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ATLANTA HOMES & LIFESTYLES

NOVEMBER 2021

ENDURING ELEGANCE

Enduring Elegance

VOLUME 40, NO. 11

Contents NOVEMBER 2021

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Polished & Poised

A collection of antiques and modern art create an atmosphere of sublime sophistication 48

Fresh Start

Bright colors and bold patterns give youthful flair to a clean and classic Chastain Park home 62

Chateau in the Carolinas

Steps from the Lowcountry shores, a client’s beloved antiques collection guides Huff-Dewberry’s design of a worldly home

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STYLE 8

Natural Instinct

Flora-inspired designs imbued with an understated elegance this fall 11

Shutze Splendor

The 15th-annual Philip Trammell Shutze Awards presented by the ICAA recognize design excellence in the Southeast

LIFE 24 26 27 28 80 4 78

Property Report Calendar Naomi On classic design Dish Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ End Note In Love With…Amethyst Editor’s Letter Ad Index

On the Cover INTERIOR DESIGN CAROLINE WILLIS PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY FOLLOWILL STYLIST ELEANOR ROPER

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DESIGN BY ASHLEY GILBREATH; ARCHITECTURE BY BRANDON INGRAM; PHOTO BY EMILY FOLLOWILL

S H U T Z E AWA R D S

SHUTZE SPLENDOR

The 15th-annual Philip Trammell Shutze Awards presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art recognize design excellence in the Southeast Produced by SUZANNA CULLEN HAMILTON

ONE OF THE REGION’S MOST STRINGENT design competitions yields stellar results when the annual Shutze Awards are presented. The application process is as exacting and precise as the projects, and only the most accomplished professionals compete at this level. Founded in 2002, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is a national organization committed to preserving and promoting classical design. The Philip Trammell Shutze Awards were created in 2007 to honor the most esteemed projects in the categories of architecture, interior design, landscape design and crafts-

manship. Each year, three renowned industry peers serve as judges wherein projects are submitted without any names and judged blindly solely on merit. This year Mona Hajj, Donald Ruggles and Mario Nievera were the judges. The prestigious event is held at Atlanta’s Piedmont Driving Club where medals of honor are given to each winner during the black-tie dinner affair. Los Angeles-based designer Madeline Stuart hosted the event that was as rich in talent as she is. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is thrilled to share the award-winning projects with you on the pages that follow. 11

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RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION UNDER 5,000 SQUARE FEET

BRANDON INGRAM, C. BRANDON INGRAM DESIGN An Atlanta Ranch Renovation, Atlanta, Georgia

WHAT THE JURORS SAY: “This renovation is brilliant. The transformation is remarkable and beautiful. A wonderful expression of Classicism reinterpreted.” WORDS FROM THE WINNER: “Being recognized among the amazing depth of talent in the Southeast design community makes the Shutze award even more humbling. This project is a perfect example of what can happen when clients fully trust their design team to see their home’s potential in ways even they themselves could never envision.” 12

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RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET

HISTORICAL CONCEPTS INGRAM BY EMILY FOLLOWILL; HISTORICAL CONCEPTS BY ERIC PIASECKI

Precedent Redefined, Coastal South Carolina

WHAT THE JURORS SAY: “Beautifully inventive. It does not break the rules, but twists the rules on their side to tell the story of two houses. Classical detailing with a twist.” WORDS FROM THE WINNER: “Reinterpreting the classic form of the historic single houses found in nearby Charleston, we were able to design an imaginative marsh-front home that honors the region’s architectural traditions while celebrating the client’s eclectic, contemporary tastes and creative vision.” 13

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RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET

BARBARA WESTBROOK, WESTBROOK INTERIORS

WHAT THE JURORS SAY: “The details give an elegant, timeless appeal to the home, yet there’s a relaxed, intimate and casual feel within each interior space. Beautiful sensitivity overall.” WORDS FROM THE WINNER: “This was a wonderful project to work on, and the clients are incredible stewards of the property. We want our homes to feel personal and to have a soul so this project feels historically accurate, but not stiff. In total, it was the perfect combination of all a designer’s wishes: absolutely wonderful clients, talented architects at Historical Concepts, a terrific builder and incorporating Bob Christian’s trompe l’oeil magic.” 14

