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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2015 // ISSUE NO.316
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Sensational Style Innovation reigned supreme at the 2014 Home for the Holidays Showhouse as some of the city’s most forwardthinking designers redefined the look of traditional style.
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AH&L Hot List It’s only February, but already there’s plenty of activity in the local design community that deserves our attention.
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Open-Concept Carter Kay Interiors and Pak Heydt & Associates deliver an elegant living-level renovation for a Buckhead couple.
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Stan Topol’s All-Time Favorite Chairs Decorator Stan Topol presents seven chairs guaranteed to stand the test of time.
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Artisan: Jill Biskin A versatile artist with astonishing depth, this Athens-based creative defies definition.
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HOT LIST It’s only February, but already there’s enough activity in the local design community that deserves our attention, from fresh collections to industry behemoths planting prominent roots in our proverbial backyard.
Gallery Grandeur Stretching six stories above Buckhead and spanning nearly
70,000 square feet, RESTORATION HARDWARE’s RH ATLANTA, THE GALLERY AT THE ESTATE IN BUCKHEAD—which debuted to much fanfare in November—exhibits its full line of home furnishings on a scale unmatched by any other Atlanta retailer of its kind. Bearing more resemblance to a luxury hotel than a retail space, the new gallery proves an opulent counterpart to Buckhead Atlanta across the street. The result of a collaboration with architect James Gillam of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger, it’s details like a grand entry rotunda, double staircase, 50-foot reflecting pool, outdoor fireplace and rooftop conservatory—all delivered in perfect balance and symmetry—that complete the experience, which feels more like a showroom than retail model (most items may not be purchased off the floor). “This is a commercial building that has elements of a residential one. That juxtaposition is something that was very intentional,” says Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman. “We do everything we can to make the space look more aesthetically pleasing
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and organic: more trees, more green, more natural surfaces. The greenery creates oxygen. It just feels better,” he notes. “We try to not just build a building, but also to bring a sense of home and community onto a commercial street.” Mission, accomplished.
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HOT LIST STYLE NEWS
Textile to Table
Famed fabric designer Michael Devine’s new nine-piece dinnerware collec-
FRAME OF MIND
tion, a collaboration with French tableware designer Marie Daâge, captures
of their eponymous pillow line in
two of his popular motifs—the Charlotte floral and Thomas faux bois—in
spring 2013, artwork seemed the
hand-painted Limoges porcelain in a rainbow of hues with 24k gold details.
next natural step for local dealer-and-
Travadavi, (404) 844-0141, travadavi.com; michaeldevineltd.com —K.A.
client-turned-friends and business
After the launch
partners Linda Horsley and Margaret
GLAM LAMPS While the signature lighting lines by Niermann Weeks and reigning design queen Kelly Wearstler won’t make their debuts till summer, several fresh VISUAL COMFORT items are arriving in stores now. New to retail are introductions like THOMAS O’BRIEN’s angular
Kaufman of HORSLEY KAUFMAN. Their collections of preserved framed botanicals, antique textiles and aged documents are accentuated with antique accoutrements (think gilded tassels), as well as contemporary ones (hand-stoned silk borders). “The mix gives us a unique way to preserve
alabaster Tina buffet lamp, pictured, and
the artistry of the past while creating
AERIN’s avian-esque Moresby floor lamp,
modern works of art with a sense of
which is packed with personality in rattan
history,” says Kaufman, who hints at a
and antique brass. Circa Lighting,
slew of new creations for spring 2015.
(404) 233-4131, circalighting.com;
horsleykaufman.com —K.A.
and Mathews Furniture, (404) 237-8271; mathewsfurniture.com —K.A.
Americana Icon
Two decades after the first WINTERTHUR collection, Atlanta’s
CURREY & COMPANY has just unveiled a fresh suite of products inspired by the iconic northern Delaware museum—also considered America’s fourth-largest home. The handsome releases range from 17th-century-style cabinets and hand-painted porcelain lamps—available now—to Swiss-dyed wool rugs that will hit stores in April.
