Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | May 2016

ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES MAY 2016

The JOY of

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CONTENTS M AY 2 0 1 6 / / I S S U E N O . 3 3 1

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Turning the Page Architect William B. Litchfield and designer Jackye Lanham create the next chapter for a house in Buckhead.

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Jeweled Beauty Interior designer Amy Morris infuses a Sandy Springs abode with bold hues and a healthy dose of glamour.

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Feathering the Nest Meg and Scott Harrington’s Brookhaven cottage transforms from homely duckling to beautiful swan.

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Renewal on the River On the banks of the Chattahoochee, a once overgrown site is treated to a lush makeover.

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Style News Spring Fling! We’re having a moment with the season’s freshest releases, from the ultimate party primer to case goods.

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Shop Talk: Penshaw Hill Artist Bethany Travis’ masterful artwork adds character to interiors in Atlanta and beyond.

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Discovery: The Booth An extensive collection of contemporary Western artwork

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is found at The Booth Western Art Museum.

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

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SPRING! IT’S MY TONIC. Towering cherry blossom trees dangling in glorious succession; pretty piles of camellia petals blanketing the ground—my love for Atlanta is practically rooted in the beauty of the season. The subtle fruity fragrance that permeates our leafy surrounds feels downright intoxicating after months of cool, crisp air. It’s as if we’ve been granted permission to be at ease once again thanks to the city’s lush cocoon.

Speaking of ease, there’s a sense of joy that pervades this issue. The pride Atlantans take in their home has always inspired me, but these projects rejoice in the art of living well—and their hymn is palpable.

As architect William B. Litchfield says of his award-winning project (page 38) , “I’ve always believed that a house tells you what to do—what it needs or wants to be. You just have to listen.” Here’s to drinking in the joy of design this spring, both inside and out, and indulging in its unspoken treasures.

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STYLE NEWS

SPRING FLING WE’RE HAVING A MOMENT WITH THE SEASON’S FRESHEST INTRODUCTIONS, FROM CASE GOODS AND RUGS TO PARTY PRIMERS AND STYLISH EVENTS.

Style Catch ADAC opens its doors to the public for its highly anticipated 33rd annual SAMPLE SALE May 13-15.

ENGLISH STYLE for SPRING In the past year alone, Nicky Haslam protégé JUSTIN VAN BREDA, a South African-born talent now based in London, has launched five new

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clockwise, from left Artist Bethany Travis stands next to a new chinoiserie project inspired by North American flora and fauna. An abstract watercolor from the series Wind & Water. A handpainted tropical wall mural. A traditional chinoiserie on an antiqued silver ground.

WHERE DO YOU FIND THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND CREATIONS? IS IT CLIENT- OR DESIGNER-DRIVEN? I have a forte for being able to read what designers and clients envision for a space. I prefer to listen to them and see the space rather than rely on too many outside visual influences. Designers give me a general idea of how they want the room to feel, and my best work evolves from listening. My

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Chinoiserie-inspired projects to very contemporary and graphic-inspired work.

TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR RECENT PROJECTS. I just spent five weeks in Puerto Rico working on a huge project. I created Chinoiserie-inspired panels with a tropical feeling. It was a very complex project and involved both acrylics and gouache.

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home for the past 16 years.

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DISCOVERY clockwise from left Works by American masters fill the glass-walled sculpture court. The Golden Eagle by Skyhorse Saddles. A Western sculpture anchors a group of galleries at The Booth. A special Ansel Adams exhibition. A Native American totem pole greets visitors.

WESTERN WONDERS America’s most extensive collection of contemporary Western artwork is hung at The Booth Western Art Museum in a stunning modern building.

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MASSIVE BRONZE SCULPTURES DEPICT THE AMERICAN WEST, and a towering totem pole stands among the oak trees at the entrance of the Booth Western Art Museum. Inside, collections span from Henry Inman’s renowned 19thcentury paintings of Native Americans to the brightly colored Western series by pop artist Andy Warhol. Light fills the glasswalled sculpture court, where bold works can be viewed from every angle.

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of 20th- and 21st-century Western art, the Booth museum, founded in 2003, might focus on a nostalgic world, but it is housed in a contemporary building whose juxtaposition of old and new, bold and delicate is not only striking but perhaps a reflection of America herself.

“Anybody who’s into art and might look down on Western art will have a hard time doing it here,” says Executive Director Seth Hopkins, “because the Booth has examples of most modern art movements and styles,

so there’s something for everyone.”

Hopkins is one of the most respected museum directors in the country. In 2011 he was elected president of the Museums West Consortium, a group founded by 13 of the most prestigious museums in the U.S. focused on the American Western genre.

More recently, he has been recognized for both preserving Western culture—and cementing its place in the Southeast.

It is a balancing act to bridge the stereotypes and traditions of the West with more modern and contemporary pieces; however, the Booth is a feast for the eyes in the form of both the architecture (the original structure’s shape is referred to as “modern pueblo”) and its treasured collection. A trove of paintings, sculptures and objects documents the historical relevance of the region, while a vast wing devoted to contemporary pieces reveals a more imaginative, emotive feeling.

