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FEATURES

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36 PARTNERS IN DESIGN

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48 WIDE OPEN SPACES

Seamlessly blending the interior with the outdoors, Lynn Blackwell designs a family’s South Charlotte home to perfection.

58 INSIDE OUT

Designer Barrie Benson creates a modern retreat on a bucolic eighty acres for a family wanting to be outside even when indoors.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN PECK.

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Designer Jolee Fennebresque collaborates with longtime friends to make their spacious Myers Park home intimate, charming, and just right for their current phase of life.

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These designs inspired by forms and patterns found in the natural world will give you a renewed sense of the great outdoors.

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MARKET It’s time to open the doors and get out into the sunshine, and these one-of-a-kind pieces will make the outdoors even more delightful.

PALETTE Verdantly variant and versatile, the spa-like serenity of fern green tethers a tranquil tie to nature.

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When it comes to creativity, designer Danielle McKim doesn’t have to look far for motivation—she is simply inspired by things she loves.

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FIELD TRIP Looking for a spring getaway? New hotels and restaurants make this charming Southern city the ideal destination.

RESOURCES 70 STYLISH STAYCATIONS

Fire House Casual Living boasts the largest selection of outdoor furnishings and fireplace products in the Carolinas. Your greatest escape may be in your own backyard.

74 OUTDOORS IN STYLE

Outdoor living spaces can be the ultimate oasis, and Summer Classics Home offers chic pieces perfectly suited to design a space that is all your own.

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CONTRIBUTORS 80 EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN: Sandi Barnes Escape Room

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88 ROOM SERVICE:

Beth Conant-Keim The Sunny Sun Room

SPOTLIGHT 14 FROM THE EDITOR 90 ARTS & CULTURE SPOTLIGHT 96 ADVERTISER INDEX

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ON THE COVER: Designer Barrie Benson transforms a home on eighty acres into a modern masterpiece, seamlessly tying the outside with the in (page 58).

Ashley Hotham Cox Editor in Chief @ashleyhcox

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PORTRAIT: CHRIS EDWARDS; ON THE COVER: DUSTIN PECK.

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Out with the old and in with the new! It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over: in this issue, we reveal our newest look. This fresh revival is one exciting change that took place over this last topsy-turvy year.

If nature has taught us anything, it’s that adaptation is the key to life. Living through a global pandemic is a testament to that. We’ve pushed our limitations, breached our comfort zones, and reached new heights.

Likewise, here at HD&D, we’ve been inspired to evolve into a better version of ourselves. Whether it’s camouflaging into the backdrop or showing off your bright tail feathers, we opt to stand out with our new design.

In everything that we do, we strive to thrive. Once you reach that finish line, push further. This magazine has come a long way since its inception, and I couldn’t be prouder of it. When creative minds join forces, beautiful things come to life. Between the amazing talent we get to showcase in our pages and the steadfast team here at HD&D, we’re pulling out all the stops to bring you the best yet. And we’re just getting started, so here’s to brighter days ahead!

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NATURAL SELECTION IF ADAPTATION IS THE KEY TO SURVIVAL, THESE NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGNS ARE THIS SEASON’S CHICEST CONTENDERS. PRODUCED BY ASHLEY HOTHAM COX

Mimicking forms and patterns found in the natural world—from organic designs with fluid lines that emulate the movement of meandering rivers to hand-cut glass mosaic tile that create a faux bois effect—these new products provide a renewed sense of the great outdoors, redefining natural selection.

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1. John Derian Insects and Plants Round Plate / $60 / store.metmuseum.org 2. Lamu Sun Rug by Nicole Fuller for The Rug Company / From $5,304 / therugcompany.com 3. PFM Malachite Hand-tufted and Silk Rug in Malachite / to the trade / pattersonflynnmartin.com 4. Currey & Company Catrice 15-Light Round Multi Drop Pendant / $3,240 / curreyandcompany.com 5. New Ravenna Wood Grain / price upon request / renaissancetileandbath.com 6. Golden Ginkgo Glass Medium Bowl / $375 / michaelaram.com 7. Schumacher Kanji Sisal in Ochre / to the trade / fschumacher.com

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SPRING FORWARD AS SPRING BLOOMS AND THE PANDEMIC WANES, IT’S FINALLY TIME TO THROW OPEN THE DOORS AND GET OUT INTO THE SUNSHINE. THESE PIECES MAKE LIFE OUTDOORS WORTH LIVING. PRODUCED BY ASHLEY HOTHAM COX WRITTEN BY ANNE MARIE ASHLEY

Anyone who has visited Charleston, South Carolina, can tell you that the city’s charm oozes from every corner.

Lantern & Scroll bottled that charm and released it into their newest lighting line, the Charleston Collection, inspired by the Holy City and its historic lantern-style lighting illuminating streets and homes since the 1800s. Available in copper, black, and bronze, the collection offers a variety of sizes and mounting styles. All lights can be fitted for gas or electric and feature a weighty body and detailed caps. “For our standard-sized lights, we offer a collection of stunning accessories that embellish the look of traditional lanterns,” founder Karen Good says. “Our full scrolls, top loops, and wall yokes make a bold statement and are becoming wildly popular.” lanternandscroll.com

TALL, DARK & HANDSOME

Creating moments in your outdoor space can take it to another level. Adding height and intimacy is a great way to make a statement, and the Deming Gazebo by Bunny Williams for Ballard Designs does just that. “Having height in a garden is important, and this handsome gazebo gives you a strong vertical element,” Williams says. “It’s almost like creating another little room, one where you could have lunch or dinner.

