Southern Sensibility A traditionally inspired home with modern twists Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
As someone who bristles at the notion that many modern brides eschew china registry as passé, the owner of this condominium overlooking a picturesque stretch of the Monon Trail makes no apologies about her classic tastes. Te condominium development is unique to the city, and just like the interior design of the fourstory corner unit, there is nothing cookie-cutter about it. “I choose to live more formally than most, even when my children were young,” said the wife. Standing outside the walled courtyard at the front entrance, one can hear the sound of falling water coming from inside the landscaped sanctuary. Further defining the exterior are Juliette balconies, an upper level terrace and black-and-white-striped awnings on the fourth floor tower. A curving stairway leads to the front door, where a smiling Buddha statue provides a hint of the homeowners’ passion for Chinoiserie.
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The multi-level residence provides an ideal delineation for the homeowner’s personal and business interests. Te first level contains garage space for four and an office with a separate entrance off the courtyard. Entering into the living room on the second floor, the homeowner’s eclectic tastes are immediately apparent. “My eye goes to the traditional, but I enjoy the mix,” said the wife. Tailored yet whimsical, the space has an intentional Southern bent that calls to mind interiors one might find in Birmingham, Atlanta or New Orleans. A distressed red pagoda chandelier with antiqued mirror accents pops against the blue/green wall color. Luxurious fringe on the striped silk drapery puddles on the floor. A professed lover of color, the wife is also a passionate collector of vintage silver and china. “I collect, display and use the pieces non-stop.” Fortunately for her, her husband espouses