Thanks to engaging artist lectures and symposiums, and annual events such as the Gala, the Cowboy Gathering and the Chuck Wagon Cook-Off draw huge crowds, attracting everyone from fine art patrons to students. Special exhibits such as the recent Ansel Adams exhibit attract national attention and bring in visitors from across the country. “We want to be a place where things don’t just hang on the wall,” says Hopkins. boothmuseum.org

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by the NUMBERS Serenbe’s Textile Lofts are set to open in August, bringing “urban fabric from a historical perspective” to its Grange

business was actually generated and those sales were hap-

neighborhood, says Serenbe

pening a couple of months before. The best time to hit the

co-founder Steve Nygren. The

market is between March and May. It has the most buyers.

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You’re going to get the most for your house.

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ERIN YABROUDY, Dorsey Alston Realtors: Spring is the busiest time of year for new listings, buyers and also home 2598 HABERSHAM ROAD NW

IS SPRING REALLY THE BEST TIME TO LIST A HOME FOR SALE? LANE L. MCCORMACK, Harry Norman, Realtors, Cobb Marietta office, and 2016 president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors: The longer days and warmer seasons provide a greater opportunity for exposure to the market. Having said

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sales. Typically, the number of sales and sale prices taper off at the end of the spring selling season, around Memorial Day.

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buyers getting organized for purchases. By the week of the Masters, we are in full swing.

BEST WAYS TO MAKE A LUXURY LISTING STAND OUT Some real estate agents may not want to share their secrets, but Nancy Keenan, also a builder and developer, suggests consulting this checklist of often-ignored steps: >> Nix pine straw and use mulch, which adds a higher-end, more textured look.

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Atlanta History Center’s New Future ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER CEO SHEFFIELD HALE hopes the comfort food from Jenny Levison’s Souper Jenny will encourage Levison’s fans to find a similar comfort level at the renovated center. The new limestoneand–curved glass façade more than doubles Souper Jenny’s capacity, and the relocated eatery is a visible part of the museum’s ongoing transformation. Souper Jenny will share space with a bookstore featuring more than 500 titles, along with locally made pottery, jewelry and other crafts. Richard Howorth and Lyn Roberts of Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi, provided design consultation for a café-bookstore that is unlike anything else in Atlanta, center officials say. “One of the great things about Souper Jenny being here is that you’ll be able to stay and eat,” says Hale. You can graze on the food, and then go back and graze in the museum.”

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Acclaimed exhibitions and annual festivals make a splash on the arts scene, while inaugural design events stun with regional talent and Southern charm.

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cians; gourmet fare; and an interactive

open to the public, and proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for local artists.

5/7–5/8. chastainparkartsfestival.com The ATLANTA BOTANICAL

GARDEN welcomes back internationally acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly for Chihuly in the Garden. The exhibit, running through October 30, will feature 21 sculptural installation sites, including two special installations created specifically for the Midtown garden’s 40th an-

clockwise from top Vik Muniz at the High Museum of Art; Liu Bolin at Jackson Fine Art; bracelet by Tonya Crowe for the Chastain Park Arts Festival; Chihuly in the Garden at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

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microorganisms into choreographed

niversary. Chihuly’s vibrant glassworks

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will be displayed throughout the garden

JACKSON FINE ART presents Hiding

floating in pools, interspersed with plant-

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The HIGH MUSEUM OF ART debuts

These “camouflage” installations—typi-

highlighted by the glow of the Atlanta

a retrospective of nearly 120 photo-

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graphs by celebrated contemporary

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photographer VIK MUNIZ, kicking off

cerns of his home country and the tense

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an international tour co-organized by the

relationship between the individual

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Drive for fine arts and crafts, including

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Naomi Von Habersham BACK IN THE OLD DAYS, the arrival of spring heralded that time-honored, labor-intensive domestic custom known as spring cleaning. Room by room one went (sometimes with the assistance of a maid), dusting, waxing and polishing a home into a springtime beacon of order and cleanliness.

And, I must say, the results were dazzling. Chandeliers shone, floors gleamed and all was right with the world.

Unfortunately, spring cleaning seems to have lost its luster, a onetime emblem of domestic pride now considered arcane and too much trouble. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.

Based on the way some people look today (especially my fellow travelers on a recent flight), I can only surmise that their houses look equally dirty.

If one can’t bother to clean oneself, then one likely doesn’t go to the trouble of spring cleaning one’s house, either.

What’s more, the sales of cleaning supplies have fallen, at least according to a recent article I read. It seems that Comet, Windex and the like are no longer considered household essentials by some. I take this to mean that not only is spring cleaning becoming a thing of the past, but cleaning at any other time of the year is, too.

Not to me, however. I’m a sucker for cleaning supplies, and the more specialized they are, the better. Peruse my pantry shelves, and you’ll find cleaners made especially for microwaves, dishwashers and coffee makers. Metal polishes are in abundance, too, including those for brass, silver, chrome and copper. And I have a particular weakness for products that have been around for generations, such as 20 Mule Team Borax, Bon Ami and Bar Keepers Friend. But my very favorite cleaning product has to be classic Clorox bleach. I don’t know whether it’s environmentally friendly or not, but I must admit that nothing kills germs quite like good old bleach.