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GUILDED GLORY
After nearly half a century in the industry, London interior and product designer Tricia Guild, OBE, still corners the market on color—and sits down with AH&L during a recent visit to Atlanta to discuss her recent Designers Guild introductions. WRITTEN BY Kate Abney YOUR FABRICS AND WALLPAPERS HAVE
here in February or March, and lots of lovely yel-
RECENTLY RETURNED TO AINSWORTH-NOAH,
lows—some of them quite limey—mixed with pinks in
WHERE THEY RESIDED MANY MOONS AGO. Yes.
beautiful textures, gorgeous silks and linens, paired
We have a history with [Hal and Winton]. And what I
with grays. These colors mix very well together.
know from before is that they’re incredibly professional and helpful. I feel the same about ADAC. I’m
WHAT CAN WE DO TO ACT WITH MORE COLOR
always going to these kind of buildings, and Atlanta’s
CONFIDENCE? People ask me all the time, “How do
is so friendly. It’s consumer-oriented, with a very nice
I know I won’t get fed up with a color?” I tell them,
team of people running it.
“Don’t be frightened; go with your feelings and realize if you love looking at certain colors, you will like
TELL US ABOUT THE DESIGNERS GUILD COLLEC-
living with them, and that’s not necessarily going to
TIONS YOU INTRODUCED THIS FALL. We’ve been
change.”
using a lot of lilacs, mauves, aquas and so many shades of green—from jade to emerald—tempered
WHAT’S THE KEY TO BEING PLEASED WITH ONE’S
by neutrals and grays that make them more interest-
DECORATING IN THE LONG TERM? It’s very impor-
ing. I’ve noticed people have become much more
tant to be able to open your front door and love see-
comfortable using green. I personally love blue sky,
ing what you’ve created. It doesn’t have to be avant-
and the fresh greens of the landscape in spring, so
garde, but it’s your personal statement—just as much
I’m happy about that.
so as when you get dressed in the morning. I think your house can reflect that, and you get more from it
HOW ABOUT FOR SPRING 2015? WHAT CAN WE
that way. Designers Guild is available at Ainsworth-
LOOK FORWARD TO? The new collection will be
Noah, ADAC, (404) 231-8787; ainsworth-noah.com
clockwise from top The Boratti collection blossoms in artisanal velvet. The foil-printed Aquarelle wallpaper in a glazed metallic tile design is a stunner; the cut-velvet Boratti is refined and restrained. Dramatic silks include the punchy Joduri fabric with offset bands giving a grasslike effect; the jewel-toned chevron Indupala and a graphic ikat Pashan pillow.
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Sensational Style INNOVATION REIGNED SUPREME AT THE 2014 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SHOWHOUSE, WHERE BOLD, STATEMENT-MAKING DESIGNS CULMINATED IN A SHOWSTOPPING ABODE THAT REFLECTS THE VISIONS OF ATLANTA’S FORWARD-THINKING DESIGNERS. WRITTEN BY Kate
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BETH WEBB, Black-lacquer walls and a masterfully detailed tracery ceiling motif provided a dazzling backdrop in the dining room that allowed for sculptural splashes of cream, taupe, brass and goldleaf to positively pop. “The design really began with the angular console and serpent lamp,” notes Webb of these seductively chic objects, both of which were recent debuts from the newly launched Areté Collection by Bradley Clifford and George Sellers. Webb selected the graphic works of art from Robert Brown’s Townhouse and Bungalow Classic (source of the graphic piece by Susan Hable Smith)—while the undulating cecropia-leaf centerpiece by floral designer Robert Long echoed their striking effects. Cleverly introduced layers, including an array of hides placed above a flat-weave Turkish rug from Moattar, contributed to the stylish sense of intrigue.
