Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles | July 2015

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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.

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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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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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#dailydoseofdesign Stay in the know with Atlanta’s design scene!

THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE been full of activity. We’ve photographed gardens perfectly in bloom (even if we had to reschedule once or twice due to rain); mapped out the inner workings of a soon-to-be reimagined atlantahomesmag.com (stay tuned for the big reveal!); and celebrated both the best in the design industry and its up-and-comers during a busy Spring awards season.

In our July issue, it’s nice to see some of the fruits of our labor at work. Like the cutting-edge kitchen, bathroom and outdoor living room AH&L helped erect in the middle of Phipps Plaza—just in time for the 2015 Design Bloggers Conference. (The striking results are featured on page 30). Or our report on the trends we saw coming out of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas earlier this year (page 40).

We also love it when we have the occasion to revisit old friends, like the clients of designer Carole Weaks, whose home was originally featured in the May 2003 issue of this magazine. While Weaks has worked with the family for years, you’ll find the recently completed revamp (with a number of timeless pieces still in place) on page 56.

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STYLE

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IDEAS // DISCOVERIES // DEBUTS

Best in Baths

In a Virginia-Highland Tudor abode, John Willis Custom Homes, architect Linda MacArthur and designer Jeff Thomas

fashioned an alluring but relaxing retreat employing a clean mix of polished marble and exposed wood. Selected by a panel of judges as one of three Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 2015 Bath of the Year contest winners, this master bath evokes a Zen-like feeling.

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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.

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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

CLASSICAL CHARM

Barbara Westbrook reimagines traditional design with a youthful verve.

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MAKING TRADITIONAL DESIGN ELEMENTS feel young and fresh is no easy task, but designer Barbara Westbrook rose to the challenge with this master bath remodel for clients Jon and Farrah Lester. The first order of business was to bring the bath down to its studs, eliminating a cramped layout that had awkwardly divided the space in two. With a more open floor plan in place, Westbrook filled the room with her signature classical touches.

She began with the bath’s most eye-catching feature: an elegant checkerboard floor from Paris Ceramics. “The checkerboard is a tried-and-true motif,” Westbrook says. “This particular one, with its charcoal coloring, isn’t as harsh and heavy as a black-and-white check, though, which keeps the floor feeling warm and fresh.” For a complementary accent, the underside of the claw-foot tub was painted in a similar shade of gray.

In the shower, Westbrook mixed clean-lined marble with glossy white tile for a dazzling effect. “An all-white marble bathroom—even though it can be very beautiful—can register as cold,” says the designer. “But when you start to mix finishes and materials, that’s when things start to warm up.” The bath’s greatest sense of warmth comes from the towering French oak cabinetry, which has a hand-waxed finish by Carolyn Shedd that gives a sense of dimension and depth.

Thoughtful but subtle details complete this bath’s refined appeal. Westbrook selected black porcelain plumbing fixtures and hardware to provide a hint of contrasting detail. At Farrah’s makeup vanity, she placed a graceful low-back chair with delicate pleating, while a quirky Andre Petterson painting above the tub adds a dose of whimsy. “If you’re trying to make a statement, I think it’s important not to clutter the space,” says Westbrook of her pared-down approach. “If you’re careful about the details, it’ll give you that newer, fresher feel, even if you’re working with more traditional materials.”

RESOURCES INTERIOR DESIGN Barbara Westbrook, Westbrook Interiors. CONTRACTOR Greg Cooley, Cooley Contracting CABINETRY FABRICATION Vintage Lumber CABINETRY FINISHING Carolyn Shedd FLOORING Paris Ceramics TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath TUB Waterworks SCONCES & MIRRORS Paul Ferrante at Ainsworth-Noah PLUMBING AND HARDWARE Lefroy Brooks at Renaissance Tile & Bath LIGHT FIXTURE Formations at Jerry Pair ARTWORK Andre Petterson, represented

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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.

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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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About the Judges JACKIE AKERS As an interior designer for Home ReBuilders, one of Atlanta’s most established design/build firms, Jackie Akers is well-versed in the balance of design aesthetic, space planning, material selection and budget. At Home

Photography: Mali Azima Art Direction/Stylist: Thea Beasley Courtesy of: Currey & Company

ReBuilders, Akers establishes a close relationship with her clients to design custom kitchens and baths that improve lifestyles and increase home values. Her projects have won several awards, including a Chrysalis Award for a bath renovation this year. She also made design contributions to the HGTV Green Home in 2012 and won the 2010 Regional Contractor of the Year Award for Best Kitchen, and her work has been featured in the Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of Kitchens. Akers has been an active member of the kitchen and bath industry for more than 12 years, receiving her formal education from the University of Georgia.

CAREN DANNEMAN, CKD, CBD Caren Danneman, CKD, CBD, is owner and principal designer for Danneman Designs, LLC, and partner with Design Synergy Group, LLC. Danneman is certified in kitchen and Bath design through the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and has been in the industry for more than 25 years. She works not only with builders and remodelers, but also directly with homeowners, creating detailed layouts and plans. An active member of the NKBA Georgia chapter, she is on the board as vice president of programs for 2015 and 2016.