As you can tell, I’m doing my part to keep the cleaningsupply industry thriving and, for that matter, the tradition of spring cleaning, too. As the old saying goes, a clean house is a happy house.

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PREVIOUSLY, YOU WERE HEAD BAKER AT THE GENERAL MUIR, WHICH IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR. WHAT SPURRED THE BAKERY EXPANSION? TGM Bread grew from the need to serve our partner restaurants, as well as the greater demand from the public for our baked goods. We joked that maybe if this space ever became

cal Garden at LINTON’S IN THE GARDEN, the fresh concept of chef Linton Hopkins and his wife, co-founder Gina Hopkins.

Located on the garden’s grounds, the restaurant will also display an exclusive collection of Dale Chihuly

available we’d just take it over—and then it happened. This is much

paintings. Expansive windows allow

bigger than what I was working in, and with our current demand, we

the space, designed by Perkins +

decided we could take on the space confidently.

Will, to blend seamlessly with the

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THIS SPACE? Probably the number

surrounding blooms. atlantabg. com; lintonsinthegarden.com

one thing is the oven. It’s what’s called a deck oven. It’s imported from Germany, and it does a great job at baking items that require a crispy crust, like baguettes or some of the levain products we make,

After a stroll on the Atlanta Belt-

which are the European hearth-style breads.

Line, visit LADYBIRD GROVE &

THE OPEN-KITCHEN DESIGN SEEMS NOTEWORTHY. It’s definitely part of the plan to show some demonstration of the bakers at work.

I think it’s a very sensory experience. People don’t just want to buy a

MESS HALL’s recently renovated 4,000-square-foot outdoor “grove,” featuring additional seating, beer garden tables and a bar. Sip a

croissant or baguette, but they enjoy having the experience of

bottled cocktail in an Adirondack

the theater and the action. That’s part of it, the whole business–

chair, or dine on the campfire-

consumer relationship.

inspired restaurant’s patio, which

TGM HAS RECENTLY EXPANDED TO INCLUDE BOTH RETAIL

overlooks the BeltLine’s Eastside

HOURS AND LUNCHTIME POP-UPS. WHAT DOES THIS NEW

Trail. ladybirdatlanta.com

slightly expanded from when I was working next door in a much

Featuring hints of Morocco and In-

smaller area. There are some specialty products and other items that

dia, the stylish, Spanish-influenced

use heritage grains that I expect to roll out on the weekend retail hours. Those days are the perfect avenues for us to demonstrate these specialty items.

GYPSY KITCHEN boast striking design elements, but the restaurant’s expansive outdoor patio area

TGM IS ALSO PROVIDING PRODUCT WHOLESALE FOR LOCAL

is equally indulgent—particularly on

SPOTS SUCH AS TICONDEROGA CLUB. WILL THAT EXPAND?

sunny days that call for a refresh-

Wholesale production is growing every week. We’ve sold some

ing glass of sangria. Gather over

bread to The Luminary, and it’s absolutely part of the plan to expand

shared plates of Spanish olives and

the wholesale business. And then if there are more concepts that

cheese while enjoying a bird’s-eye

The General Muir restaurant group opens, I’d of course serve them

view of Buckhead. gk-atl.com

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EMILY FOLLOWILL

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Beadboard paneling wraps the walls and ceiling of the card room in a Philip Trammell Shutze–award winning Buckhead abode

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TURNING THE PAGE WITH A MASTERFUL RENOVATION AND DECORATION, ARCHITECT WILLIAM B. LITCHFIELD AND DESIGNER JACKYE LANHAM HAVE CREATED THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR A HOUSE IN BUCKHEAD. WRITTEN BY Karen

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William B. LitchďŹ eld added architectural details that strengthen this Buckhead house’s Georgian presence, including a portico. In the family room, French doors lead to the motor court.

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EVERY HOUSE TELLS A STORY, and when a major renovation is part of the narrative, the tale can sometimes take a few dark twists and turns.

Fortunately that proved to be anything but the case for a 1930s-era, Georgian-style beauty in Buckhead that underwent a yearlong makeover in the hands of architect William B. Litchfield and designer Jackye Lanham.

“Bill and I have worked together on a number of projects, including another house for these homeowners,” says Lanham. “We’re all at a point where we speak the same design language and can almost finish one another’s sentences.” That collegial spirit between architect and designer, along with clients who have sophisticated tastes and a deep interest in the process, resulted in a house with a dramatic—but practically drama-free—transformation.

“When the wife first saw the house from the outside, it spoke to her immediately, and it was in a neighborhood she loved,” says Lanham. Although it had been through prior renovations and updates, the floor plan needed some rearranging to fit the family’s needs. After an initial walk-through with Lanham and Litchfield, ideas quickly began to surface. “I’ve always believed that a house tells you what to do—what it needs or wants to be. You just have to listen,” says Litchfield. Here, good bones, generous proportions, and great natural light provided a solid story line. But the architect wanted to strengthen the house’s Georgian-style roots and take them in a more Regency direction, which meant, among other things, 41

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clockwise from right Litchfield created a gallery from the front door to the family room to ease flow through the main level. “This is an unpretentious couple and they didn’t want anything fussy,” says Lanham; that includes

unassuming arrangements of flowers throughout the house.

