Off the dining room, new French doors—painted to mimic the panels of the home’s original front door—open to the south-facing courtyard.
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Tiffani has amazing taste, and was craving something bold and fashionable.” —Jessica Bennett
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world go by from here. I can watch our kids and friends. I can see everyone from here.” A curved flagstone pathway—dubbed “the yellow brick road” by subcontractors—guides the stroll. On one side, a garage side door showcases a commissioned painting of what appears to be a three-dimensional mirror image of a nearby flowerbed. On the other side, a playhouse—hand built by Tiffani’s stepfather and Dean—stands as a miniature replica of the home. Where most yards end, behind a detached garage, waist-high planter boxes boast beds of cucumbers, lettuces, peas and herbs. “Justin Holt with Outdoor Elements built raised steel planters to create depth and to calm the spaces,” Fillmore says. “The steel planters in the garden area are a continuation of the serpentine pathway design.” Fillmore and Talbot offered a solution for privacy, too. Collaborating with the Petersons, they designed, built and installed three oversized, silhouetted metal walls, two in the dramatic shapes of shade trees. The third, a large corten steel mural that now hides the garish parking structure, depicts a Google Earth image of their Avenues street. The couple’s love of art—and wow-factor—extends from garden to interior. Interior designer
Jessica Bennett and her team at Alice Lane Home Collection tackled the project. “Tiffani and Dean love entertaining and have the best taste in food,” Bennett says. “They wanted a space that could accommodate their tremendous knowledge and taste level for all things delicious while honoring the home and all of its beautiful architectural strengths. Tiffani has amazing taste and was craving something bold and fashionable.” Designing a modern look for a 100-year-old home doesn’t come without challenges. “Tiffani wanted to honor her historical home’s original finishes like moldings and stained glass windows. As a realtor by trade, Tiffani has a love for homes and sees it all,” Bennett explains. “We updated the home through the furnishings, dressing each room with beautiful current and timeless silhouettes, and added a punch of color for impact.” Tiffani and Dean’s meaningful collection of art—showcasing their travels and passions—adds another level of interest. “We love that she wants her pieces to be originals and wants to know the artists,” Bennett says. “She has a story for everything in her home. She’s a house whisperer.” So, what’s next for the house whisperer and her sous chef? Tiffani responds with a smile, “We make dinner and play.”
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OPPOSITE PAGE: The gallery stroll continues inside where sculptures and original art are spotlighted in the newly decorated dining room.