AMY MORRIS Amy Morris founded her full-service design firm with her trademark philosophy: “Simplifying adds a level of elegance.” After graduating from The Art Institute of Atlanta with a bachelor of fine arts in interior design,

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Kitchen & Bath News Decatur’s ATLANTA KITCHEN INC. has opened a Cambria Showroom on Roswell Road (next door to The Buckhead Theatre and Circa Lighting), with vignettes showcasing the Cambria quartz product in more than 100 colors. 3150 Roswell Road NW, Atlanta 30305; (404) 378-3132

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A new FERGUSON SHOWROOM will open in Buckhead Atlanta. With more than 13,000 square feet of space, the showroom will feature plumbing and appliances with brands such as Kohler, Rohl, Sub-Zero and Thermador. (404) 495-9919 Paul Castell and Jenny Parker have opened DOVE STUDIO on Holcomb Bridge Road. The kitchen-and-bath showroom will accommodate homeowners, contractors and architects of all budgets. 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell 30076; (404) 405-5219 Well-known kitchen brand ALNO ATLANTA has opened a location on the Westside. ALNO is one of Europe’s leading cabinet manufacturers, and the new storefront showcases the latest kitchen trends from Germany. 969 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta 30318; (404) 254-1928

PIRCH ATLANTA has added Viking appliances to its 35,000-square-foot Buckhead location. The Viking line will sell with other brands such as Sub-Zero/Wolf, Dacor, Jenn-Air, Bosch and Thermador. 3535 Peachtree Road, Suite 230, Atlanta 30326; (404) 341-7555

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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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1. STREAMLINE SURFACES

Bell Kitchen & Bath Studios’ vision for this stately kitchen was a modern aesthetic that still evokes warmth and elegance.

The waterfall edge of the Cambria countertop allows the eye to move seamlessly, while the smooth acrylic perimeter cabinetry blends nicely with the mahogany accents.

2.

SIMPLIFY STORAGE

Rev-A-Shelf integrated a peg system in the drawers to organize and secure plates, pots, and lids, while dividers corral cutlery and miscellaneous gadgets, making cleanup a breeze.

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Lucite—a clear, plastic material that’s having a moment in furniture design—works great as a cabinet pull, evoking a light, playful quality that doesn’t compete with its hardier counterparts.

KITCHEN DESIGN Bell Kitchen & Bath Studios ORGANIZATION Rev-A-Shelf APPLIANCES Sub-Zero/Wolf COUNTERTOPS/FABRICATION Cambria via Construction Resources TILE Renaissance Tile & Bath SCONCES Circa Lighting SINK AND FAUCET Franke STYLING Tami Ramsay, Cloth & Kind ACCESSORIES B.D. Jeffries STOOLS McAlpine Home at MacRae

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4. ADD GLASS

CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio designed a clean, contemporary retreat using ½-inchthick ultra-premium glass in its shower (industry standard is ⅜ inch). The room appears larger, while the thicker glass provides a better barrier against water.

5.

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Natural products like Ecuador marble and the teak shower-pan drain complement manmade materials like the mottled gray concrete cabinet doors and acrylic tub.

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COUNTERTOPS Levantina; levantina.com. TILE Interceramic; interceramicusa.com.

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The professionals at Builder Specialties Inc. mixed louvered cabinets, leathered granite and stainlesssteel appliances to create a casual but well-appointed space for leisure entertaining, as well as overflow for formal gatherings.

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Designing an outdoor kitchen presents the same considerations as an indoor layout, so keep prep, cooking and libation zones top of mind. Don’t forget pantry storage and trash options to accommodate all entertaining needs, whether it’s outside or in.

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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,

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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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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.

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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

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BUCKHEAD FERGUSON has announced it will open a Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery at 262 Buckhead Ave., in the new Buckhead Atlanta development. The 13,000-square-foot gallery will open in late 2015, and will offer

▲ The CAMBRIA GALLERY BUCKHEAD opens its

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WINNING DESIGNS ▼ The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Georgia chapter unveiled its Design Excellence award winners earlier this spring, and in the category of Contract: Product, kitchen-and-bath design expert MATTHEW QUINN of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio won the Gold for his Continuum sink (below right) created in partnership with MTI BATHS. The semi-recessed sink (only the top two inches of the sink rim rest on the counter) allows the striations of the counter material to flow “through” the sink. The Silver went to HANSGROHE, which operates a manufacturing facility in Alpharetta; the company’s AXOR LAMPSHOWER

by Japanese design studio Nendo blurs the line between living spaces with a product that’s both shower and lamp.

▲ Taking home the award for Grand Prize winner at the 2015 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Kitchen of the Year contest was only the beginning for JOEL KELLY of Joel Kelly Design. The dynamic solution he designed for a town house kitchen, complete with steel-framed interior windows and a track ladder for floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, has gone on to win first place in the Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Competition, Southeast Region, as well as both the Gold in the Kitchen category and Best in Show: Residential at the ASID-Georgia Design Excellence awards in May.

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His architecture has been called “symphonic” and “theatrical.” His influence

MELANIE TURNER, MELANIE TURNER INTERIORS What is your first memory of being in/experiencing a Portman-designed landmark? The first time I came

on the international design landscape—and the Atlanta skyline—is undeniable.

to Atlanta as a young woman,

MICHELLE WORKMAN, MICHELLE WORMAN INTERIORS What is your first memory of being in/experiencing a Portman-designed landmark?

And now, noted architect and developer JOHN C. PORTMAN JR.’s signature

I visited the Hyatt Regency.

When I was about 9 years old

This hotel really put Atlanta

my mother had a brief stint

on the map for me. I was in

as an event coordinator and

awe of the elegant interior

one of the first events she did

Market, AMERICASMART will pay tribute to its chairmain and founder’s unique

architecture, fixtures and that

was at the Bonaventure Hotel

aesthetic by unveiling a gallery of vignettes inspired by this “simple” white

glass elevator.

in Los Angeles. I remember

paint color, SW-PW240 (a hue often employed in his vast body of work), is available by request at all Sherwin-Williams stores. In conjunction with its July

hue (secret ingredient: two dashes of red), called Portman White. Participating

being mesmerized by the

designers include Stan Topol, Melanie Turner, Michelle Workman, Brian Patrick

cylinders and the modern gleaming beauty of the archi-

Flynn, Niki Papadopoulos, Michel Boyd and Kerry Howard; each will impart their

tecture. It is an incredibly vivid

own stylistic imprint on a 10-by-10-foot vignette painted Portman White.

STAN TOPOL, STAN TOPOL & ASSOCIATES What is your earliest memory of experiencing a Portmandesigned landmark? Many

NIKI PAPADOPOULOS, MARK WILLIAMS DESIGN ASSOCIATES What is your favorite John Portman-designed building?