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a face-lift for the front façade that included adding a portico with refined columns, and a rethinking of windows to make them more stylistically appropriate.

Inside, the design team plotted not only to “charm the house up,” as Litchfield says, but also to make significant changes that involved reconfiguring and ultimately relocating some rooms, including the kitchen, to create better connections between spaces so they would also relate more clearly to one another. “For instance, after you came into the entry, you walked through the dining room to get to the living areas, and that didn’t feel quite right to me,” says Litchfield. He designed an arcade with graceful columns to foster better circulation and moved the dining room off to the side, without boxing it in, to create a natural progression through the house on axis with the front door.

For Lanham, skillfully rendered architectural details allowed her to eloquently articulate her decorating point of view, one that feels light and airy but well grounded with comfortable upholstery and beautiful antiques. “The wife gravitates toward a look that is tailored but feminine, with soft colors and not too much pattern,” says the designer. Many of the furnishings came from the home Lanham decorated for the couple before this one, a larger house with much bolder European influences. “We still loved those things, and it wasn’t like we needed to start from scratch. The challenge was making some of it fit in this environment,” she says.

Lanham didn’t hesitate to get creative. Among the things she hated to leave behind from the former house were curtains that had been made up with a striking woven pattern. “It was killing me that we were going to abandon them, so we took them apart and upholstered the walls in the dining room. I call it my bit of a Scarlett O’Hara moment,” she says.

That fictional character’s ability to give window dressing a whole new meaning is perhaps an apt metaphor. Indeed, with its sensitive renovation and stylish decoration, Lanham and Litchfield have written the next chapter for this house, too, one with a satisfying—and thoroughly classic— ending. See Resources, Back of Book.

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left Upstairs in the master suite, a fireplace that projected into the room created an opportunity to design built-ins evoking récamiers on either side. below “The wife gravitates toward a look that is tailored but feminine, with soft colors and not too much pattern,” says

Lanham; the effect in the master bedroom is calm and collected. opposite Although pattern was kept to a relative minimum, floral fabrics provide pretty punctuation points, including a Jasper print that covers a custom Swedish-style bench in the mudroom entry.

“IT’S ONE THING TO CREATE A LOVELY ARCHITECTURAL SPACE, BUT THEN BILL AND I LIKE TO TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER AND ADD ONE LITTLE SOMETHING THAT MAKES IT JUST THAT MORE WONDERFUL. WE HAVE THE BEST TIME BRAINSTORMING.” —JACKYE LANHAM

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When the couple purchased the house, the porch had the feeling of one in the mountains, with a stone ďŹ replace and dark, hand-hewn beams.

LitchďŹ eld added a beadboard ceiling and box beams, and Lanham brightened the space with white paint.

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BEAUTY

INTERIOR DESIGNER AMY MORRIS INFUSES A SPRAWLING SANDY SPRINGS ABODE WITH BOLD HUES AND A HEALTHY DOSE OF GLAMOUR.

WRITTEN BY

Alice Welsh Doyle PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Erica George Dines

In the dining room, a farm table mixes with contemporary pieces such as the gold metal chandelier by Avrett through R Hughes. opposite The butler’s pantry reveals prized pieces on one ends and hides classic pantry items on the other.

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left “I love when exterior materials flow into the interiors, like this stone floor in the back entry,” says Morris.

Lantern, Formations at Jerry Pair. opposite “The study is the most masculine space in the home,” she says. The curved side table and chandelier are Ochre through R Hughes.

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WHEN INTERIOR DESIGNER AMY MORRIS’ CLIENT FOUND THE PERFECT HOME for her busy family of five—a great location and expansive property—she fell in love immediately. After the initial attraction wore off, however, she realized that the Sandy Springs house needed help in almost every respect. Stephen Fuller of Stephen Fuller Designs was hired to execute substantial renovations, and Morris was enlisted to bring big city style. “The lovely architectural interior finishes give off a more rustic farmhouse feel,” says Morris. “My client is extremely chic, so I wanted to make sure the house reflected that side of her as well.”

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Many of the rooms exude femininity—curved legs, lacquered finishes and shots of purple—which Morris balanced with clean-lined furniture in tailored menswear fabrics, frill-free window treatments and shades of charcoal gray. Purple may not be the easiest color to decorate with, but variations of the shade, from pale lavender to aubergine, prevent it from feeling heavy-handed. “So many people are afraid of color, so they keep everything monochromatic,” says Morris. “You can add color without plastering it everywhere like the overdone look of the ’90s with all the cranberries and greens. I think some color adds personality, and my client looks great in these rooms.”

The home may be pretty, but it also has many practical elements for a single mother of four who loves to entertain. Morris had the plans changed to create a galley-style butler’s pantry with room for everything, including an apron sink and a library ladder on wheels to reach the highest shelves. The cabinets, some of which are faced with chicken wire, harmonize with the farmhouse finishes throughout the rest of the house. In the kitchen, a faucetless sink serves as a built-in ice bucket for easy access during parties. The laundry room even has a separate wash-up area for dirty feet and pets.

