose the opposite finish for
the tile backsplash.
5.Kitchen niches are great to hide all those countertop
appliances that we love to own but won’t use if we have to
dig them out of a cabinet. If the entire room is deep enough,
you may benefit by thickening a wall to accommodate these
kinds of invaluable niches. You can take the same approach
to create an architectural niche for the hood, which can help
accentuate that focal point.
1. Let stone bestone; celebrate themovement, the veinsand the pattern. Youshould want to touchthe stone each andevery morning likeyou would a familypet. Calacatta Violahas been my favoritemarble for 10 years; itreminds me of someof the homes I visitedin Venice and Rome.I am in love with themerlot reds, deepblues and emeraldgreens runningthrough the stone ina way that camou-flages even the mostpersistent stains.
4. About 90 percentof the time I panel allof the appliances inthe kitchen. A roomwith strong architec-tural bones oftendoes not need a twinbed-sized stainlessappliance standingupright in thekitchen. In a roomthat does not havethose strong bones,a stainless elementcan be a groundingcomponent thatbeautifully balancesa stainless range orwall ovens.
3. When selectingmaterials for thekitchen, I start withthe floor—the founda-tion of the room—which is relevant tothe flow of the entirehome. I then selectthe countertops witha determination tofind something thatthe homeowner willfall madly in love with.Next, we select thebacksplash and, fi-nally, the cabinets,the decision that hasthe most options. I al-ways move from ma-terials with the fewestoptions to those withthe greatest.
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7. Hardware is trulythe jewelry of thekitchen; it’s the snap,the crackle and thepop. If you wouldconsider wearing asmaller version ofyour kitchen hard-ware around yourneck, your wrist, yourears or as belt buckle,then you have se-lected the right piece!
8. For the main sink,
choose a highly functional
faucet with a pull-out or sepa-
rate spray.
9. Always use an air switch
for the garbage disposal to
avoid one more switch in the
backsplash—or the need to
reach into the sink cabinet
with wet hands.
10. Lighting is absolutely
the most important design
element. Light the walls, the
countertops and the cabi-
nets so that when the doors
are open, you can see in-
side. Use different types of
lighting—task, ambient and
decorative—while making
sure that the color tempera-
tures of the different light
sources are consistent
throughout the room.
11. Always use undercab-
inet lighting and make sure
that the bulbs are easy to
change, so you don’t have
to perform “surgery” while
standing on your head!
12. Ceilings are, unfortu-
nately, the most ignored
part of a room. I often re-
mind homeowners that the
ceiling has the same, and
sometimes more, square
footage as the floor. It’s not
unusual for someone to
obsess over the wood
species, stain color, tile pat-
tern or grout for the floor,
and then just paint the ceil-
ing white. Inexpensive
moldings, beams, wood
planking, Venetian plaster,
high-gloss paint or even
wallpaper on a ceiling can
complete the look of the
room.
13. Once we haveaddressed the finishof the ceiling, we canbegin to decide whattype of lighting to in-stall there. I love touse square, trimlessrecessed cans; inspite of their higherpurchase and instal-lation cost, they areworth implementingin the most importantroom in the house. Ifthe budget does notallow it, then use athree- or four-inchcan fixture. Six-inchaperture fixturesshould only be usedin hospitals.
6.Most kitchens need astrong focal point.During the day, it canbe the view outsidebut many an impres-sive view becomes abig black wall atnight. A spectacularhood quickly be-comes a dramaticfocal point; the hoodis the “front door” ofthe kitchen andshould make theclearest statementabout the personalityof the room. A woodhood that matchesthe cabinetry canmake a quiet and el-egant statement,whereas a simplestainless hood canestablish a utilitarianstyle.
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14. Ranges versus wall
ovens. It’s still a 50/50 split
and by that I mean 50 per-
cent science and 50 percent
aesthetics. On average, a
person will need to be face-
to-face with their oven five
times while baking some-
thing. Once you determine
how physically difficult it is
for the homeowner to be
face-to-face with the oven,
and the frequency of the po-
sition, then a scientific deci-
sion can be made as to
whether to install a range
and a supplemental wall
oven or a rangetop and wall
ovens. Aesthetically speak-
ing, a range can ground the
room and give it that modern
industrial flair that screams
“kitchen.” Rangetops can
have almost as much visual
weight and maintain the
burner performance of most
ranges.
15. Let’s face it:There are no prettytoaster ovens. Con-tain your toasteroven in a coveredniche.
16.Empower collaboration; more minds createmore layers. The layering of talents, disci-plines and perspectives helps create intelli-gent design. It is rare to find a Renaissanceman or woman who can do it all well!
