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WWhen you Walk into the house that’s perfect for you and your family, you just know. it feels like home. it speaks to you. it has a personality that matches yours and the layout only accentuates the way you already live your life. and so it was for the Whites when they bought their gorgeous Georgian home on colville road in charlotte. “We’d looked at over 55 houses during the year-long home-buying process,” remembers ashleigh White. “We made an offer within an hour of seeing this house. the layout was perfect and it required zero structural changes.” ashleigh and her husband knew they wanted to start fresh with their new home, ditching the more traditional style they’d left at their home in atlanta and embracing a more modern approach with a neutral palette in charlotte. “i am drawn to a more contemporary look while my husband is very traditional,” explains ashleigh. “transitional style seemed like a perfect marriage of our tastes and we began searching for a designer that did that perfectly.” the couple met with Melissa armstrong of Melissa armstrong interiors and realized that her unique design style was ideal for their home. “she didn’t fall into that broad category of transitional,” says ashleigh, “and her type-a, super organized style made her easy to work with.” With no renovations needed on their home, Melissa and ashleigh got straight to work on design. With two small children, the spaces in ashleigh’s home had to be comfortable and functional, yet stylish and decorative at once. every bit of wallpaper came down, all the surfaces were re-painted and the floors refinished for a rich, warm feeling. “i think first and foremost, a home must work functionally,” explains Melissa. “ i want clients to be able to feel like they can actually ‘live’ in their home and enjoy every space.” Melissa and ashleigh worked together combining new pieces with refurbished pieces already owned by the Whites. custom upholstered pieces intermingle with cherished family pieces that were re-covered to complement, and custom window treatments, rugs from stark carpet, and art from hidell Brooks Gallery were brought in to round out the style. “When i first meet my clients,” says Melissa, “i ask them to tear out inspiration from design magazines and bring them to our meeting. the common threads i see help me pin down their style.” Melissa also says that sites like pinterest have made this process even easier, with clients able to share their pin boards with the designer and collaborate on looks. “My advice is to create your pin boards, and make sure your house has an easy flow from room to room.”

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When asked what her favorite room in the house is, ashleigh easily answers that it’s the living room. “i found a pair of Mid-century sconces two years before we decorated the room,” she explains, “but i knew that i wanted them to be the focal point.” Melissa designed most of the room around the sconces and added an extra long sofa with no arms for ample seating. functional as well as beautiful, this room might be the center of the congruence of traditional and contemporary for the Whites. the contemporary vibe of the sconces and design of the ottoman fabric complement the more traditional textures like linen and velvet. classic books and candelabras are used in a contemporary way to decorate the mantle and the room comes together with accessories chosen by Melissa. “My favorite day is accessory day. i bring all of my favorite finds from local shops and try them out in the space – then i pare down from there,” says Melissa. “i like a clean, uncluttered look.” the resulting design of this home is a study in transitional style with a clean, comfortable look that is perfect for this family of four. “Melissa has a fresh style that i was really drawn to,” explains ashleigh. “really, every room in our home is my favorite.”v

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When I was asked to help with Bryan and holly adams bungalow in elizabeth, the first thing i noticed was an amazing collection of art and collected furniture. Bryan confessed his obsession with chairs in particular, and found he brought them home often. there is nothing more interesting than collected pieces, those with a story. not only does it give your home real personality, it makes it unique and separate from the house next door. My goal on this project was to pull all these found objects together with a cohesive look and color palette while highlight-ing the special finds. from the front door to the back, this old bungalow had an open floor plan, which can be challenging but also great for a spacious feel. their family room, in particular, caused them anxiety when it came to furniture placement. filled with nooks, windows, doors and short walls, finding the best place for art display, tV-watching, casual dining and storage had everyone feeling overwhelmed. they had tried all sorts of configurations but nothing felt right. thankfully, a new set of eyes often allows you to see something you hadn’t thought of previously. i quickly suggested a sectional to define the space and create separation from the dining area. rugs centered in these “zones”

will also define them. We shifted the chairs (and even added a new one in the perfect shade of blue that Bryan and i discovered at slate interiors). they weren’t afraid of color, but i suggested a neutral for the walls so their art could be the focus. i loved plac-ing their largest piece over the new window seat we created, not just with a seat but with a back as well, to give the appearance of another sofa. We covered the bench with the same fabric as the sofa for a streamlined look. i strung the painting upright in the window for color, and to downplay all the lines that shutters can often cause. adding brighter pillows really made the neutral sofa pop and a Mid century shaped floor lamp complemented the style of furniture we were using perfectly. v

