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STYLE SHIFT An unassuming ranch receives an artful transformation by designer Beth WebbWRITTEN BY ALYSE HARRAL STEVENS
OUTSIDE THE BOX Architect Rodolfo Castro and interiordesigner Edward Belding conquer the complex task of meldingcontemporary architecture with warm interiorsWRITTEN BY ELIZABETH RALLS
A CHEF’S KITCHEN For Kevin Rathun and his wife,Melissa, architect/designer Joel Kelly interprets old New Orleans style in a contemporary vernacular WRITTEN BY HEATHER J. PAPER
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Of all the rooms in a house,kitchens are the spaces that people daydream about the most.Everyone—even those without plans to redecorate—seems to have a dream kitchen in mind.
I’m not a great cook (or even a good cook, for that matter), buteven I have some ideas about my own future kitchen that I hope to build one day. Of course, I really have ideas about three totallydifferent kitchens, but until I put pen to paper and turn fiction intoreality, I guess I don’t need to sort out the details just yet. That’swhy they’re called dream kitchens.
This is the 24th year for our kitchen contest, and throuhout theyears I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here are a few thingsI’ve learned over the years:~ Buy the best quality materials you can afford. Good quality doesnot always mean that it will be the most expensive.~ Hire a professional. Their expertise can help avoid costly mistakes.~ Get what you want. Whether you’ve always desired a particularrange hood, double dishwashers or a butcher block island with seat-ing for a dozen, a design professional can help you figure out how tomake it work. Whatever you do, don’t scrimp on hardware orplumbing fixtures.~ Allow extra time and money for bumps along the away. Even thebest laid renovation plans can get off track during construction. Patience is key.
Whether you’re daydreaming like me or remodeling next week, we’dlove to know the details of your dream kitchen. Join the conversation atatlantahomesmag.com/facebook. Until then, happy new year!
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24TH ANNUAL
KITCHEN OF THE YEARWINNERS
OUR FOUR CONTEST CHAMPIONS REVEAL THEIR RECIPES FOR CREATING KITCHENS THAT COOK.
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24TH ANNUALKITCHEN CONTEST
GRAND PRIZE WINNERKITCHEN DESIGN
JENNY AND ERIC ROTHMAN,
HAMMERSMITH HOME RENOVATIONS
PROJECT MANAGER
MATT SHERMAN
KITCHEN DESIGNERS Jenny and Eric Rothman, HammerSmith Home Reno-
vations, 807 Church St., Decatur 30030. (404) 377-1021; hammersmith.net
BUILDER HammerSmith Home Renovations PROJECT MANAGER Matt Sherman
through HammerSmith Home Renovations STAINLESS STEEL COUNTER AND
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COUNTERTOPS Atlanta Kitchen & Bath APPLIANCES Miele Integrated and Sub-
Zero Integrated FAUCET Newform Forma in chrome, Cotswold Kitchen and Bath
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THIS MORNINGSIDE KITCHEN IS A REMODEL, BUT
THE ROOM LOOKS SO CURRENT. DID YOU TAKE
IT DOWN TO THE STUDS? Jenny Rothman: We actually worked on this house before with a previous client, but the new homeowners wanted to redo parts of the home with a new footprint. After expanding a closet upstairs, we talked to them about redoing the kitchen as well, making it larger and creating more of a view to the outdoors than before. The NanaWall [the folding glass wall to the pool area] keeps it fresh and free-fl owing. IT’S A
BRILLIANT SPACE; EVERY MORNING MUST FEEL
LIKE A VACATION. When the homeowners said they wanted a more modern feel to the kitchen, the ideas started rolling. Eric is great with large structures, and I’m more about details. We created a room where light plays off the whites and different textures—those disc tiles, the striations on the custom cabi-net doors. It’s just really pretty. It fl ows so well because of how the elements interlock with each other. The Ann Sacks tiles actu-
ally wrap around the corner into the dining room to draw you in. DID THE EXISTING STRUC-
TURE PRESENT ANY CHALLENGES? Because we didn’t want to demolish everything, we left the original wood fi nish on the wall cabin-etry, but we added a layer of white paneling on top. For continuity, there’s a wood band that runs the length of the white cabinets, and the fl oors are a very dark-stained oak. It helps all that modernity feel warm and inviting. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THAT
CREATIVE CEILING STRUCTURE? We’ve been experimenting with ways to hide lights, because we’re tired of the ubiquitous can lights, where you walk in and that’s all you see. By carving out parts of the ceiling, we made the room appear taller, and we were able to install long strip lights fl ush with the ceiling, which gave it a cool look. FROM THE
CUSTOM HOOD TO THE THICK CHROME HARD-
WARE, THE LINES ARE SO PLEASING TO THE EYE. We wanted everything it to be simple and elegant, which is hard to pull off in con-struction, because there are no truly straight walls or level fl oors and ceilings. You kind of have to cheat, and that was the genius of having a very good project manager [Matt Sherman] executing the design. THE WATER-
FALL COUNTERTOPS WERE A CHIC CHOICE. It’s a sleek way to fi nish off the sides of cabin-etry. It’s more expensive, because you’re pay-ing for more material, but it looks so nice. And those pieces of Calacatta are especially beautiful! THAT HIGH TOE-KICK IS A UNIQUE
FINISHING TOUCH—THE WAY IT LETS THE ROOM
BREATHE. Yes, it’s made to look like it’s fl oat-ing. And the stainless work is all custom. I like the open space underneath it; we could have fi t more stools, but the idea was to have everything be airy and open.
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YOU AND BRICE ARE BOTH PROFESSIONAL
MUSICIANS IN THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY OR-
CHESTRA. HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO DESIGN? Susan Welty: There’s a new symphony model coming across the nation, and we’ve been downsized. We’re exploring other options, and designing homes is one of our passions. We’ve fl ipped a few houses around Atlanta and, throughout our home, Brice and I have always designed things like built-in shelves and furniture. We’re very excited about de-sign as a potential new career. YOU’VE BEEN
IN THIS MORNINGSIDE HOME SINCE 2001. WHY
DID YOU WAIT TO TACKLE THE KITCHEN? I sup-pose I did have about 10 years to imagine it.