MICHEL BOYD, SMITHBOYD INTERIORS Inspiration for your Portman White vignette? I intend be incredibly literal, and design the

’70s, and it was the most

BRIAN PATRICK FLYNN, FLYNNSIDE OUT What is your favorite John Portman-designed building? The Marriott Marquis in

Right now my favorite John

entire vignette and all of its

amazing room I had ever

downtown Atlanta is the John

KERRY HOWARD, KMH INTERIORS What is your favorite John Portman-designed building?

Portman building is ADAC!

contents Portman White. I’m

seen or experienced. Later

Portman building that gets my

We moved our office into the

looking forward to creating a

I took both Billy Baldwin and

creative juices flowing more

new Designer Suites a few

cool and conceptual vignette

Angelo Donghia there and to

than any other. Any place that

months ago and we are really

with lots of textural interest

his Midnight Sun restaurant for

makes me feel like I could

His vacation home on Sea

loving it.

and a little fantasy.

dinner. That was one of the

possibly be in outer space

Island. The design-build of this

What is your first memory of experiencing a Portmandesigned landmark? My first

most dramatic rooms on Earth!

in the middle of a major city

visit to ADAC as a student will

search, this home caused lots

nia, my first experience with a

forever be etched into my

How do you envision using the Portman White paint color in an upcoming project? It’s a perfect tint to

pretty much wins. Overall, it’s

family. According to my re-

What is your first memory of being in/experiencing a Portman-designed landmark? Growing up in Califor-

of uproar with his neighbors.

John Portman-designed land-

memory. I thought, “What is

embellish a project we are

But in true Portman style, the

mark was the Hyatt Regency

this little piece of heaven hid-

doing on the Connecticut

Inspiration for your Portman White vignette? The one

home stands as a testament

in San Francisco. I remember

ing in plain sight?” Its sculp-

coast. It is the sun glistening

adjective I will use is extreme.

that he was a visionary who

walking into the atrium, and

tural presence stands apart

across the water and into our

Probably with color and possi-

made his dream a reality.

just being awestruck.

from anything else in town.

small home.

bly a play on sculptural shape.

amazing home was a personal journey for himself and his

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memory for me.

years ago, I went to the Polaris atop the Hyatt Regency.

It was the beginning of the

the concentric rib-like shapes you see as you look upward that just get me everytime.

MICHELLE WORKMAN BY JESSICA SCHOFIELD; STAN TOPOL BY NINH T CHAU

Portman White

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Community in Carolina PALMETTO BLUFF, THE 20,000-ACRE LOWCOUNTRY DEVELOPMENT by Crescent Communities, is moving forward with its second village, Moreland, further reflecting the rebounding luxury home market. Atlanta remains a core market for Palmetto Bluff, and Peachtree City’s HISTORICAL CONCEPTS is part of the design team for Moreland, a 600-acre village with 500 home sites (when complete) offering river and preserve views, and amenities such as a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The first phase, 60 acres, will offer 92 home sites in the Bluffton, South Carolina, community. The core of Moreland will feature a social hall (named The Boundary, after Boundary Street in Bluffton), an event venue, an outfitters center and a green space. Expected home designs, such as the dogtrot style, will focus on capturing breezes and blending indoors and out. “You could live outside,” says says Courtney Hampson, Crescent Communities’ director of marketing and partnerships. “I keep seeing daybeds hanging on porches, and that’s how you take your nap.”

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NEW HOME FURNISHINGS RETAILER DIXON RYE and restaurants Barcelona, Tom+Chee and O-Ku are

sion in Buckhead listed for $3.2 million by the owner

expected to open this fall in Westside Ironworks, the $9 million redevelopment of a 1.6-acre site across

of former Buckhead boutique Owen Lawrence.

from White Provision and Westside Urban Market. Frank Buonanotte, founder and chairman emeritus

The classic four-bedroom, four-bath home, with

of The Shopping Center Group, and Jeff Stein, founder and principal of Stein Investment Group, are

5,633 square feet and gorgeous gardens, was built

working with Place Maker Design on the 19,000-square-foot property fronting Howell Mill Road. AH&L

in 1935 with a rebellious feature—a hidden prohibi-

spoke with Buonanotte about Westside Ironworks and the evolving area.

tion bar in the living room and a circular staircase

WHAT IS THE APPEAL OF WEST MIDTOWN TO YOU? It’s very authentic and genuine. Somebody

fashioned after that of the Swan House, says agent

knocks down a bunch of stuff and builds brand new, and it’s called urbanism. This is authentic urban-

Rosina Seydel of Beacham & Company, Realtors.

ism. If you look at a lot of the buildings with retail and restaurants, those are real buildings. They have

Larry Pritchard purchased the home, located

been converted into the uses they have now. It doesn’t look like everything else.

at 2878 Habersham Road, in 2007, renovating the

IN CREATING A TENANT MIX, WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER? The area draws people not only from

kitchen, breakfast room and master suite. Robert

Atlanta, but from all over the Southeast. It’s the design district for Atlanta. It’s where the designers are

Osborne filmed Turner Classic Movies segments in

doing their shopping. We just didn’t want the same old thing that you can find in any mall.

the study. “There are rooms that are very formal, but

WHY IS DIXON RYE A GOOD FIT? It fits into the design district there. It also has unique [product] lines

also rooms that are very comfortable,” Seydel says.

that nobody else has in Atlanta. We also appreciate that they were going to take advantage of the character of our building. Dixon Rye is keeping the steel trusses and industrial windows.