Climbing vines would be a charming addition.” Sculpted of powder-coated aluminum, the gazebo has a dark iron finish and truss-like corner columns that encourage climbing vines and lush greenery. ballarddesigns.com

BENCHED

From the Couper Collection but made for outdoor living, the backless bench from McKinnon and Harris packs a major style punch. Don’t let the simple Scandinavian design and clean lines fool you—this bench is made to withstand any element the outdoors can throw at it. Made by fusing heavyduty aluminum parts with extremely high heat, this sturdy backless bench has a low center of gravity, making it perfect for high-wind locations. The revolutionary and environmentally friendly Bonderite EC2 Henkel Undercoating Technology ensures this furniture can remain outdoors year-round, even in the most demanding outdoor environments. mckinnonharris.com

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The Evander pendant from Made Goods takes a classic pendant shape and makes it universally functional—a perfect outdoor extension of indoor style. A bell shape with airy rattan slats creates a filtered light that highlights the material’s natural beauty. Hung by a braided abaca rope, the pendant is handmade and built to withstand the elements. Available in four colors. abodehomedesign.com

LIFE’S A BEACH What’s cozier than sidling up to a fire in your outdoor living area? This RH travertine fire table not only ups the sophistication factor of your space, but the ample size ensures everyone feels warm and cozy. Handcrafted of vein-cut natural travertine on an aluminum honeycomb core, the table is durable, frost and heat resistant, and it comes with black lava rocks for a chic and modern aesthetic. rh.com

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When the creatives at Lujo Living spotted Mokum’s Tropicalia fabric at a local restaurant, they were immediately captivated and inspired to create a limited-edition hammock in the same design. The piece is a perfect manifestation of Lujo’s primary purpose-driven concept—designing furniture that inspires people to pause, even for a moment, and seize moments of tranquility.

Tropicalia fabric is durable, UV stable, bleachable, and fire retardant, while also treated with Teflon Extreme to wick away liquid, making it easy to wipe away. lujoliving.com

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FIRED UP

Designer John Robshaw is an artist at heart who has translated his talent into a passion for textile design. While on a trip last year to Uzbekistan with Indagare, Robshaw visited old friends in Fergana Valley, the home of suzanis, an embroidered tribal textile whose name is derived from the Persian word suzan, meaning “needle.” Robshaw has brought these designs home and created digital prints of the traditional designs that have been transferred onto eye-catching beach towels. “These towels are digital prints of the traditional designs, but I think still have the flavor of the original.” Now you can take these traditional weaves on vacation with you. johnrobshaw.com

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Natural fibers are a natural choice outdoors, and this Blithedale coffee table by Serena & Lily captures the look and feel of classic rattan but with the wear and tear of resin furniture. A glass top makes it highly functional in a well-used sitting area, and the swirled base keeps things interesting and airy. A resin-over-aluminum frame allows this table to repel water, resist mildew, and withstand extreme heat and rain without fading. serenaandlily.com

LAZE FOR DAYS

Designer Celerie Kemble has teamed with Lane Venture and One Kings Lane to create a line of outdoor pieces that celebrate timeless style in a romantic feel. The Mimi Chaise in coral is bright and fun atop a hand-woven resin-over-aluminum frame.

It boasts a UV- and weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric and ample padding for a comfortable seat. Each piece is hand-finished in Conover, North Carolina. onekingslane.com

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PRETTY IN PINK

Take your garden luncheon up a notch with these lovely 100-percent cotton linens from Furbish Studio. Embroidered with a charming pink palm tree, these sustainable napkins not only complete a spring tablescape to die for but also cut down on waste. The napkins, placemats, and tablecloths are sold individually and add a timeless touch to any table setting. furbishstudio.com

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Inspired by the colorful, eye-catching shade silhouettes that starred alongside high society in Slim Aarons’ photographs, the new retro-chic midcentury-modern umbrellas from Santa Barbara Designs have a new-age twist. With fresh canopy options in solids, stripes, and all-new Cabana Dots, the Slim Aarons American Icon Collection borrows from his photographs, including Poolside Gossip, La Concha Beach Club, and Chateau Saint-Martin. All umbrellas use high-performance, marine-grade, weather-tested materials and parts to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions, including 98-percent UV protection. santabarbaradesigns.com

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Designer Danielle McKim doesn’t have to look very far for inspiration when it comes to designing her home and her client’s homes.

“Being inspired by things that I love keeps me creative,” she says. “For me, I buy what I’m drawn to and then figure out how I will make it work. I think this creates a home that is filled with curated pieces that really reflect my style.” Lately, McKim has been inspired by her children and her desire to create a space that inspires creativity. That often translates into spaces that feature bold pops of color and patterns, which, says McKim, she loves to mix in unexpected ways.

1. Snoozer Charcoal Glider and Ottoman / $399–$999 / crateandkids.com 2. Framed Girl Print by Natalie Osborne / $350 / etsy.com/shop/natalieodecor 3. Anthropologie Handwoven Kyle Rug / $88–$2,798 / anthropologie.com 4. Sherwin-Williams Caviar / starting at $38.49 per gallon / sherwin-williams.com 5. BAODEN Modern 2 Lights Globe Wall Sconce / $109.99 / amazon.com 6. Aqua Virgo Burl Dining Table / $729 / cb2.com

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COASTAL CALM If the “urban” vibe of downtown Charleston isn’t quite the getaway you’re looking for, head instead to nearby Seabrook Island. While the look of Seabrook is similar to Kiawah, the vibe is a tad more casual. There are plenty of private homes to rent, not to mention smaller townhomes, villas, and condos available through Seabrook Island Club and Seabrook Island Real Estate. The newly renovated oceanfront pool at the Seabrook Island Beach Club makes beach life even easier with the adjacent Pelican’s Nest or Osprey Café for quick bites to eat, while the two pools provide respite from the hot, sandy beach nearby. Off the sand and surf, Seabrook Island Equestrian offers guided trail rides through the quiet woodland, marsh, and coastal areas. These small group tours are a great way to see the oft-missed parts of the island.