COTTAGE CONNECTION
Surrounded by Tudors and Craftsman homes, musicians Susan B. Welty and Brice Andrus opt to add a little European elan to their Morningside dwelling
INTERIOR DESIGN
SUSAN B. WELTY,
SUSAN B. WELTY INTERIORS
ARCHITECTURE
SCOTT NEWTON
CONTRACTOR
BRICE ANDRUS,
DACAPO PROPERTIES, LLC
CARPENTRY
DAMEON TORREY
24TH ANNUALKITCHEN CONTEST
WINNER
We added an entire second story in 2005, which gave us two extra bathrooms. After that, we were comfortable with getting rid of a tiny bathroom and pantry on the side of the kitchen, bringing the footprint from 13’x17’ to a square 17’x17’. I’M SURE THAT BY
THEN, YOU KNEW WHAT AESTHETIC YOU WERE
AFTER. Yes, I wanted a relaxed style, with a bit of a European country feel, which is why we went with the beautiful French metal windows with the cremone hinges. We add-ed the Venetian plaster on the walls, which I just love, and I designed the hood with its decorative profi le brackets. YOU WORKED
WITH BELL CUSTOM CABINETRY, WHO WE’VE
USED IN SEVERAL OF OUR SHOWHOUSES. They were a pleasure to work with all the way through, and the installation was just seam-less. I was really impressed. THE ENTIRE ROOM
HAS A HAND-HEWN, OLD WORLD WARMTH TO IT.
That’s one of the reasons I love the white hood. It made the room so much warmer than stainless steel. And the subway tile is unusual; it’s sort of a taupe-y gray. Honed soapstone on the perimeter countertops also warmed it up, and they feel great to the touch. Plus, they’re basically impervi-ous to damage. THE FINISH OF THAT LIGHT FIX-
TURE IS GORGEOUS. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE IT? I’m not a fan of a bunch of lights dripping
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INTERIOR DESIGNER Susan B. Welty ARCHITECT Scott Newton CON-
TRACTOR Brice Andrus, DeCapo Properties, LLC CUSTOM CABINETRY
& HOOD Bell Custom Cabinetry RANGE Wolf DISHWASHER Bosch
COUNTERTOPS Honed Calacatta marble (island) and honed soapstone
(perimeter), La Piedra Inc. VENETIAN PLASTER WALLS Eve Gray, Tuscan
Impressions AMERICAN CLAY CEILINGS Dameon Torrey METAL WIN-
DOWS Russell Millworks CARPENTRY Dameon Torrey ISLAND PENDANT
Goodman Hanging Lamp by Thomas O’Brien, Circa Lighting SCONCES
Restoration Hardware FARMHOUSE SINK Rohl, PDI Plumbing WALL TILE
Sonoma Tile Makers Stellar line 2x8” ceramic tile in platinum crackle
fi nish, Specialty Tile HARDWARE Restoration Hardware ISLAND FAUCET
Rohl, PDI Plumbing CLEANUP SINK FAUCET Kohler, PDI Plumbing
down from the ceiling. I much prefer one large element. This pendant is a Thomas O’Brien fi xture from Circa Lighting, and the sconces are from Restoration Hardware. We thought both had that vintage look, and that tied in with the other fi xtures in the room. IS THIS THE KITCHEN YOU’VE ALWAYS
DREAMED OF? Absolutely. I’m actually very thankful that we didn’t do the kitchen years ago. And the original one was dreadful, with blue Formica countertops, cheap cabinets and blue handles. We lived with that for a long time, but I think we were able to create a much better kitchen because we allowed the house to progress. DO YOU EAT AT THE
COUNTER NOW? Yes! We do it all the time. I don’t know how we ever lived without this kitchen. I don’t know where we lived. We spend almost all of our entertaining time in here now. The renovation just makes it that much more comfortable.
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24TH ANNUALKITCHEN CONTEST
WINNERKITCHEN DESIGN
MATTHEW QUINN,
DESIGN GALLERIA
KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO
CONTRACTOR
JOE PROHASKI,
TOTAL HOME SERVICES
STYLE (kitchens)
A TRUE CLASSICTwo Ansley Park gourmands call upon Matthew Quinn for a cook’s quality kitchen steeped in tradition
THE BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT—$31,000-
$50,000—STAYED NICE AND LOW CONSIDERING
THE STRIKING RESULTS. HOW DID YOU KEEP EV-
ERYTHING ON TRACK? Matthew Quinn: For one, we didn’t use real marble, but the next best thing—“Super White” granite. We kept the door style very simple, and only modifi ed one wall. This is Ansley Park, so we couldn’t do anything to the windows. There are also a lot of stainless appliances, which the ho-meowners felt strongly about using, so we
didn’t have the costs associated with cabi-netry panels. This is why I chose to pow-der-coat the hood. It creates a tailored look without too much stainless steel. DESIGN
GALLERIA HOODS HAVE BECOME A SIGNATURE
IN ATLANTA. It’s the stainless steel banding. I love a Chanel suit, or the details Paul Smith may add to the collar of a men’s shirt, or the lapel on a jacket. It’s those tiny tailoring de-tails that I like to add to my work—subtle things that make it more special. THE STORY
BEHIND THIS KITCHEN IS VERY CURIOUS; WHEN
THE HOMEOWNERS MOVED IN, THE HOUSE
WAS MODERN, BUT THEY WANTED TO DO AWAY
WITH EVERY HINT OF IT. Yes, they wanted the peace of mind that we’d stripped this house of everything modern and brought it back to its roots. The kitchen and the mas-ter bath were the last rooms they did. The rest of the house had a transitional feel to it. The kitchen was the fi nal frustration, but once it was redone, the home felt complete.
