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An Eye For Detail
An effortless blend of antiques and contemporary pieces imbue a timeless quality in this new shingle-style abode in Buckhead 76
Respectful Refresh
Designer Helen Davis Hanavich and architect Blake Segars sensitively renovate an Atlanta home by respecting the past, while looking to the future 94
True Colors
Through the process of renovating her 1930s-era brick Georgian in Collier Hills, interior designer Nina Long finally embraces her true style
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First Class
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles presents our esteemed 2023 Bath of the Year Award winners 40
In the Mix
AH&L probed the market to uncover the latest and greatest products for all of your hardworking spaces 46
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LIFE 52
Property Report
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Calendar Happenings this month
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Naomi On bathroom design
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Dish Yeppa & Co.
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End Note Kim Wilson’s Must-Haves
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Editor’s Letter
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Ad Index
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Star Power
At the most recent High Point Market, a trio of top Southern design talents introduced first-ever furniture collections, as well as chic additions to existing lines
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Green Streak LANIER INTERIORS and C. BRANDON INGRAM DESIGN create a monochromatic oasis in this Atlanta bath renovation Written by CLAIRE RUHLIN Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
WHILE RENOVATING THEIR clients’ Atlanta home, one of the more outof-the-box undertakings for interior designer Lanier Gupton and architect Brandon Ingram was the second-floor primary suite—particularly the bath. “[Brandon] suggested completely swapping the location of the primary bath, closet and bedroom,” says Gupton. “It allowed the primary bath and bedroom to take advantage of the best light and exterior views. We created it as a place for the couple to have a restful retreat from their busy life with three young children.” To take advantage of the privacy afforded by the bath’s private treetop
scenery, a large window—which features French casements for easy opening—serves as the focal point. “We really gathered all the architecture and cabinetry around the room’s one large window,” notes Ingram. Underneath, a luxurious Kohler soaking tub with a cipollino quartzite surround (which matches the countertops) offers a spalike place to relax and “really created the room’s crescendo,” adds Ingram. Leaded glass and antique mirrored armoires “bounce the natural light around the space, which makes it feel larger.” While the clients wanted their primary bath to serve as a tranquil retreat, they specifically requested that it be more
Resources INTERIOR DESIGN Lanier Gupton, Lanier Interiors ARCHITECT Brandon Ingram, C. Brandon Ingram Design BUILDER Lucas Tilton, Lucas Tilton Residential CABINETRY Costili Cabinetry HARDWARE Classic Brass COUNTERTOPS Marmi Natural Stone SHOWER MARBLE/ DOLOMITE Waterworks DRAPERY Kerry Joyce SCONCES Visual Comfort & Co. TUB Kohler FAUCETRY Waterworks
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At the most recent High Point Market held in April, a trio of top Southern design talents introduced firstever furniture collections, as well as chic additions to existing lines Produced by CLINTON SMITH
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Dallas-based designer DENISE MCGAHA has partnered with WILDWOOD on a new collection of lighting, furniture and home decor. With an appreciation for heritage craftsmanship, McGaha’s designs encompass simplicity and strength, raw materials and refined finishes, and a balance of contemporary living with the reinvention of traditional style. Perhaps the most important part of the collection is how each piece is imbued with McGaha’s kinship with nature. Deeply inspired by time spent at her ranch in Texas, the designer articulates the senses through natural materials, her palette and the textures that appear on each piece. wildwoodhome.com 46
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CLASSIC REMIX
A scion of the Howard decorating family—celebrated designers and shopkeepers Phoebe and Jim Howard are her parents— NELLIE HOWARD OSSI debuted a 15-piece capsule collection with SHERRILL FURNITURE aptly titled Nellie Jane for Mr. and Mrs. Howard. (Phoebe and Jim have their own long-standing collection with the company as well.) With a return to maximalism and traditional design, highlights of Howard Ossi’s line include beautifully upholstered pieces with scalloped trims, box pleats and gathered skirts, all freshly reinterpreted for today’s modern lifestyles. nelliehowardossi.com; sherrillfurniture.com
High Wattage Some of Houston-based designer PALOMA CONTRERAS’’ first lighting introductions for VISUAL COMFORT & CO.. have become instant classics. Fast-forward to the latest High Point Market, and Contreras has added more key pieces, including sconces, lamps and hanging fixtures that are sure to become covetable in their own right. With clean lines and pitch-perfect finishes, the pieces evoke glamorous, sculptural qualities. Looking ahead, fans of Contreras should mark their calendars for the launch of her second book, The New Classic Home: Modern Meets Traditional Style,, set to debut in October. visualcomfort.com 47
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IN GOOD FLAVOR The Lemon Frappe made with Roku Gin, St. Germain, Gran Classico, celery and lemon. right Prosciutto e Mozzarella with prosciutto di parma, mozzarella di bufala and focaccia.