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In a city like Charleston, hotels are as abundant as churches. So when Emeline opened its doors last July, one might’ve brushed it off as just another hotel. And yet, it’s not. Unlike larger accommodations, Emeline feels intimate and inviting. Much of that timeless vibe stems directly from its classic interiors, which feature a stylish, updated midcentury-modern aesthetic with a dose of Southern charm.

Each of the 212 rooms—many of which are suites with timeless midcentury-modern furnishings and decor—feature bespoke embroidered Matouk linens, Red Flower toiletries, and a Crosley turntable with vinyl records to listen to while sipping an old fashioned. Drinks are a must at Emeline’s onsite restaurant Frannie & the Fox, which is abuzz at happy hour with stylish locals and visitors alike. Charleston is a foodie town, and nearby Tempest does not disappoint. Named best new restaurant in January by USA Today’s reader poll, Tempest easily lives up to its title with a menu chock-full of the freshest seafood, often coming straight from the Carolina coast. (The monkfish liver mousse with seasonal compote on buttery brioche is a necessary order, as are the umami tuna bombs, which have inadvertently become one of Tempest’s most popular items.)

Afterward, stroll the Battery and end the day with a nightcap on the patio of Frannie & the Fox, where the glow of an oversized fireplace serves as the perfect backdrop—and bookend—to the evening.

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DESIGNER JOLEE FENNEBRESQUE AND CLIENT KELLY HOPKINS ARE LONGTIME FRIENDS, WHICH MADE WORKING TOGETHER ON HOPKINS’ FAMILY HOME A JOYFUL LABOR OF LOVE. TEXT BY ANNE MARIE ASHLEY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN PECK

Architectural designer Garrett Nelson created a plan inspired by Nantucket homes and E.L. Lutyens’ English manor styling. Lutyens-inspired double-side gables keep the roof massing delicate. An uninterrupted central axis running from the formal entry to the rear entertaining loggia establishes strong vistas to the formal gardens, terrace, and pool.

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Draperies created with Beacon Hill fabric were the jumping-off point for the dining room design. Chairs covered in Fabricut and Kravet fabric surround the dining table from the homeowners’ collection.

The ottoman under the serving table is upholstered in Romo fabric with Samuel & Sons trim. A robin's egg blue grasscloth from Schumacher covers the walls, with trim painted to match.

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AS KELLY AND RICK HOPKINS’ CHILDREN MOVED into their high school years, the couple decided to seek a home that was a little more private and set back from the road than their previous Myers Park renovations.

When some friends off of Forest Drive put their home up for sale, the Hopkinses jumped at the chance to start a new renovation project on a quieter street and make it their own. But after discussing the changes they wanted to make, the couple discovered that building a new home made more sense.

“I was driving around admiring the design of homes in Charlotte and saw Garrett [Nelson’s] name frequently,” Kelly Hopkins explains. “When I toured a home he worked on for a neighbor of mine, I knew I needed to connect with him for ours.” With that, they enlisted the expertise of Charlotte architectural designer Garrett Nelson, homebuilders Thompson Custom Building, and longtime friend and designer Jolee Fennebresque to collaborate with them on the perfect home for their most current phase of life.

“Jolee and I have been friends for a long time, and I have seen her work in various friends’ homes, including in the beginning when she worked with Bill Cooper,” Hopkins says. “Over the years, I feel like I’ve developed an eye for talent and really like working with up-and-comers, and I knew Jolee would not only execute a brilliant design but allow me to be a partner in the process with her.”

Hopkins envisioned a home that would be equal parts comfortable and great for entertaining, with formal touchpoints punctuating the design—nostalgia from her childhood homes. “I wanted to keep the essence of what was here originally but also incorporate my vision of a New England beach home into the design,” Hopkins says.

“Now, I have never been to Nantucket, but images of the homes there have always inspired me, and after renovating several homes in Charlotte, I felt it was time to make this inspired architecture part of my own home in the South.”

Nelson elaborates by adding, “This home has an eclectic style, drawing influence from Nantucket-inspired homes and E.L. Lutyens’ English manor styling.

Lutyens-inspired double-side gables alongside traditional Nantucket principles like a cedar shake roof and siding and prominent chimney masses really evoke that emotional connection integral to the project.”

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A console from Modern History sits beneath a Chelsea House mirror and greets guests in the foyer, surrounded by wallpaper from Lee Jofa.

Celerie Kemble's Acanthus Stripe grasscloth for Schumacher swaths the main walls and hallway.

OPPOSITE: A formal and casual space, the gathering room has something for everyone. A pair of French side chairs from the homeowners’ collection offers ample seating opposite a Hickory Chair settee; both are covered in Beacon Hill fabric. An Ebanista cocktail table is a solid respite in-between.

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The “dream team,” as Hopkins refers to them, agreed on an open, clean, and fresh design, from architecture to interiors.