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after 23 years in a high-stress executive position and 17 years spent mostly away from her family, lynda strickland decided it was time to find her center and build a home that was a retreat. she went to architect frank harmon with three simple requirements for her home: it had to be dramatic, fused with nature and in a modernist style with little to no ornamentation. three years later, lynda finally felt that she was at home. “i built a modernist home because i love the movement and light experience of modernist spaces and materials like wood, metal, glass and stone,” explains lynda. “plus, it’s perfect for my family – it provides a sanctuary from the busy world and is, at once, one with nature.” not to be confused with contemporary design, modern architecture and décor fuses the simple lines of nature with cool materials like wood, glass and stone to create lots of light, air and open spaces and, in lynda’s case, lots of white walls. “My style is minimalist with a focus on texture, color, light and materials.” lynda designed the interiors herself, drawing on inspiration that burgeoned within since she was a small girl. “i spent all my free time outdoors as a child,” remembers lynda. “following creeks, watching ant

colonies, making mud pies, sewing, drawing house layouts, dreaming of hollywood homes from the 50s and 60s. i translate all of this into a style that is the Japanese aesthetic of George nakashima meets the form and function of B&B italia furniture meets Gerry lynch’s abstract art.”

lynda directed the build team to reduce the interior spaces to the simplest form – exposed bolts, construction markings, no moldings - so that she could really see how the house was put together. rough, unfinished, laminated veneer lumber beams were positioned against sleek forms and rich fabric textures creating a space that was truly a “juxtaposition of materials,” as she puts it. Built on a dramatic slope with a running creek at the bottom, and in the middle of the woods, the house did present challenges, but none harmon couldn’t handle. “the site was a steep, north-facing escarpment, 80 feet above crabtree creek and shaded by a 150-year-old

forest of beech and oak trees,” says harmon. “the creek carved this escarpment for millions of years, which immediately suggested a site of great ecological sensitivity. We knew we had to build upon it carefully.” the layout and design took a full year to flesh out and the build was done in two years.

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a hand-forged and fabricated steel staircase catches your eye in lynda’s home with complementary steel walls, backsplashes and hood surrounds in the kitchen. “i think good design happens when you stay away from trends,” suggests lynda. “Design should reflect the purpose of the space and each element should play nicely with others, but should stand on its own as well.” practicing what she preached, the staircase has floating wooden steps suspended with steel and wood railings, creating a sort of balance in the center of the living space, while picture windows (27-feet high at the tallest point) flood the room with light. an avid art collector, lynda also adorned her home with several beautiful and large-scale art pieces, adding layer upon layer of interest to the overall décor. When asked what her advice to homeowners would be when building a modernist home, lynda says you need to look honestly at how you live and what you actually need. “think seriously about how you move and live in spaces. What are your needs for privacy, sound control, lighting, etc?” lynda also suggests making sure all of the already-installed materials are in top shape; if the carpet is dirty or worn, clean it or replace it, if hardwoods need repair, then refinish them and if walls are scuffed and need touch-ups, put a fresh coat of paint on them. “no design, no matter how magnificent, will shine in a room where the walls, ceiling or floors aren’t in top condition.”v


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How do you manage to keep your menu fresh and exciting – in a way that’s not overtly trendy?it’s like 50 first dates for me – every day is new. for instance, i just now found these Georgia “pecan truffles”...so that was date number one. We said, ‘let’s make a ragout of them, french style and serve them over soft polenta’ (Ga style, spoon bread-ish). on to date number two! What are your favorite interpretations of French cuisine on the menu?are we still french? french food is as much about the simplicity of the ingredients as it is about how the ingredients come together. that interaction and presentation of the meal are crucial. But my hands down favorite is Joe, our server and friend for over 22 years. he speaks french, does that count? What is it about your menu that consistently achieves awards from Zagats, AAA and Wine Enthusiast?that’s a by-product of our efforts, not the aim of our efforts. consistency is the key to repeat guests – a cliché that still hold true. everyone here understands the importance of our food and the dining experience. We are all “foodies” and we have an understanding that every dish is just as important as the one served before it. the awards and accolades are wonderful recognition of our efforts, but they are not nearly as important as the dining experience of the guest who is in our restaurant at the moment. You have a fantastic, lengthy wine list. Why such an emphasis?food and wine go hand in hand...nothing new about that! it’s really a balance of practicality and indulgence. Wine is a component of the entire white tablecloth, fine dining experience. a small wine list just doesn’t fit the depth of our menu. We also pride ourselves on finding the absolute best value in each price range. What are your favorite new items on the menu?Dover farm is killing me with super duper winter vegetables. We are still getting baby fennel bulbs, all kinds of kale, turnips and such. My favorite is the fish of the day, though – tim griner day boat stuff, and duck confit-rillettes – a classic french dish, perfect this time of year.