Channeling inspiration from the coastal Italian city of Rimini, Storico’s YEPPA & CO. excels in enticing fare, cocktails and atmosphere Written by EVAN EDWARDS Photographed by DAVID CHRISTENSEN
EARLIER THIS YEAR, Storico group, the brains behind in-town Italian eateries Storico Fresco, Storico Vino and Forza Storico, debuted their latest concept Yeppa & Co. Located inside Buckhead Village District, guests will feel as though they’ve transported to a lively eatery on the coast of Northern Italy. Designed and built by partners Pietro Gianni, a civil engineer, and Stephen Peterson, an architect, Yeppa & Co. intentionally encourages human interaction via the long and narrow bar and seamless indoor and outdoor dining layout. “Before opening, I had called the experience at Yeppa a bit of a sensory overload, but what we have achieved is actually a very balanced mix of lighting, 56
sound, paint colors, flatware, glassware and more,” says Gianni. To execute an authentic experience, fresh ingredients are flown in from Italy in order to prepare a delectable selection of dishes (think focaccia pizzas and gnocchi con sugo di margherita complete with fresh-made ricotta gnocchi). “It took us about a year to make certain that specific products from the Emilia-Romagna region would arrive to Atlanta in a steady flow,” says Gianni. “Our focaccia, which is made in Rimini, is flash frozen and shipped to us. It’s a very versatile product, extremely stable and can be reheated in minutes.” Additionally, Italian chef Omar Casali (from Maré) and his sous-chef Rebecca
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Dallara visit in three-month stints to assist Yeppa’s chef de cuisine Omar Santamaria. After dinner, guests can make their way to Dryver Bar, a Formula Onedriven cocktail bar situated adjacent to the main dining area with a separate entrance. “Gianni was a test-driver for race cars and brings that experience to Atlanta,” says beverage manager Jose Pereiro. “We have designed the space with the feel of being on the racetrack. The cocktail program consists of an elevated and well-crafted cocktail menu with modern culinary techniques that I have learned from my travels, especially to Italy and Mexico.” As for the term itself, “Yeppa is an expression that describes an existential vision,” says Peterson. “It is the ability to live life passionately and intensely. It originated in a particular region in Italy— Romagna—and perfectly expresses hospitality and the joy of living.” yeppaco.com
Going Green
“Yeppa is an expression that describes an existential vision. It is the ability to live life passionately and intensely.” —Stephen Peterson above, top to bottom The Polenta Fries with melted fonduta cheese. Tortellini Con Crema Di Parmigiano filled with pork, ricotta, parmigiano and topped with Italian sausage and crema di parmigiano. left The electric bar inside Yeppa & Co. offers an ideal locale for refreshing cocktails and socializing.
Promoting sustainability efforts around the city, Midtown’s seafood restaurant LURE collects nearly 150,000 gallons of rainwater from its roof every year to prevent runoff and help eliminate the amount of pollutants washed into local streams (shown above). The rain collected is also used to water all of the plants at the restaurant. lure-atlanta.com
The STORICO group has introduced sustainability efforts throughout all of their restaurants. A few initiatives include: the elimination of plastic and introduction of bamboo disposable to-go containers and flatware, the replacement of HVAC systems with electronic smart thermostats, offering beer and Prosecco on draft to eliminate bottle usage and much more. storico.com FOUNDATION SOCIAL EATERY in Alpharetta purchases vegetables and herbs from employee-owned greenhouses. Additionally, the restaurant gives back vegetable scraps and eggshells for composting purposes. foundationatl.com
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opposite All of the pastas are made in-house. opposite below The Polpo Di Vale complete with grilled octopus, olive oil, mashed potatoes, cherry tomatoes and arugula pesto.
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Best Dressed
A new home by architect Tim Adams features cedar shake and indigenous granite. A white fence distinguishes a courtyard planted with boxwoods accented by colorful flowering perennials—all by landscape architect Alec Michaelides of Land Plus.
an eye for detail An effortless blend of antiques and contemporary pieces imbue a timeless quality in this new shingle-style abode in Buckhead Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Produced by LAUREN IVERSON
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Warm Welcome
right Antique artwork from Huff Harrington and a barometer from Inner Pieces Inc. adorn the custom millwork in the light-filled stair hall. The rug is from Moattar. far right An iron chandelier from Visual Comfort & Co. calls attention to the lofty ceilings in the family room, where a sofa from CR Laine anchors a cozy seating zone around the stone fireplace.