WESTBROOK BY ERIC PIASECKI; ASKINS BY SUSAN SULLY

Lowcountry Manor, Green Pond, South Carolina

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RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION OVER 5,000 SQUARE FEET

NORMAN DAVENPORT ASKINS ARCHITECT Peachtree Heights Tudor, Atlanta, Georgia

WHAT THE JURORS SAY: “The addition looks seamless. The home feels new and refreshed while at the same time honest and authentic. Amazing sensitivity to remodeling and restoring a historic structure.” WORD FROM THE WINNER: “We assembled the most compatible design team ever and added our favorite clients into the mix, and there you have it. Our challenge was to put a fresh face on a century-old grand Atlanta lady.”

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POLISHED & POISED

A collection of antiques and modern art create an atmosphere of sublime sophistication in CAROLINE WILLIS’ personal home Written by

SUZANNA HAMILTON Photographed by

EMILY FOLLOWILL Styled by

ELEANOR ROPER

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Close to Home

A Kimo Minton painting from TEW Galleries hangs above an authentic Duncan Phyfe card table in the music room of designer Caroline Willis’ personal home. Above the sofa, a painting by Sally King Benedict presides over a white French chair, originally belonging to Willis’ grandmother.

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History Remade

left To align better with the architecture, Willis replaced the travertine floor in the foyer with black and white marble tiles to create a more formal and classical aesthetic. right An English Regency writing desk is framed by formal draperies and offers a peaceful view to the garden. Willis was inspired by renowned designer Dan Carithers to collect creamware—decorating the desk with pieces from Garry Atkins.

RARELY DO LIFE CHANGES segue seamlessly, but when designer Caroline Willis decided to move during the pandemic, the process was a study in serendipity. The stately 1930s home that she and her family had occupied for more than a decade was in need of a significant renovation in the kitchen and bathrooms. Facing the disruption of overhauling her home, Willis decided to look at options on the market. When she went to preview a new listing near her house, she was certain her family could get the space they needed while remaining in their existing neighborhood. “From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the perfect home for our family,” says Willis. As she toured the house, something familiar struck a chord. “I recognized many of the upholstery pieces, and soon realized that the owner is a furniture representative I know,” says Willis. The new breakfast room table and family room sofa worked so beautifully in the house, as well as with Willis’ existing pieces, that she purchased those with the home.

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Master Mix

The living room is a study in old and new. Anchored by an Oushak rug from Keivan Woven Arts, the space features tufted chairs from Willis’ grandmother that are upholstered in Highland Court fabric. A contemporary painting by Kimo Minton counters the chinoiserie-inspired table from Rose Tarlow through Jerry Pair.

The kitchen, bathrooms and hardwood floors were in pristine condition, and the gracious room sizes and well-proportioned architectural details provided the ideal backdrop for Willis’ collection of fine art and furniture. Mike Hammersmith worked quickly to accommodate changing the existing limestone foyer floor to black and white marble so that the home feels timeless and classic from the moment one enters. Willis curated furniture spanning centuries and continents so that every piece is appropriate for its place. From a stunning American Duncan Phyfe console table, to a sprinkling of English and French antiques, to contemporary upholstery, the house feels refined and elegant, yet approachable and comfortable for the young family. Works by noted contemporary artists including Sally King Benedict, Kimo Minton and Edy Gosselin offer a cultivated edge that balances the traditional furniture. 37

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FRESH START

Bright colors and bold patterns give youthful flair to a clean and classic newly built Chastain Park home by AMANDA ORR ARCHITECTS and MEANS CARNEY INTERIORS Written by LAUREN IVERSON

Photographed by EMILY FOLLOWILL

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Collected Interior

On a table in the family room, china from the homeowners’ wedding holds special significance as the mint green reminds the wife of her grandmother’s dining room wall color. opposite The Chastain Park home, designed by architect Amanda Orr, leans traditional but with playful touches such as in the cheery blue door and unique copper overhang.