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SUMMER MUSIC SERIES AND CULINARY FESTIVALS ARE IN FULL SWING, WHILE SOLO SHOWS AND RARE EXHIBITIONS DEBUT ON THE ART CIRCUIT. WRITTEN BY Lindsey Wohlfrom

convey a struggle with chaos and are hailed for their commanding emotional and physical impact. Surface Tension is Major’s second show at Marcia Wood Gallery. Through 7/25. marciawoodgallery.com clockwise from top Alex Katz, 10:30 am, at the High; Susie Pryor’s solo show at Pryor Fine Art; Bruce Davidson’s The Brooklyn Gang; Shawne Major’s mixed-media exhibition.

Bruce Davidson’s In Color and The Brooklyn Gang are on view at

JACKSON FINE ART through the end of summer. Davidson, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, is known for engaging his subjects and frequently focusing on those who redefine boundaries or remain on the outskirts. The Brooklyn Gang documents the lives of teenagers in the Brooklyn, New York, gang The Jokers, while In Color features selections

GREGG IRBY GALLERY welcomes

from his career—national and interna-

Southern abstract artist Page Jones

tional—ranging 56 years. Through 8/1.

Davis for a solo show at its new gallery

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space on the Westside. Garnering

The HIGH MUSEUM OF ART debuts

inspiration from modern marketplace

Alex Katz, This is Now, one of the larg-

aesthetics, Davis’s work alludes to

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est exhibitions of the landscapes of

the importance of human contact in a

emotion and technique, and her layered

acclaimed for her performances at the

American artist Alex Katz in almost two

society that is becoming more com-

pieces make bold and sometimes

Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. The

decades. Featuring more than 40 works

municative but less connected. Evoking

unpredictable statements. This year

concerts are rain or shine, and guests

created between 1954 and 2013, the

emotions such as curiosity, playfulness

marks Pryor Fine Art’s 25th anniversary.

are invited to bring their own picnics

show follows Katz’s artistic interpretation

and intimacy, Davis’s art encourages

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and drinks. 7/10 and 7/24. callanwolde.

of landscapes over the course of his

dialogue and participation from viewers.

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CENTER’s popular summer series,

MARCIA WOOD GALLERY

the human figure to making them the

Hosting her first exhibition in three

Jazz on the Lawn, continues with live

MIDTOWN presents Shawne Major’s

dominant focus. Viewers will have the

years, nationally acclaimed artist and

performances from guitarist Richard

Surface Tension, a mixed-media exhibi-

opportunity to observe Katz’s con-

gallery owner Susie Pryor invites guests

Alan Smith, known for his collaborations

tion showcasing Major’s acclaimed as-

temporary pieces alongside his early

to attend her solo show, on view at

with Earth Wind & Fire, Lynyrd Skynyrd

semblages of found objects. Using rich

works—and browse 15 monumental

PRYOR FINE ART through July 18.

and Aretha Franklin, and veteran jazz

visual compositions that are monumen-

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Pryor’s works are an exploration of

and blues vocalist Theresa Hightower,

tal yet intricately detailed, Major’s works

first time. Through 9/6. high.org

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ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY ROBERTSON

Naomi Von Habersham SOME PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO SUMMER because it means beach trips and pool parties. I, however, anticipate summer because it’s the time of year when some of my favorite drinks and spirits are in season. Take, for example, that quintessentially British cocktail, gin and tonic. When I was in college, there was an unspoken rule that G&Ts should only be consumed during late spring and summer. Drinking one at any other time of the year was considered uncouth. Frankly, I find that to be a bunch of hooey, but once a rule is drilled into one’s head, it becomes difficult to disobey.

Speaking of G&Ts, England is responsible for a number of warm-weather cocktails, which might be attributed to the well-known British penchant for hot weather. (As Noël Coward sang, “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.”) A perennial Anglo favorite is the Pimm’s Cup, which is practically required drinking during Wimbledon. It may look as innocuous as a glass of Luzianne iced tea, but drink more than two, and you’ll learn the hard way that this British libation isn’t as innocent as it looks.

Italians also know a thing or two about potent summertime potables. For years, Campari was considered de rigueur, whether it was mixed with soda or orange juice. But today, Campari is joined by another equally popular Italian aperitif: Aperol. The Aperol Spritz, which is a concoction of Aperol, prosecco and soda, is now as much a part of summer as Jack Rogers sandals and Tory Burch tunics.

Rounding out my list of favorite beat-the-heat libations is rosé. Once consumed only in summer, rosé has become the wine world’s equivalent of white jeans: a year-round favorite—especially in Atlanta, where it’s warm for about eight months of the year. So, with this article now written, I’m off to quench my thirst with a gin and tonic. Or should I make that a Campari and soda? Then again, what about a nice glass of rosé? With all these decisions to make, I need a drink.

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LIFE DISH

the

Scoop Tony Conway of LEGENDARY

EVENTS is bringing FLOURISH, a new 18,000-square-foot venue, to Buckhead this fall. With room for as many as 1,000 guests, the new space—across from the company’s current venue, The Estate on Piedmont—will serve as a site for fundraisers, galas, corporate events, private social events and weddings. Flourish will celebrate its official opening on November 7 with a black-and-white masked ball benefiting the Shepherd Center.

flourishatlanta.com DOUG TURBUSH, chef/owner of Marietta’s Seed Kitchen & Bar and Stem Wine Bar, will open DRIFT, a fish house and oyster bar, in The Avenue East Cobb later this year.

The chef-driven eatery will offer Cakes & Ale Café offers a curated selection of wine and small plates.

seafood, meats and local produce, as well as cocktails, craft beer and wine. Seafood fans can also expect a rotating selection of oysters and raw bar specialties at the oyster bar.

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CAKES & ALE CAFÉ RECENTLY ADDED

going next door for dinner. It’s also just a

café, you can come to the restaurant

A WINE BAR AND MENU OF SMALL

place you can go to if you don’t want to

and get no corkage [fee]. Wednesdays

PLATES. WHAT INITIATED THAT

have a full sit-down meal because it’s a

will be Wine 101 classes with our wine

CHANGE? We want people to be able

little more serene and laid-back.

sommelier Melissa [Davis], and we offer

to chill, have a glass of wine and some

WILL THE NEW MENU BE UNIQUE

flights on Fridays, which will rotate every

snacks. Originally Cakes & Ale Café was

TO THE CAFÉ? At the café, the wine

two weeks.

