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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR RECENT
HIGH STYLE HIGH RISE HOME TOUR
NATURAL STATE Swoon-worthy fabrics and gilt
accents are hallmarks of a high-rise residence designed
by Michel Boyd with Bradley Hughes showroom
SIMPLE & CHIC Combining classic furnishings
from Room & Board with a clever color palette, de-
signer Barbara Westbrook conjures up an artful abode
SOFT & SOULFUL New furnishings and objets
dart from R Hughes Showroom form the basis for an
exquisite residence by interior designer Susan Ferrier
HAUTE LIVING A collaboration between The
Mercantile and designer Amy Morris yields a couture-
like home, rich in character and charm
PICTURE PERFECT Using furnishings from
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, designer Bill Peace
creates the ultimate space for a cosmopolitan bachelor
POWER OF PINK Designer Kerry Howard and
Redefined Home Boutique add a feminine verve to a
modern, light-filled space
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CALENDAR An artistic golf retrospective at the High Museum of Art;
intricate art installations at Marcia Wood Gallery and Thomas Deans Fine Art
NAOMI Our dilettante-in-chief reviews Atlanta design through the decades
FOOD NEWS In conversation with local Top Chef favorite Richard Blais,
plus details on this months Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
ETC. Marcia recounts her visit to the Decorators Show House & Gardens
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Fun! Every once in awhile we need to treat
ourselves to something fun, something unex-
pected. This month, were doing just that by of-
fering six collectors covers with the May issue.
Why? April brought closure to our High Style
High Rise Home Tour, which was held at The
Residences at W AtlantaDowntown. We
asked six designers and local showrooms to
partner, each team creating a home from
scratch. To honor their spirit of collaboration
not to mention the wildly diferent spaces the
teams created when presented with blank can-
vaseswe decided to produce a cover for each
residence.
Both newsstand and subscriber covers are
distributed randomly. A limited number of col-
lectors sets featuring all six are available for $25
(plus shipping). Send an email to kcoey@nci.com
for more information.
This is the rst and last time that we do this,
so enjoy!
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WELCOME
Each of our special covers features a space designed by one of the six collaborative teams from our recent High Style High Rise Home Tour. First row: Michel Boyd and Bradley Hughes; Barbara Westbrook and Room & Board; Susan Ferrier and
R Hughes. Second row: Kerry Howard and Redefined Home Boutique; Amy Morris and The Mercantile; Bill Peace and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
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Historical Concepts
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ever book, which
features an array of
the rms architectural
designs, including this
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The cover of Coming
Home: The New
Southern Vernacular
House. Three stylish
pieces from Midtowns
newest home
furnishings showroom,
Bobby Berk Home: GT
Rocker by Gus
Modern, $1,150; Fia
Carafes, $69 each;
Tori Bookcase, $849.
SOUTHERN STYLE FOR NEARLY
30 YEARS, PEACHTREE CITY-BASED
HISTORICAL CONCEPTS HAS
DESIGNED COUNTRY HOUSES,
MOUNTAIN RETREATS AND COASTAL
COTTAGES THAT HONOR THE
SOUTHS SENSE OF PLACE IN THE
UNIVERSE. IN COMING HOME: THE
NEW SOUTHERN VERNACULAR
HOUSE (RIZZOLI, $45), THE FIRMS
TALENT IS SHOWCASED BY A
SELECTION OF CLASSIC DESIGNS
THAT FEATURE TIME-HONORED
MATERIALS, ARTISANAL
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND INTERIORS
THAT REFLECT OUR REGIONS
ARCHITECTURAL TRADITIONS.
FROM ATLANTA TO THE ATLANTIC,
AN ARRAY OF HOME STYLES IS
FEATUREDFROM CASUAL
COASTAL COTTAGES TO MORE
FORMAL GEORGIAN, FEDERAL AND
GREEK REVIVAL DESIGNS. COMING
HOME WAS WRITTEN BY THE FIRMS
SENIOR PARTNER AND PRESIDENT,
JAMES LOWELL STRICKLAND,
ALONG WITH NOTED DESIGN
JOURNALIST SUSAN SULLY AND
OTHER PARTNERS FROM THE FIRM.
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STYLE ( news)
SIMPLY CHIC With stores in Miami
and Manhattan, Bobby Berk
Home has opened its thirdand
largestoutpost in Atlanta, lo-
cated in Midtown. The two-story
showrooms design features a mix
of texture and color with industrial-
style concrete oors and stainless
steel tments, complemented by
rich plank walls and bright orange
accents. The stores wares feature
on-trend designs, modern gifts
and contemporary furnishings that
would work equally as well in a
Westside loft as a Buckhead es-
tate. Interspersed throughout the
clean-lined decor (we loved sev-
eral pieces featuring delicious wal-
nut veneers), theres an
abundance of eco-friendly and
Made in America oferings as well.
This one-stop shop for almost
everything home ranges from bed
linens and loveseats to pet acces-
sories and patio furniture. The
merchandise crosses price points,
too. While a rst-time homeowner
could decorate a space without
breaking the bank, Berks designs
can also be found in luxury model
residences hes designed, such as
the Canyon Ranch Resort Resi-
dence & Spa in Miami Beach. 805
Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30308.
(866) 965-9793; bobbyberk-
home.com
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Circa Lightings new,
larger showroom will
feature more space for
its collections,
including pieces like
the Thornton Floor
Lamp by Atlantas own
Suzanne Kasler, $630.
Firenze mosaic
ceramic tile in blue
and a bathroom
installation, both by
Porcelanosa, a new
showroom at ADAC
West.
may 1 Thats the day Circa Lighting ips the switch,
so to speak, at its new, larger showroom at 3078 Roswell Road,
located at the intersection of Peachtree, West Paces Ferry and
Roswell Roads. Moving from its former space around the corner on
Andrews Drive, Circa will now be rubbing elbows with Waterworks
next door and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams across the street. With
such a high concentration of high style in one block, is a new de-
sign district in the making? (404) 233-4131; circalighting.com
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS PORCELANOSA
has opened a new 3,000-square-foot showroom
at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. The Euro-
pean-style showroom features an expansive array
of tile, stone, mosaics, terracotta, hardwood and
laminate, as well as contemporary bath and
kitchen cabinetry. ADAC West, 349 Peachtree Hills Ave.