This shared vision made it easy to bring things together, even as some elements morphed during the process, as happened in the keeping room and the family room. “We enlarged the family room after construction was underway, so the layout of the room was challenging,” Hopkins recalls. “I wanted the space to be welcoming and family-friendly, but also to have formal elements and room to entertain. We also wanted a TV in the room (I know, I know), and these changes resulted in rethinking the scale of the furniture and the connecting patio. But Jolee and Garrett were wonderful.”

Fennebresque commiserates, discussing a few challenges with the keeping room during the project. “The keeping room was tricky because there are no windows, which means you can’t warm the room or make a statement with drapes,” she says.

“Instead, we searched elsewhere to create a wow moment; we

thought we landed on it by bringing in hot pink with the pillows or a sofa, but it never felt quite right. So we held off and kept reworking the space.”

Eventually, Fennebresque found a unique basket-weavepatterned seagrass wallpaper that brought the perfect amount of Florida-cozy to the room—a nod to Hopkins’ roots and “Palm Beach fresh” aesthetic. For symmetry, a pair of leather-clad doors with nail-head trim was added (one side accessing the back staircase, the other a hidden bookshelf), along with a pretty wool rug.

“Scale was critical in the small space, and though we considered four chairs and a table in the middle, we settled on two perfectly scaled sofas on either side,” Fennebresque says.

Hopkins brought in several works of art to consider in the keeping room, and the pair chose a piece from a friend— London-based artist Selena Beaudry, represented by Hidell Brooks Gallery. “We brought in the purple from the art in the pillows, and voilà! The keeping room came to life!”

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A bluestone floor in the hallway sets the scene for a clean, crisp passthrough. Draperies made with Cowtan & Tout fabric and custom created by Highgrove Design highlight the many windows and give a breezy feel as the Ironware chandeliers up the drama.

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TOP: The breakfast table by Oomph is the perfect size for the cozy nook. A Coleen & Company lantern pendant hangs just above for ambient light. Chairs from Serena & Lily are casual yet sophisticated. Hardwood floors by Curated Surfaces and installed by Carolina Custom Hardwoods bring richness to the home.

BOTTOM: The kitchen was designed with a large island in mind. The counter stools from Thibaut, covered in Pindler fabric, offer the perfect spot for an audience. Quartz and marble countertops from AGM Imports keep things looking fresh and clean. Large Visual Comfort pendants from Circa Lighting hover overhead.

Despite any hiccups, Fennebresque maintains that the team’s combined efforts gave the project an overall smooth feel while making challenges seem minor at worst. “Kelly and Rick were really thoughtful about planning each room based on its function,” Fennebresque says.

“That level of teamwork, from the creatives to the homeowners, really allows a process to go smoothly, and even when you need to adjust, everyone can easily transition, which makes a project joyful.”

“You’re only as successful as the people you surround yourself with,” Nelson adds, “and I think this project became a true reflection of all of those partnerships.”

Since Hopkins and Fennebresque shared similar tastes in furniture, fabrics, and style, designing schemes for the interiors was a breeze. And though Fennebresque was not involved in the architectural design phase with Nelson, their collaboration resulted in connected yet distinguished

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spaces, familiar yet fresh. “Garrett is incredibly gifted,” Hopkins says. “He is amazing to work with and tapped into the look we wanted. He is great with details.”

By adjoining repurposed pieces with a fresh design, Fennebresque created the lived-in, everyday look that the Hopkinses hoped for, with the updated look that made it exciting. “Kelly had a wonderful collection of furniture and art from her previous homes, including homes I worked on with her in Palm Beach and Roaring Gap, and incorporating those pieces was elemental and easy,” Fennebresque explains.

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In the primary bedroom, neutral-toned grasscloth wallcovering is paired with fresh floral draperies, both from Cowtan & Tout. Furniture from the homeowners’ collection feels classic, and custom-cut carpet from Stark is soft underfoot. OPPOSITE: A pair of Lee Industries settees covered in Schumacher fabric anchor the keeping room, where Florida vibes abound. The drink tables are by Bungalow 5. The Vaughan chandelier purchased from Darnell & Company adds ambiance.

Art by Selena Beaudry sourced through Hidell Brooks Gallery pulls the room together.

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In the gentlemen’s study, Schumacher’s Greek key wallpaper in bold blue covers the walls, and a similar hued Charles Stewart sofa covered in Kravet velvet fabric anchors one side. Bamboo chairs and a coffee table, both from the homeowners’ collection, make the space intimate and easygoing. Animalprint carpeting from Stark adds some funk.

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a call back to Hopkins’ living room as a child growing up in Florida. Incorporating the couple’s love for Carolina, their honeymoon in Africa, and even a little reminder of Rick Hopkins’ Texas blue-jeans roots, brought the room to a gathered and authentic level.

“Interestingly, the hallways in this home turned out so incredibly beautiful. Some have stone floors and thin metal console tables and unusual iron light fixtures, while others house incredible works of art layered onto carefully chosen unique wallpapers,” Fennebresque says. “The silver lanterns hanging in the circular hallways are particularly special.”

Together, Fennebresque’s expertise in design and Hopkins’ flair for color and fabrics created spaces that speak volumes about the family’s love for entertaining, comfortable living, and a style that is all their own.

“Our goal was to make sure every vista within the home has an intention behind it,” Nelson says. “Our challenge was to make a large master-plan home feel intimate and charming, and by being thoughtful about how this family lived, we were able to achieve that, making sure that every space has a specific function.” u

BELOW: Porta Romana sconces from Jerry Pair steal the show in this glamorous powder room. Gold faucets and hardware from Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath amp up the glitz, while gold foiled wallpaper from Anna French adds a geometric punch.