Light fixtures, especially the oversized chandeliers, make striking appearances throughout the home, even in the outdoor dining space. “I think lighting is so important. It’s like the jewelry for the rooms,” says Morris. “I don’t believe in a lot of fussy accessories. I like things that make a statement.” She also underscores the importance of antiques, which she intersperses with more modern elements. It’s a strategy that consistently strives for balance, resulting in interiors that suit her client in the best possible way. See Resources, Back of Book.

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Morris took advantage of an existing bedroom niche and upholstered the entire space in a muted purple velvet

by Theo. above right

While the expansive master bath is wrapped in white, it is anything but staid, thanks to tile detailing on the oor and a touch of color in the window treatments. right Subtle curves contribute to the room’s feminine appeal. An oversized mirror sets off the clean-lined writing niche.

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by Michael Taylor accommodates a crowd on a covered gazebo overlooking the pool; a commanding chandelier adds drama. A suspended swing invites naps on the covered porch. Entertaining spaces, an important consideration for the homeowner, abound with separate areas for dining, lounging and soaking in the lush landscape and pool.

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In the dining room, the French Country– inspired space boasts a narrow table from Huff Harrington Home, which pairs perfectly with antique ladderback chairs.

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SELF-PROCLAIMED FRANCOPHILE Meg Harrington and her husband, Scott, built their dream maison in 2008, but with daughter Molly away at college and her sister, Lilly, up next, the couple realized their 6,400-square-foot haven might be more of a headache.

They decided to walk through their home and note only the spaces they used daily and—sacre bleu!—in the end, the list consisted of only four rooms: the kitchen, family room, master bedroom, and covered porch. “That exercise sealed the deal. We were ready to design something that was small,

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After discovering a charming 1930s Brookhaven cottage that was small on square footage but big on personality, Meg began dreaming of ways to incorporate her fondness for all things French into a smart, functional and ultimately chic nest. As with their previous home renovation, the Harringtons partnered with architect Linda MacArthur and builder Michael Ladisic—known fondly to Meg as “the dream team”—to create a savvy space that uses every inch of their new 3,000-square-foot home.

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Shiplap siding and a vaulted ceiling highlight the cottage charm of the family room, which is adorned with rustic accents like a cowhide rug, a coffee table from Huff Harrington Home and vintage French lanterns. opposite The spacious butler’s pantry makes a perfect serving—and storage—galley.

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Iron-trimmed windows in the kitchen open onto a rear covered back porch. opposite The 3,000-square-foot home was treated to a face-lift with Alabaster

by Sherwin-Williams on the faรงade and Pavestone by SherwinWilliams on the shutters. Meg Harrington in front of her front door, painted Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore.

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“OUR NEST IS A HAPPY MARRIAGE BETWEEN PRECIOUS ANTIQUES, Q ORIGINAL ARTWORK AND A SOUPÇON Ç OF ALL THINGS FRENCH. IT’S ABOUT THE MAGIC OF MIXING.” —MEG HARRINGTON

First up was the living room, which boasted great natural light but a low and uninspiring ceiling. Because the home’s exterior sports a Nantucket cottage aesthetic, they vaulted the ceiling and installed shiplap siding to continue the Americana appeal. The original 1930s Rumford-style fireplace was too narrow for real logs, so gas logs were installed, an idea Meg originally fought but now enjoys for the clickof-a-switch convenience. Also, as co-owner of Huff Harrington Fine Art and Huff Harrington Home, she naturally believes that a television should not be the focal point of a mantel. So the talented team at Ladisic Fine Homes created a shiplap-sided cabinet to hide the silver screen when it’s not in use, and Meg adorned it with a French iron bolt she fortuitously discovered in the South of France.

The kitchen welcomes streams of natural light that illuminate the sleek cabinets constructed by Mike Whitbeck of WCC Custom Cabinets. Its elegant, clean-lined paneled

doors align with Meg’s goals for the kitchen: simplicity and efficiency. She partnered with Atlanta Kitchens and selected the perfect Turkish marble for both the countertops and the adjoining galley butler’s pantry that is the perfect place to store both rarely used appliances and modern necessities.

The dining room is stocked with family heirlooms, such as Meg’s mother’s crystal chandelier from Stockholm, and French antiques, such as her cherished walnut armoire that was reassigned from the kitchen to its rightful place in the dining room. But while many a meal is consumed in this French Country salon, the Harringtons spend most of their time on the covered back porch. The fireplace makes any time of year comfortable, and a mounted (and concealed) television is perfect for roaring game days. “We eat most meals on the porch, as it’s a true extension of our home,” Meg says. “It’s our favorite space in the whole house.”

See Resources, Back of Book.

