The new mantle, custom-stained to harmonize with the new flooring and wall color, stylishly camouflages the wiring for the room’s media. “Our contractor, Joedy Zapara of JAZ Developments, spent a few days mixing and layering stains for the effect,” Darzell explains. With a mother who was an antiques dealer and having worked in real estate for 12 years, Darzell knows what she likes. But when it came to putting her wishes into a plan of action, she faltered. Stellmacher helped translate ideas into reality. Rejecting out-of-the-box Pottery Barn looks, Stellmacher believes in blending vintage, traditional and modern pieces to reflect her clients’ lives and interests. Accessories and keepsakes from Darzell’s mother are woven into the decorating scheme. Off the dining room, a nook holds books her mother collected. A portrait of her grandfather, who founded Camellia Symphony, hangs nearby. A painting in the dining room reflects his interest in music. “I wanted to marry designer functionality with comfort and livability for a young family,” Stellmacher says. “And make sure we paid tribute to family members.” If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@yahoo.com. n
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