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To make the large foyer feel welcoming, Blackwell outfitted it with a streamlined sofa by Lee Industries, a rattan coffee table

by Arteriors, and a side table by Sarreid Ltd. To mimic the exterior, painted white brick was added to the interior of the foyer walls, a sophisticated contrast to the black French limestone floors.

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The dining room pulls in green accents from the modern French dining chairs by Worlds Away swathed in an aged velvet by Lee Jofa. The round painted dining table is by Theodore Alexander, the wood and steel console is by RH, and the chandelier is by Arteriors. OPPOSITE: The Reynoldses wanted a modern black-and-white color palette running throughout the home, so Blackwell tempered that with warm neutrals and patterns such as camel tones and organic wood detailing. The sofa is by Lillian August, the pair of leather swivel chairs are by Lee Industries, and the rug is by Loloi.

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FOR MARK AND KATHLEEN REYNOLDS, IT’S ALWAYS been about the space. The couple, who lived in Arizona full-time while Mark Reynolds was a first and third baseman for multiple MLB teams, had a seamless, open floorplan with ample outdoor living. “In Arizona, we had a one-story home with a huge outdoor living area on a little over one acre,” Kathleen Reynolds says. “We entertain a lot, so we loved having so much space outdoors, because in Arizona, you’re outside almost all year long.”

But when the couple moved to Charlotte in 2015, the lot they purchased in Longview wasn’t wide enough to accommodate a one-story home, and the land itself was a little over one acre. “We loved our home in Longview,” says Kathleen Reynolds of the custom home they built with Arcadia Homes.

“We loved that it was very open and airy. But with three young boys and two large dogs, we needed more outdoor

space than that home could afford us.” After four years in their Longview home, their contact with Arcadia showed them a ranch on a two-acre lot in South Charlotte that could bring their dream of an oversized outdoor living space, along with a sizable yard for their young boys to play, to fruition.

After razing the existing home, the Reynoldses finally had the land they wanted for their new home.

The couple once again enlisted Arcadia to design their new home and tasked Lynn Blackwell to design the interiors.

Having worked with the Reynoldses on their previous home, Blackwell knew the couple’s style. “Their first house was light, bright, and airy, and French Tudor–style in architecture,” the designer says. “But for this home, they wanted black and white with neutrals woven through. I tried to add in those neutrals to temper all of the white to make the home more family-friendly.”

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Having Blackwell team up with Arcadia again proved to be a pairing the Reynoldses loved. “We’re not very good at seeing things spatially,” Mark Reynolds says. “Lynn would come in and really help us with the scale and overall flow.”

Adds Kathleen Reynolds, “We would send Lynn something we liked, and she would tweak it for us. We knew what we wanted, but we just couldn’t put it down on paper. Lynn did all of that for us, and it was amazing.”

Blackwell knew how important it was for the homeowners to integrate the interior and exterior. Hence, she pulled together materials, textures, and a color palette that helped move the flow effortlessly from room to room. “I felt like the inside needed to suit the outside,” she says.

“So we added doses of camel color and black iron and a lot of warm woods throughout the entire home to help with the flow.” Black French limestone in the foyer and hallways complement the pattern and peacock stone in the spacious outdoor living space and on the pool deck.

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that Blackwell added. “We told Lynn we wanted a modern house, but still homey,” Mark Reynolds says. “She brought in a lot of modern light fixtures and modern lines but made it comfortable and warm.”

Durability and livability were of utmost importance for the family with young children and pets. “We wanted it to be designed beautifully but not feel too precious,” Kathleen Reynolds says. “Lynn really nailed that for us. Everything is kid-friendly but still looks modern and rustic and industrial but comfortable. And we love that.”

With an oversized open floorplan, Blackwell and Arcadia seamlessly blended the interior with the outdoors, a priority for the Reynoldses from the outset of their dream-home build. The entire downstairs features a modern, open floorplan, which gives the home an innate airy feeling. It also lends itself to an effortless flow between the everyday living area indoors and the entertaining and casual lounging space just outside. Mark Reynolds knew he wanted a grand twenty-foot, two-story foyer, and so with that, the view from the entry extends straight through the living room to

LEFT: The living room features a woodclad beamed tray ceiling, black steel doors, and a modern fireplace wall with industrial-style shelving. Clean-lined modern furnishings, like the pair of leatherand-brass chairs by Lee Industries and the iron chair by Noir, mixed with black iron and natural wood, create a dressed-up yet family-friendly entertaining space. The chandelier is by Arteriors.

TOP: When designing their new home, a large, comfortable outdoor living space was a high priority, so Blackwell outfitted the lounge spaces with cozy teak furniture

by Kingsley Bate. Lombardo Pools designed the pool, which is surrounded by peacock pavers.

BOTTOM: Blackwell furnished the outdoor living space with teak furniture by Kingsley Bate and peacock pavers running throughout. The nearby outdoor kitchen features a custom steel pub table by Greg Marshall and a slipcovered sofa and pair of swivel chairs in Sunbrella fabric by Lee Industries. A pillow in a Thibaut indooroutdoor fabric sits atop the chairs HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 53

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LEFT: The kitchen was designed for the family of five to entertain and live day-to-day seamlessly. The high contrast between the black cabinetry, the white counters, and the painted brick backsplash give a sophisticated edge to the space. Natural wood open shelving, ceiling beams, and furnishings combine with brass accents to create a warm look.

Iconic white-oak rift-cut counter stools give the kitchen a midcentury-modern feel.