Sample the city’s best food trucks

going to be a really old-school, almost

should come first, and the food should

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FORTHCOM-

five-and-dime-like counter. My hope

complement. We’ll have charcuterie and

ING INMAN PARK OUTPOST, BREAD

this month when THE ATLANTA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL returns

now is that you come in, you don’t turn

lots of different salad plates, which pair

& BUTTERFLY. Bread & Butterfly is kind

its fourth year, the festival will host

on your computer and you hang out.

great with wine. The fun part about food

of the grown-up sister of the café. It’s

more than 50 food trucks—including

HOW WILL THE CAFÉ’S FEEL REMAIN

(and eating and drinking) is learning

the same idea—morning till night—but

Ibiza Bites, Nectar Food Truck and

DISTINCT FROM THE RESTAURANT?

something. We’re trying to figure out

it’ll have a more full breakfast and lunch,

Yumbii—as well as local artisans, ven-

It’s an extension of the restaurant, but

what people want without just giving

with pastries and snacks in between.

it has to have its own identity. It works

them the norm.

Dinner will be small plates, but a little

in cooperation with the restaurant; if

WHAT KIND OF WINE PROGRAMS

richer. We’ll have great coffee, beer,

will go to support The Giving Kitchen.

you have a wait for a table, the café is a

CAN CUSTOMERS EXPECT? If you

cocktails and wine—our strength is our

atlantastreetfoodfestival.com

great place to get a glass of wine before

buy a bottle of wine on Tuesday at the

wine. cakesandalerestaurant.com/cafe

to Piedmont Park on July 11. Now in

dors, live entertainment and a selection of craft beer, cocktails and wine.

A portion of the festival’s proceeds

CAKES & ALE BY LAUREN RUBINSTEIN; STREET FOOD FESTIVAL BY DEREK WINTERMUTE PHOTOGRAPHY AND TOM WHITE

THE CAKES & ALE CHEF/OWNER AND JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALIST SHARES WHAT’S NEW AT HIS DECATUR RESTAURANT’S ADJOINING CAFÉ—AND WHAT’S NEXT.

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F R I D AY, S E P T E M B E R 1 1 – S U N D AY, O C T O B E R 4 The showhouse will feature 10+ designers over two floors indoor and outdoor.

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HOME AT L A N TA H O M E S & L I F E S T Y L E S / / J U LY

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66 A Stylish Evolution Designer Carole Weaks

Relaxed Refinement William Huff helps

Classic Redux Traditional architecture, mature

breathes new life into her longtime clients’ Buckhead

frequent hosts Zak and Cara Isdell Lee refashion

landscaping and cultivated interiors make this

home with a lighter color palette, fresh fabrics, and

their stately Buckhead home into a French-inspired

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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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A number of qualities go into creating well-appointed interiors, but a truly successful relationship between client and designer may be at the top of that list. And like a good marriage, it’s a collaboration that can last throughout the years even as styles change and tastes evolve. “When you have clients that really enjoy the process and appreciate design, it is more like a partnership,” says interior designer Carole Weaks.

An elegant arrangement at one end of the living room is set off by an arresting painting

by Chuck Bowdish and an 18th-century sculpture Weaks found in France years ago.

A melon shade in the painting is subtly incorporated throughout the room as well as in the powder bath.

“Carole instinctively understands how we live, anticipates our needs and updates things accordingly,” adds homeowner Lisa Hills. For both, the relationship has blossomed into a friendship as well. Weaks began working with Lisa and her husband, Jim, in their Buckhead home more than 14 years ago, when the emphasis was country French with a palette heavy in yellow tones, red accents, and lots of pattern. (In fact, their home was originally featured in the May 2003 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.) The rooms were refined over the years, but eventually it was time for a more substantial refurbishment, but not from scratch. “I always advise clients to purchase pieces that will last, and not some fad that will be over in 15 minutes,” says Weaks. “I instinctively know what will be short-lived, and I steer them away from that towards more classic styles.”

The makeover began with an overall lightening of the spaces, with walls painted or wallpapered in neutrals instead of the yellows of before. Even the library’s dark wood paneling was painted, giving the room a whole new attitude. “The room was very traditional and clublike with plaid chairs,” says Lisa. “It was time to go in a totally different direction.” In the living room, two consoles were repainted to accommodate the less yellow, more taupe look, and all the furniture in the family room was reupholstered, a testament to buying high-quality pieces from the start.

The marriage of old and new continues in the master bedroom. The toile is gone, replaced by a sea of creams, while the carved upholstered bed and midcentury bedside tables remain. A new work of art over the bed sets the stage. “A painting can be that one piece that makes everything else work together in a room,” says Weaks.

“Working together” is a key phrase in this home. “I think it’s an interesting evolution how a client’s taste can evolve over the years, and as designers, we walk that path with them,” says Weaks. “You can appreciate the progression in a project where the client actually works with the designer to keep things fresh and updated.”

Adds Lisa: “We have grown up with Carole, and it continues to get better. I like to remind her that we only have a few more years to go before we can start all over again.” See Resources, Back of Book.

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In the living room, the yellow tones were taken away and seating rearranged and expanded after moving the grand piano. Weaks added two neutral sofas and a pair of bergères, but most of the accessories stayed the same, including the chandelier, mirror, candelabra and statue in the window. opposite The Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper originally speciďŹ ed for the dining room continues to take center stage, but the mix of chair styles, revamped window treatments and chandelier give the room a layered look.