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by Andrea Costa from Huff Harrington Fine Art accents custom bookshelves in an upstairs hallway. Blush linens from Atlanta Premier Upholstery, plus an antique French settee from Huff Harrington Home, make for a dreamy bedroom

for daughter Lilly. A beaded carpet by Atlanta Premier Upholstery and a soft, shaglike rug add neutral texture to the soothing master bedroom. opposite Builders Floor Covering & Tile installed the sleek Black Blizzard slate ooring in the otherwise neutral master bathroom.

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RENEWAL ON THE

RIVER WRITTEN BY Lori

Johnston

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Mali

Azima

ON THE BANKS OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE, A ONCE OVERGROWN SITE IS TREATED TO A LUSH MAKEOVER.

above, left to right A custom wood gate reveals the riverfront renovation. Furniture from RH and West Elm creates a casual dining area overlooking the Chattahoochee River.

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Chattahoochee River home—whether it’s unwinding after work, canoeing and kayaking on the water, or hosting events such as their daughter’s wedding. Sited across the bank from trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the home’s peaceful view will remain undisturbed.

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clockwise from right The Sandy Springs home, with its American Federal front façade, is modeled after the historic Davenport House in Savannah, Georgia, and overlooks the Chattahoochee River. A crape myrtle towers above outdoor seating near the property’s pool. Adirondack chairs encircle a fire pit made of large-slab Crab Orchard stone and native river stone; his and her canoes are nearby.

opposite Bellwether Lanscape Architects added a water feature made from a river boulder to create an organic appeal that also harmonizes with the neighboring river.

front of the home with the Lowcountry river-house look of the back. “The house is very classic and charming,” says Missy M. Madden, Bellwether co-founder. “The homeowners were open to a clean slate.”

The landscape design shifts from formal to more organic as the property nears river’s edge. Bellwether refurbished the front landscape and added a new driveway with a textured mixture of limestone, pea gravel and reclaimed granite cobblestone.

Closer to the house, the garden is more formal with clipped boxwoods, hydrangeas and a bluestone walkway.

A native serviceberry tree and a water feature made from a river boulder and add an organic appeal that harmonizes with the nearby water. A shed, once overgrown with ivy, now boasts fresh paint, while a new inground fire pit serves as the perfect site for outdoor gatherings.

The grown-up landscaping lends itself to entertaining for all occasions—whether an intimate get-together or a bustling fête.

Occasionally, the Bellwether team even receives texts from the homeowners, both doctors, expressing their newfound love for their reimagined space. And that, of course, “is really the joy in that project,” says Bellwether co-founder H. Todd Yeager.

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A CELEBRATION OF STYLE

During the NASHVILLE ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW, Nashville interior designer L. Jonathan Savage hosted a party at his home to coincide with the launch of his signature collection for Carleton V, available in Atlanta through Ainsworth-Noah. Design-industry titans from the Southeast, as well as New York and LA, enjoyed tunes by DJ Remedy and light bites by Johnny Hafner. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEYTON HOGE

Clockwise, from top left Matthew Quinn, Melissa Wilson, Ric Parrish; Bradley Wensel, L. Jonathan Savage, pup Artie; Elizabeth Nichols, Barry Hutner, Tammy Connor, L. Jonathan Savage, Margot Shaw; Brad Cleveland, Jean Murphey, Mark Hulsey; Brian Barry, Bradley Wensel, L. Jonathan Savage, Shelli Knoch, John Knoch; Mark Sikes, Amy Berry, Margot Shaw, Sebastian Varney, L. Jonathan Savage, Katie Crider; L. Jonathan Savage, Amy Berry, Sebastian Varney.

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A TOAST TO SOUTHERN DESIGN

A host of the South’s top design talents gathered at the Mansion at The Residence Buckhead Atlanta to celebrate their collaboration on the inaugural SOUTHEASTERN DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE & GARDENS. Hosted by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, the evening included a few words from honorary showhouse chair Suzanne Kasler, light hors d’oeuvres catered by Le Bilboquet and a toast to timeless style. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM LINK

Top Robert Brown, Suzanne Kasler, Amy Morris, Jonathan Savage; Cate Dunning, Lathem Gordon; Amy Mussarra, Sean O’Keefe, Keith Arnold. Middle Jessie Natakis, Ashley Gaines, Jessica Bailey, Emi Mason, Muffin Dodd; David Ecton, Lauren DeLoach, Lance Jackson; Melanie Turner, Robert Brown.

Bottom Kimberly Sundt, Alison Womack Jowers; Dietrich Logan, Gina Christman, Bill Preston; Ann Huff, Martha Douglas Peyton, Meg Harrington.

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410 OAKMONT CIRCLE | MARIETTA, GA 30067 Unbelievable estate home in Atlanta Country Club! Special features include a four-car garage with two bedroom, two bath apartment above, and a separate one bedroom, 1.5 bath guest house. The pool and waterfall with grotto rivals a luxury hotel. Marsha Sell; 404-713-5373. $4,450,000.

130 CHERRY HILL DRIVE | MARIETTA, GA 30067 Enjoy amazing views from this extensively renovated home in Atlanta Country Club estates. Overlooking the 10th fairway and green, this smart home features Control4 technology and an elegant open floor plan! Marsha Sell/ The Sell Team; 404-830-2000. $1,895,000.