RIGHT: The black-and-white Queen of Spain wallcovering by Schumacher was “the perfect wallpaper for that room,” says Blackwell, who complemented the look with an RH vanity with a custom Bianco Avion–honed marble top and backsplash. The lighting is by Visual Comfort through Circa Lighting, and the mirror is by Arteriors.

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Blackwell began with white walls and white drapery to achieve the light, airy, warm yet modern aesthetic for the primary bedroom. As a contrast, she added the black iron bed by RH, a bench by Arteriors, and a black-andgold pendant by Currey & Company.

the spacious backyard. “It draws your eyes in and through the house,” Blackwell says.

The backyard is a mecca for entertaining and kid-oriented activities. “We wanted our home to be where all the kids wanted to be,” Mark Reynolds says. A large pool is bordered by plenty of deck space in a peacock paver to allow sunbathing and lounging. The loggia is a highlight as well, with an al fresco dining area and adjacent kitchen space, and a full living room for adults to unwind by the fire. “The whole backyard is really about our kids and entertaining,” explains Mark Reynolds of the Wiffle ball court, putting green, and wide-open green space to run and play. (A golf simulator and theater room inside are also big entertaining spaces for the family.) The outdoor living space was complete with the installation of a landscape design

by Garden Design by Tiz. While they loved their Arizona home and the first home they built here in North Carolina, the Reynoldses say they really got it right this time. “We took a lot of the mistakes we made in our first two homes and really fixed them in this house,” Kathleen Reynolds says. “It really is the perfect home for us now.” u

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“THE INSIDE NEEDED TO SUIT THE OUTSIDE.” —LYNN BLACKWELL

The relaxing feel of the primary bathroom was achieved with Calacatta gold-honed marble floors and white subway tile from Tile Collection. The pendant is by Currey & Company.

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Smith’s renovation of the one-time ranch took a cramped, choppy floorplan and drastically opened it up, so there were backyard views from every room in the home. This dramatic two-story window in the family room makes it feel like you’re outdoors even when inside, which was a high priority for the homeowners.

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INSIDE OUT ONE ROCK HILL FAMILY FINDS THE PERFECT OPEN SPACE FOR THEIR MODERN MASTERPIECE ON A BUCOLIC EIGHTY ACRES.

TEXT BY BLAKE MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN PECK

Benson balanced the earthy tones of the stonework and the Phillip Jeffries grasscloth with a colorful DUNBAR Chesterfield tufted sofa in teal Schumacher velvet and the pair of swivel chairs, also in a Schumacher fabric, fabricated by vanCollier. The Eames lounge chair, Serge Mouille sconce, and photograph

by Slim Aarons provide a midcentury-modern aesthetic. OPPOSITE: A carefully curated gallery wall of family photographs lines the Phillip Jeffries grasscloth-covered hallway.

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ELIZABETH CRIPPEN AND HER HUSBAND, MICHAEL, WERE ready for a change. The couple and their two kids had lived in and around Rock Hill, South Carolina, for thirteen years.

“But we just wanted more space, more privacy, more room to do whatever we wanted,” Crippen says. And so the couple commenced their search for acreage where they could build a home, host larger gatherings with friends, let their kids and dogs roam free outdoors, and raise horses. “We truly wanted a retreat,” she says. “Michael and I are both entrepreneurs and have very demanding schedules, not to mention our kids’ activities and family life. We wanted our home to feel like we could just play all weekend and relax here and not worry about anything.”

After finding an existing ranch-style home, the Crippens began their plans to renovate and eventually transform it into

the retreat they’d been envisioning. Not wanting to tear down the existing home, the couple enlisted residential designer Frank Smith to renovate the 1970s French provincial ranch home and design a modern structure that seamlessly tied the outside with the in. “It was a fine house, but all of the rooms were so chopped up,” Crippen says. “You felt really boxed in everywhere you went. No other architect really understood that we wanted the home to feel like we were living outside all the time. Frank understood that I want to be outside even when I’m inside.

He sketched out something really quickly on a scratch piece of paper, and Michael and I looked at each other and were like, ‘That’s it.’ I still have that piece of paper today!”

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The Crippens purchased the live edge wood dining table from Leake Furniture Makers in York, South Carolina. Benson used that as the springboard for the rest of the dining room’s design. To balance the organic stone and wood details, Benson added the Italian Murano orange glass chandelier, dining chairs

by Artistic Frame swathed in a traditional but colorful Zoffany Pagoda River fabric, and a Stark carpet with red binding.

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To add warmth to the large family room, Benson applied a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth to the walls.

Benson introduced color and pattern by adding a pair of Louis XVI bergère chairs upholstered in patterned Dedar linen with Houlès gimp and a pair of William Haines tufted slipper chairs upholstered in ginger velvet with Samuel & Sons trim tape and trim.

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establish an organic foundation that pulled the outdoors in. “It was like taking each room and changing its identity,” Smith explains.

After living in their modern home for three years, the Crippens were ready to work on the interior design, but they weren’t sure where to start. “After living here for a few years, we pieced together some of the rooms by ourselves, and then I got paralyzed,” Crippen says. “I was afraid to buy anything else because I was scared it wasn’t going to be the right thing. I’m terrified of color and pattern because I don’t know how to mix them. But I knew that I wanted the home to be colorful and fun.”

A search on social media led the Crippens to designer Barrie Benson. “Barrie can mix anything and pull it off. And she did.”

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fill it with all modern furniture, which is what they started to do,” Benson says. “It’s tricky for people to figure out how to design the interiors of a seriously modern house. You don’t want it to be strictly cold and modern. The Crippens wanted it to be a warm, inviting, family house, but also modern. And we have to carefully curate that ourselves. It’s not the easiest thing to work out.”