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“I THINK IT’S INTERESTING HOW A CLIENT’S TASTE CAN DEVELOP OVER THE YEARS, AND AS DESIGNERS, WE WALK THAT PATH WITH THEM,” SAYS CAROLE WEAKS.

above The guest room bedding and window treatments were retained, with the addition of a bright roman shade for privacy. The star of the room is now the fresh Nina Campbell wallpaper, which ties everything together. right The powder room received a glamorous makeover with its Osborne & Little wallpaper in metallic silver and gold with a touch of the melon color pulled from the

the living room. An antique commode was retrofitted for the vanity, and the ornate mirror is from Parc Monceau. opposite Subtle patterns in the fabrics and striped walls add interest to the monochromatic color scheme in the soothing master retreat.

A contemporary painting by Raul Diaz, represented by TEW Galleries, helps anchor the showstopping space.

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right “The pool and outdoor living spaces are part of the evolution of this home and were added later,” says Weaks. “The Hillses and their large family love to be outdoors when possible, so these areas are used all the time.” Rick Hatch of Harrison Design designed the pool and pool house. below Landscape architect Joe Gayle created a series of distinct spaces, including this lined pathway that culminates with a bench overlooking climbing roses in bloom.

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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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In the formal living area, aqua window panels frame the cream chaise, which is upholstered in a partyfriendly fabric. The floor-to-ceiling window treatments play on the room’s varying tones of blue. opposite An antique starburst mirror made from vintage railroad spikes adds an industrial touch and star-studded texture.

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ZAK AND CARA ISDELL LEE ARE NO STRANGERS TO ENTERTAINING. As recurring hosts and attendees of weekly societal engagements, the charming pair wanted to revamp their Buckhead home to accommodate both guests and family, including 7-year-old son Rory. As an ardent traveler who has lived on five continents, Cara incorporated her globe-trotting perspective—particularly summers spent at her

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family’s retreat in the South of France— into the home’s aesthetic. Having always admired the lavender-scented countryside of her childhood, she sought out designer Will Huff of Huff-Dewberry to curate a Francophile style to match her memories.

Huff worked with the traditional layout of their sprawling 11,000-square-foot abode, designed by architecture firm Spitzmiller & Norris, to create a provincial retreat. The mission: design an elegant yet approachable space to match the family’s various needs. The solution: a soothing color palette of grays and blues, versatile furniture that works in various arrangements and an abundance of French antiques. “The house pulls from my life, especially my fondness for France and French furnishings,” says Cara. “Life’s too short to not have antiques.”

Every space mixes equal parts comfort and glamour. Knowing that the formal living room would be used most at parties, Huff nestled an assortment of perching spots throughout the room—perfect for clusters

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An iron canopy bed and antique mirrors anchor the feminine-hued room. above Travertine stone floors laid in a herringbone pattern and floor-to-ceiling draperies ground a nook in the couple’s master bath.

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of cocktail-party conversations. Mixing red wine with a cream chaise longue might bring a hostess to an early grave, but Huff had the bright (and inconspicuous) idea to use a linen-like outdoor fabric that facilitates quick cleanup after party fouls and stands up to youngsters in the house.

The approachable refinement continues in the dining room, which is comfortable and inviting, even though it houses formal antiques. Blue chairs upholstered in Sabina Fay Braxton’s old-world textiles resonate with Cara’s taste and easily transition into the living room for spillover seating.

Complementing this print is a swoon-worthy, silver-leafed Gracie wallpaper, adorned with custom, hand-painted blue birds. The romantic wallcovering balances the rustic earthenware buffet lamps, creating a room that is royal yet inviting.

When starting the redesign, Cara had one specific request: “I wanted a lavender-colored room somewhere in the house,” she says. “I love the lavender fields around our family home in France—I have bushels of it scattered everywhere—and wanted to incorporate that color in a big way.”

Huff satisfied her request with a serene master suite with monochromatic variations of the hue in the linens and textiles. Creamy gray walls and an industrial custom bed keep the room soothing without being overtly feminine.

The media room, however, boasts the masculine feel of a man cave. The film-noir space facilitates movie watching and state-of-the-art unwinding on its custom chaise-like sofa. Zak, a huge James Bond fan (Sean Connery, of course), put his touch on the room with a commissioned Mark Boomershine art piece of the Ian Fleming persuasion.

While the romantic charm of the Lee estate resonates with a landscape across the pond, Cara stayed true to her Southern roots throughout the redesign. “France was always a great escape, but Atlanta is still—and always will be—home.”

See Resources, Back of Book.

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clockwise from above The vibrant blue Sabina Fay Braxton upholstery adds old-world patina to a dining chair.

A blue and gold Italian commode (purchased from an antiques dealer’s personal collection) fit the bill in the living room. The dining room’s hand-painted Gracie wallpaper is a showstopper. Antique stools in the formal living room are one of several clusters of seating areas designed to be conducive to cocktail-party conversations. A collection of starburst mirrors add gilded charm to a nook in the master bedroom.

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William Huff nestled an assortment of PERCHING SPOTS throughout the LIVING ROOM—perfect for clusters of COCKTAILPARTY conversations.

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right The media room evokes masculinity with the industrial chandeliers from Circa Lighting and James Bond pop art by Mark Boomershine. above The main level’s elegant powder room stays on point with golden arrow sconces from Parc Monceau Antiques.

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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.

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The cream-colored palette continues throughout the house, creating a series of soft, inviting spaces, from a light-ďŹ lled bedroom and seating area to a serene bathroom.

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The master bathroom of this townhome is a study in understated luxury with crystal, mirrored glass, Carrara marble and clean white cabinetry.

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clockwise from top right A bronze bear sculpture holds court on one side of the pool.

The façade features classic details that are hallmarks of Historical Concepts properties: perfect proportions, stately windows, handsome moldings, and an elegant gate leading to

the beautiful front door door of a house that’s sited within mature landscaping. “The exterior gates, doors, and iron work are some of my favorite elements of the townhouse,” says architect Jim Strickland of the Peachtree City development designed by his firm.