3880 ADAMS ROAD | CUMMING, GA 30041 Beautiful park-like lot with 179 feet of waterfront + double slip-dock on Lake Lanier. Home exudes rustic elegance and is remodeled for true lake living including a chef’s kitchen with two islands, vaulted great room with stone fireplace & a lakeside gathering room. Master on main has private deck overlooking pool & lake views. Finished terrace level features custom bar and stone fireplace. Carl & Rae-Lynne Swigart; 678-643-0169. $1,699,000.

2950 PASS DRIVE | BUFORD, GA 30518 Exquisite gated waterfront estate on Lake Lanier. Private sanctuary on 4 lots with 186± feet of shoreline. Double slip-dock w/ party deck, approved boat launch & sandy beach. Lake views with over 12,000 square feet of architectural grandeur. Nine fireplaces, elevator, wine cellar, two offices & third level observation turret. Carl & Rae-Lynne Swigart; 678-462-6792. $3,895,000.

1255 MOUNT PARAN ROAD | ATLANTA, GA 30327 Southern Greek revival situated on 2.17± acres. The gates open to a long private drive, brick motor court and serene setting with double front porches, pool & spa with loggia. Home has an open feel with large entertaining spaces. The finished terrace has access to the pool with a bar, gym, extra bedroom & bath with changing room. Located near the best schools in town. 1255MtParanAtlanta.com. Debra Johnston; 404-312-1959. $1,725,000.

4400 SKYLAND DRIVE | ATLANTA, GA 30342 A complete renovation, this 4,700± sq. foot home includes a two-story addition, 3-car garage and luxurious in-law suite. Family room boasts high ceilings, a stone fireplace & reclaimed vaulted wood beams. Top-of-theline kitchen appliances, double porches & a finished terrace level. The private backyard has a summer cabin with porches, hammock and fire pit.

4400SkylandAtlanta.com. Debra Johnston; 404-312-1959. $1,075,000.

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204 CLEAR SPRINGS LANE | PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 French country home with backyard resort & finished terrace level in prestigious lake community! Olympic-sized pool with 4 waterfalls & spa, outdoor fireplace, brick grill & covered veranda. Chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, granite island & butler’s pantry. Owner’s retreat on main. Bonus suite with private loft and stairs! Terrace with billiard, media & exercise rooms, wet bar & guest en-suite! Susan Fitzgerald; 770-652-7376. $985,000.

602 EMBASSY COURT | PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 Pure elegance in Peachtree City! Spectacular Southern plantation replica enhanced by stunning spiral staircase, granite kitchen and leaded glass transom windows throughout. Guest suite on the main level, sparkling pool and terrace level complete with state-of-the-art home theater! Connected to 100± miles of cart path! Susan Fitzgerald; 770-652-7376. $998,500.

14105 TRIPLE CROWN DRIVE | MILTON, GA 30004

7611 REGENCY CIRCLE | SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

Stately executive home in the Milton swim/tennis neighborhood of Triple Crown! Spacious rooms loaded with architectural features and a bright, open floor plan. Upgraded kitchen with Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances. Vaulted keeping room with stacked stone fireplace. Spa-inspired master suite has fireplace, sitting area, luxurious bath and huge walk-in closet. Level, fenced and private back yard. McBrayer Milton Team; 404-688-0404. $910,000.

Executive custom-built home in a prime Sandy Springs/Dunwoody location!

Home is situated on a private street in a cul-de-sac and features a dramatic entrance, high ceilings & a private fenced-in yard. Designer & architectural details throughout. Lovely deck with outdoor fireplace, impressive paneled library with built-ins & more! Option for two additional lots.Sigi Goldstein; 770-309-2456. Call For Price.

303 BROWNHILL COURT | WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

6705 POLO DRIVE | CUMMING, GA 30040

Luxurious style and grace awaits you in this exquisite estate home with three finished levels and all the details you would expect in a custom home.

Enjoy outdoor living in this level, fenced yard with plenty of room for a pool.

Iliana Icen; 770-235-0992. $725,000.

Stunning executive entertaining home in Polo Golf & Country Club, a 72 par golf course in the top metropolitan Atlanta growth sector of Forsyth County, GA. Superb Vickery schools, and private education available as well. More info at PoloDrive.info. McBrayer Milton Team/Tricia Williams; 678-283-4826. $750,000.

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482 MINERS MOUNTAIN ROAD | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE, GA 30571

2898 LIBERTY CHURCH ROAD | MONTICELLO, GA 31064

Mountaintop jewel! Quality custom-built home on 2.33 acres atop Miners Mountain. Year round views, two levels like two luxury homes, two kitchens, custom pine cabinetry, two dining rooms, four master suites, two sunrooms, loft and office. Additional acreage negotiable; live in or rent out this luxury mountain retreat. This home is a must see! Owner holds GA RE License.

Agent Name: Patrick Bell; Price: $649,900.

Beautifully appointed brick ranch on 25.19 acres! 4 BR/3.5 BA, 2 wood fireplaces, plank hardwood floors, cook’s kitchen and finished terrace level with teen/in-law suite featuring 2 bedrooms, a full second kitchen and family room. Luxury in-ground saltwater pool, pool house with full bath, detached garage with boat/RV parking and hookup. This home is an entertainer’s dream! Agent Name: Angela Moss; Price: $579,900.

