HIGH STYLE HIGH RISE HOME TOUR NATURAL STATESwoon-worthy fabrics and gilt accents are hallmarks of a high-rise residence designed

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. Boyd’s design firm, SmithBoyd Interiors, designed the tufted daybed.

NATURAL STATE SWOON-WORTHY FABRICS AND TEXTURES AND GILT ACCENTS ARE HALLMARKS OF A HIGH-RISE RESIDENCE DESIGNED BY MICHEL BOYD, ALONG WITH BRADLEY HUGHES SHOWROOM

A French gold finish 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 floral composition features a cocoa branch placed atop

the Patrick Dining Table. All of these furnishings are available through Bradley Hughes. opposite A crème de menthe-colored finish 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.

Designers often call uponnature as inspiration—think poppy florals and beach-infused interiors. But rarely do they use moody and mysterious materials such as pyrite stone and malachite as the jumping-off points for a project. Those elements, coupled with varying shades of dark green, served as the muse for designer Michel Boyd’s residence, created in collaboration with Bradley Hughes, a showroom at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. “I love to layer textures, patterns and colors,” says Boyd. “It’s essential in a luxury environment. If you think you’ve layered enough and need to stop, don’t stop!” Here, those layers include salon-style art walls, stunning chandeliers, Greek key motifs, a bevy of patterned and metallic wallpapers, even oft-overlooked organic touches. “Fresh flowers 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 elegant, smoky blue upholstered headboard. “I want clients to see that it’s OK,” he says, “that they can feel comfortable with taking risks.” bradley-hughes.com; smithboydinteriors.com

DESIGNER MICHEL BOYD’S SIGNATURE STYLE CALLS FOR SALON-STYLE ART WALLS, DYNAMIC CHANDELIERS AND A BEVY OF PATTERNED AND METALLIC WALLCOVERINGS

this page, top left In the guest bedroom, the Charlize Maple Bed features a black walnut finish and is flanked 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 arm’s 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.