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KITCHEN DESIGNER Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, 351 Peachtree
Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net CONTRACTOR Joe
Prohaski, Total Home Services CUSTOM CABINETRY Downsview “Verona” by Design Gal-
leria APPLIANCES KitchenAid refrigerator, range and dishwasher; U-Line wine cooler HOOD
Custom by Design Galleria COUNTERTOPS “Super White” granite by A&S Marble, fabricated
by Holloway Tile & Marble BACKSPLASH TILE “Mercer” in dove crackle, Renaissance Tile &
Bath CABINET HARDWARE The Matthew Quinn Collection, ADAC West PLUMBING Kindred
stainless sink with Kohler “Vinnata” faucet, PDI Plumbing SCONCES OVER WINDOWS Pimlico
in polished nickel, Circa Lighting
I NOTICE HOW YOU RELEGATED ALL OF THE
VERTICAL ELEMENTS TO ONE CORNER SO THAT
THE REST OF THE KITCHEN COULD SPREAD OUT. It’s important in a small kitchen to always group tall elements together, because if you scatter them, not only does it break up your countertop space, but the separate zones can overtake the room. Containing storage in the corner helps the room feel much bigger, and here, every square millimeter has been maximized. The man of the house loves his coffee bar. THE HOMEOWNERS ARE FOODIES
WHO DESIRED COMMERCIAL FEATURES. HOW
DID YOU BRING THOSE ELEMENTS IN? First, they wanted a big range and hood. And he loved the idea of having all of his pots, pans and knives close at hand, so we allotted the wall to the left of the sink for them. It has a very restaurant-like look. This worked well, because it wouldn’t have made sense to run the cabinetry all the way to the window, and it saved space, too. FROM TASK TO AMBIENT,
YOU’VE GOT THE LIGHTING COVERED. In my kitchens, lighting is always the most impor-tant element. It’s not only having the right fi xtures and the right amount, but having the fl exibility to turn the right ones on and off. You’ve got to be able to set the mood for a romantic evening, for cleaning, for cooking, for entertaining; it must work from morning to night, and you should be able to create an emotion for each occasion.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER Karen Ferguson, Harrison Design Associates, 3198 Cains Hill
Pl., Atlanta 30305. (404) 365-7760; harrisondesignassociates.com ARCHITECT
William H. Harrison and Dawn M. Bennett, Harrison Design Associates KITCHEN
DESIGN CONSULTANT Shirley McFarlane, McFarlane Design BUILDER AFG Builders
CABINETS Berkeley Woodworking APPLIANCES Wolf and Sub-Zero COUNTERTOPS
Silestone BACKSPLASH & FLOORING Materials Marketing FAUCETS & SINKS KWC
CABINETRY HARDWARE Häfele DECORATIVE LIGHTING Flos Fucia
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THIS KITCHEN IS MODERN, YET COZY. WHAT
DID THE HOMEOWNERS DESIRE? Karen Ferguson: When we began this project, they said they wanted a room that was clutter-free, but warm and inviting. Your typical gray-and-white scheme just wasn’t going to work. This cream color, combined with the wood pan-els, was what I ran with. We kept the walls in a similar tone to keep everything fresh and neutral, with Silestone countertops in a similar palette. The uniformity is what creates the clean, modern look. YOU DELIN-
EATED EACH PART OF THE ROOM BEAUTIFULLY.
Because it was such a long space, we defi ned each area with a soffi t above, and enhanced that with carefully placed lighting. I LOVE THE
SENSE OF OPENNESS. Their son has special needs, so they wanted extra-wide pathways that would allow his wheel chair to move easily. The walkways give it such great fl ow,
MODERN WARMTHA kitchen designed with mobility and sustainability in mind achieves equally high status for spaciousness and style
24TH ANNUALKITCHEN CONTEST
WINNERINTERIOR DESIGN
KAREN FERGUSON,
HARRISON DESIGN ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTURE
WILLIAM H. HARRISON
AND DAWN M. BENNETT,
HARRISON DESIGN ASSOCIATES
KITCHEN DESIGN CONSULTANT
SHIRLEY MCFARLANE,
MCFARLANE DESIGN
BUILDER
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and having that large island is really condu-cive to entertaining. They’re empty nest-ers now, so they also wanted to make sure that as they aged, they’d be able to stay in the house as long as possible. That’s one way it’s sustainable. Layout-wise, it’s built to last. BUT THAT’S NOT THE ONLY “GREEN” FEATURE, IS
IT? We put the refrigerator on one side of the induction cooktop and the double ovens on the opposite, so the appliances don’t have to work twice as hard to keep cool, or vice versa. The cabinets are made with recycled particleboard, with cherry veneer from a renewable forest. We used a blue-green recycled-glass tile on the backsplash, which has great di-mension. Its refl ectivity almost mimics a window, with the depth that it brings. IT’S
SO ARCHITECTURAL; ADORNMENTS WERE MINI-
MAL. THE SLEEK HARDWARE AND PARSONS-
STYLE STOOLS LOOK SO SMART. It’s funny, be-cause the hardware took me a couple days to fi gure out. In a kitchen like this, the handles have to have the perfect proportions and the perfect placement; otherwise, it will appear off-balance. I’m so particular about details. I even had the pendants rewired to make them more attractive. Attention to details like these may go unnoticed, but if we had left them alone, your eye would go straight to them. THAT FLOOR IS ONE GREAT EXAMPLE;
IT EXUDES LUXURY AND WARMTH. It’s an an-tiqued marble, a natural material that didn’t come from far away. The homeowner wanted this kitchen to be super-durable, to be able to handle anything. She tortured a sample of the fl ooring for six weeks, pouring red wine and lemon juice on it. It held up nice-ly. YOU SELECTED AN INDUCTION COOKTOP,
WHICH IS SUPER HIGH-TECH. WERE THE OTHER
APPLIANCES AS FUTURISTIC? I love the clean look it creates. With the appliances, we re-ally integrated anything we could integrate. The selections were very current, but after a few years, appliances can date a kitchen right away. Integrating these elements gives this kitchen longevity and timelessness.
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ABOUT THE JUDGES>> FRANK G. NEELY, principal of Neely Design Associates, is a
custom home designer that specializes in historically accurate homes,
contextual architecture and renovations. Neely studied art at Spring
Hill College, and then went on to earn a fi ve-year professional degree
in architecture from Auburn University. He has also taught a studio
course on interior architectural detailing at Atlanta Intercontinental
University for two years. Neely Design Associates has been awarded
the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Kitchen of the Year award an
unprecedented 10 times. The fi rm is also a three-time recipient of the
Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s “Award of Excellence,” which is
given for distinction in historic preservation. Additionally, Neely’s work
continues to be published in numerous national, regional and local
publications.
>> WILLIAM PEACE (ASID) is the founder of Peace Design, a full-
service interior design fi rm with offi ces in Atlanta and Bozeman,
Montana. The company’s project portfolio includes interiors for
signature residences, destination restaurants, museums and select
showrooms throughout the country. Peace’s striking interiors have
been featured in the pages of Architectural Digest, Veranda, Atlanta
Homes & Lifestyles and multiple luxury publications, including Ranches
of the American West and Rustic Elegance. The philosophy of Peace
Design is to create timeless, classic interiors by using quality materials,
exquisite textiles and unique lighting to defi ne the character of the
space. A sense of continuity, comfort and simplicity is a common
thread that runs throughout all of Peace Design’s projects.
>> RAYSA ROSENZWEIG (CKD) studied interior design at Pontifi cia
Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in her native country of
Dominican Republic. Here, she was the co-owner of a successful
architecture and design fi rm that specialized in commercial and
hospitality design. After moving to the United States, Rosenzweig
transitioned to residential design, concentrating on kitchen and bath
remodels. She went on to obtain her certifi cation in kitchen design
through the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Her commitment
to design excellence is evident through her great attention to detail,
innovative designs, and her ability to express her ideas through
detailed drawings. Rosenzweig has also participated in several local
showhouses.