INGREDIENTS (SERvES 6)3 cups Portobello mushrooms, course chopped1/2 cup celery, medium dice1 cup onion, medium dice1 1/2 cup white wine3 cups veal stock (chicken broth or stock may be substituted)

3 ounces roux or beurre manie3-4 bay leaves, fresh thyme sprig1 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons white truffle oiltruffles to taste (prices range from 200.00 lb. to over 3K lb. We add what we can!)2 ounces foie graskosher salt and white pepper to taste

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method1. Combine mushrooms, celery and onion in heavy bottom pot, cook over medium high heat until vegetables give up their water “sweat” for about five minutes. 2. Add white wine and increase heat, reduce by 3/4.3. Add veal stock, bay leaves and thyme, reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.4. Whisk in beurre manie and continue whisking until smooth, cook additional 5 minutes. Add heavy cream. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprig.5. Remove from heat, puree in blender on low speed, drop in truffle oil and foie gras.6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Zebra offers this soup “ le glaçage royale” that is topped and broiled with equalparts hollandaise and whipped cream.

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Built By General contractors andrew roby and designed by charlotte architects Meyer Greeson paullin Benson (MGpB), this home is a showpiece by anyone’s estimation. it is also a Gold fortifieD home™, meeting the highest level of achievement for disaster resistance as determined by the insurance institute for Business & home safety. ryan crosser, Vice president of andrew roby’s new coastal division, says the atlantic Beach home is built to withstand 185 mile an hour winds and is only the second Gold fortifieD home™ built in the state of north carolina. “We have seen first-hand how hurricane-proof this house is,” says ryan. “hurricane irene hit us mid-construction and there was not one water leak in the house.” the home has a hurricane foundation with pilings 16 feet into the ground. its exterior walls on the first floor are solid concrete and the windows are all high impact hurricane proof glass. the front exterior staircase and the four outdoor shower stalls are all made of Brazilian walnut, chosen for durability as well as beauty. if going for the gold certification sounds expensive, it pays off in the long run. these homeowners stand to save between $4,000 and $6,000 on their annual insurance. Beyond its structural integrity, the home is a design masterpiece. the couple chose andrew roby, who built their custom home in charlotte, to build this dream vacation home. charlotte architects MGpB designed the home in less than twelve weeks. the owners gave the design team creative license, with a few requests. they wanted the home to fit in with others in the neighborhood, which were built in the 1950s. they also wanted their living room ceiling to resemble the hull bottom of an old ship. “We used reclaimed 18th century beams from a mill in Virginia,” says ryan, who sourced the materials and

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directed every detail of the home’s construction. “the beams are held together with mortise and tendon joints, which was a challenge.” every piece of wood used in the home was custom and arrived prefinished from a cabinet factory. “every cut we made to the wood had to be perfect,” he says. the home is truly one-of-a-kind, with every detail custom made. “there are 20,000 individually dipped cedar shakes on the home’s exterior,” says ryan. “We hand-dipped them in an opaque stain and hung them to dry on clotheslines before repackaging for the sub-contractor to use.” Walls of ash with oak floors give the home its beach cottage look and feel. Mint hill cabinet shop in charlotte provided the beautiful distressed kitchen cabinets, made to resemble old shutters. the homeowner, once a designer herself, provided the vision for the home’s interior. she imported the wallpaper from england and had every sheet, chair, curtain or pillow custom made. no detail was too small. even the individual slats of the interior blinds were custom painted to resemble driftwood. her thoughtful design is carried through every detail of the home, including the cork walls and floors of the 300-bottle wine cellar and a door of knotty alder. the glass transoms over the shower doors are not only practical but they also add an elegant touch to the home’s architectural details. the fireplace surround, cut from one piece of solid stone, is honed soapstone, which is naturally occurring on the crystal coast. it complements the polished soapstone of the kitchen counters. “i was pleased to find so many skilled craftsmen in this area,” says ryan, who explains that with the construction of this home, andrew roby opened its new coastal division and is now one of the largest contractors in the area. “this gold-certified home is the first of its kind here, but it won’t be the last,” he says. “We are happy to be a preferred fortifieD home™ builder now. the homes we build here will be not only beautiful, they will withstand whatever Mother nature throws their way.”v