17. Mirror inserts are
great alternatives to glass
panels in cabinets, as you
don’t have to keep every-
thing perfectly displayed in-
side. Besides concealing
appliances at countertop
level, mirrors also work well
for “dormer” cabinets; you
really only see the top of the
object inside anyway, and I
love how the mirror in
dormer cabinets makes the
ceiling appear higher in low-
ceilinged kitchens.
18. Continuity of pattern.
In this kitchen, the wire mesh
pattern inspired the leaded
glass detail of the tall pantry
doors and dormer cabinets.
19. Use an island’sback cabinets or highcabinets to storetreasured, yet infre-quently used familyheirloom china.
20. Be unique; design or
discover your own finish and
door style. Make your cabi-
netry, your biggest invest-
ment, all your own.
21. Work directly with a
designer whose work you
like rather than trying to imi-
tate it. The designer will ac-
complish exactly what works
best for you instead of what
worked for someone else.
25.Choose a “captain of theship” for your projectahead of time and allowthat person to be thewhole-house visionary,the one who knows howto elicit the best workfrom each specialist.
22. No more than three different metals orthree different colors in one room has alwaysbeen my mantra.
.23.Details, details, de-tails. They’re whatseparate the ama-teurs from the pros.
24. Because fashion
works best when it is func-
tional, tremendous attention
should be paid to detailing
the interiors of your kitchen
storage. There should be a
place for everything.
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Homeowners Teresa andMalcolm Morrow spend amajority of their time in thecondominium’s generousand open living/dining area.Neutral walls create the perfect backdrop for theircarefully curated art collec-tion. The painting over themantel is Edouard Cortes’1902 “Streets of Paris,” purchased at a gallery inCarmel, California. Theflower painting, propped upon a chest, was painted byTeresa’s grandmother.
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oppositeOOne of the first things visitors notice upon stepping insidethis contemporary mid-rise in Birmingham’s Southside is thepanoramic view of downtown. It was this sky-high amenity, in fact,that convinced owners Teresa and Malcolm Morrow to trade in theirMountain Brook home for what Teresa describes as an ultimatelymore attractive “shut-the-door-and-go lifestyle.”
Second only to the developer to purchase a condo in the new de-velopment, an early buy-in allowed the couple to not only determinethe location of their unit of choice, but also carte blanche to design aspace uniquely suited to their needs. “When we first started talking,what was hugely important was the view, of course, but also keeping
as much natural light as possible to make the space feel light, airy andfresh,” says architect Paul Bates of Bates Corkern Studio, the firmhired to tackle the build-out of the condominium. Bates and busi-ness partner Jeremy Corkern had collaborated with the Morrows ona previous residence, so they were intimately familiar with couple’sstyle and what made them feel at home.
“Malcolm and Teresa are big collectors of art, artifacts and objectsof art, and have a very eclectic mix of things given to them by familymembers throughout the years that had a lot of meaning to them. Sothere was already a palette in place,” Corkern says. Keeping in mindthe direction of Teresa, a designer, to keep things “cool, comfortable
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and elegant,” the first order of business for Bates and Corkern was to create a neutral envelope that would allow the couple’s collection to take center stage.
While many couples encounter backyard-sized headaches when itcomes to downsizing, the Morrows found the process surprisinglysimple, thanks to a design aesthetic that had become “more and morepared-down modern” throughout the years, Teresa says. Also easingthe editing process was the fact that the architects’ plan specified justone bedroom (similar units in the mid-rise called for three) while agenerous portion of the space would provide for an open, loft-likeliving/dining area in which even the exposed kitchen—with its sleek,
furniture-like cabinets concealing appliances and a pantry—feels likea natural extension.
The result is a look that’s clean but collected, comfortable but elegant—not to mention completely livable, from a separate mediaroom and office space that affords the couple ample personal space toa narrow island in the kitchen that allows Teresa to unload the dishwasher and put all the dishes away without moving. And althoughthe condominium’s all-white walls and floor-to-ceiling windows provide the perfect background for the couple’s treasures, ultimately,it’s the living backdrop of Birmingham that steals the show. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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MANY COUPLES ENCOUNTERBACKYARD-SIZED HEADACHESWHEN IT COMES TO DOWNSIZING,BUT THE MORROWS FOUND THEPROCESS SUPRISINGLY SIMPLE.
this page, top to bottom Thecondo’s exposed kitchen,which overlooks the liv-ing/dining area, blends inperfectly thanks to furni-ture-like cabinetry designedby Bates and Corkern andconstructed by MichaelMorrow of MDM DesignStudio. The painting overthe gueridon table, em-bossed in shagreen leather,is “Fiction” by Isabelle Mel-chior from Tew Galleries.