>> SANDY SLEZAK (AKBD) is a kitchen and bath designer with
Diversifi ed Cabinet Distributors. She has worked in the kitchen
and bath industry for over 15 years and has earned her Associate
Kitchen and Bath Designer certifi cation from the National Kitchen &
Bath Association. Her extensive experience with all types of cabinet
construction and custom design is refl ected in the many creative
and timeless projects she has completed in the Atlanta area. Prior
to kitchen design, and after earning her degree from the University
of Chicago, Slezak worked independently, specializing in designing
and fabricating drapery and other set decoration for local fi lm and
television productions.
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KITCHEN + BATH NEWS>> CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES’ newly expanded 30,000-square-
foot design center, CR Home, is now home to Atlanta Kitchen, Inc.,
which is showcasing the fi nest Cambria, Artisan Granite, Vetrazzo and
Piedrafi na countertops. Atlanta Marble Manufacturing, Inc. is exhibiting
quality-cultured marble and tiling, while Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. is
showing their custom closets and frameless shower doors. Quality
hardwoods and Mohawk carpeting from the newly acquired Builders
Floor Covering & Tile will also be on display. 224 Rio Circle, Decatur
30030. (404) 378-3132; constructionresourcesusa.com
>> NATIONAL BUILDER SUPPLY’s showroom is now open to the public.
Located near Six Flags Over Georgia, NBS displays thousands of
kitchen, bath and lighting products previously sold exclusively on the
company’s website. 210 The Bluff s, Austell 30168. (866) 355-0310;
nationalbuildersupply.com
>> SPECIALTY TILE PRODUCTS ATLANTA is moving in March to Miami
Circle. Construction has already started on the new 5,000-square-foot
space that was formerly home to Pierre Deux. This move will double
Specialty Tile’s square footage, allowing the company to showcase a
larger range of products than ever before. 721 Miami Circle, Atlanta
30324. (404) 264-0727; specialtytile.com
>> BELL CUSTOM CABINETRY has expanded its range of off erings
with a new division: Bell Closets. Closet displays are now on view
at the showroom. 1250 Alpha Dr., Alpharetta 30004. (770) 751-7861;
bellcabinets.com
>> HH GREGG has opened its fi rst outpost within the Perimeter. This
Buckhead location boasts a “Fine Lines” section, where Viking,
KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, GE Monogram and more are on display. 3637
Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30326. (404) 460-4456; hhgregg.com
>> CIRCA LIGHTING has doubled its showroom size by moving around
the corner from its East Andrews location. 3078 Roswell Rd. NW,
Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-4131; circalighting.com
>> BUILDER SPECIALTIES recently welcomed COLONIAL LIGHTING within
its space. Integrated displays now allow both companies to highlight
their major brands. 761 Miami Circle NE, Atlanta 30324. (404) 233-6131;
builderspecialties.net, colonial-lighting.com
>> THE LIGHTING LOFT is now open on Miami Circle. The shop features
modern lighting in a comfortable setting. 777 Miami Circle, Atlanta
30324. (404) 254-3286; lightingloft.com
>> INNOVATIONS FURNITURE & LIGHTING has opened just off of
I-85 in Norcross. The large showroom showcases transitional
and contemporary furnishings and lighting options in engaging
displays. 6500 Dawson Blvd., Norcross 30093. (770) 416-0808;
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William T. Baker Book LaunchFriends, colleagues and clients joined together to celebrate the launch of Residential Designer William T. Baker’s
newest book, Great American Homes, Volume II. Held at a private residence in Buckhead—designed by Baker—the evening included a wine tasting, provided by Sherlock’s Wine Merchants and Big Boat Wine Company, and delectables by
A Legendary Event. The new book off ers a look at some of Baker’s most recent projects from around the United States.
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In May 2012, a group of Atlanta designers headed north to Vermont on a whirlwind trip to not only learn about mar-ble, but also to be inspired along the way. The two-day trip began in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the designers—guests of Marmi Natural Stone—visited a number of pri-vate residences, including one historic property where the use of marble in a residential setting in unparalleled. With their creativity fueled by what they’ve seen, the group fl ew from nearby Poughkeepsie to the Vermont Quarries facilities in Danby, Vermont—the world’s largest underground marble quarry. After extensive tours one-and-
a-half miles underground (where the same quarry opening has been used for more than 100 years), the group pondered how they would incorporate the two slabs of Danby marble offered by Marmi Natural Stone and Vermont Quarries into their design projects back in Georgia. Marmi has of-fi ces around the world, and its North American headquar-ters is in Atlanta. The projects created by the designers on the following pages range from simple (a chic new top for a vintage table) to sumptuous (a new master bathroom). Each is stylish, too—and solid as a rock.
A GROUP OF ATLANTA DESIGNERS REVEALS THEIR LATEST PROJECTS, ALL INSPIRED BY A VISIT TO A WORKING QUARRY
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With hard hats in tow, the Atlanta designers
visited the Vermont Quarries operations
(below), and had guided tours led by execu-
tives from the quarry and Magd Riad from
Marmi Natural Stone. Once underground, the
group saw the marble in its natural state and
watched as a piece was excavated from the
mountain (bottom). They learned about the
entire process of getting the marble from block
to slab to showrooms. To see more pictures
from inside the working quarry, visit
atlantahomesmag.com after January 1 for a
slideshow of exclusive images.
Cottage charmWhen Barbara Westbrook spotted a vintage French metal
table at Linda Horsley Antiques, she knew it would be perfect for the porch of her 1897 clapboard cottage, located in a former mill village. The table’s patina was a perfect match for her unpretentious mix of wicker and other outdoor furnishings. Although it had a glass top, she chose to replace it with Mountain White marble. The new top was made with an edge detail of Westbrook’s own design, of which she created a full-scale hand drawing before it was fabricated. “My house feels cozy and relaxed, and now my porch refl ects that, too,” says Westbrook.
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Bungalow chic“I had the idea to use the stone vertically, instead of in the normal horizontal application,” says designer Susan Ferrier of the kitchen
renovation she collaborated on with clients in Inman Park. Besides using the Montclair Danby marble in an aesthetically pleas-ing way, Ferrier devised a way that the area could be functional, too. “I designed a fl oating shelf to hover above the range and countertops, while keeping the intrinsic movement of the marble intact. In turn, the material becomes an architectural feature rather than just a surface application.” Ferrier adds that incorporating one large gesture in a small room calms a space—even a bustling kitchen. “The marble carries your eye up the wall, increasing the impact of the stone.”
