Playful Intentions

Architect Je rey Dungan and interior designer Beth Webb worked collective magic to imbue a new home with a lasting impression.

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hen Je rey Dungan talks about his clients, he sometimes sounds more like a psychologist than an architect. at’s because, in addition to thinking about his clients’ lifestyles, he thinks about their personalities. So when describing client Charlie Israel, he says, “Charlie is a man’s man kind of guy with a bit of a cowboy, all-American attitude. I wanted the house to re ect that, so we chose Wstone and reclaimed wood for the exteriors to create a more masculine appeal. Charlie is also a big-hearted guy, so I wanted the whole place to be warm and inviting throughout.” Inside the house, however, there’s a subtle shift to a feminine perspective in the midst of the stone pavers, stucco, and stained pecky cypress. It appears in the chamfered openings, the sinuous staircase, and the uting details on the

“While the exterior may read masculine, the interiors show off some surprising curves and feminine detailing.”

— Jeffrey Dungan, architect

Buffy’s Brushstrokes

In keeping with the muted interiors, floral designer Bu y Hargett Miller employed varying shades of green punctuated with fruit, white flowers, and ribbons for a festive winter wonderland.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A grouping of small wreaths creates a big impact at the front door. * Potted amaryllis with moss pair with pretty packages to signal the season. * A standard wreath is customized with pears, tulips, dendrobium orchids, and succulents. * White ribbon spills o a mailbox arrangement of magnolia, mixed greenery, and foraged ligustrum berries. * White tulips in a silver vase dress up the built-in bar. * A small rustic chair holds wrapped packages at the front door. * Beautiful paperwhites are anchored with a base of green apples and moss.

front door and bar cabinetry. “I was thinking of Linda [Israel] when you rst step inside, but I still wanted the interiors to relate to the façade and the outdoor rooms,” says Je rey. “Indoor/outdoor living is a strong presence in the design. As empty nesters, the Israels downsized signi cantly, but the house still lives large.”

Je rey and Atlanta interior designer Beth Webb have worked on many projects together, and they speak the same language when it comes to beautiful bespoke nishes and details. “Je rey is incredible at creating the perfect canvas, which makes anything we do look good,” says Beth. But the interior designer is adept at making it look easy as well, as evidenced by the seamless ow throughout the open oorplan. In her choices, she listened to Linda’s desires “to go in a new direction in this house, which is signi cantly smaller than her former traditional one,” says Beth. “She wanted a fresher, more fashion-forward

palette and a more eclectic mix of furnishings.” e design includes two seating areas that can morph for larger gatherings and a dining table that expands. “While they are now living in a smaller house, the Israels still have a lot of family in town,” Beth says. “We needed to account for that in our selections.”

Above all, the house exudes comfort, which is the linchpin of good design for Beth. “If it’s not comfortable, it’s not enjoyable,” she says. at’s certainly in keeping with Je rey’s philosophy. “I wanted to create a home that’s like a great tting pair of blue jeans that only gets better with time,” he says.

RESOURCES: Architecture Jeffrey Dungan, 205.322.2057, jeffreydungan.com Interior Design Beth Webb, 404.869.6367, bethwebb.com Floral Design Buffy Hargett Miller, Buffy Hargett Flowers, 205.533.3328,