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CHATEAU SOLEIL

The Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators Show House & Gardens celebrated 45 years of stellar show homes with the OPENING NIGHT PARTY at Chateau Soleil, a 14,000 square foot French-style estate designed by William T. Baker. The spectacular spring event benefited the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMN PHOTOGRAPHY

Top Doug Hilton, Michael Kleeman, Randy Korando, Maxine Hyland, Bebe Mengistu, Ann Wisniewski, Danielle Rollins, Bill Ingram, Caroline Weekes Erez, Ed Castro, Nina Nash, Bill Baker, Dan Belman, Cathy Rhodes, Staci Steen, Beth Kooby, Barbara Snook, Kimberly Grigg, Jessica Bradley, Hannah Seaton Robin Lamonte, Vern Yip, Camille Kesler; Bebe Mengistu, Amy Zboralski; Kirk Jamison, Dick White, Camille Kesler, Howard Palefsky, Joseph Young. Middle 2015 Decorators' Show House & Gardens, Robin and Steven Lamonte; Allyson Kirkpatrick, Lila Pryor Frank, Bobbie Boyke. Bottom Suzy Thomas, Betty Arden; Vern Yip, Camille Kesler, Terry Neal; Dan Belman, Randy Korando, Wendell and Sylvia Davidson.

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A CELEBRATION OF DESIGN

ADAC played host to Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ annual READER DAY earlier this spring. The all-day event kicked off with a lively panel discussion featuring design and lifestyle experts Barbara Westbrook, James L. Strickland, Matthew Quinn and Kevin Gillespie, and the festivities continued with presentations in select ADAC showrooms, book signings, chef demos and more. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM LINK

Top Elizabeth Ralls, James L. Strickland, Jean Murphy, Kimberly Sundt; Brent Pollack and Sam the dog, Niki Papadopoulos, Tyrone Higginbottom and Mark Williams in their new office at ADAC Design Studios. Middle Courtney Hardage, Michelle Bagby and Dan Cahoon look on as Kimberly Sundt introduces Barbara Westbrook at the Jerry Pair showroom. Kevin Gillespie, James L. Strickland, Elizabeth Ralls, Barbara Westbrook, Matthew Quinn. Bottom James L. Strickland gives a breakout presentation in the Stark Carpet Showroom at ADAC; Barbara Westbook signs copies of her new book, Gracious Rooms.

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LIFE

OUT & ABOUT

A NIGHT OF LUXURY

Guests gathered in Phipps Plaza’s Monarch Court to celebrate the unveiling of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 6th annual LUXURY LIVING SHOW in March. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and light bites catered by Davios while browsing the latest luxury products and trends featured in the exhibit’s Dream Kitchen, Dream Bath, and this year’s newest addition, the Outdoor Living display. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH DODGE

Top Charlene Rowe, Rebeka Edwards, Allie Micciche; Peggy Houghton, Rebecca and Chris Pass; Brandon Leatherwood, Alison Clower, Lauren Cupples.

Middle Louisa Coralis, Deborah Bobo, Steven Gamper, Elise Aunapu, Mimi Clausen. Bottom Bill Wagoner, Roger Reidelberger; Richard and Cathy Adams, Michael Bell; Brad Hanner, Steven Gamper.

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ART FOR A CAUSE

In March, art enthusiasts and the Atlanta design community celebrated local talent at ART FOR THE FARM, a fundraiser beneďŹ ting the Serenbe Art Farm and Artist in Residency program, as well as the Georgia chapter of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID). Guests noshed on hors d'oeuvres from Soiree Catering and Events while enjoying live and silent auctions featuring works by ASID members. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN BURNS PHOTOGRAPHY

Top Jason Moattar, Mark Williams, Valerie Alden; Theron Gunter, Niki Papadopoulos; Lucy Aiken-Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Monica Olsen, Elizabeth Ralls.

Middle The winner of Michel Boyd's painting; Nina Nash, Jamie Hirsch, Kerry Howard. Bottom Robert Grayson, Karen Ferguson, Lee Kinsella, Betsy McBride, Andrew Harris; Ann Wisniewski; Bill Peace, Katie Miner.

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Absolutely amazing all-brick, custom Don Henry home on the golf course in prestigious golf and country club community. This home features a formal living room, keeping room and beautiful gourmet kitchen, Ranaii hot water system, and custom finished terrace level perfect for entertaining. This home is a must-see with tons of living space for you, your family and friends to enjoy! Agent name: Dana English; Price: $449,000.

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This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Five gorgeous acres in West Cobb located behind Marietta Country Club. Peaceful and serene only begin to describe this home. Home features a beautiful pool with fireplace, hot tub and sauna. Main level has renovated kitchen, breakfast room with double sided fireplace, formal dining room, formal living room, 2-story family room with loft and executive bar. Agent name: Kim Pritchard; Price: $1,000,000.

Gorgeous home located on the 12th green in Eagle’s Brooke Country Club.

Home features family room with 20 ft ceilings overlooking the golf course.

Main level has gourmet kitchen, master on main and guest bedroom on adjacent side of home complete with full bath. Loft area upstairs for teen suite and entertaining. Finished terrace level offering game room, theater, full bar, and bedroom suite. Agent name: Dana English; Price: $449,000.

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A true one-of-a-kind, stunning European all-brick luxury home nestled on a private, wooded 5.5 acre gated estate lot. Located in a beautiful estate neighborhood, this home is perfect for the entertainer. The home boasts a massive chef’s dream kitchen, 20 X 30 great room with soaring ceilings and a wall of windows overlooking the sparkling salt water pool. Agent name: Kay Fulp; Price: $1,198,000.

Gorgeous brick home with 5BR/5.5BA. Stunning double door entrance to 2-stair foyer, great room, vaulted formal living room, chefs kitchen, keeping room and stacked stone fireplace. Home features large formal and informal dining rooms. Master on the main has trey ceiling and vaulted master bath.