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While in the Hudson Valley, the Atlanta
designers toured several historic residences
for ideas and inspiration. At one private resi-
dence, the homeowners hosted the group
for cocktails and dinner (below). Their home,
dating from the early 20th century, featured
an exquisite use of marble, including this
bathroom (bottom).
Master class When tasked with creating a new master bath for long-time clients Don
Easterling and Michael Proctor, Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio had to transform a litany of small spaces—laundry closet, guest room closet, master closet and original master bath—to create the new room. The historic house was also orignially designed by legendary classicist Philip Shutze, so any new space needed to be appropriate to the rest of the home, which exudes a timeless quality. “I had slabbed walls with marble before, but never with a panel design,” says Quinn, who used Montclair Danby in the room. “But without the panels, it would be too contemporary.” Inspired by baths from Europe, Quinn’s design for the space was completed before the trip to the quarry, but it was serendipitous because a bath at one of the historic estates (bottom left) was simi-lar to his design. “It was confi rmation that my design for this house was appropriate for its era,” says Quinn. “And it was helpful in letting the clients know that this marble was an incredible investment for the long term.”
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Bath blissDesigner Tish Mills’ own master bath appears to fl oat like a cloud. Washed ash cabinetry hovers above the fl oor. The
Imperial Danby marble is elevated just a smidge above the vanity—again, seemingly hovering. Both add space and volume, as well as an airiness, to the room. “I love things that are glam mixed with things that are organic,” says Mills. “Watching that block being cut out of the quarry was so powerful to me. If you look at my tub, I wanted it to feel like its own block of marble.” A chevron pattern on the tower delineates the tub and shower areas, and is an innovative solution for accomodating plumbling fi xtures and fi tting both a tub and shower into a tight space. “Sherwin Williams Pure White is on the walls, with an accent color on the ceiling. It’s cozy,” says Mills. “The colors and the white marble push the light everywhere.” Just like in a cloud.
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Clever kitchen “This kitchen didn’t have much natural light in it, and we wanted it to feel lighter and brighter,” says designer Mark
Williams of his client’s project, pre-renovation. “So the Vermont Quarries’ signature product—white marble—was a perfect match. The kitchen isn’t terribly large, so we wanted to make it feel larger, too, and the stone helped us do that.” Williams created his design scheme with a simple palette and just four main design components: cabinetry, countertop, backsplash and polished nickel hardware and fi xtures. “Our backsplash tile has a different texture than stone, but it really responded to the veining in the Imperial Danby marble on the coun-tertops,” says Williams. “One of my passions is getting in touch with materials I’m using, understanding their raw state and how to bring them to life in fabrication. Seeing this marble in its most natural state at the quarry was exciting.”
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Naomi von HabershamYou might recall that last January’s column was about the “New Me” and all of my highfalutin’ goals for 2012. So how did I fare? Not so well. It seems that the “New Me” was not as motivated as I had hoped. I did paint my dining room in Far-row & Ball’s Brinjal, just like I said that I would, but I never did get around to upholstering my sofa in an animal print fabric. And I threw only one Sunday night spaghetti supper like those hosted by the late Nan Kempner. It turned out to be such a royal pain in the you-know-what that I never at-tempted it again. Hosting weekly dinner parties must be easy when one has a staff like Kempner did. I have decided that this year, I’m going back to being the “Old Me,” one who doesn’t set such lofty goals for herself. Rather than shoot for the moon, I’ll focus on what’s doable and, more importantly, what interests me. Enough of thinking that I can implore Swifty’s to open an Atlanta locale as I had hoped last year. This year, I’ll simply make their Twin Burgers or Cheese Souffl és at home. Want to know what else I plan to do this year?~ Cook my way through Atlantan Alex Hitz’s recently pub-lished cookbook, My Beverly Hills Kitchen. Who doesn’t want to put a little South, namely fried chicken, tomato aspic, and caramel cake, in their mouths?~ Read my way through all of the late British writer Nancy Mitford’s books. Enough of The Hunger Games and Fifty Shades of Grey. Just give me a good, old-fashioned book with some good, old-fashioned writing.~ Wear more skirts and dresses. I think about this every time I watch Designing Women. Yes, the women of Sugarbaker’s had big hair and bigger shoulder pads, but they always looked like true Southern ladies in their skirt suits and stockings!~ Support all of Cheshire Bridge’s old-school restaurants like Alfredo’s, Nino’s, The Red Snapper and The Colonnade. All four have stood the test of time, and I think we should reward them for their longevity. Il
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(food)LIFE
European eatery and wine
bar LA TAGLIATELLA recently
opened its first U.S. outpost
in Atlanta. Already a crowd
favorite for those seeking
authentic Italian cuisine in cit-
ies across France and Spain,
the new restaurant brings
over 400 combinations of
pastas and sauces, antipasti,
salads and carpaccios to the
Metropolis on Midtown Mile.
A second location is slated
to open early this year at
Emory Point. 919 Peachtree
St., Atlanta 30309. facebook.
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At Midtown’s newest hotspot
10TH & PIEDMONT, execu-
tive chef Brett Ring is infusing
multi-cultural flavors with
organic ingredients to create
global cuisine with hints of
Southern influence. 991 Pied-
mont Ave., Atlanta 30309.
(404) 602-5510
▼ The team behind West Egg
Cafe unveils its newest deli-
style concept, THE GENERAL
MUIR, this month. The full-
service restaurant—complete
with a bar, coffee shop and
pastry counter—is serving up
traditional deli classics like
pastrami, smoked fish and
hand-rolled, kettle-boiled
bagels. Executive Chef
Todd Ginsberg (formerly of
Bocado) will offer innovative
takes on traditional Jewish
dishes, as well. The deli’s
unique name pays homage
to the refugee ship that trans-
ported co-owner Jennifer
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Hot ToddiesWHERE TO GO
RESTAURANT EUGENE’s Bar Manager Nick Hearin has created a signature Southern
toddy that features fresh-brewed tea made of lemongrass and peanuts, which is
mixed with Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon and topped with crushed roasted pea-
nuts. 2277 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30309. (404) 355-0321; restauranteugene.com
LEON’S FULL SERVICE serves up hot buttered rum on
its winter cocktail menu. El Dorado 12-year-old Dem-
erara Rum—which boasts notes of honeyed tropical
fruit, along with more brooding tobacco, cedar and
pepper flavors—is combined with hot water, spiced
butter and nutmeg. 131 East Ponce de Leon Ave., De-
catur 30030. (404) 687-0500; leonsfullservice.com
CAFÉ INTERMEZZO offers more than a dozen coffees
and hot chocolates with a kick—from a simple Irish
toddy to the mouth-watering Pronto Domnai, which
blends Irish cream, butternut Schnapps and hazel-
nut liquor. 1845 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30309. (404)
355-0411; cafeintermezzo.com
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greens, I’m partial to Swiss chard.