Every room in the house,bathroom included, boastsviews of the city. Corkernlikens this space—with itssilver metallic wallpaper byPhillip Jeffries and a cus-tom vanity on the mirroredwall—to a jewel box. opposite, top to bottomTeresa recalls purchasingthe vintage Saarinenpedestal table on eBay dur-ing a trip to the beach, inthe online auction site’s
early days; she scored theset of vintage dining roomchairs from a local dealerwho had snapped them upfrom a nearby estate sale. Agold velvet-upholsteredwall adds warmth and so-phistication to the masterbedroom, a favorite perch-ing spot for Alley the cat.Bates and Corkern de-signed the bedside table;Michael Morrow fabricatedit for the space.
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BALANCED BEAUTY
Book- and basket-lined shelves createorder in designer Barbara Westbrook’srelaxed office space, which mixes mod-ern and traditional through contempo-rary pendant lighting and an antiqueFrench baker’s table. opposite Color andscale are at play in the designer’s openworkspace, featuring chalk white wallsand a large-scale antique French win-dow overlooking the conference room.
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FORM MEETS FUNCTION IN THE CHARMING COTTAGE OFFICEOF INTERIOR DESIGNER BARBARA WESTBROOK
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DESIGN IN NEUTRALBarbara Westbrook’s short but sweet
Master Class on decorating with whites
and neutrals
Use white and neutrals to accentuate.
White and cream highlight everything,
making anything next to them more pro-
nounced and more sculptural. Even a
cabinet pull becomes more apparent on
a white or cream cabinet.
Vary textures of neutrals for interest.
Texture adds dimension to a room. If
walls are painted in a high-gloss lacquer,
cover the accent chair in a heavier fabric,
like chenille. Otherwise, the room feels
very one-note.
Mix neutral shades for sophistication.
Mixing multiple shades of white creates
warmth in a space. If the white linen on a
sofa is slightly richer than the white on
the walls, there’s a bit of visual contrast
and excitement in the variation. I used to
design beds with really white sheets,
topped with a cream linen blanket.
Determine style before selecting a
shade. Whether your space is going to
be elegant or casual, traditional or con-
temporary, affects the color you’re going
to pick. Certain whites and creams evoke
those styles. For contemporary looks, the
whites should get whiter; for traditional,
the whites should get softer and warmer.
Paint light-filled rooms neutral. Follow
what’s already happening in a room.
Rooms that boast natural light best take
to white walls; they enhance the room’s
glow. Conversely, dark spaces are best in
warmer colors; painting them white tends
to make them feel cold.
Accent neutrals with just a touch of color.
Whites and neutrals provide a nice back-
drop for the introduction of color. Instead
of dramatic pops of color, add interest in
a quieter, more inviting way with a paint-
ing or a pair of vases that share the same
grey-blue hue.
Make daytime rooms neutral. The rooms
where we spend the most time, such as
the family room and kitchen, tend to be
friendlier environments for lighter tones.
Dining rooms, powder rooms and even
some bedrooms are good spaces to in-
troduce darker shades to create warmth.
Westbrook’s go-to white paint picks:
• Pratt & Lambert Chalk Gray, 11-32. “It’s a
super creamy wall color.”
• Farrow & Ball Pointing, No. 2003. “It
looks really crisp, but it has some soft-
ness. It’s contemporary, but it’s not harsh.”
• Benjamin Moore Acadia White, AC-41.
“It’s a creamier white.”
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In the conference room, slipcoveredParson chairs and a flatweave rug fromSullivan Fine Rugs create an interestingcontrast to the space’s earthier tones,from the walls, painted in Satchel byBenjamin Moore, to an overscale pati-naed lantern and French oak table.
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Atlanta interior designer Barbara Westbrook’s projectsalways refrain from conforming to clichés, and her sunny and chic office, located in an English bungalow on a sleepy street off PharrRoad, is no exception. Outside, oversize porch beams and cheery redshutters heighten the curb appeal of this 1940s cottage, while inside,a comfortable mix of contrasting elements—patinaed antiques, architectural photography and her signature palette of whites andneutrals are a testament to the designer’s tactile, timeless designs. “It’screating that little bit of tension between the modern and the old thatmakes it more personal,” says Westbrook.