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DRAPERY Holland & Sherry at R Hughes DRAPERY AND TABLE SKIRT TRIM Samuel and Sons at Ainsworth-Noah CHANDELIER Apparatus at Atelier FACETTE CONSOLE Areté Collection GILDED AND EBONIZED CONSOLE Parc Monceau KLISMOS DINING CHAIRS Mrs. Howard FLUTED MCGUIRE FLASK LAMP Townhouse by Robert Brown CREAM HIDE RUGS Bungalow Classic and Max and Co. FLAT-WEAVE RUG Moattar SUSAN HABLE SMITH ARTWORK Bungalow Classic OTHER ARTWORK Townhouse by Robert Brown 39
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sitting room FABRIC ON NAVY MOHAIR TUXEDO SOFA AND WING CHAIRS Jim Thompson WOOD SCONCES A. Tyner Antiques MIRROR Foxglove Antiques GOLD LEAF LANTERN Brandt Hall at Dessin Fournir COFFEE TABLE Ochre at R Hughes HEXAGONAL TABLE Nierman Weeks at Grizzell & Mann RUG Moattar DRAPERY Jim Thompson PILLOWS AND THROW Holland & Sherry at R Hughes
AMY D. MORRIS, amy morris interiors Always keen to embrace a fresh style, Morris fashioned an inviting family room using Jim Thompson textiles as her guide. After turning the drapery fabric for the French doors on the reverse, she selected a saturated navy mohair for the custom tuxedo sofa, which, along with a pair of armchairs flanking the fireplace, formed a convivial seating group. “I imagined a family congregating here,” the designer explains. “It’s so important, even in big houses, to have small spaces to gather, so you don’t lose the sense of daily routine.” Though hearty in scale, her choice for lighting nevertheless conveyed a light footprint, the lantern’s gilded iron bands mirroring the room’s leggy selections, including an unusually shaped coffee table from R Hughes. Anchoring the space—and its wide doorway—were two towering red chinoiserie cabinets from Joseph Konrad, which also served as a frame for Beth Webb’s black-and-white dining room across the way. 43
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NAILHEAD CHAIR Holland & Company ABSTRACT INK DRAWINGS Brian Carter at Holland & Company NESTING DISHES C’est Moi LAMP Erika Reade below MIRROR Holland & Company FRINGE PILLOWS Lee Jofa SETTEE AND THREE-DRAWER STAND Parc Monceau right WALNUT HALL BENCH Parc Monceau HORSE PAINTING Carrie Penley RUGS Sullivan Fine Rugs BOLSTER FABRIC Michael S. Smith at Ainsworth-Noah
LIZ WILLIAMS, liz williams interiors Taking a handsome and slightly formal approach to the home’s entry halls and stairwell, Liz Williams chose a classic Lee Jofa fabric—Folie Chinoise—as her launching point, allowing the traditional pattern to offset more contemporary artwork (note Carrie Penley’s dramatic horse painting and Brian Carter’s bold abstracts) that, along with antique furnishings and rugs, established an overall transitional vibe. Williams ingeniously combined several of these old rugs into one makeshift runner, underscoring the room’s multitasking nature. “This house is open and ideal for entertaining, and with an entry so considerable in size, the space must be utilized,” explains the designer, who outfitted its vast proportions with stylish but functional furnishings: The entry hallway accommodated extra seating via a 19th-century Italian settee, while a writing desk presided over a sunny alcove upstairs. 48
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“THIS HOUSE IS OPEN AND IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING, AND WITH AN ENTRY SO CONSIDERABLE IN SIZE, THE SPACE MUST BE UTILIZED,” EXPLAINS DESIGNER LIZ WILLIAMS OF LIZ WILLIAMS INTERIORS
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guest retreat EBONIZED TABLE, PAINTED MIRROR, CHEST, BEDSIDE LAMPS AND BEDSIDE TABLES Parc Monceau CHANDELIER AND LAMP SHADES EdgarReeves DUVET COVER, SHAMS & COVERLET Leontine Linens BEDSKIRT Drapery Threads DRAPERY Brunschwig & Fils HEADBOARD Holland & Company WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS Kathleen Benson FARROW & BALL PAINT Lee Jofa
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MARGARET KIRKLAND, This upstairs guest retreat was a sight for sore eyes, thanks to Kirkland’s penchant for sumptuous fabrics and ornate details. Glossy walls in a deep Farrow & Ball blue, paired with modern paintings, added punch to this otherwise traditional room. The palette itself was determined by the Brunschwig & Fils fabric, Bellary, which combined blue, green and turquoise. This color scheme was extended to the angel canopy, window valances and bed skirt, and the result was nothing short of jaw-dropping. “We wanted to create an inviting and charming retreat that really made people feel like guests of honor when visiting the house,” says Kirkland, who believes in “the power of pretty”—hence little luxuries such as a dressing table set with flowers, perfume, truffles and an array of books. 56
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study TALL CASE CLOCK, VELVET OTTOMAN, TIGER PILLOWS AND MAHOGANY AND BRASS CANE HOLDER Parc Monceau SOFA, CLUB CHAIRS, TUFTED CHAIR, RUG AND BRASS AND LEATHER END TABLES AND ACCESSORIES Ralph Lauren MIRROR AND BOUILLOTTE LAMP William Word Fine Antiques LEAF STUDIES AND ABSTRACT PAINTING John Matthew Moore