NE, Suite B2, Atlanta 30305. (404) 973-0640; porcelanosa-usa.com
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Some cities are strongly identified with a particular style.

Take, for example, New Orleans and its centuries-old love af-
fair with all things French. But Atlanta? Well, it seems that we
never met a design trend that we didnt want to embrace. Over
the years, weve literally been all over the map with our deco-
rating, making stops along the way in England, France and the
Mediterranean.
I remember, in the 1970s, when Atlantans developed a pas-
sion for American antiques. No home in Buckhead, Ansley
Park nor Druid Hills was considered properly decorated with-
out a Federal sideboard, a Windsor chair or a bullseye mirror.
Some might chalk up that decades fascination with Americana
to the hoopla over our countrys Bicentennial but I also give
credit to Atlantas own Deanne Levison, a noted expert on
American furniture. Her former Peachtree Road storefront
was the destination for blue-chip collectors shopping for blue-
chip antiques.
By the 1980s, though, we had ventured to the land of our
forebears and began to decorate our homes in the English style.
We were mad for plaids and chintzes, not to mention dog
paintings, Staffordshire animals and antique armoires. I got so
swept up in the look that I even traveled to the UK in hopes of
bringing home a British aristocrat as my next husband, but that
didnt quite work out. Its a good thing, too, because with the
advent of the 1990s Atlanta had shed its Anglophilia and
turned its focus to Francemore specifically, the Country
French look. Provincial furniture, toiles and walls painted the
color of sunflowers were all the rage. Buckhead ladies (myself
included) beat a path to stores like Pierre Deux in hopes of
finding that certain quelque chose for our maisons.
In the last decade, we have decorated our homes to resem-
ble Tuscan villas and even Belgian castles. Whats next? I cant
say, but knowing Atlantans, well welcome it with open arms!
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INDULGE IN TASTINGS, WINEMAKER DINNERS AND A GALA AND AUCTION NIGHT, WHERE THEY CAN BID
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>> RETURNING TO MIDTOWN FOR ITS SECOND YEAR, THE
ATLANTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALA WEEKEND-LONG AF-
FAIRWILL SHOWCASE FLAVORS AND LIBATIONS AU-
THENTIC TO THE SOUTH, FROM TEXAS TO WEST VIRGINIA.
ATTENDEES WILL EXPERIENCE SEMINARS, DEMONSTRA-
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MORE. 5/10-5/13. FOR TICKETS AND OTHER INFORMATION,
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FARMERS MARKETS ARE OPEN
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SEASON WITH VISITS TO LOCAL
FAVORITES MIDTOWN MARKET,
PEACHTREE ROAD FARMERS
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CUCINA ASELLINA MAKES IT
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OF 12TH & PEACHTREE. IN ADDI-
TION TO ITALIAN STAPLES SUCH
AS CHARCUTERIE SPREADS,
PASTAS AND WOOD-FIRED FLAT-
BREADS, THE RUSTIC EATERY
WILL ALSO OFFER MORE INVEN-
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PIZZA TOPPED WITH A POACHED
EGG. 1075 PEACHTREE ST., AT-
LANTA 30309. (404) 793-0141
specialized ingredient
sources, explains Blais.
Here, the celeb-chef dishes
more on The Spence.
WHAT INSPIRED THIS LATEST
VENTURE? MY DESIRE TO GET BACK
BEHIND THE STOVE AND COOK THE
FOOD IVE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT,
THE FOOD IVE COOKED COMPETI-
TIVELY ON TOP CHEF.
WHATS THE THOUGHT BEHIND
THE RESTAURANTS NAME? WE
WERE SEARCHING FOR A NAME
THAT WOULD CAPTURE THE CON-
CEPT WE HAD IN MIND. WHEN
KEYING IN THE WORD PANTRY
ONLINE, MY WIFE CAME ACROSS
AN OLD TERMSPENCETHAT
THAT REFERS TO A PANTRY IN
PARTS OF SCOTLAND AND ENG-
LAND. I HAVE ROOTS IN THOSE
AREAS AND SO DOES MY COOK-
ING. IT JUST ALL CAME TOGETHER.
WHAT CAN PATRONS EXPECT AT
THE SPENCE? FOOD YOU WANT TO
EATA FEW TIMES A WEEK. AND A
KILLER BEVERAGE PROGRAM.
DOES THE CUISINE HAVE A
SOUTHERN SPIN? NOT SPECIFI-
CALLY. IT DOES, OF COURSE, FEA-
TURE SOUTHERN INGREDIENTS
SINCE WE SOURCE FROM LOCAL
FARMERS.
ARE THERE ANY INGREDIENTS
THAT YOU LIKE TO USE IN UNEX-
PECTED WAYS? THIS IS ACTUALLY
MORE OF A MANTRA FOR THE
SPENCE BECAUSE WE AIM TO BE A
NO-WASTE KITCHEN. CILANTRO
STEMS, TOMATO SEEDS AND EVEN
CHICKEN SKIN ALL FIND GOOD
HOMES IN DISHES ON OUR MENU.
WHATS YOUR BIGGEST GUILTY
PLEASURE? HONESTLY, A GREASY
CHEESEBURGER. ITD BE MY LAST
MEAL, IF I HAD A CHOICE.
ANY FOOD-CENTRIC EVENTS
YOURE LOOKING FORWARD TO
THIS SEASON? ILL BE HEADING
TO ASPEN FOR THE FOOD & WINE
CLASSIC, BUT FIRST, IM REALLY
EXCITED TO BE PARTICIPATING IN
ATLANTAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
THIS MONTH.