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Today’s homes can truly have it all. Great architectural details. luxury amenities. high tech features that integrate seamlessly into the home and are operable from your smart tab-let, smart phone or personal computer. But technology advances rapidly. you don’t want your new or newly remodeled home to be outdated before you move in. that’s why it’s important to bring a technol-ogy expert into the planning process as early as possible to make sure your home is wired to support not only today’s, but also tomor-row’s technology advancements. these days, the integration of electronic systems can be a complicated process, involv-ing many different products, a lot of wiring, various contractors and many decisions. if not designed properly, the outcome could be less than optimal. Meet with your electronics contractor up front to learn what’s possible. Discuss your expectations and determine how you’d like your house to perform while staying within your budget. here are just some of the features you’ll want to include in your plan for layout, wir-ing and design:

• Wiring to TVs with HDMI, network and control, especially when the tV will be mounted on a wall. however, keep in mind that hDMi wires should not exceed about 45 feet.

• Wired and wireless internet, ensuring good coverage throughout the home and providing internet for smart devices and tVs. the average $50 router will not pro-vide sufficient coverage in most homes.

• Entertainment systems with speakers that are invisible or unobtrusive.

• Home theatres or surround sound. Room layouts for optical acoustics, seating, speakers and video locations and more.

• Controlling your home with smartphones while you are at home or away.

• Controlling equipment with simple-to-use remotes everyone can operate.

• Safety and security, including burglar, fire protection and cameras to keep an eye on the home while you are away.

• Future-proofing; wiring for future tech-nology.

• Equipment closets to centralize all elec-tronics in one location and not have to see equipment throughout the home.

• Cooling and power requirements for elec-tronics.

in the past, homeowners relied on the builder or architect to wire for telephones and tVs, though that is not the best policy today. Details in the electronics plan can im-pact the construction and design direction of your home. for example, if the electronics design calls for a large flat-panel tV mounted to the wall in the family room, are there additional structural supports needed? Where should the electrical be installed? Where should the cable box and DVD be located? What wir-ing should be used? for these reasons and more, it pays to have a technology design company involved in the planning process at the outset of your project. that’s the recommended route to building or renovating a home that will be smart for a long time to come.v

Rene Robaina is president of Home Technology Solutions in Charlotte, where he, along with his team, has designed and implemented home technology and entertainment systems for hundreds of clients in North and South Carolina. Reach him at 704-708-5126 or www.HomeTechnologySolutions.com.

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Tthere’s soMethinG to Be saiD for surrounding yourself in what you love, what you see everyday, what makes you comfortable and what you admire. not everyone can create spaces for themselves that truly connect their outside world with their inside world. having known carol hamrick and her family for many years, however, designer teri thomas knew exactly what would make their house a home. “carol is passionate about art,” explains teri. “it truly drives the way her family lives. so i knew their home would have to reflect their collection.” the hamricks walked into their all-brick home in eastover to find very traditional french cottage décor and immediately set about making it their own, calling in teri to bring it all together. in addition to revamping the entire interior design, the family of six needed a much larger kitchen to accommodate their lifestyle. over the next two years, teri worked closely with carol and the team of remodelers and designers including steve kaleel of kaleel Builders inc. and landscape architect, Bruce clodfelter. the results were stunning. the existing garage of the home was turned into an eat-in kitchen complete with a six-person counter. “carol made it clear that the kitchen had to have color, plenty of textures and access to the outdoor living space,” remembers teri. “so we went with a pop of teal in the cabinets and combined stainless steel countertops with a marble


