Surrounding the Mackenzie Dow Centerbury dining table are vintage Edward Wormley mahogany and cane dining chairs upholstered with a Clarence House print. Farrow & Ball paint. Visual Comfort chandelier. Arteriors Havana sconce on either side of the painting by Atlanta artist Sally King Benedict.
CALM, COOL & COLLECTED Interior designer Tate Reynolds turns a craftsman-style bungalow into a chic cabinet of curiosities. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung Any woman will sheepishly admit to spending a great deal of effort perfecting hair and makeup that looks "natural." The same can be said for a cozy craftsman bungalow designed by Tate Reynolds for a long-time client and friend. Crossing the threshold, you instantly get a read on the homeowner, and the beguiling spaces make you want to know more. "If you can't get a sense of the personality of the person who lives here, then I haven't done my job," said Tate. The son of an interior designer, Tate grew up with an appreciation of the things that comprise beautiful spaces. After a stint as a competitive eventer in the mid-1990s, he worked in fashion post-college for Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. His innate talent in textile design allowed him to transition to Ralph Lauren's home design division, where he spent 15 years traveling the world and honing his skills. After decades away, 26 slmag.net
returning home to Kentucky to establish his eponymous interior design firm has allowed him to get back to the people, places, and pursuits closest to his heart. Tate's touchstones are on full display in this comfortably elegant home. He has a particular penchant for taking antiques often eschewed by those averse to anything old and making them au courant by mating them with contemporary counterparts. "The unexpected mix makes it all feel fresh," he explained. The homeowner had the good fortune of being on the receiving end of several family heirlooms. These play well with newly acquired midcentury and present-day pieces. In the entry, a contemporary table lamp rests atop a handsome antique drop-leaf table. Always on the hunt for items of interest, Tate found the mirror surmounting the table in the restroom of an antique shop.