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At the hands of local top toque Richard
Blais, casual dining gets a fresh ap-
proach at The Spence, his newly opened
Midtown eatery with Concentrics
Restaurants. Serving up dishes up like
Dover sole with brown butter foam and
kumquat chutney or a simple cheese-
burger, the fuss-free menu takes its cue
from the contents of our pantry and
coolers, fantastic local purveyors and
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home to more than 100 specialty stores including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Jimmy Choo and Juicy Couture. At
Phipps Plaza youll also nd four full-service restaurants, a food court and a 14-screen AMC theatre.
Parking for the LUXURY LIVING SHOW is free, and The Phipps Plaza Valet,
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Thursday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Phipps Plaza have again partnered to host Atlantas ONLY
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and interior designer JAMES FARMER. Enjoy lively presentations, followed by book signings.
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Living, and Georgia native,
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tial landscape design, oral design, and interiors
inuenced by great Southern architects such as
Frank McCall, Philip Schutze, and Neil Reid.
CHEF ART SMITH,
chef-owner of Atlantas
SOUTHERN ART and
BOURBON BAR in the
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INSPIRATIONS KITCHEN & BATH
Michael Bell
Michael Bell serves as vice president of Bell Custom Cabinetry and
principal manager of Inspirations Kitchen & Bath design studio.
After earning degrees in science at Texas A&M University and Baylor
College of Medicine, Bell enjoyed a successful career as a business
consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked with Fortune
500 companies around the country. In 2003, he returned to Atlanta to
join his fathers company, and together they have grown Bell Custom
Cabinetry into one of the premier custom cabinetry rms in Atlanta. By
combining his passion for architecture and woodworking with a strong
business background, Bell has had the privilege of not only designing
outstanding kitchens, baths, entertainment centers and pubs, but also
working with an extremely talented group of craftsmen to produce the
nest cabinetry for homes throughout Atlanta and across the South-
east. Most recently, he co-founded Inspirations Kitchen and Bath, a
unique studio concept that allows designers to work with clients on
selecting all of the elements for their kitchen and bath projects.
During his free time, Bell enjoys the best of Atlanta with his wife
Christine, daughter Emily and twin sons Carson and Chase. His hob-
bies include coaching his childrens sports, along with playing tennis
and club soccer with friends.
Paul L. Castell
Paul L. Castell is an independent business consultant based in
Atlanta. He holds a B.A. in sales and marketing from Georgia State
University and is uent in French. After a series of successful stints at
companies such as Ashford International, Inc., Georgia Pacic and
Microsoft, Castell joined his family contracting company in 1998. He
helped transform it into a thriving eight-million-dollar construction and
remodeling business. Additionally, Castell started another company
called Elements, A Home Design Studio. Elements was a retail turnkey
interior home business with a 5,500 square-foot showroom. The
business was sold in 2006, at which point Castell took took a two-year
sabbatical and traveled with his family.
Currently, Castell consults for SCORE and is on their International
Trade Counsel. He is also on the SBSC board for Forsyth County
Georgia. Castells consulting rm, Golden Rulers, which focuses on
business growth coaching, is currently working with Bell Custom Cabi-
netry where he helped create a full-service home center known as
Inspirations Kitchen & Bath. His areas of expertise include marketing,
branding, sales force hiring and contract relationships.
Castel has traveled extensively throughout the world. He has also
served on several boards and has been active in coaching several
chess and athletic teams.
Jenny Parker
Jenny is a Chattanooga native who moved to Atlanta in 2002 to
complete her internship and receive her Bachelor of Science in Interior
Design from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During her
internship at Interior Design Atlanta, Jenny found designing kitchens
and baths were the best t for her love of space planning and draft-
ing. She then designed remodel projects at Elemente until their com-
pany merged with CSI Kitchen and Bath Studio in 2006. She further
developed her expertise in remodeling kitchens and baths by working
in design and sales.
In 2010 Jenny joined Inspirations Kitchen and Bath and has been
working on kitchen and bath remodel projects throughout Atlanta.
She has enjoyed designing homeshow booths for the Fall and Spring
homeshows. She implemented the installation of the permanent
Phipps Plaza display for Inspirations and now manages the design
studio at Phipps Plaza. Jenny is excited to be working with Mike Bell
and Fernandez & True Interiors to create the new Luxury Living kitchen
at Phipps Plaza for 2012.
THE
DESIGNERS
FERNANDEZ AND TRUE INTERIORS
The design team of John Fernandez and Jennifer True brings a unique
balance of masculine and feminine energies to their interiors. With
styles ranging from traditional European to clean contemporary, their
diverse portfolio includes projects in New York, Los Angeles, San Fran-
cisco, Jackson Hole, Houston, New Orleans, the Florida Pan Handle
and, of course, Atlanta. Their creative eye is heavily inuenced by their
extensive travels throughout the U.S. and abroad.
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TRADITIONS IN TILE partnered with Island Stone, is showing
the latest trends in dramatic wall applications. The Uniform Cladding group of tile
combines the popular offset design of rustic with the sleek, simple elegance
of hand-chipped and amed Andesite stone. Designed specically to bring out
the appealing surface textures offered in the newly discovered Andesite stone,
Uniform is a rugged, modern cladding suitable for premier walls and vertical
surfaces. Stop by the Traditions in Tile showroom to learn more about these prod-
ucts, as well as many others offered by Island Stone, or visit traditionsintile.com.
FLOOR AND DECOR is proud to offer
you world famous Carrara marble. Carrara marble has
been a favorite sculpting material throughout
history, especially in the Renaissance era. Michelangelos
famous David sculpture is made of Carrara marble.
Today, Carrara marble is most commonly used in home
design as countertops and oor tiles. Floor and Decor
offers over 80 styles of Carrara marble and a complete
stock of decorative pieces that are perfect for bathrooms
and backsplashes. Let Floor and Dcor bring your dream
home to life with carrara marble. For more information
call (877) 675-0002 or visit ooranddecoratlanta.com.