726 GOZA ROAD | FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30215

3595 DAVIDSON FARM DRIVE | KENNESAW, GA 30152

Elegance & grandeur are evident! Fabulous architecture & details featuring a spectacular dining room, living room with wall of windows, exquisite chef’s style kitchen with multiple expansive islands, Professional appliances, family room with fireplace, hardwood floors, soaring master suite and sitting area with fireplace and a covered veranda complete with a fireplace on the terrace level. Agent Name: Kay Fulp; Price: $1,450,000.

Elegant custom-built home. Meticulously maintained & built for entertaining.

Main level boasts grand 2-story foyer, formal dining room, chef-inspired kitchen and a romantic keeping room with fireplace. Second fireplace in family room. Rare master on main with gorgeous spa retreat & huge walk-in closets. Full basement is just waiting for your custom touches! Home also has a storm shelter. Agent Name: Kim Pritchard; Price: $525,000.

30 DAVENPORT HILL DRIVE | BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512

160 JUPITER HILLS POINT | JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097

Magical ambience on Lake Nottely. Situated on deep water across from USFS property, so the view will never change! Wraparound deck leads to floating dock for outdoor entertaining most people only dream about! Main floor boasts a stacked stone fireplace and hardwood floors on an open floor plan with great views of Lake Nottely. Lower level leads to your floating dock. Agent Name: Elizabeth Tarpley; Price: $643,700.

Massive iron castle doors greet you as enter into this magnificent dream home in the prestigious St. Ives gated/guarded golf and country club community. Wonderful renovation & upgrades. Chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless appliances, new custom cabinets and huge quartz island & countertops. Luxurious master suite with fireplace. Finished terrace level. Agent Name: Ed Short; Price: $749,900.

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1150 WEST GARMON ROAD NW | ATLANTA, GA 30327 Spectacular new construction developed by NorthStar and designed by Harrison Design. This Tudor-style treasure sits regally on 1.8± acres at the corner of Garmon and West Garmon Road. The entire home is stone, and the L-shaped design includes massive windows from all sides so the light pours in. Twelve-foot ceilings, a slate roof, elevator, pool, spectacular outdoor living spaces and antique mantels are just a few of the incredible features. The level of finish is cutting-edge, as it was the stage for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 2015 Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse.

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ARCHITECT William B. Litchfield, William B. Litchfield Residential Designs, Inc. (404) 467-4600; litchfielddesigns.com.

Pages 50-59 J E W E L E D B E A U T Y INTERIOR DESIGN Amy Morris, Amy Morris Interiors. (404) 389-0628; amymorrisinteriors.com. BUILDER Tom Williams Residential Inc. (404) 869-0333; tomwilliamsresidential.com. RENOVATIONS Stephen Fuller Designs. (678) 775-4663; stephenfuller.com.

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Pages 68-71 R E N E WA L O N T H E R I V E R L A N D S C A P E ARCHITECTURE Bellwether Landscape Architects. (404) 996-1232; bellwetherla.com.

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THE GUESTHOUSE

FOR PROPER ATLANTA HOSTESSES, IT’S NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR OUR GUESTS. MARCIA EXPLAINS WHY GUESTHOUSES ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN A HOTEL (OR AIRBNB).

WE’RE FORTUNATE THAT WE ATLANTANS ARE RAISED IN A CULTURE of hospitality. When my grandparents were living, there was rarely a weekend when their guesthouse wasn’t full of visitors and friends. Sure, it was a humble affair, with cast-off furniture from the big house, cabinets with missing doors and chairs that wobbled like a hurricane was rocking the house. But, my did it have its comforts! There was a fireplace, plenty of reading material, a fully stocked bar, and, of course, a decent bathroom.

At first, none of their eight children had the forethought to build their own guest quarters, even though our homes were bursting, especially during football season. Our poor pleb guests were relegated to sleeping on sofas or, worse, blow-up mattresses (and on one occasion, an overserved guest preferred the bathtub). Now, we soon realized that this 80

is not a civilized way to live. And, thankfully (if not surprisingly), it seems that guesthouses are currently being built with abandon by my relatives.

My brother’s guesthouse, natch, is decorated with designer fabrics and antiques, and my sister-in-law has packed hers with food and toiletries. But even more exciting: My friends are getting into the act. My girlfriend Patricia’s artist studio serves double duty as a guesthouse. It’s packed with art, and the bathroom is practically a spa. She even installed a trundle bed into a wall.

This is all to say: Who needs a hotel (or Airbnb?) when I can couch-surf my way through some of the South’s finest guesthouses? I get a mega dose of design, as well as the privacy to binge-watch Orange Is the New Black, and my hosts get freedom from my incessant chatter. See? Win-win.

ERICA GEORGE DINES

This light-and-bright guestroom by Jared Paul feels welcoming thanks to textured, neutral materials balanced by colorful accents—such as the eye-catching artwork above the sofa.

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