For Benson, the home was missing one critical piece: the Crippens’ vibrant personalities. “Elizabeth is such a fun person, and they’re such colorful people. I want you to walk into someone’s home and immediately feel their personality,” Benson says. “While the architecture is absolutely stunning, the home didn’t feel like them quite yet. We can bring out the brilliance of our clients in the interiors.”

To soften the interiors, Benson wrapped most of the downstairs living spaces, including the stairway, in a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth, which gave the home immediate warmth. From there, the designer

took some of the homeowners’ existing pieces, such as the pair of Knoll sofas the Crippens had purchased from Design Within Reach, and balanced the clean, modern lines with “traditional finds,” Benson says. “A big part that was missing was the warmth and a little bit of the traditional mix.” Antiques and midcentury-modern pieces coupled with the modern architectural details and furnishings helped to balance the aesthetic while also injecting the colorful personality of the homeowners.

Using the 180-degree view to the back of the home as inspiration for the color palette, Benson incorporated pops of color into every space. In the dining room, a bold orange glass Italian Murano chandelier hangs above a live edge wood table by Leake Furniture Makers in York, South Carolina, creating a stunning combination of organic-meets-contemporary. Swathed in Zoffany Pagoda River fabric, the Artistic Frame dining chairs provide the traditional touch that spaces like the dining room and adjacent kitchen were once missing.

LEFT: The Crippens wanted the kitchen to be a large space so everyone could gather around and feel comfortable. Smith designed it with an oversized island to provide enough space to lay out food and drinks and accommodate three people sitting comfortably.

RIGHT: Benson loves to balance modern with traditional, so she added the formal hall table and a traditional rug to the Crippens’ grand, modern two-story foyer. The same Phillip Jeffries grasscloth from the main living spaces runs the height of the wall to keep the look seamless.

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The original home was a ranch-style 1970s French provincial home. Smith transformed the dated home into a two-story modern stunner that affords an expansive view of the large front and backyard from every room in the home. OPPOSITE: Seamless indoor-outdoor living was a priority for the Crippens, who love to entertain large groups of friends but also relax with their immediate family.

Smith designed the martini deck for just that purpose. The Crippens own a company specializing in flooring solutions, so Benson designed a rug pattern on the floor utilizing different concrete stains and colors to create a bold look.

In addition to infusing the home with warmth and personality by using color and pattern, it was equally important to create an outdoor living area that allowed the Crippens to enjoy the space regularly and entertain large groups. The martini deck overlooks the pool and large expanse of the backyard. Michael Crippen runs a company that specializes in restorative and maintenance solutions for all types of surfaces found in commercial and public spaces, so Benson and her team put their creativity to the test using some of the Crippens’ products by installing a rug pattern using different concrete stains and colors. Benson then added supporting pieces to the couple’s existing sofas, such as the teak side table and the bespoke concrete fire table by Restoration Fabrication, as well as the Dedon orange woven lounge chairs and ottoman in Dedon

fabric. “When you look out the back of the house, the pool almost looks like the porch,” Crippen says. “There’s a natural rise in the landscape surrounded by big, tall pine trees with a barn up on the hill. And that view is what we love about this home so much.”

Sometimes Crippen will sit on her back patio, feeling the same gentle breeze that she felt the day she and her husband first looked at the home fifteen years ago. “I remember walking up to the barn with the previous owner before we bought the home, and we sat on a swing together,” Crippen says. “It had the nicest breeze blowing through there. Even in the middle of summer, there’s always a breeze. This is why we bought this house. To get away, to have our own land, to be the place where all kids want to come and stay. We just love it here.” u HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 67

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“With more people spending time at home, the outdoor area has become an increasingly important extension of the home. Outdoor living and entertaining have replaced travel to exotic destinations and going out to restaurants,” says Catherine Henegan, marketing director of Fire House Casual Living. “Vacations have become staycations, and that’s where we come in.”

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Hutchens encourages homeowners to employ a host of aesthetically-pleasing and functional furnishings and accessories to make their space unique and inviting. “A fire pit is ideal for a small chat group, roasting s’mores, or as an entertaining area.

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As 2021 marches on, we find ourselves being asked to help homeowners create their own escape room—a retreat from juggling the challenges of worklife balance. This pandemic serves to remind us how important our home is to our daily well-being.

Envisioning how to renovate and develop areas where we spend so much time into the sanctuaries that support our lives is an easy task for IMPACT Design Resources. This wine and bourbon room was an addition to an already generous playground in the basement of this beautiful home. Designing great wine storage solutions is a combination of style, function, and location. Lining the walls with the stained knotty alder cabinets certainly helps create a state of mind needed to escape. The glow of light coming from the backlit onyx countertops eases the viewing of wine bottle labels resting properly on our uniquely modern peg display. You don’t 80

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IN TODAY’S WORLD, AN ESCAPE ROOM IS A POPULAR ADVENTURE-THEMED GAME ATTEMPTED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS FOR ENTERTAINMENT.

have to produce a vineyard to indulge in your own wine collection year-round. A home should always be filled with cheer; simply finding time to relax can go a long way toward finding balance. There will be lots of getaways and memories made in this space.

It is equally essential for us to rebalance from time to time, to adjust to what is going on in our lives. Working from home used to be a rare perk, an escape from the dayto-day. Now companies are mandating it. The occasional need to send an email from your laptop while sitting in the living room quickly shifted into establishing a dedicated workspace. Homeowners are searching for larger work surfaces, a comfy chair, and ample storage space.