INSPIRATIONS DESIGN STUDIO
is an Alpharetta-based design studio with locations
in Alpharetta and Phipps Plaza. Offering services in
cabinetry, appliances and closets, the rm recently
announced that its expanding its closet product line
to include an unlimited selection of color options for
its custom designed closets made of wood, which will
complement their traditional melamine line. Also, due to
the steady growth of high-rise condo living, the rm
recognizes that downsizers are in need of creative
custom storage solutions, including wall beds to save
space for home ofces, studies and hobby rooms.
CAMBRIA is a stain-resistant, nonporous natural
quartz surface that is harder, stronger, safer and easier
to care for than other stone surfaces. Cambria is the only
family-owned North American company producing natural
quartz surfaces. The company is committed to innovation,
evident in the design of its Waterstone collection. If you like
the look of granite, limestone and other natural stones, youll
love the natural beauty of Cambria. For more information
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The Waterfront on Lake Oconees scenic,
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These elegant waterfront residences offer all
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lifestyle. Amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, dry boat storage, private marina, granite counter tops, tiled
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us at (706) 991-1919 or visit waterfrontonlakeoconee.com.
GEORGIAS BLUE RIDGE
Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation and natural
fun in Georgias Blue Ridge. Its only 90 miles north of
Atlanta, but a million miles away from the trafc, stress
and anxiety of the city. Enjoy a spectacular mountain
view from the porch of your mountain cabin or luxury
vacation home. Also, explore the authentic mountain
towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville and shop in surpris-
ingly upscale specialty shops and galleries. Blue Ridge is
perfect for people who love art, good food and the great
outdoors. For a free visitor guide, call (800) 899-mtns or
visit blueridgemountains.com.
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Pick Ellijay and Gilmer County for your family vacation or
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are locally grown. This 432-square-mile, forest-covered county
in North Georgias Blue Ridge Mountains is dubbed the states
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PAIR SIX
ATLANTA DESIGNERS WITH SIX HOME DECOR
SHOWROOMS? LOCAL STYLE GETS ELEVATED
TO A WORLD-CLASS LEVEL. THIS 36-PAGE
SPECIAL CAPTURES THE CREATIVE GENIUS
THAT WAS RECENTLY ON VIEW AT OUR HIGH
STYLE HIGH RISE HOME TOUR AT THE
RESIDENCES AT W ATLANTADOWNTOWN.
WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY CLINTON SMITH AND SEJAL BHIMA PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID CHRISTENSEN
W
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SWOON-WORTHY FABRICS AND
TEXTURES AND GILT ACCENTS
ARE HALLMARKS OF A HIGH-RISE
RESIDENCE DESIGNED BY
MICHEL BOYD, ALONG WITH BRADLEY
HUGHES SHOWROOM
NATURAL
STATE
The living room by
Michel Boyd is chic
and seductive. The
Butler Sofa is clad in a
sumptuous green
leather, and the Janis
Club Chair is adorned
with a sexy leather
fringe. The chairs and
the Charlotte Cocktail
Table are available
through Bradley
Hughes. Boyds design
rm, SmithBoyd
Interiors, designed the
tufted daybed.
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A French gold nish
and rock crystals on
the Athena Chandelier
add a glamorous touch
to the dining room.
Surrouding the table
are a mix of chairs: two
upholstered Giselle
Host Chairs; four
Parker Dining Chairs
with oatmeal boucle
seats and a pair of
Remy Armchairs in
cream, upholstered in
taupe leather. The
oral composition
features a cocoa
branch placed atop
the Patrick Dining
Table. All of these
furnishings are
available through
Bradley Hughes.
opposite A crme de
menthe-colored nish
and an antique
mirrored glass top are
highlights of the Tod
Credenza, available
through Bradley
Hughes. The mixed
media artwork is titled
Currents and was
created by Patrick
DeAngelis.
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D
DESIGNER MICHEL BOYDS
SIGNATURE STYLE CALLS FOR
SALON-STYLE ART WALLS,
DYNAMIC CHANDELIERS AND
A BEVY OF PATTERNED AND
METALLIC WALLCOVERINGS
esigners often call uponnature
as inspirationthink poppy orals and
beach-infused interiors. But rarely do they use
moody and mysterious materials such as pyrite
stone and malachite as the jumping-of points
for a project. Those elements, coupled with vary-
ing shades of dark green, served as the muse for
designer Michel Boyds residence, created in col-
laboration with Bradley Hughes, a showroom at
the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.
I love to layer textures, patterns and colors,
says Boyd. Its essential in a luxury environ-
ment. If you think youve layered enough and
need to stop, dont stop! Here, those layers in-
clude salon-style art walls, stunning chandeliers,
Greek key motifs, a bevy of patterned and metal-
lic wallpapers, even oft-overlooked organic
touches. Fresh owers are always necessary,
the designer adds. These natural elements keep
the space comfortable.
Even amidst a luxurious palette like this, Boyd
says that people should keep a sense of humor
about design as he did in the master bedroom by
juxtaposing a whimsical wallpaper against an el-
egant, smoky blue upholstered headboard. I
want clients to see that its OK, he says, that
they can feel comfortable with taking risks.
bradley-hughes.com; smithboydinteriors.com
SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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this page, top left In the
guest bedroom, the
Charlize Maple Bed
features a black
walnut nish and is
anked by a pair of
Constantine Table
Lamps, which rest atop
mirrored Sophie Side
Tables. All of these
pieces, plus the
Jessica Chandelier
and the Hunter Bench
at the foot of the bed
are available through
Bradley Hughes.
above and left The
master bedroom is
enveloped by the
whimsical Osborne &
Little wallpaper.
The Wilson Cabinet
and Ernie Drinks Table
are located within
arms reach of the Troy
Bed, all from Bradley
Hughes. The mixed
media piece is by the
artist Nall. The desk,
chairs, Marley
Chandelier are also
Bradley Hughes
pieces, and the rug is
available through
Verde Home. opposite
A pair of Ella Outdoor
Iron Chairs graces the
master bedroom
terrace.
