ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES
JULY 2015
BLISSFUL BATHS
blissful bATHS
+ The Report:
Classic Colors, Seamless Surfaces & Top Trends
VOLUME 34, NO. 7
CONTENTS J U LY 2 0 1 5 / / I S S U E N O . 3 2 1
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A Stylish Evolution Carole Weaks breathes new life into a Buckhead home with a lighter palette, fresh fabrics, and pretty updates.
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Relaxed Refinement Zak and Cara Isdell Lee refashioned their home into a luxurious retreat fit for roaring fetes or unwinding.
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Classic Redux Traditional architecture, mature landscaping and cultivated interiors yield an august home perfect for entertaining.
Style 14
2015 Bath of the Year Contest This year’s winners strike a chord with modern style while paying homage to classic motifs.
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Southern Modern Sleek, Southern style with a dash of modern panache, prevailed at AH&L’s sixth annual Luxury Living Show.
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The Report New and noteworthy kitchen and bath products—and the trends that are
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turning heads.
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Portman White AmericasMart pays tribute to renowned Atlanta architect John C. Portman Jr. as a paint color debuts in his honor.
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Real Estate Property Report Calendar Cultural happenings around Atlanta Naomi On summertime libations. Dish Dispatches from the local culinary scene Etc. Quintessentially Atlanta … with Marcia Editor’s Letter Resources + Ad Index Cover photographed by Erica George Dines
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1. Sales volume based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the calendar year 2014. USD$. Total volume calculated by multiplying the number of buyer and/or seller sides by sales price. 2. Georgia Multiple Listing Service, May 4, 2015. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of the Company. ©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Previews logo are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 10607ATL_5/15
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STYLE NEWS
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2015 BATH OF THE YEAR CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNER
GOING FOR GLAM
Simplicity reigns supreme in this 1920s Regency remodel by architect D. Stanley Dixon and designer Beth Webb. PHOTOGRAPHED BY Emily
Followill
PART OF AN EXQUISITE REMODEL of best-selling author Emily Giffin and husband Buddy Blaha’s iconic 1920s Philip Trammell Shutze–designed home, this bath is a fresh take on timeless style, thanks to architect D. Stanley Dixon and interior designer Beth Webb. “We wanted to bring some of the glamour back into the house,” says Dixon. Previous renovations featuring stained wood and other heavy elements left the bath feeling dark, so the space was gutted to make way for a fresh, Regencyinspired aesthetic that reflects the couple’s youthful style. This was achieved with mirrored, black-lacquered cabinetry that serves as a striking counterpoint to the crisp, white marble. “There’s nothing more dramatic than black and white,” says Webb. “It makes such a powerful statement, and to me, it’s the ultimate in glamour and elegance.” Other reflective surfaces, such as the custom nickel-framed shower door and sparkling plumbing fixtures, add an additional dose of glam. However, the room’s strength lies in its clean lines and edited architecture, a trademark of Regency-style design. While simple inset mirrors grace the vanities, a high-gloss fluted wall provides texture around a sculptural Waterworks tub. The fluting is repeated on the shower seat for a subtle statement. “Stan cared deeply about the details, which is why the bath is so bespoke. It’s very couture,” says Webb. In lieu of tiling the floor, Webb and Dixon opted for bookmatched marble fabricated by Marmi Natural Stone, which required great technical precision. “The slabs meet in the center to create a diamond pattern, from which everything radiates,” says Dixon. “The room was actually designed in a very symmetrical fashion. The tub is centered on the diamond, as are the two vanities and shower door. This bath feels more architectural than decorated, and that was our goal,” he adds. “It was almost an exercise in restraint, making sure there were just a few big strokes that made an impact, as opposed to a lot of little details.”
RESOURCES ARCHITECTURE Stan Dixon, D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Inc. INTERIOR DESIGN Beth Webb, Beth Webb Interiors BUILDER YM Derazi Custom Homes CABINETRY Morgan Creek Cabinet Company TUB & PLUMBING Waterworks MARBLE Marmi Natural Stone STOOL R Hughes SCONCES Barbara Barry for Visual Comfort at Ma Maison.
