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ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

APRIL 2016

chic retreats covetable style from the Mountains, lake & Beach

CHIC RETREATS

VOLUME 35, NO. 4

CONTENTS APRIL 2016 // ISSUE NO.330

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Unexpected Allure Melanie Turner and Stan Benecki design an organic beachside oasis that’s as comfortable as it is luxurious.

Mountain Modern A fresh take on cottage style yields a winsome mountain retreat in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Lake Minded An Atlanta family answers the call of Lake Burton in this relaxing retreat by Spitzmiller & Norris and Teri Duff y.

Coastal Chic Years in the making, a oncedated oceanfront cottage on Sea Island is transformed into a light and bright getaway.

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In Bloom Spring is blossoming in the design world thanks to these stylish new ﬁnds.

Style Study These freshly released tomes are brimming with richly illustrated photographs and design guides.

High Impact Striking design elements and high-tech appliances make a bold impression in this Chastain Park kitchen.

Carolina Cool At the 2015 Cashiers Designer Showhouse, talented designers take classic mountain style to new heights.

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Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings around Atlanta Naomi On escape Dish Dispatches from the local culinary scene Etc. Marcia’s favorite places: poolside Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index

Cover photographed by Mali Azima

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A MERICAN - MADE

CL ASSIC CO NT E M PO R A RY H OM E F U R NIS H IN GS

Percy sofa, $1499; Aria cocktail table, $909; Avani rug, $899. Westside Provisions 1170 Howell Mill Road NW, Atlanta roomandboard.com

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STYLE

South Paciﬁc

CAROLINE CECIL TEXTILES’ fresh col-

lection of handprinted fabrics has arrived at ADAC’s Bradley showroom. Her Balinsea collection draws inspiration from the ancient textiles and historic motifs of the South Paciﬁc and features a pretty palette of copper peach, natural linen, monsoon navy and teal. Available to the trade at Bradley, ADAC, (404) 814-9595; bradley-usa.com

©DESIGNING LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS BY DEJUAN STROUD, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2016. PHOTO © MONICA BUCK

NEWS

FLORAL FANTASIA DeJuan Stroud may be known for designing high-brow weddings, celebrity events and movie premieres, but the celebrated event and ﬂoral designer’s recently released coffee-table tome, Designing Life’s Celebrations, breathes fresh air into life’s most joyous every day occasions. Stroud will design a series of arrangements and sign copies of his book in Atlanta on April 30. southeasternshowhouse.com

California Cool Erinn Valencich (best known as ERINN V) recently revealed a fresh line of furniture at ADAC’s Grizzel & Mann. The Beverly Hills-based interior design authority and TV personality’s classicmeets-casual pieces are made in America, and offer custom capabilities with gloriously short lead times. Our personal favorite: the Cabo chair with all-leather seat and exposed wood back.

Available to the trade at Grizzel & Mann, ADAC, (404) 261-5932; grizzelandmann.com 16

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Is it possible for a place to take your breath away and breathe life into you at the same time?

Listen closely. Somewhere between the lapping saltwater waves, the shucking of oysters and the joyful retelling of the dayâ€™s adventure, is the sound of everything that matters falling into place. Join us at Montage Palmetto Bluff, where charming accommodations, a vibrant village, marina, golf and restaurants bring to life the rich heritage of the South Carolina Lowcountry. (866) 706-6565

MO N TA G E HO T E L S . C O M

To preview residential opportunities and our other destinations, visit montagehotels.com.

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Cathy Kincaid Interiors Great Room Dallas-based interior designer Cathy Kincaid’s goal was to create a young but sophisticated living room with a mix of comfortable furniture, antiques, paisley prints and layers of blue and white. “I decided not to play up the mountain decor but instead softened the room and cooled it down with the color palette,” says Kincaid, who pulled yellow, olive and pink from a favorite Lisa Fine Textiles print. “I also think of blue like a neutral and as a light contrast against the wood paneling.” A framed painted canvas brings color and French provincial flair to the large stone fireplace, while English chairs in an adjacent passageway lend their elegant curves along a wall.

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Ann Sherrill Dining Room “It’s a relatively small dining room, so I added some large pieces and bold accessories to make it stand out and feel special,” says Ann Sherrill of Cashiers furniture and accessories shop Rusticks. “For the niche, I chose a colorful, large-scale painting and custom sconces to elevate the space and added fabric panels in a linen scrim.” She also used the same fabric on the huge picture windows to soften them without taking away from the beautiful views. A trestle table made from reclaimed wood is the standout piece in the room. “It has an extra-thick top with imperfections but a smooth, satin finish,” says Sherrill.

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UNEXPECTED

ALLURE

MEL A NIE TUR NER A ND STA A N BENECK I DESIGN N A N ORGANIC BE ACHSIDE OASIS TH AT â€™S S AS COMFORTAB BLE AS S IT IS LUXURIOUS.

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PHOTOGRAPHED BY Em Emily

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above The combination living-and-dining room showcases designer Melanie Turner’s deft use of tactile textures to create a serene space. The linen-slipcovered sofas are by Lee Industries, and

the coffee table is from South of Market. left Turner acquired many of the home’s unique art accents, including this shell necklace and stone head, during her travels abroad.