Amazing finished basement has 2-sided stone fireplace, game room, bar, and media room. Agent name: Dan Jones; Price: $850,000.

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450 BLACKLAND ROAD NW, ATLANTA, GA 30342 Exceptional custom designed residence on a beautiful piece of property in the best neighborhood in Atlanta, Tuxedo Park. Walk the landscaped grounds featuring waterfalls that surround a screened patio, pool house and outdoor kitchen. Interiors by William Stewart Designs. Crestron and generator. Debra Johnston; 404-312-1959. DebraAJohnston.com. $4,750,000.

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Gorgeous Mediterranean villa in one of the most exclusive and secure gated communities in Atlanta. Open, airy rooms with light pouring in, soaring ceilings, private courtyard, marble and Mexican tile flooring, cedar storage closet, 150 feet on the Chattahoochee River. 5 BR 5.5 BA. Custom built by Stephen Fuller. Jeffrey Arron; 917-868-1687.

Stunning East Cobb gated Mediterranean-style estate features world class finishes throughout. Gym with sauna, wine cellar, elevator, pool house with chefs kitchen and guest suite, lighted tennis court, media room, and more.

Dramatic examples of old world artisanship are found throughout home. An entertainers dream. By appointment only. Jeffrey Arron; 917-868-1687.

1015 CHESSON COURT, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022 Elegant brick estate in prestigious gated community of CCOS located in cul-de-sac. Features terrace and pool off main level. Dramatic 2-story foyer, paneled library, formal dining room, chefs kitchen with bright breakfast area and keeping room, grand living room, spacious master bedroom on main with private balcony. Jeffrey Arron; 917-868-1687. $1,275,000.

3515 TANNERS MILL ROAD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30507 Impressive drive sets the stage for this beautiful steel constructed home filled with exquisite details. Dramatic two-story foyer and grand room with fireplace. Gourmet kitchen, finished terrace level, elevator and wheel chair accessible. Guest house/apartment with 3-car garage. Situated on 9.48 +/- acres. Patsy Craven; 678-478-6393. Patsy.Craven@BHHSGeorgia.com. $1,240,000.

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6520 PEMBROKE PLACE, CUMMING, GA 30040 Amazing Innovations Dream Home. This 4-story home is a model of chic sophistication. Sound proof and energy efficient. Fire & rot proof with hightech generator. Features a lanai, 2 offices, conference room, garden, vault, au-pair suite, sauna, steam room, 2 laundry rooms, media room, elevator, golf course lot. Low utility cost and low Forsyth County taxes. Nathan Samples; 770.880.8059. |sellwithsamples@gmail.com. $1,850,000.

303 WHITE SPRINGS LANE, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 Upscale Peachtree City home features master on main and five additional bedrooms, each with its own bath. Home has a finished terrace level with media room and bar. Separate entrances for bonus and terrace. Gunite pool/ hot tub and three-car garage! No HOA fees and connected to PTC cart paths. Laura Mehl; 678-524-7167. $1,189,000.

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Gorgeous ITP, move-in ready home in immaculate condition. Master on main. Wonderful flow and perfect for entertaining. Updated kitchen and baths. Screened porch overlooks a picturesque backyard with pool, patio and gazebo. Three-car garage and tons of additional parking. Finished terrace level. Jodi Halpert; 404-513-5151. $1,100,000.

Step into elegant comfort with this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home that is as stately on the inside as it appears on the outside. Large master with sitting room on main, private lot, connected to Peachtree City cart paths. Three-car garage. Partially finished basement. Laura Mehl; 678-524-7167. $800,000.

217 TWISTED TIMBER COURT, WOODSTOCK, GA 30189 “Setting the standard in courtyard living.” Two-story with master on the main. Ranch plans available upon request. Features include a three-car garage and private courtyard. Live like you are on vacation everyday. Camille Gard; 770-547-6659/Christel Cramer; 770-894-1904. $539,900.

127 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, JEFFERSON, GA 30549 Reconstructed farmhouse with Buckhead charm on 10 fenced acres featuring a barn and cozy apartment. Master on main level, and home has multiple outdoor living spaces and porches. Top schools. Come enjoy a new lifestyle! The Crane Team; 404-217-9792. $505,250.

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Porch Swings

BEFORE AIR conditioning, the Southern porch was a seasonal necessity. Those long, wraparound spaces were a requirement for staying out of the rays of the hot sun. And, for those of us old enough to remember, the porch was almost 7,000° cooler than indoors. We slept on those porches—in real beds—and we treasured those porch swings.

It’s no accident that in To Kill a Mockingbird so darn much happened on the porch, and more specifically, on the porch swing. (Now this swing is not to be confused with the giant tire swings that some of us redneckier folk had in our backyards. Back then, the very idea of someone dropping money on a jungle gym was unheard of.)

Porch swings cushioned in extra-long twin mattresses offer an idyllic area of repose on the wraparound porch of this this Carter Kay Interiors-designed beach retreat. It’s also the perfect vantage point for soaking up ocean views or the summer sea breezes.

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On our porch swings, we gathered for iced tea that we brewed in giant containers in the yard; it was where young men came a-courting, where after Sunday dinner you raced to claim a spot on the most coveted seat in the house.

Today, of course, designers and their clients view the porch swing not as a rusticated symbol of yesteryear but as another area to make a design statement, to ease that transition between indoors and out. Lacquered white, with cushions festooned in a bright outdoor fabric, hanging by rope, surrounded by planters with palms and bright annuals—yes, indeed, this is a place of honor. (Even if there are 18,000 BTU of air conditioning indoors.) On our porch swings on a hot July day, people slow down.

Life slows down.

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“OUTDOOR LIVING?” MARCIA HEARKENS BACK TO A PRE-AIR-CONDITIONED TIME WHEN LIVING OUTDOORS WAS A NECESSITY, NOT A CONCEPT, AND THE PORCH SWING WAS THE MOST COVETED SEAT IN THE HOUSE.

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