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ENCHANTED BY A Buckhead property’s towering old-growth beech trees, a couple with two teenagers commissioned architect Tim Adams to design a new house for the sprawling site. Clad with cedar shake accented by indigenous granite, his brainchild far exceeds their goals. “This home has a sense of history and soul that transcends time,” says Adams. Indeed, handcrafted wall moldings in a classic yet updated grid pattern adorn the stair hall, which is flooded with natural light from a bank of windows. In fact, natural light pervades the interior, which is only one or two rooms deep, allowing Adams to add windows on multiple sides. “Feeling the light throughout the day makes a tremendous difference,” he says. It also complements the lighter, brighter palette that the owners
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Respectful Refresh Designer Helen Davis Hanavich and architect T. Blake Segars sensitively renovate an Atlanta home by respecting the past, while looking to the future Written by CLINTON SMITH Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL
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Cowtan & Tout’s Rutland grasscloth wallpaper envelops the dining room by interior designer Helen Davis Hanavich.
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Set the Scene
above left A light fixture from Foxglove Antiques & Galleries illuminates an antique table and upholstered chairs from Mrs. Howard in the cheerful dining area. above The living room is painted in Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes paint color in a dramatic high-gloss finish. A plush Eve and Staron Studio rug grounds the space.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER HELEN DAVIS HANAVICH of Helen Davis Interior Design and architect Blake Segars of T. Bake Segars Architecture have been longtime friends—since childhood, in fact—but the two had never worked together on a project. When Segars was beginning a remodeling job for an Atlanta couple with three young children, he thought Hanavich would be the perfect interior designer for them. One of the best parts of the project was that Segars and Hanavich discovered a couple that wasn’t rushed by a particular deadline and allowed time for the design to come together and evolve in a thoughtful manner. So successful was the ensuing collaboration that what originated as the addition of a back porch evolved into a years-long, wholehouse renovation and redecoration. In fact, it was the clients’ knowledge of design and exquisite taste that allowed Hanavich to push the envelope and explore unexpected colors and fabric combinations.
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true colors Through the process of renovating her 1930s-era brick Georgian in Collier Hills, interior designer Nina Long finally embraces her true style Written by TATE GUNNERSON Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by YVONNE MCFADDEN
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left Designer Nina Long in her light-drenched sunporch, where floral drapery fabric by Jasper through Ainsworth-Noah packs a visual punch. opposite In the front foyer, an antique chest from Franya Waide Antiques and Interiors sets the stage for an intriguing vignette that includes an antique clock and an alabaster lamp from Scott Antique Markets.
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above A copper portico with treillage crisply juxtaposes the brick exterior of this 1930s-era Georgian (its previous iteration was also published by AH&L in 2019). opposite In the family room, botanical prints from Foxglove Antiques & Galleries and antique oyster plates from Interiors Market coexist easily alongside new furnishings by Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Hickory Chair through Mathews Furniture + Design.
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SHORTLY AFTER BUYING their 1930s-era brick Georgian in Collier Hills, Taylor and Nina Long embarked on a room-by-room renovation. An interior designer with Mathews Furniture + Design, Nina was ecstatic to finally create an environment that truly represented her and her husband’s classic yet comfortable aesthetic. “I couldn’t wait to put my stamp on the house,” she says. For a blank slate, Long first had the walls throughout painted in a warm shade of white and then, starting with the powder room, proceeded to renovate the bathrooms one-by-one. When they accomplished that mission, they set their sights on the kitchen, incorporating cabinetry and veiny,
honed statuary marble countertops. Most dramatically, they opened the space to the dining room, allowing Long to gaze at the adjacent space’s mural wallcovering while she cooks. “It makes me so happy,” she says. “It’s like a piece of art.” Accented by green-painted trim, the wallcovering depicts scenes of life in Italy—a nod to Long’s heritage. It’s a lush backdrop for a painted table and velvet upholstered chairs underneath an ornate glass bead-adorned brass chandelier— all French reproductions. “Wallpaper is a unique way to add character and the options are endless.” Indeed, Long incorporated them into key areas throughout the interior. Paired with
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