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2015 BATH OF THE YEAR CONTEST WINNER
ORGANIC BLEND
Builder Roger Horner and designer Jeff Thomas seamlessly marry opposing styles in this new bath for first-time homeowners. PHOTOGRAPHED BY Lauren
Rubenstein
STYLED BY Thea
Beasley
DURING THE CONSTRUCTION of their home, newlyweds Chris Sorlie and Stacy Arens faced a design dilemma: He wanted earthy and organic, while she favored a more polished aesthetic. Their builder, Roger Horner, recommended turning to designer Jeff Thomas to help guide the first-time owners in balancing their dissimilar styles. “The beauty of this bath is that it seamlessly incorporates elements that represent both of them,” says Thomas. “It’s got this rustic cypress wood on the ceiling for him and all that gorgeous clean, crisp Calacatta marble for her, which creates this wonderfully unique contrast of earthiness and formality.” Given the home’s Tudor architecture, Thomas and Horner were conscious about introducing period-specific architectural details, such as the modified ceiling. “The plan originally called for a 9-foot ceiling,” recalls Horner. “But we added the high, skinny peak to create a steep, gable-style look.” A series of rectangular grid windows also hearken to Tudor design but remain fresh thanks to their marble trim, a detail repeated on the mirror and shower door. “I wanted to make sure that we did not overuse the marble, but it really serves as this bath’s punctuation,” says Thomas. “It’s almost specimen-like. It has that running-water kind of appeal to it, which is very Zen, and that’s why we let it be freeflowing throughout the space.” Indeed, the graphic accent extends from the flooring to the shower walls and up behind the tub, where it finishes in a sleek niche. Beyond the aesthetics, well-appointed technological touches were also top of mind for the couple. As a concert producer, Sorlie frequently stays at luxury hotels and was seeking a similar experience. Now, details such as thermostatic shower controls and a rain showerhead provide the niceties of a five-star hotel bath from the comfort of home.
RESOURCES BUILDER Roger Horner, John Willis Custom Homes ARCHITECTURE Linda MacArthur, Linda MacArthur Architect, LLC DESIGN Jeff Thomas CABINETRY Cabinet Resources MARBLE Marmi Natural Stone PLUMBING Loure Collection by Kohler TUB Waterworks LIGHT FIXTURE Masterpiece Lighting
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STYLE
THE REPORT
SOUTHERN 30
MODERN
WRITTEN BY Jeanne
Lyons Davis
PHOTOGRAPHED BY David
Christensen
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STYLE NEWS
SLEEK, SOUTHERN STYLE—WITH A DASH OF MODERN PANACHE—PREVAILED AT OUR 6TH ANNUAL ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES LUXURY LIVING SHOW. HERE, WE DISH THE 7 TIPS, TRICKS AND SECRET RECIPES FOR RE-CREATING THE LOOK OF THIS CUTTING-EDGE KITCHEN, BATH AND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA. 31
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STYLE
THE REPORT
THE REPORT
From dimensional tile and jewelbox hardware to revolutionary fixtures and the roaring return of color, 2015 product introductions prove the time to tackle that design project is now!
TACTILE TILE ANN SACKS’ imaginative new Geode collection pushes the envelope with large-scale tiles that are as sculptural as they are tactile. The molded concrete designs, by sculptor Andy Fleishman, are a mix of polished and raw, smooth and rough, proving that attention to shape, texture and materials is here to stay. Available at Ann Sacks, ADAC,
(404) 264-0255, annsacks.com
FASHION FORWARD Menswear-inspired motifs from argyle to houndstooth take centerstage with WALKER ZANGER’s tailored new Sterling Row collection. A combination of wood-finish porcelain tile and marble in gray, black and white hues, the results are rich and refined, like bespoke men’s suiting.
Available at Walker Zanger, Miami Circle, (404) 365-9991, walkerzanger.com
Experiential Shopping
In response to an increasingly e-commerce dominated world, brick-and-mortar retailers are rushing to reinvent the shopping experience for consumers, and nowhere is this more
this year at Lenox Marketplace across from Phipps Plaza. The try-before-you-buy showroom allows members of the trade and homeowners alike the ability to test-drive outdoor kitchens, laundry appliances and powder room fixtures as well as working showers and wellness systems at tits in-house Sanctuary. Brands run the gamut from the high (think La Cornue) to the more manageable, like Whirlpool and Maytag. (404) 341-7555; pirch.com
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evident than in the 27,000-square-foot PIRCH ATLANTA showroom, which debuted earlier
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Going for the BOLD
Color reigned supreme at KBIS, from EMTEK’s jewel-toned hardware and DACOR’s new custom color system, DacorMatch to VIKING, which made a splash with its Italianmanufactured Tuscany ranges (coordinating vent hoods and dishwasher panels are also available). Emtek is available to the trade at Holland Interiors, ADAC, (404)
254-4710, hollandinteriors.com, emtek.com. Viking and Dacor are available at PIRCH, (404) 341-7555, pirch.com, vikingrange.com for other authorized dealers.
ATLANTA-MADE
Kitchen and bath expert MATTHEW QUINN’s creative concepts and solutions are taking the industry by storm. Case in point: his SocialCorner sink for JULIEN’s Home Refinements, which debuted at ICFF. The two-sided sink redefines the island by accommodating more than one person at a time, and eliminates the need for a second sink. Quinn chats with AH&L about
▲ SILESTONE celebrated its 25th anniversary with the introduction of its Influencer Series, a prototype color collaboration designed in conjunction with influential designers from across the country. Representing the Southeast was Atlanta designer MARK WILLIAMS, who debuted his surface, Nimbus, at KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), a hue that “takes the warm of the South and infuses it with a soft gray hue highlighted with hints of creamy veining that conveys a casual elegance.” silestoneusa.com
BEJEWELED ROHL's Michael Berman Graceline C-Spout
what’s set to make a splash in 2016.
lavatory faucet dazzles with its sleek lines and
» Porcelain tiles in wood grain patterns
dose of glamour in the form of a satin gold
mixed with natural marbles.
finish. Its graceful arch is complemented by
» Unlacquered brass and polished
dial-shaped handles reminiscent of ship cleats
nickel will remain the metals of choice;
(a subtle nod to its name and the designer,
mixing these metals in the same fix-
who channeled inspiration for the fixtures from
ture will become more available.
the luxury ocean liners of the ’20s and ’30s.
