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DESIGN NEWS

n COVID-19 forced ADAC to close temporarily and reschedule some of its events. Luckily, you’ll still be able to snag some discounted designer furnishings, high-end rugs and eye-catching accessories at ADAC’s Sample Sale, which has been rescheduled for Aug. 26-28. The annual event takes place throughout the various showrooms of the Peachtree Hills design destination. For more information, visit adacatlanta.com/events/adac-annual-sample-sale.

Decade of DESIGN

R HUGHES TURNS 10

When Ryan Hughes launched his convention-defying showroom in 2010, the economy was still recovering from the Great Recession. Despite having no vendors, he signed a lease and coldcalled until he landed six, many which are still with R Hughes. Today, the 9,000-square-foot showroom, located at Buckhead’s Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), remains committed to partnering with artisans and companies new to the Southeast. Here, R Hughes’ namesake looks back over the last decade and the road ahead.

How would you describe the last 10 years? There is a great deal of satisfaction seeing the showroom go from what it was 10 years ago to today with over 20 vendors and a showroom partnership with global textile brand Holland & Sherry. It’s both very exciting and satisfying.

What is the R Hughes aesthetic? The core idea of the business is finding artisans and smaller companies that have never been shown in this market and that would excite our very talented clientele, among them the top designers in this area. We just signed three new collections in the past three months.

What has been a key to your success? First, this is a relationship business, so it’s the relation

HOW TO

GARDENING GUIDELINES

As people spend more time at home, even non-gardeners may be thinking about incorporating potager gardens—aka kitchen or vegetable gardens—into their landscape design. “Potager gardens can be thought of as a ‘room’ within your landscape, just as a patio or pool would be. There are no hard and fast rules, but they are typically a series of raised beds arranged in an artful way that utilize paths to get around the sides of the beds,” says Holly Brooks of King Landscaping, which offers clients in Buckhead and beyond expertise in high-end residential landscape design and installation. Read on to learn more about potager gardens and things to keep in mind before digging in. kinglandscapingatl.com

1. Garden Size. Don’t create a garden too large that you end up planting crops you won’t eat. Try to determine what it is you would like to have at your fingertips on a regular basis. 2. Water Source. Place the garden near a water source to allow for hand watering as well as setting up an automated irrigation system.

3. Border. Could be a picket fence, a hedge row or more elaborate gates. You can also use herbs to make these borders, which can be around the entire perimeter of the garden or around each individual bed.

4. Centerpiece. A water feature, sculpture or dramatic pot can be used to hold down the space visually. Beds are then laid out in an artful way surrounding this.

5. Paths. Plan to have 3- to 4-foot paths around the raised beds on all sides for easy access.

EXTRA TIP:

Potager gardens don’t have to be all edibles. Incorporating perennials, shrubs and evergreens helps attract beneficial insects that are needed to pollinate crops in the garden. ships we have with the designers—we want to support each other. Second, it’s a showroom that doesn’t feel like any other showroom in Atlanta. It is interesting to the highly creative design industry we serve. Third, we invest a lot in photography and in the R Hughes brand. We look for vendors that are consistent with our brand so that everything aligns.

Where do you see R Hughes in 10 years? I don’t have a desire to open showrooms in multiple cities. I want to keep doing what I’m doing but do it better. I think there is always room for improvement. I’ve always dreamed of working on a boutique hotel in Atlanta. n

R Hughes 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. N.E. Atlanta 30305 404.607.8877 r-hughes.com

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

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