Vibrant oil paintings
by Katharina Chapuis,
represented by Pryor
Fine Art, ank the
foyer walls that lead to
the living area. Here,
the designer selected
one-of-a-kind and
artistan pieces like the
rustic center table and
ceramic house
sculptures to
complement the
stylish upholstery and
case goods from Room
& Board, which serve
to anchor all of the
residences rooms.
COMBINING CLASSIC FURNISHINGS
FROM ROOM & BOARD WITH A
CLEVER COLOR PALETTE,
DESIGNER BARBARA WESTBROOK
CONJURES UP AN ARTFUL AIRY ABODE
SIMPLE
& CHIC
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Room & Boards Tri-
plex Floor Lamp sits
behind a pair of Vance
Gold Marcel Wing
Chairs with skeepskin
pillows. Directly
across, the plush Dean
Sofa is situated
between a set of Voss
End Tables with Olinda
Lamps. A Wegner
Chair sits adjacent.
Just beyond, the
additional seating area
features the Jackson
Studio Chaise, Lind
Cowhide Ottoman and
Chain Rug. All of these
items are available
through Room &
Board.
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left The living room
features a Nakashima-
style cofee table and
ceramic birds, all
found at a local
gallery. below The
study features Room &
Boards steel tagres
and the Forge Dining
Table with a walnut
top that Westbrook
transformed into an
ofce desk. Seating
from the showroom
includes an Eames
leather desk chair and
a petite Eames molded
plywood lounge chair,
both by Herman Miller.
he design within 1902at
The Residences at W AtlantaDowntown
can best be described as cool, calm and col-
lected. With classic contemporary furnishings
from Room & Board anchoring the light-lled
aerie in the sky, interior designer Barbara West-
brook and her associate Kim Winkler juxtaposed
the companys clean-lined upholsteryat once
both inviting and kick-your-feet-up comfort-
ablewith modern art, folk art, and accessories
with a sense of patina. This space reects some-
one who collets pieces they love, says Westbrook
of her imaginary client for the showhouse project.
While her varying use of scale with furnishings
and accessories gives the residence a playful
verve, Westbrooks clever choice of bright red and
yellow accents in almost every room creates a
color palette that efortlessly ties together the
homes public and private areas. When trying to
unify various living spaces, she explains, the care-
ful use of color is very important. roomand-
board.com; westbrookinteriors.com SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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clockwise, from left
Sullivan and Tyne
End Tables and a pair
of Duo Table Lamps
ank the charcoal Ian
Sofa. A tangerine
Boden Chair and
Ottoman sits next to a
Duo Floor Lamp.
Percale linens and
mohair pillows adorn
the Architecture Bed,
while a ve-drawer
Calvin Chest provides
storage space. All of
these items are
available through
Room & Board.
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NEW FURNISHINGS AND OBJETS
DART FROM R HUGHES SHOWROOM
FORM THE BASIS FOR AN
EXQUISITE RESIDENCE BY INTERIOR
DESIGNER SUSAN FERRIER
SOFT
AND
SOULFUL
A collected mix of
vintage artifacts and
accessories brings a
personal touch to a
new high-rise
residence. Lumiere
Chandeliers by Jean
de Merry. Piero
Counter Stools by
Costantini Design. The
trio of Borneo hats on
the wall also served as
mining pans. The hats,
large wood bowl and
two vases atop the
cabinetry are by Chip
& Company. All of
these items are
available through R
Hughes showroom.
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opposite Soft, sensuous
and glamorous
describes the main
living area. Promenade
Rug in cream by Kyle
Bunting. Furry Chairs
by COUP Studio. The
Nolita Sofa and Jewel
Cofee Table are by
Magni Home. Chip &
Company provided the
bronze Thai elephant
bell and stone bird on
the cofee table, as
well as the black Thai
nial and iron drink
table. Sao Paulo Floor
Lamp by BroadBeach.
All of these items are
available through R
Hughes.
clockwise, from top left
A close-up view of the
rugs geometric
pattern is evidence of
the rich, sumptuous
textures on display
throughout the home.
The dining area
features the Baobab
Table by Jiun Ho
Collection and a
Monte Carlo Settee by
Initials Furniture. The
wallcovering in the
lounge is Kyle
Buntings Jet Stream
in platinum. The
Longbourn Sofa is by
Marcali Designs. The
Malbec Table by
Costantini Design sits
atop a white hide rug.
All of these items are
available through R
Hughes. The paintings
throughout the
residence are by artist
Michael Dines.
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adds a touch of
glamour to the master
bedroom. opposite,
from top Costantini
Designs Fiorenza Four
Post Bed and the four
paddles on stands are
by Chip & Company. A
close-up of Pattern No.
500 by Coleman
Taylor Hand Painted
Textiles. The bed,
artifacts and fabrics
are available through
R Hughes.
Both the lounge and
master bedroom ofer
quiet spaces for
reection. The
Negresco Desk is from
the Helene Aumont
Collection. The stone
head on stand is by
Chip & Company. Both
pieces are available
through R Hughes.
below The Diana
Credenza by Jean de
Merry, also available
through R Hughes,
W
hen given carte blanche
with a showhouse project, there have been in-
stances were the talent has employed every de-
sign trickat once. The resulting space is often
an amalgamation of ideas, but without focus. For
this showhouse residence, however, designer
Susan Ferrier chose to tackle the givens of the
spaceincluding white walls, oor-to-ceiling
windows and a challenging architectural col-
umnand treated them as the client, devising so-
lutions around them. Eschewing the immediate
impluse to use bold paint colors to make an im-
pact, Ferrier chose to spend funds on draperies
and custom, large-scale art, which helped to dene
intimate, individual spaces within a somewhat
open oorplan. The resulting spaces are personal,
and pieces from R Hughes showroom imbue the
rooms with a serene and calming efect. A soft
palette adds an organic touch to the high-rise
space, while careful layering of accessories, remi-
niscent of still lifes, transforms this house
into a true home. mcalpineboothferrier.com;
r-hughes.com SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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DESIGNER SUSAN FERRIERS
INTERIORS ARE INTIMATE ON A
GRAND SCALE. A MASTER OF
SCALE AND PROPORTION, SHE
IMBUES EVERY SPACE WITH
SERENITY AND ELEGANCE.