Rohl is available locally at European Sink, Ferguson and Pirch; rohlhome.com
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A Stylish Evolution WRITTEN BY Alice
Welsh Doyle PHOTOGRAPHED BY Emily Followill
DESIGNER CAROLE WEAKS BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO HER LONGTIME CLIENTS’ BUCKHEAD HOME WITH A LIGHTER COLOR PALETTE, FRESH FABRICS AND PRETTY UPDATES THROUGHOUT.
The family room furniture was reupholstered in more neutral fabrics, but the room is certainly not staid, with its window treatments in a distinctive Travers fabric. Beautiful French antiques still work in the space but feel revived in the new color scheme.
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Relaxed
Refinement WRITTEN BY
Jeannee Lyo yonss Dav a is
PHOTO OGR GRA APHE ED BY BY Er Eric ica ic a FLORAL DESIGN BY
Geor Ge orge or ge Din ines es
Holl Ho llyy Br Brya ya an
Designer Will Huff upholstered the dining room chairs in Sabina Fay Braxton’s textiles to satisfy Cara Isdell’s taste for the Parisian. A Gracie wallpaper, complete with handpainted blue birds, adds an extra dose of romance.
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DESIGNER W ILL HUFF HELPS FR EQUENT HOSTS ZA K A ND C A R A ISDELL LEE R EFASHION THEIR STATELY BUCK HE A D HOM ME INTO A FR ENCH-INSPIR R ED A BODE FIT FOR ROA R ING FETES OR UNW INDING W HEN THEIR C A LLING CA A RDS S H AV E A RARE E R ESPITE.
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CLASSIC
REDUX
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE, MATURE LANDSCAPING AND CULTIVATED INTERIORS YIELD AN AUGUST HOME PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. WRITTEN BY Suzanna
Cullen Hamilton
PHOTOGRAPHED BY Emily
Jenkins Followill
Architect Jim Strickland, founder of Peachtree City-based Historical Concepts, worked with Marcia and Mike Taylor to fashion a home ideal for entertaining. Classical moldings, a raised panel door, and large windows make a strong architectural statement in the foyer. opposite A bombe chest, bergere armchair, and gilt Rococo mirror create a quietly elegant vignette.
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A bold neoclassical chandelier and leopard print rug anchor the pale palette of the living room, where paintings from the Taylor's art collection command attention.
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PERFECT PROPORTIONS, STATELY WINDOWS, handsome moldings and an elegant gate leading to a regal front door: The façade of this Peachtree City home, which is sited within mature landscaping, features classic hallmarks of architecture firm Historical Concepts’ properties. Headquartered in Peachtree City, it’s one of the most comprehensive firms dedicated to interpreting a classic, traditional vernacular in multiple architectural styles, and its portfolio spans from exclusive residential developments to large community projects. Homeowners Marcia and Mike Taylor are also longtime Peachtree City residents, where Marcia is the CEO of familyowned Bennett International Group and an executive of the Taylor Family Foundation, which issues grants to local nonprofit organizations. When a beautiful home in one of Historical Concepts’ proprietor Jim Strickland’s earlier developments came on the market, they determined that it needed a few architectural and landscape improvements. “We never entered the moving process expecting to fully renovate a home,” says Marcia, “but working with Jim, builder John Bynum, and our designers made the process a true pleasure.” Strickland, renowned as one of the most prolific architects of historically referenced American architecture, agrees. “Although there were already many strong architectural elements, we simplified some things and added others to achieve a substantive whole,” he says. “Marcia and Mike are most gracious in opening their home to entertain so many people in so many various capacities, and they needed a home that reflected their wonderful hospitality.” Architectural changes included adding beams to some of the ceilings to evoke a feeling of depth, substance and age. Trims and moldings were simplified to create strong but refined lines throughout. The new kitchen and updated master bathroom feel clean and inviting in crisp white cabinetry. The Taylors have a ranch in Wyoming, so they asked Forsyth & Brown of Jackson to design the interiors of their Peachtree City home. “We incorporated Marcia’s extensive art collection and mixed it with antiques so that the aesthetic is more formal but as comfortable and inviting as her ranch,” says Amy Brown. The result is that the classic house appears to have been arduously cared for by genteel owners while nestled in mature landscaping for centuries. See Resources, Back of Book. 79
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