NATURAL INSTINCT An Atlanta shop owner takes the edge off his concrete-and-glass condominium by incorporating tranquil colors, organic elements and one-of-a-kind accents

Natural Instinct A LOCAL SHOP OWNER TAKES THE EDGE OFF HIS CONCRETE-AND-GLASS CONDOMINIUM BY INCORPORATING TRANQUIL COLORS, ORGANIC ELEMENTS AND UNIQUE ACCENTS

Story by Alyse Harral Stevens Photographed by Tim Moxley Styled by Holly Smith

Homeowner and designer David D’Ambrosio transformed a guest bedroom in his Midtown condominium into a dining room, this page and opposite, which he also uses as a home offi ce. “I love having that table to spread out all my design boards,” he says. “And the chandelier illuminates the whole room; it’s layered with lights.” The custom table is made of hickory, and the crystal chandelier is by Currey & Company. Both are from D’Ambrosio’s shop, Redefi ned Home Boutique. Carved black chairs by Noir. Candelabra by Oly. D’Ambrosio only wanted a hint of color in his serene condo. “For more color, I simply add fl owers,” he says. Vessel on table is by Arteriors.

The living room was designed solely as an entertaining space. A silk-and-wool rug adds luster, while a shagreen coff ee table by Made Goods gives the space added texture. The mounted horses were found in Paris. A pillow, custom-made from an antique grain sack, rests on a sofa upholstered in a soft gray linen. The alpaca wool throw is by Thomas Paul. Nesting tables by Mr. Brown by Julian Chichester. Lamps and chandelier by Oly.

D’Ambrosio shops weekly for vintage and antique accessories to fi ll his home and West Midtown shop, Redefi ned Home Boutique. A 1912 Corona typewriter is one of many he’s collected. The framed Emerson quote is by Art Classics. A one-of-a-kind Indonesian driftwood sculpture sits atop a metal console table by Vagabond Vintage.

DDAVID D’AMBROSIO CREATED HIS LITTLE GLASS box in the sky by accomplishing a careful balancing act. The concrete-and-glass condominium was very much a bachelor pad when he bought it—bright burgundy and royal blue paint, wall-towall carpeting and maple laminate fl oors. But the view from the 19th fl oor of the Metropolis convinced him he was home. Aiming for the clean, sophisticated look of a boutique hotel, but with added interest, D’Ambrosio’s fi rst purchase was a silverleaf and gray mohair Louis-style chair that now resides in his bedroom. “I like to pick one piece to start with, branch out the design from that, and then go back to it for reference and inspiration,” he says. The chair established D’Ambrosio’s goal to soften the large planes of glass and concrete with classic lines, organic elements, natural fabrics and tranquil tones. He certainly wanted to make his home warmer and more inviting. At the same time, he fashioned a space that allowed his collection of unique vintage objects and accessories to stand out. “I love mixing styles,” D’Ambrosio says. “When pressed, I call

my style ‘industrial modern.’ I try to redefi ne objects from the past and turn them toward the present.” D’Ambrosio shied away from using too much saturated color in the space and, instead, chose paints and fabrics that offered undertones of color. In the living room, there is a layer of purple under the slate and gray fi nishes. In the dining room, honey tones shine through dark grays and black. Different metallic touches also add light and substance. “I love mixing metals,” D’Ambrosio adds. “The more organic, matte tones are easily blendable, and give more of a found look, instead of a room that looks right out of a catalogue.” D’Ambrosio uses the same philosophy at his West Midtown shop, Redefi ned Home Boutique. “I’ve always loved old things, but I never wanted to own an antiques shop,” he admits. “The feel of my house is much like the store—almost all of the accessories are found. It just adds a unique touch to know no one else has the same thing.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

This Louis XVI chair by Oly was the fi rst piece D’Ambrosio bought for the condominium, and it served as the design inspiration for the entire residence. The petrifi ed wood stump and vintage camera are from Redefi ned Home Boutique. The dresser is by Tritter Feefer. Banana silk-and-wool rug from Moattar. opposite “There is nothing more that I love at the end of the day than curling up with a good book in bed, with the chandelier dimmed, and looking out over my view of the city,” says D’Ambrosio. The antler chandelier is vintage. Bed linens by Bella Notte.

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RESOURCES MAY.13 (who to contact) PAGES 44-51 (setting the stage) INTERIOR DESIGN Bill Ingram, Bill Ingram Architect, 2205 Seventh Ave. S., Birmingham, Alabama 35233. (205) 324-5599; billingramarchitect.com PAGES 52-57 (beauty & the beet) DINNER COMPANY Suffi ciently Amused; facebook.com/suffi cientlyamused INTERIOR DESIGN Walter Mazzanti, Abitato Inc. (404) 786-0676 PAGES 58-69 (what lies beneath) INTERIOR DESIGN Kay Douglass, South of Market, 345 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 100, Atlanta 30305. (404) 995-9399; southofmarket.biz PAGES 71-75 (natural instinct) INTERIOR DESIGN David D’Ambrosio, Redefi ned Home Boutique, 887 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta 30318. (404) 815-7250; redefi nedhomeboutique.com

(corrections & clarifi cations) APRIL 2013 The website for the fabric company Clay Studios, featured on page 9, is claymclaurin.com. FEBRUARY 2013 The slipcovers in a breakfast room designed by Gretched Edwards, featured on pages 80-81, were fabricated by Home Accent Inc., (404) 434-2263; homeaccentinc@bellsouth.net.

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