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A COLLABORATION BETWEEN
THE MERCANTILE AND DESIGNER
AMY MORRIS YIELDS A COUTURE-LIKE
HOME, RICH IN CHARACTER
AND CHARM
HAUTE
LIVING
In the living room of
this sun-soaked
residence, the plush
velvet sectional with a
nail-head trim base
was designed by Amy
D. Morris Interiors and
fabricated by artisans
represented at The
Mercantile. Gilded
accents include a
bronzed tree trunk
cocktail table and a
Murano glass lamp.
A vintage Bruno
Mathsson Pernilla
chair and ottoman,
with its original
webbing, is nestled
next to a Hanover
Leather Console.
Behind the linen wall,
a Bjork Studio
Fladdermus Wing
Chair anchors the
corner of the home
ofce. All of these
items are available
through The
Mercantile.
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clockwise, from top left
A coral-inspired
wrought iron
chandelier from The
Mercantile graces the
lounge. Flanking the
custom walnut dining
table are pairs of
graphic Opera Chairs
by Casamidy and teal
Arden Court Chairs by
Lillian August. A large
silver pebbled plate
with a bevy of earthy
accessories sits
beneath Arteriors
Breck chandelier. The
residences bold
entryway features a
pair of hammered
silver-leaf skinny
consoles. All of these
items are available
through The
Mercantile. opposite
The lounges Gray
Gibson Chair, zebra
pillow, gold leaf oor
lamp and accessories
are also available
through The
Mercantile. The jewel-
toned tufted ottoman
was designed by Amy
D. Morris Interiors and
fabricated through The
Mercantile. The
drapery and ottoman
fabric was provided by
Jim Thompson.
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ENVISIONING A STYLE-
CONSCIOUS HOMEOWNER,
DESIGNER AMY MORRIS
CREATED A WHIMSICAL
WONDERLAND OF PRETTY
PATTERNS AND COLORS.
W
ith east-, west-, and south-
facing vistas, residence 1907 frames views of
the downtown Atlanta skylinefrom the
Georgia Pacic building to the Georgia
Domelike a picture postcard. And, collabo-
rating with The Mercantilethe Brookhaven
home furnishings emporium that provided the
majority of furniture and accessoriesinte-
rior designer Amy Morris put her own stamp
on the space using a colorful leitmotif, carried
out on everything from rugs and accessories to
fabrics and bold paint colors. Upon entering,
visitors are greeted by horizontal stripes
painted on the corridor walls that seem to have
an invisible pull on guests, luring them further
into the space. Likewise, a rich, deep turquoise
color blankets the bedroom while a cocoon-
like eggplant wraps the library. Only in the liv-
ing room did Morris keep the walls white, not
only providing a quiet backdrop for the jewel-
tone furnishings, gilded accessories and bold
contemporary art, but also not distracting from
the panoramic views. mercantileatlanta.com;
amydmorris.com SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
71
At the foot of the four-
poster bed sits a
vibrantly accented
custom bench up-
holstered in Bergamo
fabrics. The colorful
hue is repeated on a
throw and decorative
pillow. The Fenwick
Chair is covered in a
gold fabric and has a
vintage nail-head
nishing. The bedside
console features a
glass-and-acrylic lamp,
while the rafa-
covered cabinet
displays items like an
antique architectural
plaque and colorful
hand-blown glass jars
by Elizabeth Lyons. All
of these items are
available through The
Mercantile. Fabric for
the window sheers
was provided by Jim
Thompson. opposite
The intricate Eglise
console and delicate
mercury glass vases are
also available through
The Mercantile.
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USING FURNISHINGS FROM
MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS,
DESIGNER BILL PEACE CREATES THE
ULTIMATE SPACE FOR A
COSMOPOLITAN BACHELOR
PICTURE
PERFECT
right Mitchell Gold +
Bob Williams Art-Deco
inspired Dean II
Leather Chair sits
beside the stainless
steel-clad Dax Table in
the living room of this
uber-contemporary
residence. below The
bedroom features the
showrooms Donna-
bella Chest with
antique pewter
hardware and Niko
Mini Lamp. Artwork is
by William Mize,
represented by Alan
Avery Art Company.
opposite The Dickson
Platform Bed, Manning
Chest and Athena
Table Lamp are all
available through MG
+ BW. Artwork is by
Harriet Leibowitz,
represented by Alan
Avery Art Company.
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The living room also
features Mitchell Gold
+ Bob Williams Davis
Sofa, Emilio Cocktail
Table, Lawson and
Fritz Side Tables,
Linley Ottoman,
Manning Console,
Solstice Accent Lamp
and lacquered Lincoln
Pull-up Table. To
create the expansive
area rug, two of the
showrooms Power
Shag rugs were
binded together. A
sculpture by Russell
Whiting graces the
corner, while two
monochromatic pieces
by Louise Nevelson
hang above the
console. Both artists
are represented by
Alan Avery Art
Company.
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WITH A MYRIAD OF TEXTURES,
ENVIABLE ART COLLECTION
AND RESTRAINED COLOR
PALETTE, DESIGNER BILL PEACE
DELIVERS THE EPITOME OF
COOL SOPHISTICATION.
Interior designer Bill Peace
committed to a chic, black-and-white scheme
in every detail throughout the residencehe de-
signed for the High Style High Rise Home Tour.
For a palette that could easily become cold and
sterile, Peace found a way to make it inviting by
using sinuously styled pieces from Mitchell Gold +
Bob Williams throughout the residence.
The designer created a series of unied spaces,
envisioned as a home for a young bachelor who
loves to travel and has an appreciation for ne art.