Zoom meetings have given us an intimate window into the private lives of our coworkers and a glimpse into the professional lives of our loved ones. This recently formed workspace offers the homeowners an area with a focus centering on function and aesthetics. The cabinet doors conceal the flexible storage area while displaying themselves on center stage.

What is something that feels like therapy but is not therapy?

A client recently expressed that her closet was becoming her escape room while her kids learn at home during a crisis.

“THIS PANDEMIC SERVES TO REMIND US HOW IMPORTANT OUR HOME IS TO OUR DAILY WELL-BEING.”

Because our routines and refuges have been upended, our safe havens have turned up in the most wonderful places. Albert Einstein said, “The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” Downtime can provide the space we need to think through a situation or work through our feelings, or just let us rest.

A sought-after mix of organization and luxury is a goal that we at IMPACT Design Resources strive for. Where is your next escape going to be? It could be closer than you think! u

SANDI BARNES is a senior designer at IMPACT DESIGN RESOURCES. Contact Sandi at 704-677-5338, visit IMPACTDESIGNRESOURCES.COM, or check out their SouthEnd showroom.

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Getting out of the city and on the river for a couple of days of fly-fishing is where you can find me when I have some downtime, although I can’t say that happens too often right now. One of my last fly-fishing trips was last summer, when my wife, Karen, and I spent a day on the South Holston River in east Tennessee with my buddy and expert fly-fisherman, Jeff Wilkins. The SoHo is a technical river, but Karen landed her first fish within three minutes of being in the water. Right away, the trip was 100 percent worth the drive.

We aren’t all so lucky to be able to get out of town on a whim or when we need it. That is one reason why I love my job. At restaurants, we aim to provide the experience of a getaway daily.

I’ve said it often, but food is restoration, and our restaurants exist solely to provide that.

From March through November (and on a handful of winter days, too), it’s tough to beat the joint patios of Noble Smoke & Bossy Beulah’s, with the smell of smoked hickory wood wafting over us and live music filling the air. The plates of barbecue and Charlotte’s best chicken sandwich (yes, I’m biased) don’t hurt. Whether it’s a brief weekday lunch break or a leisurely weekend afternoon, this space is a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

This spring, we’re excited to bring even more ambiance and activity to those patios with the opening of the Beer Shack, which sits at the corner of the Noble Smoke patio and just up the hill from Bossy Beulah’s. We’re lining up the musical acts for the weekends, selecting local beer and seltzer for the taps, and crafting a special menu. We are more than ready to welcome a new season and provide a space for your next getaway—without the drive. u

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IF YOU ARE A MORNING PERSON, WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN STARTING YOUR DAY IN A SUNNY LITTLE SPOT? I would love nothing more than to curl up with a cup of coffee—or two—in this light-filled room. When asked to design this space, I was instructed to use three of my favorite colors: black, white, and yellow. Being all about 88

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pattern and texture, I began with a Schumacher black-andwhite deconstructed-stripe paper and layered from there.

I included a bold patterned rug, abstract chairs, large art

by Keith Keim, and unique side pieces, all anchored by a black-painted ceiling. It seems pretty simple, right? The key is in the pattern scale.

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different scales. Some patterns should be small, some large, some more organic. When all combined, it works.

In this home, we used similar colors to achieve a clean, crisp feel. Mixed metals warm things up, and this room includes a killer brass side table I found locally and a small drink table in black metal with a black tile mosaic top. Large, original art is often more impactful than small pieces, so go big!

Another trick is to paint the innermost interior grid black to achieve the look if you don’t have the thick black metal windows that are so popular right now.

Altogether, this is an artful, strong, and calming space. u

“I WOULD LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN TO CURL UP WITH A CUP OF COFFEE—OR TWO—IN THIS LIGHT-FILLED ROOM.”

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SPOTLIGHT HODGES TAYLOR Through April 30 hodgestaylor.com IN PROCESS: Andrew Hayes is a solo exhibition featuring new sculptures by the Asheville-based artist. Hayes gracefully marries the subtlety of found-book pages with an architectural approach to steel.

In his first exhibition at Hodges Taylor, Hayes gives us a glimpse into his process, the tools at his ready, and a sightline into essential moments of making.

GROUNDED SOZO GALLERY April 13–May 25 sozogallery.net “Grounding” is when humans make an electrical connection to Earth’s energies. The simplest form of grounding involves walking barefoot in the grass, dirt, or sand. When we connect to the Earth through grounding, we discharge our excess energy, producing a healing effect. Immersing ourselves in nature not only offers healing, but it fills our minds with serenity and unlocks hidden creativity that we all possess for a more fulfilling life. Grounded is a group exhibition featuring artists Gillian Stevens, Scott Gardner, Liz Orvos, Jeri Eisenberg, and Denny Gerwin, who create their work using natural elements. Through the works in this exhibition, the viewer is able to experience tranquility and become more grounded.

OFF THE PLANTATION: PART TWO ELDER GALLERY May 1 eldergalleryclt.com The plantation has disguised itself under the hood of American capitalism. And the cruelty of plantation culture has served as capitalism’s NOS-filled engine firmly rooting itself into the DNA of America.

American plantations did not simply die and become ghosts of the South on January 13, 1865. Off the Plantation: Part Two is an exhibition led and curated by six visionary Charlotte-based artists who buck the system and challenge art-world norms; it is a show about emancipation from the capitalistic values that deliver a message of exclusion. This exhibition marks the revolution of the artist.

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