At 4th & Swift, we sauté the
greens in olive oil with shaved
garlic and cracked pepper. It’s
a simple preparation, but they
are full of earthy fl avor and great
color, making them a great side
for almost anything. One of my
favorite dishes!” –Chef Jay Swift,
4th & Swift
“I like making delicately fl avored
ricotta dumplings mixed with Kuri
squash. They’re browned golden
on the outside, yet left fl uff y on
the inside and paired with lightly
sautéed mustard greens, roasted
hen-of-the-woods mushrooms
and a smoked onion puree. The
mustard greens give it that spicy
punch that I love.” –Chef Chip
Ulbrich, South City Kitchen
“When the temperature drops I
enjoy making a hearty chard-and-
white bean soup. Imagine leafy
chard mixed with creamy white
beans and an mélange of garden
vegetables that’s fi nished with
great olive oil and freshly grated
Parmesan. It’s a perfect, soul sat-
isfying elixir that warms my heart.”
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AN UNASSUMING RANCH RECEIVES AN ARTFUL TRANSFORMATION
Written by Alyse Harral Stevens Photographed by Emily Followill
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In this late-1940s ranch home, beams were added to the dining room ceiling
to diff erentiate the space from the neighboring kitchen. The chandelier is
from Circa Lighting, and the étagères are by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
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above The home's façade is in the spirit of Palladian design. left A tufted ottoman from Axis Twenty centers
the cocktail party-ready living room. A sumptuous gray mohair sofa by Todd Hase is punctuated by the
more elaborate pair of black chairs from Scott Antique Markets. The painting is one of artist Gene Davis’
signature striped pieces.
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RONICALLY, the homeowners of this late-1940s ranch had merely a small modifi cation in mind for their Atlanta home—the addition of a laundry and powder room. But once they began to brainstorm with architect Laura Howard DePree, the ideas began to snowball. Though DePree still considers the project a simple renovation, the changes that were made transformed everything about the house, while only moving a few walls and doorways. “It’s all about how you enter and move through the space,” says DePree. “The house has a graciousness and casualness.” Ten-foot ceilings, unusual in a ranch home, made the process easier. Classical elements marry with modern touches to give the house verve and to suit the homeowners’ personalities. A new ce-dar shake roof, striking metal-and-glass doors and simple, smooth-fi nish stucco elevate the style. “It is now in the spirit of Palladian architecture. I was inspired by the fact that the original Palladian Italian villas were working farmhouses,” explains DePree, “very much like American ranch houses were built for post-war working families.” Art collectors at heart, the couple wanted a neutral interior design fueled by comfort and function. They turned to Randy and Courtney Tilinski at Bungalow Classic. Consulting with the Tilin-skis, the wife would often bring pages from magazines as inspira-tion. Randy noticed one designer’s work in most of the pictures—Beth Webb of Beth Webb Interiors. So after two years of living in the renovated house, the hom-eowners asked Webb to refresh, rearrange and renew the interiors. She started by removing what wasn’t needed—a coffee table here, a china cabinet there. Then she layered the interiors with accesso-
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above An antique Aubusson rug anchors the living room. The homeowners rotate their collection so that works of art
are never touched by direct sunlight. A piece by Robert Motherwell is propped above the mantel. A yellow abstract
by Josef Albers nestles in the corner. opposite, top to bottom A comfortable club chair from Bungalow Classic mixes
company with a classic antique chest from ABC Carpet and Home and the more modern shaped drinks table from
Mathews Furniture Galleries. The mirror and metal lamp are from Scott Antique Markets. Previously unused by the
homeowners, the porch now beckons with a vaulted ceiling and calming terrazzo fl oors. “You really feel like you are up
in the trees,” says Webb. Woven outdoor furniture and cushions by Aventis. End table, Bungalow Classic.
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left and below “The
study almost looks like a
black-and-white photo,
it’s so monochromatic,”
says Webb. Comfort and
durability are key for the
sofa and chairs, which
are available at Bungalow
Classic. Simple panel
draperies from Restoration
Hardware and pillows from
Scott Antique Markets
soften the room. opposite
The kitchen, designed by
Hearth & Home Interiors,
features a seamless
marble backsplash and
sconces from Waterworks.
Walnut stools designed
by Norman Cherner off er
casual spots to eat.
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ries, pillows, lamps and throws. “I took this great canvas and fi lled in the blanks,” says Webb. Since the owners’ collection is never complete, Webb focused on fashioning understated rooms to complement the art. The liv-ing room is a perfect example. All the pieces were perfectly lovely, but they were a hodgepodge from the owners’ other homes and various rooms. Webb wanted to give them air and space, visually, and create different seating areas to inspire the couple and their guests to linger. Some tweaks were simple enough, like pulling in a drinks table from another room and adding new lamps. Others took Webb’s designer eye and expertise: rearranging shelves, reconfi guring art placement, and weaving in objects with different heights and dimension. The end result is a home full of character, warmth and personality. “I used to be a big symmetrical person,” Webb admits. “But perfectly perfect is so boring. It’s much more interesting to mix things up.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
above Beyond the stone wall, the formal pool area gives way to the natural forest. The landscape design is by John
Howard of Howard Design Studio. opposite The master bedroom is an intimate space that is soft and inviting. The bed-
ding from Restoration Hardware complements the rug and chairs from ABC Carpet and Home. A piece by Joan Miro
hangs over the bed. End table, Bungalow Classic. Lamp, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
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ARCHITECT RODOLFO CASTRO AND INTERIOR DESIGNER EDWARD BELDING CONQUER THE COMPLEX TASK OF MELDING CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE WITH WARM ANDINVITING INTERIORS
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Written by Elizabeth Ralls Photographed by Erica George Dines
left “Imagine that Corbusier had come over in the 1930s, found this piece of property and built a modern structure and just left it
there. That’s the feel that we were going for; not necessarily contemporary but more of a modern house,” says architect Rodolfo
Castro about this two-story treasure. A combination of Georgia granite and oversized concrete bricks adds interest to the exterior
layers. below A tray ceiling designed by Castro and Belding adds architectural interest to the dining room. A chandelier from
Circa Lighting hangs above the homeowner’s Stickley table. Montresor buff et and Chinon chairs by Jiun Ho, available through R
Hughes. Malayer Persian rug, Sullivan Fine Rugs. Quartz crystal by Ron Dier, available through Jerry Pair & Associates.