Thus, featured in the home are works by by artists
from Alan Avery Art Companys roster of talent,
including Louise Nevelson, Chuck Close and Har-
riet Leibowitz. And because no bachelor will sac-
rice comfort for the sake of style, Peace chose
pieces that combine the best of both worlds, such
as MG + BWs Davis Sofa, which features a deeper
seat and wider arm, and a pair of tubular Art
Deco-inspired lounge chairs. Even an ottoman in
the lounge oozes sex appeal by casting a soft shim-
mer, but the button tufted fabric? Its a bachelor-
friendly durable vinyl. mgbwhome.com;
peacedesign.org SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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left to right Chuck
Closes Phil keeps
watch over the quaint
home bar that
features Mitchell Gold
+ Bob Williams
Manning Bar. A
Corona Pendant Light
hangs above the
Townsend Dining
Table and Cameron
Chairs. The Hines
Cube Ottoman sits in
the foreground, while
Brewster Stools pull
up to the kitchen
counter beyond. On a
plush Sammy Cocktail
Ottoman, Baker and
Frre rest their paws
by Christine Vaillan-
courts large acrylic
art. opposite Sleek
furnishings in the
lounge include MG +
BWs vinyl Rocco
Ottoman, Clifton Sofa,
Vivianne Wing Chair,
lacquered Lincoln Pull-
up Table and
Woodrow Bookcases.
A rare six-piece Lost
Warhols collection by
Michael Childers
adorns the back wall.
All artists are
represented by Alan
Avery Art Company.
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DESIGNER KERRY HOWARD
AND REDEFINED HOME BOUTIQUE
ADD A FEMININE VERVE TO A MODERN,
LIGHT-FILLED SPACE
POWER
OF PINK
The Maharani pink
chandelier from
Redened Home
Boutique sets the
mood in the cheerful
combination kitchen-
and-dining area.
Redened Home
Boutique also
provided the rooms
gracious dining table,
side chairs and bench,
as well as the dazzling
mercury glass
hurricanes and antique
grate. The appliances
are by Gaggenau.
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When mounted on
stands, a trio of pink
glass rocks are
transformed into
objets dart. The Taj
ottoman rests
underneath a metal
console. opposite The
Charlotte Sofa anchors
the seating area in the
main living space. An
arts and crafts column
provides architectural
interest, while a
miniature hexagon
bud vase and a carved
horse sculpture add
texture and dimension.
All of the these items
are available through
Redened Home
Boutique.
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WITH WIT AND
ELEGANCE, THE
RESIDENCE OOZES
SOUTHERN
HOSPITALITYFOR
THE 21ST CENTURY
The residence designed by
Kerry Howard features views of several iconic
Atlanta institutions, among them the Coca-
Cola headquarters, CNN and the Georgia
Aquarium. So, with a nod to southern hospitality,
Howard built upon the local landmarks that sur-
round his space by incorporating a mural of Scar-
lett OHara, meant to look like it was painted on
the side of a building.
Using furnishings from Redened Home Bou-
tique, Howard created a residence envisioned as a
home for a young female professional who be-
lieves less is more and likes to mix the past with
modern elements. A traditional pedestal in the
corner, for instance, holds a modern sculpture. In
the bedroom, the shape of the bed is traditional
but on either side are contemporary alabaster
lamps. A magnolia-print bedspread in the bed-
room also alludes to Southern style but there are
plenty of pink accents throughout the resi-
denceincluding a candy-colored glass chande-
lierthat add a decidedly feminine touch. And
because no Southern home is complete without a
place to entertain family and friends, an expansive
dining table provides the perfect place for guests
to gather. redenedhomeboutique;
kmhinteriors.net SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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A custom painted
mural by artist Chris
Dennis depicts Gone
With the Winds
heroine, Scarlett
OHara. The graceful
curves of the bed are
the perfect foil to the
contemporary
paintings. The bed and
Veronica Bedside
Tables are from
Redened Home
Boutique. The
Designers Guild linens
are from Suite Spot.
opposite Pattern and
texture were integral
to Howards design
scheme.
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PAGES 48-53 (natural state) Michel Boyd, SmithBoyd Interiors, (404) 402-4224;
smithboydinteriors.com. Bradley Hughes (to the trade), ADAC, (404) 814-9595; Brad-
ley-hughes.com (living room) WOOD SCULPTURE ON CONSOLE Century GOLD VASE
Jonathan Adler FAUX FUR THROW Smith Grubbs & Assoc. LEOPARD PILLOW BD Jef-
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CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH Armour & Co. (guest bedroom) BEDDING custom for Smith-
Boyd Interiors FAUX FUR THROW Smith Grubbs & Associates WALL SCULPTURE Jon-
athan Adler ANTIQUE WOODEN BUTTER CHURNERS IN TRAY Verde Home (master
bedroom) LAMP ON CHEST Ainsworth-Noah SHAGREEN VASE custom for SmithBoyd
Interiors BEDDING custom for SmithBoyd Interiors FAUX FUR THROW Smith Grubbs &
Associates MIRROR J Nelson LAMP ON DESK Baker, Knapps & Tubbs
PAGES 54-59 (simple & chic) Barbara Westbrook, Westbrook Interiors. (404)
355-9430; westbrookinteriors.com. Room & Board, 1170 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30318.