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island and tile backsplashes, alongside wood, glass and nail head trim details.” the pretty blue-green wall of cabinets in the kitchen serves as a design focal point while also adding plenty of storage for the family and the expertly landscaped backyard is just footsteps away. the original kitchen was then turned into a butler’s pantry and reading area – an ideal transition from family room to kitchen. throughout the home, teri placed some of carol’s favorite art pieces among the newly designed rooms. each room has one or more pieces done by regional north carolina artists and found mostly through hodges taylor Gallery and art consultancy. “i really love that my kids can be somewhere in charlotte and see a sculpture or painting from the same artists that hang so beautifully in our home,” says carol. “it really gives them a reference point of the city they live in.” an avid traveler, carol a lso collects books from all over and stacks them here and there for interest. “it’s fun to see a book on our coffee table that reminds me of the great trip we took last summer.” teri rounded out the design with custom fabrics, furniture, wallpaper and rugs ordered through local showrooms from some of her favorite sources including stark carpet in charlotte. “i really believe that less is more,” advises teri. “i’d rather have three amazing pieces than a hundred average ones accessorizing a room.” “you can get by with a beige sofa and brown wood tables if you surround it with great art, local pottery and well chosen accessories. the product is still beautiful.” every room in the home has a flowing palette of coordinating colors. carol wanted to be sure it celebrated design, color and the arts and the combination of colors and textures results in each room having its own style while none of them being over the top. “one of my favorite secrets of good design is having an element of surprise in each room. What you see on the outside doesn’t have to match what’s on the inside,” explains teri. When asked what her favorite room in the house is, carol quickly answers that it’s all of them. “i love all the rooms we’ve created in this home, but i know how much i love family time and i really try to set aside moments for it in my kitchen and living room – so i guess those are really my true favorites.”v

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project is on the horizon. relish the imperfec-tions, for they give your home life and character. Make sure your home has a story. i took a walk around my own home to really notice its flaws and to see what kind of story it told. i found that most imperfections were tied to a memory, and usually one that made me smile. for example, there’s a blue handprint on the wall of our stairwell. it’s been there for a while and i like the reminder that our children are young for just a short time. then there’s the outdated tile floor in our kitchen. i have wanted to replace it, but it reminds me of long nights, laying tile with my dad when i became a first-time homeowner.

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Trent Haston and his father Ron in the kitchen of his first home before the renovation.

think of him fondly (believe it or not). and i can’t deny that we have outgrown our house. With three kids, we simply need more space, but the kids share a bedroom and i can only imagine the memories they are making in there. While i want to add on, i actually enjoy the closeness and coziness of our little abode. all these things i can happily live with. as for the loose towel bar in our bathroom – that’s just annoying, so i’ll put that on the top of the “honey-Do” list. Just like our own bodies, marriages and careers, perfection is impossible; find contentment in your home. embrace the imper-fections. Discover what you love about your home and enjoy it. savor the memories created there. fluff the cushions, clean the cobwebs, and fall back in love with your home. v

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When Rick Solow of solow Design Group began landscaping his own home, he knew he wanted to practice restraint in his front yard, if only in an effort to stay true to what he and his wife loved in curbside aesthetic. “the challenge has always been to stay true to our ideal and resist the temptation to buy that hot little heucherella at the nursery,” he explains. they have succeeded with a beautiful white garden dappled with light provided by an aging oak and soothing white flowers in many shapes and sizes. Backdrops of deep green and blue-green foliage add pops of color. in contrast to the understated front garden, the

back garden boasts an array of cool colors, textures and forms happily confined in a horseshoe-shaped bed. the simple bed lines throughout the yard and repeating low stone walls keep the ever-evolving plant selection from appearing too busy. upon closer inspection it’s easy to see that this is a plant collector’s garden, seeing “mostly groups of one”. the large deck and two terraces turn the yard into an intimate outdoor living room. the custom-designed fence and asian-inspired gate reveals an entrance into the secret garden that connects the front and back yards.

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Interior designer Ron Sperry and his partner scott Bishop created a backyard oasis inspired by their love for asian architecture. When ron saw the plans for a Japanese Dojo (traditionally a wrestling pavilion) online, he felt it would be perfect in his backyard. heard ratzlaff construction was called in and together, they created this toned down version of the structure that blends beautifully with the home and the plaza Midwood neighborhood for a space of relaxation rivaling most asian spas.

the surrounding gardens are extremely low maintenance; the total shade of the back yard called for lots of greenery and grasses that require little light, basic watering and occasional trimming and the use of mulch requires zero mowing. ferns, hosta plants, hydrangea and grasses create plenty of texture, while boxwoods, hollywood junipers and leafy acampus plants add well-balanced aesthetic. the gutter-less, sloping pavilion roofline provides natural rainwater irrigation for all the garden plants.

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