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WHEN A COUPLE AND THEIR two young boys began the hunt for a home that would fit their active lifestyle, it’s no wonder they landed in Atlanta’s Chastain Park. So, when the perfect lot appeared with a not-so-perfect 1950s ranch built in a floodplain, the homeowners called in an expert design team to build a home that was tailored to a T.

Left with an existing footprint, architect Amanda Orr started piecing the puzzle together of a traditional-style home with modern touches and an updated, more functional floor plan. Timeless exterior features lend classic curb appeal, where painted brick and wood siding act as a clean canvas for a slate blue door and complementing copper overhang. Inside, arched doorways and curved

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Light Layers

left The light and bright family room, with its clean base of neutral tones, proved the perfect spot to layer a Thibaut fabric the homeowner had instantly fallen in love with. below An Oushak rug through Parviz Oriental Rugs and a lantern-style pendant from Circa Lighting create a welcoming hello in the foyer. The artwork is by Katherine Sandoz through Spalding Nix Fine Art.

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Pastel Pretty

Mix-matched chairs from Lee Industries and an antique sideboard surround a table by Leighton Hall Furniture in the dining room, where the homeowners spend much of their time entertaining friends and family. Dorothy Draper drapery fabric gives the space a youthful edge.

windows lend a bit of gracefulness to the open floor plan, which begins in the entryway with the formal dining room before pinwheeling back to common areas. Clever workarounds—such as a mudroom that became a second office space when needed or a basement-style transformation on the third floor—make the home more conducive to the family’s needs. “The floor plan isn’t traditionally laid out, and we knew it was paramount to get not only the flow but the sightlines between each room just right,” says Orr. The same can be said for the interior design, where designers Angela Means and Danielle Carney of Means Carney Interiors introduced clean, classic elements that stand the test of time—and stand up against dirt and spills. “With two active boys it was important for her to make sure the house was not only beautiful, but also livable; a place where family can relax and not feel stressed about the wear and tear of daily life,” says Means. Performance fabrics in bold patterns dress rooms in both form and function. Because the wife is an art enthusiast with an appreciation for bright colors, the designers infused happy hues throughout. The wet bar, a favorite space of the 53

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French Affair

Upon approach of the home, guests feel whisked away to the French countryside. opposite Classic checkerboard floors set a charming tone in the dining room, while layers of accessories— pulled from homeowner Pamela Harrington’s own collection— achieve the depth and warmth of authentic French chateaus.

CHATEAU in the CAROLINAS

Steps from the Lowcountry shores, a client’s beloved antiques collection guides HUFF-DEWBERRY’s design of a worldly home Written by SEJAL BHIMA

Photographed by JESSIE PREZA

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Wanderlust

above left In the nook off the home office, a French panetiere (breadbox) hangs above an antique sideboard. above right The garden’s four seasons statues were purchased in the South of France. opposite Regal antiques greet guests in the petite foyer. Designer Will Huff credits contractor Steve Brenner for masterfully retrofitting all of the home’s antique doors.

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IT’D BE EASY TO MISTAKE Pamela Harrington’s home as a sun-dappled chateau tucked into France’s rolling countryside. But its stateside, Lowcountry setting in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, specifically makes it all the more intriguing. Authentic French details, from stone floors to antique doors—coupled with expansive views of South Carolina’s famed salt marshes through steel windows—offer a juxtaposition of sorts; a contrast that captures the best of Harrington’s worlds. While Kiawah Island is home base for her family and business (she founded her successful real estate firm, Pam Harrington Exclusives, in 1978), France speaks to Harrington’s sense of adventure. Her love affair with the country’s Provençal charms began decades ago on a trip with her husband Monte. She’s since returned to France yearly, each time bringing back home an antique memento (or three). 65

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Antique Edge

Barn door cabinetry adds Provençal charm to the kitchen as does an antique mantel repurposed for the cooktop’s vent. Harrington purchased the light fixtures at a French flea market.

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