(404) 815-1480; roomandboard.com. (dining area) TABLE Bungalow Classic VINTAGE
STOOL Westbrooks personal collection PORCELAIN HOUSES Pollen CHANDELIER
Coup detat through R Hughes Showroom (living room) ART OVER SOFA Brandon
Blane McMillan through Pryor Fine Art WATERCOLOR PILLOWS Bungalow Clas-
sic SPHERES Roger Asay and Rebecca Plummer through Signature Shop & Gallery
BLACK LEATHER CHAIRS South of Market COFFEE TABLE Custom designed by West-
brook Interiors CERAMIC BIRDS Signature Shop AMBER GLASS JAR Pollen AREA RUG
Sullivan Brothers ARTWORK NEAR CHAISE Kai Lin Art FLOOR LAMP Anthropologie
MOHAIR THROW Westbrook Interiors (study) ANTIQUE ARM CHAIR Westbrooks per-
sonal collection BROWN LEATHER STOOL BD Jefries HOURGLASS Bungalow Classic
GLASS LAMP The Nicholson Gallery RED DESK ACCESSORIES The Container Store
DESK FRAMES Pottery Barn and Michaels VINTAGE CAMERA Rust & Dust CERAMICS
Trent Burkett through Signature Shop PHOTOGRAPHY Philip Grossman through Kai
Lin Art SPHERE Roger Asay and Rebecca Plummer through Signature Shop ART OVER
SOFA & COFFEE TABLE Westbrook Interiors (bedroom) AREA RUG Sullivan Broth-
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Gallery ARTWORK Jenny Wunderly through Pryor Fine Art COLA ART Kim Frohsin
through Pryor Fine Art LACQUERED BOX Lush Life
PAGES 60-65 (soft & soulful) Susan Ferrier, McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier Interiors,
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LAMPS Circa Lighting LAMP SHADES Edgar-Reeves Lighting & Antiques ARTWORK
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(lounge) OUSHAK RUG Keivan Woven Arts PINK THROW South of Market LAVENDER
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Schumacher (bedroom) OUSHAK RUNNER Keivan Woven Arts HUDSON PARK COL-
LECTION DUVET COVER Bloomingdales BEDDING Gramercy Fine Linens & Furnish-
ings PILLOWS Jim Thomspon ART OVER BED Pam Moxley through Mason Murer Fine
Art ART OVER CONSOLE Courtney Garrett through Pryor Fine Art LAMP Circa Lighting
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sign.org. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, 3081 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404)
869-1770; mgbwatlanta.com. ALL OTHER FURNISHINGS, ACCESSORIES AND WARES
PROVIDED BY: Bjork Antikt & Studio, Circa Lighting, Home Theatre Design, Keith Sum-
merour, Kolo Collection, Myott Studio, Peter Block, SwitchModern, Waterworks.
PAGES 78-83 (pretty in pink) Kerry Howard, KMH Interiors, (678) 705-7580; kmhin-
teriors.net. Redened Home Boutique, (404) 815-7250; redenedhomeboutique.
com (living room) IKAT RUG, RECTANGULAR ANTIQUE MIRROR COFFEE TABLE,
METAL SIDE CHAIRS, PAIR OF CLUB CHAIRS, BLACK PATENT FAUX CROCODILE TA-
BOURETS, GOLD WIRE FOOTED BOWL All available through KMH Interiors (dining/
kitchen) HOST CHAIRS AND RUG Available through KMH Interiors (bedroom) MARBLE
AND BRASS LAMPS Available through KMH Interiors
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This years Atlanta Sym-
phony Associates Deco-
rators Show House &
Gardens had me weak in
the knees and downright
giddy. This is not your
mammas same ol show-
houseand youve got
until Mothers Day to see
it before it closes! A team
of more than two dozen
designers have pulled out
all the stops in transform-
ing Knollwood into a
showplace that rivals the
best of the best, including
Kips Bay and Pasadena.
The Philip Shutze-de-
signed sweetheart of a
Georgian Revival on Paces
Ferry is a masterpiece in
its own right, but Atlantas
top talent had my pulse
pounding at the front
door. I am sucker for a
porte cochere, so Mary
Palmer Dargan had me
dead in my tracks at the
entrance. I tried sketching
details in my stilettos but
soon realize the futility, so
I clandestinely shot away
on my iPhone. Why did I
forget my iPad? This
house requires a film crew.
I was wrong in think-
ing that I could cover the
entire house in my usual
15-minute race-walk.
(When the Olympics
open this summer, there
should be a race in show-
house sprinting; Id surely
win the gold!) My Jimmy
Choos that were comfy on
the first floor were tossed
in my bag as I switched to
my C. Wonder ballet flats
for the rest of the tour. I
tried a spot of napping in
Christy Dillard Kratzer
and Heidi Pierces guest
retreatwhich they
dubbed worldly re-
poseI think I caught
some deep Zzzs before
being awoken by the
throngs pushing into my
space. Designers James
Farmer and Maggie Grif-
fins butlers pantry was
my next resting spot, as I
was suffering from some
serious mega-watt sensory
overload after the sublime
gentlemans parlor. Jotting
down a few more notes, I
stumbled into the game
room where I longed to
relax as the crowd pushed
me along. Could I not
fake a fainting spell to get
some rest in Courtney
Giles Deckers bedroom?
Down the way at Stan
Topols grand living room
were plenty of comfy rest-
ing places from which I
could sketcher, steal
some of the legendary de-
signers cool new twists on
timeless design. Speaking
of twisting, I think I
sprained my neck ogling
Kelly Hansens back stair-
case. After another respite
in the tricked-out teen
loungethis is a big
house!I hoped my
daughter Anabelle would
turn up. In true teen-age
defiance, shes avoiding
me on this tour. Shes still
worried that I may put
her to work as a docent.
Shed wailed earlier that I
had no design decency, so
we parted ways at Tish
Millers zen-like ladies
room. I do admit to some
minor gasping and chest
pains in Design Gallerias
kitchen, although scouring
the cupboards didnt turn
up any smelling salts. An-
abelle was having none of
my kitchen-envy as she
claims Ive never actually
set foot in a kitchen.
By the time I reached
Ed Castros garden and
pool area I really, really
needed a lounge chair of
my very own. Although I
had several bedrooms to
choose from, I decided to
hit the hay in B.D Jeffries
gazebo. Anabelle can just
join me in hide and seek;
she cant drive yet so we
may as well just live out
the rest of spring here at
Knollwood. At least until
May 13.
At the Decorators Show House &
Gardens, Marcia Sherrill sees a symphony
of design delights
May DAYS
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