When developer Stan Benecki and his wife, interior designer Melanie Turner, are at the helm of a design project, expect the unexpected. This Rosemary Beach getaway is the latest in a series of luxury turnkey properties designed, built and furnished by the designminded duo on Florida’s idyllic stretch of beaches along Highway 30A. “Turnkey homebuilding is making waves in luxury markets from Los Angeles to the Hamptons, and we believe it’s the way to go because it’s so simple,” says Benecki. Fully loaded with every amenity imaginable, from furniture and fine linens to silverware and soaps, the newly built and designed homes are move-in ready—requiring little more than packing and transporting clothes. “This process really speaks to buyers looking for something hassle-free,” Benecki explains. 45

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MOUNTAIN MODERN A FRESH FR TAKE ON COTTAGE STYLE YIELDS A WINSOME MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN CASHIERS, NORTH CAROLINA. WRITTEN BY Sejall

Bhima

PHOTOGRAP APHED ED BY Mali

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Rustic ďŹ‚ourishes temper the clean lines of this mountain retreat designed by Kay Douglass. She procured many of the furnishings, including this dining table and mix of seating, from South of Market, her interiors showroom in Atlanta brimming with unique ďŹ nds.

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Lake Minded AN ATLANTA FAMILY ANSWERS THE CALL OF LAKE BURTON IN THIS RELAXING RETREAT BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS AND TERI DUFFY. WRITTEN BY Sejal

Bhima

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Erica STYLED BY Thea

George Dines

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The sitting porch in this lakeside home designed by architecture ﬁrm Spitzmiller & Norris and interior designer Teri Duffy boasts prime views of Lake Burton. A warm color palette complements the tranquil setting while durable Sunbrella fabrics require minimal maintenance. The sofa and chairs are Lee Industries. The coffee table is Stanton Home Furnishings, and the ﬂoor lamps are Kolo Collection.

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W WHEN ARCHITECTS RICK SPITZMILLER and Robert Norris were approached by their longtime clients to design a vacation home on the shores of Lake Burton, they asked the couple to do one thing: think outside the box. “Because this house was going to be a retreat, they had the freedom to dream up things that wouldn’t necessarily suit their in-town home,” explains Spitzmiller. In the very early design stages—a collaborative process that included interior designer Teri Duffy and builder Chris Clay—one architectural style continued to pique the homeowners’ interest. Inspired by the couple’s response to early 20th-century East Coast architecture, Spitzmiller and Norris fashioned their lake house with clean lines, ample windows and deep exterior overhangs. The duo’s floor plan also incorporated both marvelous open spaces for gathering and plenty of nooks and crannies for quiet moments. While the open-concept living level provides easy flow, varying beam configurations and ceiling heights subtly delineate each room. Even a transition in flooring, from hardwood to stone, not only adds visual impact but also gives the connecting kitchen, dining room and living room individual flair. “The changes in materials and patterns echo the geometry of each room,” says Spitzmiller. “There’s a relatedness, but different arrangements were chosen to help give particular spaces distinction.” To mirror the home’s architectural sophistication, Duffy took a soft and serene approach with the aesthetics. “This is a big house, so we had to be mindful of making it feel comfortable and approachable,” she says. The home’s warm, neutral color palette was selected with relaxation in mind, and practical fabrics play up an easygoing sensibility appropriate for lake life. Window treatments were forgone in the living and dining room so as not to distract from the views. The home’s lake setting reverberates deeply in its design, from the use of indigenous materials—notably in the form of a custom stone niche in the kitchen—to the nautical charm of the son’s bedroom. Working with Clay, Duffy designed a floating bed frame that’s seemingly suspended from the ceiling by 4-inch rope. For all the home’s interior appeal, the exterior commands equal attention. Great care was taken to ensure that the home would appear to have grown out of its site as opposed to merely sitting on top of it. And with a bevy of outdoor spaces—from bedroom balconies to the sitting porch—from which to enjoy Lake Burton’s glistening waters, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

right Additional grading and digging was completed in the early stages to give the illusion that the home had grown out of its site, says Rick Spitzmiller. below and opposite All of the living room windows face the lake, so Duffy designed the room without draperies, allowing natural light to ﬁll every inch of the vaulted space. The chandelier is Paul Ferrante. The coffee table is Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, the sectional is Restoration Hardware and the chairs are Lee Industries. Accent pillows are Björk Studio, the artwork is Richard Painter Studio and the rug is from Capel Rugs.

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YEARS IN THE MAKING, A ONCE-DATED OCEANFRONT COTTAGE ON SEA ISLAND IS TRANSFORMED INTO A MINIMALISTCHIC GETAWAY.

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Sejal Bhima STYLED BY

Thea Beasley PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Erica George Dines

This 1950s ranch-style cottage on Sea Island was originally bought by the late Jae Portman, son of international architect John C. Portman Jr.

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MEET THE DESIGNERS

Upstairs Living Room

rowing up in Jackson, Mississippi, Rivers Spencer learned the elements of classic Southern design, which have served as her foundation

in creating her own timeless style. At 26, she began her design career and since has grown into a designer brand, with in-house fabricators, custom workrooms and a 3,000-square-foot showroom in New Orleans. Spencer

RIVERS SPENCER Rivers Spencer Interiors

designs a collection of elegantly appointed furniture, the Rivers Spencer Collection, which is benchmade and handfinished by artisans in New Orleans. She recently launched a licensed case–good line with Georgia-based furniture manufacturer Tritter Feefer that premiered at the October

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(504) 609-2436 “Nothing signifies spring more to me than the blooming of gardenia and azalea SARA ESSEX BRADLEY; TIM BLACK

bushes. Growing up at my parents’ house in Mississippi, I remember enjoying the vibrant pink hues of the azaleas and crisp white blooms of my mother’s gardenia bushes.”

HOW YOU KNOW HER WORK... left A soft, neutral palette and feminine accents cultivate a fresh appeal. right Crisp whites allow natural light to illuminate this sitting area. See riversspencer.com

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