DANIELLE ROLLINS & BILL INGRAM, bill ingram architect / rollins ingram Atlanta tastemaker Danielle Rollins and Birmingham and Atlanta architect Bill Ingram hit the ground running with one of the first ventures of their newly formed partnership. “We wanted it to feel like a Southern gentleman’s room,” Rollins says. “I imagined someone who is very knowledgeable about antiques … he has a collector’s eye, and also a connection to a Southern colonial past.” Using cocooning shades of brown, orange and forest green, with a russet red and gold-rubbed shagreen wallpaper adorning Harrison Design Associates’ beamed ceiling, the pair created a stately study where the art took center stage. Every piece—from the botanicals to the oversize abstract canvas—was created by the same artist, Virginia-based John Matthew Moore. A well-stocked bar, plenty of Ralph Lauren tartans, warm-wood antiques and leather-adorned tables kept the effect dignified and genteel. 64
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ALEXA HAMPTON | MARCUS SHERIDAN | BUNNY WILLIAMS | BRIAN PATRICK FLYNN
Under owner and designer ALEXA HAMPTON’s direction, the world famous firm Mark Hampton LLC has completed a wide range of designs for domestic and international projects, from New York City to Hangzhou, China, including apartments and large residences, private airplanes and yachts. A perennial member of Architectural Digest’s AD100 and House Beautiful’s Top Designer list as well as a member of Elle Décor’s A-list, Hampton’s work is classic, traditional and eclectic. Her involvement in design goes far past her position as President and featured designer of Mark Hampton LLC; she is on the board of trustees for the New York School of Interior Design, the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the Institute for Classical Architecture. She was one of the three inaugural designers who launched Gilt Groupe’s Gilt Home Design Boutiques, serves on the design board of MyDeco.com and was the only ever female cast member of “This Old House” and was a co-host of PBS’ “Find.” Over the years, Hampton’s work has been featured in many national and regional shelter and design magazines. In recent years, Hampton received an honorary PhD from Moore College of Art and Design, was awarded Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Female Award, Connecticut Cottage & Gardens’ Design Innovator Award and the Hyland Award for Interior Design. She was also the first woman to receive the Design Icon Award at the World Market Center.
MARCUS SHERIDAN is the founder of The Sales Lion, one of the internet’s fastest growing marketing websites focusing on the transformational powers of inbound marketing on small businesses. But before spreading the good word about marketing, Sheridan, who also owns a prominent swimming pool company, established the most popular swimming pool website in the world through content marketing. Known for his contagious enthusiasm and boundless energy when on stage, Sheridan has since become a popular speaker and has been called the ‘Gary Vaynerchuk of the Swimming Pool Industry.’
BUNNY WILLIAMS is a designer with a modern vision, a sense of history, and the confidence to take the unexpected path. Both a trailblazer and a tastemaker, Williams’ style is classic, but never predictable. A native of Charlottesville, VA, Williams began her career at Stair & Co., the prestigious English antiques dealer, followed by 22 years with the venerable firm, Parish-Hadley Associates. She formed her own firm, Bunny Williams Inc. in 1988. Today she not only runs her design firm, but with her husband John Rosselli, owns Treillage Ltd., two shops selling garden objects, antiques, and decorative accessories, based in New York City. In 2008 she introduced a celebrated home furnishings collection, BeeLine Home, which continues to expand and introduce new pieces at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC. Williams’ fourth book, “Scrapbook for Living” was published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang in November 2010.
BRIAN PATRICK FLYNN is an American television producer turned interior designer. After years writing, producing and directing news programs and home improvement shows, Flynn tried his own hand at residential interiors, quickly earning the respect of his peers and shelter magazine editors. Brian combined his design and decorating skills with his television production experience to create FlynnsideOut Productions, a full service production company specializing in lifestyle-related content. In addition to serving as Founder, Brian also serves as Executive Producer, Set Designer, Writer and Prop Stylist for his projects. Brian is also a contributor and featured designer with HGTV.com.
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