The designer’s signature style is evident throughout the five-roomoffice, from the contrast between its low, bright-white ceilings andstained wood floors and door frames to the commanding presence ofoversize antiques, such as the Belgian secretary in the cozy entry hall.The heart of the home, though, is an open, collaborative work spacewith sleek white laminate surfaces running the length of the house,which allows Westbrook’s team of four to constantly interact.
To counteract the cottage’s low ceilings and make the room seemloftier than it’s eight-foot height, the designer added ceiling boardsand covered beams, painting them, as well as the walls and crownmolding, in her favorite whites: Chalk Gray and Glass of Milk.
In the adjoining workspace, where Westbrook pulls up her swivelstool, the designer accommodates the team’s preference for openness,the need for storage space and her own tendency to spread out all herwork. “If there’s a surface, I will put something on it, so each room hasa big table where you can lay everything out,” she says. A spacious antique French baker’s table—its casters removed to fit the space—makes an eye-catching addition. Natural light and a layering of con-temporary lighting—from pendant lamps and monopointlights—shines on shelving for books, binders and woven baskets thatstylishly store fabric swatches and client projects. The room’s utili-tarian elegance underscores the marriage of form and function. “I liketo have a place for everything,” says Westbrook. “Just because it’s util-itarian doesn’t mean it has to be ugly.”
Adjacent to the offices is the conference room, separated by anunexpected and generously sized antique French window. In her mostdramatic color gesture, Westbrook painted the walls in a well-wornleather hue. Slipcovered Parson chairs, a French oak dining table, agiant patinaed lantern and a perfectly aged Swedish armoire strikechords of tradition and laid-back luxe. “I always think of our work asbeing modern with a dash of the old,” says Westbrook. Indeed, her“home” office beautifully captures this mix. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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RESOURCES JANUARY.12 (who to contact)PAGES 10-11 (ahead of the curve) KITCHEN DESIGNER Mary Kathryn Timoney, De-
sign Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305.
(404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net ARCHITECT Randall-Paulson Architects BUILDER
Bert Thompson Homes ALL APPLIANCES through Distinctive Appliances COOKTOP
Wolf OVENS, WARMING DRAWER AND DISHWASHER Miele WOOD TOP designed
by Mary Kathryn Timoney, fabricated by Craft Art STAINLESS COUNTERTOP AND
ISLAND FRAME Design Galleria CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria
PAGES 14-15 (fresh approach) KITCHEN DESIGNER Ili Nilsson, TerraCotta Proper-
ties. 403 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 215, Decatur 30030. (404) 377-0906; ter-
racottaproperties.com ARCHITECTURE Ili Nilsson and Luly Melarti CONSTRUCTION
Maurie Hullender, Darren Gladieux, Daniel Huertas CABINETS Greenwalt & Sons
COUNTERTOPS Intown Design CABINETRY COLOR Sherwin Williams Pavestone
HARDWARE Restoration Hardware PULLEY SCONCE Architects & Heros COACH
PEDANTS Quoziel APPLIANCES KitchenAid, Jenn-Air WALL COLOR Sherwin Williams
Fluer de Sel TRIM COLOR Sherwin Williams Bright White
PAGES 18-19 (personal space) KITCHEN DESIGNER Robin Pittman, Design Galleria
Kitchen & Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-
0111; designgalleria.net COUNTERTOPS AND BACKSPLASH Calacatta Gold marble,
fabricated/installed by Stone Professionals, supplied by Renaissance Tile SINK Elkay
through Ferguson Enterprieses FAUCET Dornbracht through Ferguson FRIDGE Sub-
Zero MICROWAVE, COOKTOP AND OVEN Wolf through Ferguson HOOD Vent-a-
Hood DISH DRAWERS Kitchenaid CABINETRY HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection
PAGES 22-23 (crown jewel) KITCHEN DESIGNER Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria
Kitchen and Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-
0111; designgalleria.net INTERIOR DESIGN Bill Stewart, William Stewart Designs AR-
CHITECTURE Oliver Carter, Neil/Carter LLC CONTRACTOR Berndsen Custom Homes
CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria RANGE HOOD Design Galleria AP-
PLIANCES through Guy Gunter & Associates OVENS, RANGETOP, WARMING DRAWER
Wolf FRIDGE Sub-Zero MARBLE COUNTERTOP Calacatta Viola through Marmi Natural
Stone WOOD COUNTERTOP Craft Art HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection SINKS
Kohler FAUCETS Dornbracht through Renaissance Tile & Bath BACKSPLASH TILE Wa-
terworks AUREOLE SCONCES by Holly Hunt through Jerry Pair & Associates CHAN-
DELIER James Lockridge through Grizzel & Mann CHAIRS Phillippe Starck for Emeco
PAGES 52-59 (picture perfect) INTERIOR DECORATION Phoebe Howard, Mrs.