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Belding enlisted metalsmith Charles Calhoun to custom design a fi replace surround in the family room. A slab of stone
is encased in a unique steel frame that widens as it nears the wall of windows. Wide walnut planking by Skylar Morgan
softens the space and adds warmth to the walls. Turn-around swivel club chairs, Coup d’Etat through R Hughes.
Sultanabad Persian, Sullivan Fine Rugs. Roman Ring fl oor lamp, Alison Berger Glassworks through Holly Hunt Lighting
at Jerry Pair. Aspen fi rewood bucket, Tuell and Reynolds through R Hughes. Petrifi ed wood, Chip & Co. through R
Hughes. Onyx bowls through Jerry Pair.
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T HREE YEARS AGO, Edward Belding was enlisted by a contractor to manage the interior specifi cations for a traditional two-story house to be constructed on an acre-and-a-half lot in Brookhaven. But it wasn’t long before the interior designer started to see a discon-nect between the type of house the homeowners envisioned—“green,” seamless connection to the outdoors and retirement-friendly—and the house being drawn. After the homeowners determined they were looking for a more modern vernacular, Belding called on former Summerour Architects colleague Rodolfo Castro to go back to the drawing board and design a contemporary home uniquely suited to the couple’s passions and needs. Both accomplished doctors and avid birders, the pair fell in love with a piece of property north of Buckhead that was once a nursery, but now home to a derelict ranch and over-grown trees. But that sort of natural, grown-wild environment was exactly what the homeowners wanted: a place where they could not only attract, protect and feed birds, but also take out their binoculars in any room in the house to catch them in action. Castro, landscape architect John Howard and builder
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left A pair of tufted velvet Coup
d’Etat swivel chairs graces the
living room. below Landscape ar-
chitect John Howard collaborat-
ed with architect Rodolfo Castro
and builder Geoff Duncan to site
the house in such a way that its
steep lot, about one and a half
acres, could accommodate a
walk-out backyard with a pool,
terrace and a generous amount
of green space. The homeown-
ers, both avid birders, worked
with the Atlanta Audubon
Society to certify their backyard
as a registered wildlife sanctu-
ary. opposite The library is dark,
cozy and handsome and fi lled
with the homeowners’ personal
treasures, including baskets
from their travels to Botswana.
A paneled wall with a painting
by Georgia artist Bill Turner
opens to reveal a Murphy bed.
Skull lamp by Blackman Cruz,
available through R Hughes.
The Turkish rug is from Sullivan
Fine Rugs. Nesting tables and
antique leather chairs with nail-
head trim, Nicholson Gallery.
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Geoff Duncan helped the couple fulfi ll that dream by the way they sited the house on its steep lot, leaving the backyard—nearly three-quarters of an acre—completely natural. And following the project’s completion, the homeowners were able to establish their land as a certifi ed wildlife sanctuary with the Atlanta Audubon Society. Aside from designing the house in tune with its environ-ment, one of Castro’s main objectives was to design a “forever” house—one that would not only act as a luxurious retreat for its well-traveled homeowners, but also suit their needs as they, and members of their family, aged. In the cozy and compact library, for instance, a wall panel conceals a Murphy bed, while an adjacent bathroom is ADA-compliant. Inside, it was also important that the interiors not look or feel like a stark-white modern box; that’s where Belding’s interior expertise and black book transformed the residence’s sleek architectural bones into a home even die-hard tradi-
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The kitchen, which boasts ample storage
space both beneath the island and on
either side of the integrated hood, opens
to the family room and breakfast area.
The statuary slab on the backsplash
reveals a small recessed niche for key
ingredients and utensils.
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tionalists would love. Take the living room, for instance, where a steel-framed slab of marble fashions a one-of-a-kind mantel and fi replace surround on a planked walnut wall. But its dimension is deceiving: the steel frame widens from three inches to fi ve the closer it gets to the window. That walnut-steel motif is repeated in the master bedroom, where Belding again enlisted metal artist Charles Calhoun and furniture designer Skylar Morgan to design an oversized headboard—which nearly reaches the ceiling—to soften the room’s volume. With the exception of the library, Belding painted the interior walls Pratt & Lambert Shadow Beige, a neutral that adds color without overpowering. And, while you won’t fi nd many casings or mouldings in this modern home, the designer added interest (and elegance) to the dining room in the form of a tray ceil-ing. But beyond his injections of custom-designed warmth, it’s Belding’s selections of comfortable, conversation-inducing pieces that not only cushions its modern vernacular, but also make this 4,000-square-foot home as comfortable for two as it is for twenty. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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above To soften the volume of the master bedroom, Belding enlisted Skylar Morgan and Charles Calhoun to design a
massive walnut headboard encased in steel. Custom side tables by Skylar Morgan Furniture and Design (SMFD). Bollic-
ina lamps, Donghia. Shirvan Russian rug, Sullivan Fine Rugs. The bed linens are by Libeco, available through Nicholson
Gallery. opposite A large window in the master bath allows natural light to fl ood the sybaritic space throughout the day.
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a chef ’s KITCHEN
FOR KEVIN RATHBUN AND HIS WIFE, MELISSA, DESIGNER JOEL KELLY INTERPRETS OLD NEW ORLEANS STYLE IN A CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR Written by Heather J. Paper Photographed by Erica George Dines
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SWEEPING GLANCE of Melissa and Kevin Rathbun’s Morning-side kitchen belies the diversity it represents. She, who loves all that is New Orleans, wanted to incorporate elements of the city’s rich archi-
tecture, while he—one of Atlanta’s most celebrated chefs—was steadfast in his desire for clean, modern style. As it turns out, however, there was no need for compromise; thanks to the deft hand of architect/designer Joel Kelly, the two diverse viewpoints coexist beauti-fully, creating one extraordinary space. “It’s very open, and the spaces are expansive,” notes the designer. “It’s a modern take on New Orleans style; with 12-ft ceilings and fl oor-to-ceiling windows, it feels like one of the old row houses—but not in that decaying state. It’s a really clean version of what those houses would have been like.” The kitchen design, like the rest of the house, was a “very quick process,” says Kelly. “Both Melissa and Kevin knew what they wanted, and we were in sync from the get-go.” In fact, the only real challenge came in determining the color palette. “Melissa doesn’t like brown, so we put together an unusual black-on-black palette. We had to fi nd just the right subtle grays and blacks that came together without clashing.” Balancing the abundance of dark neutrals, however, is a generous dose of lighter shades—in the walls, the ceiling, even fl oors that have been bleached and pickled to white, then given a white-gray stain. (In yet another nod to New Orleans, the Rathbuns refer to the color as “Gumbo.”) And the entire room sparkles, thanks to custom chandeliers by Fabbian that Kelly painstakingly installed himself, each made up of 140 crystal tiles. “They become an architectural element of sorts,” says Kelly, “acting as room dividers, too.” Appropriate for a chef of Rathbun’s stature, the kitchen is fi tted with Viking appliances from Hadco—a good fi t for the expansive space. “I’m a big guy, and I like big houses,” he says. But this kitchen proves his talents lie beyond the culinary world. “I love design, and I wanted it to be timeless,” he adds. But Kelly takes that one step further, offering the ul-timate compliment: “He could have been an architect or a designer, if he chose that path.” High praise indeed. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.
