ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
JANUARY 2018
FASHION FORWARD KITCHENS
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HOME Opposites Attract Spitzmiller & Norris
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and Musso Design Group balance traditional with contemporary
Lasting Impression Designer
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Yvonne McFadden and architect Steve Kemp imbue thoughtful, engaging details into a countryside home north of the city
Modern Heirloom James Wheeler
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transforms a pied-à-terre in Midtown with his classic-meets-fresh perspective
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Kitchens of the Year Introducing
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the winner of the 2018 Atlanta Homes &
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Lifestyles Kitchen of the Year Contest
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Trend Report Everything that’s
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new and not-to-be-missed in the world
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of kitchen design
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Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings this month Naomi On taking the plunge Dish Donetto Suzanna The demise of the dining room Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index
Couture Cool A family’s renovated kitchen by designer Amy Morris is
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Influencers: Courtney and Randy Tilinski The creative force behind the Bungalow Classic show-
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room have proved transformative to the Atlanta design community
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Interior Design by AMY MORRIS INTERIORS FASHIONFORWARD
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HAUTE & HANDSOME Joel Kelly hits an evocative note by using time-honed materials in a cosmopolitan manner Written by
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Kitchen of the Year Contest
WINNER RESIDENTIAL & INTERIOR DESIGN JOEL KELLY DESIGN ARCHITECT CASTRO DESIGN STUDIO LLC
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STYLE NEWS
BOLD & BLUE
Courtney Giles Interiors takes on the white kitchen with a powerful punch of color Written by LORI JOHNSTON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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cramped and dated 1980s kitchen required a complete reinvention to be elegant and livable for a young family with three children. Enter interior designer Courtney Giles Decker and architect Brandon Ingram, who teamed up to reorient the kitchen as an entertaining hub. At the center of the larger, reimagined space is a marble backsplash in a modified geometric pattern from Walker Zanger, accompanied by blues bursting forth in the white kitchen and breakfast rooms. “[The clients] wanted a classic kitchen with a twist,� Giles Decker says. 24
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WINNER INTERIOR DESIGN COURTNEY GILES INTERIORS ARCHITECT C. BRANDON INGRAM DESIGN BUILDER/ CONTRACTOR INTOWN RENOVATIONS GROUP LLC
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STYLE
INFLUENCERS
B U N G A LO W CLASSIC
COURTNEY & RANDY
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Celebrated for their clean-lined aesthetic, dynamic showroom and fresh furniture line, “Mr. and Mrs. Bungalow” are a transformative force of design in Atlanta THE EDITORS
top to bottom Inside the Bungalow Classic showroom are a few of the Tilinski’s favorite pieces from their collaboration with Highland House: the Rafa sofa; Luca chest; Romain chair with fringe; Andre wing chair; Martine ottoman, and Stefan cocktail table. Randy and Courtney Tilinski.
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Early Roots In 2000, Courtney and Randy Tilinski joined then-pioneers Bacchanalia and Taqueria del Sol by taking a chance on the up-andcoming neighborhood that is now the bustling and booming Westside. One of the first retailers recruited by developer Michael Phillips, Randy says he fondly remembers the process of getting the Bungalow Classic showroom off the ground and running— which at one point included “cleaning our paint brushes in Annie [Quatrano’s] sink!”
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from left The upholstered Courtney bed; Briston Tub Chair; Bernard credenza; Remi Side Table.
Firmly Planted Over the past 17-plus years, Bungalow Classic has staked its claim as a decorating staple for top local, regional and national designers. Known for its crisp, clean-lined approach to design (once revolutionary in a region that prided itself on its chintz), Bungalow Classic has also championed the work of local artisans, creating a private label with Atlanta textile designer Clay McLaurin as well as representing Athens artist Susan Hable.
Anthology In fall of 2016, Courtney and Randy debuted the Bungalow Classic Collection for Highland House Furniture at High Point Market to much acclaim. The “Courtney” bed, a fully upholstered four-poster with a feminine scallop, quickly became a social media sensation—and, an early indicator of success for the newly minted collection, which also included chairs, sofas, a love seat, cocktail and console tables, and an étagère. “The collection with Highland House has been a great marriage,” says Courtney. “We all wanted to provide a thoughtful collection within an industry where there is no shortage on design, and we are constantly in conversations of how to make important pieces and continue to demand the best quality possible from our factory.” Even better, says Randy, the Bungalow Classic for Highland House pieces play well with others—important for their showroom, which carries furniture lines such as Verellen, as well as interesting objects and antiques. “Our collection is very à la carte, so you can make it your own through the finishes, whether it’s painted or stained, and they also work well with antiques and other collections,” he says. “We love the energy of the brand and the collaboration,” Courtney enthuses. “Good, quality people making good, quality things.”
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT
MUSSO DESIGN GROUP AND SPITZMILLER & NORRIS REIMAGINE A BUCKHEAD BEAUTY, BALANCING TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ELEMENTS TO HELP THE HOMEOWNERS FIND COMMON GROUND Written by
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Jubilant Design The breakfast room— part of an addition designed by Spitzmiller & Norris that also includes a family living area and screened-in porch—plays an essential role in the family’s everyday life and even festive occasions, such as the young daughter’s birthday party. right For the game room, Musso Design Group designed a travertine bistro table that has since become one of their signature furniture designs.
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Graphic Nature “This rug helped my client realize that she gravitates towards geometric prints, so you’ll see that in other rooms as well,” says McFadden. Glamorous elements include a pair of antique tables and an elaborate embroidered textile.
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LASTING IMPRESSION Designer YVONNE MCFADDEN and architect STEVE KEMP imbue thoughtful, engaging details into a COUNTRYSIDE home north of the city Written by ALICE DOYLE Photographed by JEFF HERR
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MODERN
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JAMES WHEELER transforms a pied-Ã -terre in MIDTOWN with his classic-meets-fresh perspective Written by SEJAL BHIMA Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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Purpose Driven “In small spaces, I like to do things that are modular and have items serve multiple purposes,” says Wheeler in reference to the living room’s concrete tables on casters by Oso Industries. When entertaining, they can easily be slid next to the sofa or vintage woven chairs to serve as side tables or provide extra seating. The artwork is by Katie Walker, represented by Sandler Hudson Gallery, and the rug is Moattar.
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LIFE
OUT & ABOUT
MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles celebrated the 2017 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE, benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, at its annual opening night party, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE. The evening kicked off with a toast to honorary showhouse chair, John Oetgen, and guests had the chance to mingle with designers and enjoy a first look at the showhouse. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR EDITOR AT LARGE
Top James Wheeler, Patricia McLean; Dixie Peeples, Kay Douglass; Elizabeth Ralls, Brad Hanner, Gina Christman. Middle Joy Gunter, Theron Gunter, Mike Bell, Robert Tretsch; Geoffrey Barnett, Jimmy Stanton, Zeb Grant, Matt Clinton. Bottom Robert Brown, Lanah Jackson; Terri Arnold, Barbara Westbrook, Valerie Alden; Benton Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Clary Bosbyshell.
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Top Alex Page, E. Vincent Martinez; Laura Walker, Paul Baird; Bill Peace, Katie Miner. Middle Stella Lee, Sarah Mount, Sarah Zeigler, Ali Fairchild;Â Lexie Cook, Hannah Amick, Alice Cramer, Anne Wise. Bottom John Oetgen, Amanda Brown Olmstead, George Olmstead; Kate Wood, Christie Mayne, Yvonne McFadden.
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