Howard, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., NE, Suite 23, Atlanta 30305. (404) 816-3830; phoe-
behoward.net FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Jackson Fine Art, 3115 East Shad-
owlawn Ave., NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-3739; jacksonfi neart.com FRAMING Myott
Studio, (404) 355-2022; myottstudio.com
PAGES 60-69 (country chic) ARCHITECTURE D. Stanley Dixon Architect, 2300
Peachtree Road, Suite C-101, Atlanta 30309. (404) 574-1430; dsdixonarchitect.com IN-
TERIOR DESIGN Nancy Warren Interiors, Inc. (404) 848-2010 FOYER BUFFET MacRae
through Holland & Company ART Fred Reed Picture Framing SCONCES & MIRROR
The Stalls LAMPS & SHADES Edgar-Reeves Lighting & Antiques DINING TABLE Parc
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Webb Marsteller MASTER BEDROOM FABRIC Vervain LAMPS Joseph Konrad CHAN-
DELIER Acquisitions LOGGIA IRON CONSOLE MacRae through Holland & Company
KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURES Joseph Konrad BENCH Bungalow Classic PORCH FURNI-
TURE Logan Gardens ZINC TABLE Kevin Scanlon
PAGES 70-73: (Matthew Quinn’s 25 top kitchen tips) KITCHEN DESIGNER Mat-
thew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio. 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Suite
234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net INTERIOR DESIGNER Denise J.
Prilop, DJP Interiors. 2556 Apple Valley Rd., Suite 125, Atlanta 30319. (404) 241-0100
CONTRACTOR Mosaic Group. 2358 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 300, Atlanta 30341.
(770) 670-6022 CABINETS Downsview Kitchens by Design Galleria, Verona door with
custom paint and glaze DECORATIVE HARDWARE Matthew Quinn Collection COUN-
TERTOPS Calacatta Viola through Marmi Natural Stone TILE BACKSPLASH “Dune” by
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Francois and Co. APPLIANCES Sub-Zero, Wolf, Ariston and Miele SINK AND FAUCET
Rohl Home KITCHEN PENDANTS Dennis and Leen through Jerry Pair & Associates.
COUNTER STOOLS Beau Holland Studio with fabric by Cowtan & Tout through Travis
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PAGES 74-79 (rooms with a view) ARCHITECTURE Bates Corkern Studio, 2336
20th Avenue Alley South, Birmingham, Alabama 35223. (205) 414-9940; batescork-
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My entire life historyis one marked by kitchens.Specifically, the renova-tion of kitchens. Mystarter home on StephenLong Drive was the site ofmy first misadventure inremodeling. Long beforethe advent of the Internetand the introduction ofonline customer reviews,remodeling your housewithout the benefit of ageneral contractor meantrandom calls to friends fora “kitchen guy.” Did I say“friends?” What I mean isenemies to the death.
Our first kitchen re-dowas done by a friend’sfriend’s boyfriend’sbrother—a train of accu-sation for later. Once wehad ripped out everythingdown to the sub-floor—when the red Georgia clay
below suddenly becamean accent color—theyquit. OK, they went intorehab. And, evidently,rehab had discountedrates because the team ofthree had vanished. Withour money. And some two-by-fours.
Two contractors later,and now boasting a black-and-white theme with ared sink, we listed thehouse and had a signedcontract in one day. Inever so much had a six-pack of Tab in that gleam-ing Sub-Zero refrigerator.A couple of more movesand renovations later, Ihad finally “had it” by thetime we landed at our lasthouse on Peachtree-Dunwoody. I added half-round molding to the existing plywood cabinets
(at least I think they weresome sort of wood) and athick coat of high-glossenamel paint in black.
With some oversizedantique glass knobs, aquick polish of the circa
1973 Mexican tile and theaddition of a marblecountertop and a cheeryTurkish carpet, we hadfriends oohing and ah-hing. As for cooking, well,the pantry stored my out-of-season clothes, and I’dhead to my car to pick upthe take-out. At my
current pied-à-terre inNew York, I decided thatif someone’s granny hadliked that avocado greenbacksplash in 1940, thenso do I!
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