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Preceding spread Honed black Cambria
graces the countertops of Melissa and
Kevin Rathbun’s kitchen. Zebrawood
cabinets were given several applications
of indigo and ebony stains, creating a
blue-black fi nish that allows the striping
to show through. Barstools, Calligaris.
Clockwise, from top left The dining area
of the 60x19 space features a custom
12-foot-long table by Molteni & Co. “There
is only one in the world this long and it’s
at their house,” says designer Joel Kelly.
Chairs, Holly Hunt. Cowhide rug, Stark. In
a nod to Melissa’s beloved New Orleans,
the Rathbuns refer to the color of the
bleached and pickled fl oor as “Gumbo.”
To accommodate Kevin’s height, kitchen
counters are 39 inches tall, though the
sink is dropped to standard height. The
faucet is by Kohler. “When you have a
height diff erence of over a foot between
the husband and wife, you have to fi gure
out a way to allow them both to use the
same kitchen,” says Kelly. A 600-slot wine
wall—a nod to Kevin’s three, and soon to
be four, restaurants—provides a stunning
art piece. Melissa and Kevin in their Morn-
ingside kitchen.
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DESIGN GALLERIA designgalleria.net .......................................................... 15
DISTINCTIVE APPLIANCE daatl.com .............................................................. 18
DIVERSIFIED CABINET DISTRIBUTORS dcdcabinets.com ....................... 32
DOVETAIL HOMES dovetailhomes.com ..........................................................3
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GRIZZEL & MANN grizzelandmann.com .......................................................50
GUY GUNTER guytgunterappliances.com ................................................... 27
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART WINE AUCTION atlanta-wineauction.org ........ 48
HOME FORGE homeforgeremodeling.com .................................................. 18
HOME REBUILDERS homerebuilders.com ................................................... 28
HUFF HARRINGTON HOME huff harrington.com ...........................................8
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KELLIE GRIFFIN INTERIORS kelliegriffi ninteriors.com ............................... 45
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MATHEWS mathewsfurniture.com ....................................................................9
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SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN scad.edu/interior-design ........2
SLOAN REPAIR CONCIERGE sloanpaintingdesigns.com ...........................77
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PAGES 52-61 (Style Shift)ARCHITECTURE Laura Howard DePree, AIA, (404) 685-0202. INTERIOR DESIGN Beth
Webb, Beth Webb Interiors, (404) 869.6367; bethwebb.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITEC-
TURE John Howard, Howard Design Studio, (404) 876-7051; howarddesignstudio.com
PAGES 62-71 (Outside the Box)
ARCHITECTURE Rodolfo Castro, Castro Design Studio, (404) 514-7247; castrodesign.net
INTERIOR DESIGN & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Ed Belding, The Belding Group, Inc.,
(404) 794-7944; beldinggroup.net LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE John Howard, Howard
Design Studio, (404) 876-7051; howarddesignstudio.com
PAGES 72-75 (A Chef ’s Kitchen)ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN Joel Kelly, Joel Kelly Design, (404) 221-0422;
joelkellydesign.com
RESOURCES JANUARY.13 (who to contact)
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QUINTESSENTIALLY ATLANTA
STERLING SILVERWhat makes an Atlanta house a HOME? In the debut installment of our year-long series examining the objects that are essential to every Atlanta residence, MARCIA SHERRILL tackles the shiniest fi rst(et
c.)LIFE
ong ago, our female ances-tors buried their silver (pru-dent) along with their money (not so much) to save it from General Sherman and Com-pany. Sterling conferred status and honored the family. A family’s silver—OK, a woman’s silver—was a part of her trous-seau and her legacy as she passed from her daddy’s house to her husband’s. The bigger the service, the more worth she had. If an antebellum lady decried, “set the table for 40,” that pretty much summed it up. And silver had heft. The heavier the silver the better it was deemed to be. So what if guests sustained a wrist injury while using it? Sterling today has not wandered far from its proud familial roots. Sterling was good enough for the Anatolians in 4000 B.C., so it was good enough for Meemaw, too. Now, we may have the everyday stainless for din-
ners of manwiches or Lean Pockets, but every Southern
girl pines away for her own silver. Silver is king. French sil-ver even more so. It’s on almost
every bride’s registry, even in these days of wedding couples registering at Target. (Must our everyday needs be exposed? We may as well register for Charmin.) I, and my mother before me, coveted silver. She had two full services—the one imposed on her by my grandmother (her mother-in-law) that was a tad traditional, and her favorite that she collected herself, Royal Danish. Seems as though she was clinging to her Scandina-vian roots. My own silver fetish began at auctions. First it was silver plate bowls and trays, and then I took the dive—I registered for Georg Jensen. A bit too hip for my mother-in-law, she re-registered me for Reed & Barton. I wanted hip silver, and I saved and bought Jensen piece by piece. I know that my daugh-ter, Anabelle, was none to pleased a year ago to inherit my momma’s silver. She didn’t get it. She didn’t think it was cool. But after using it, she noticed that the food tasted better and that the water poured from goblets seemed crisper. She was hooked. Now we eat every meal with silver, even if it’s from Chipotle—and it usually is. After all, it’s just not a home if there isn’t some silver.
NEXT MONTH: MONOGRAMSELSA PERETTI TEARDOP CARAFE, $3,300. TIFFANY &
CO., PHIPPS PLAZA, (404) 261-0074; TIFFANY.COM
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The elements of design used to be only visual. Fine furnishings, the right rug, great art and the layers of collected accessories that dress a room. Todayʼs well-dressed room includes another layer. It is what you donʼt see. Mood, music, entertainment and lighting to support your beautiful interiors.
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