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SMALL-TOWN STUNNER A couple purchases their dream home in downtown Belmont and enlists designer Brooke Cole to give it a major interior renovation.
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Designer Sarah Fisher is called on to design a colorful, upbeat, sophisticated home for a young family in Eastover.
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Empty nesters downsize to a New York–style condo in Myers Park and appoint two designers to create a colorful, art-filled home.
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MARKET This dazzling collection of products that spans the rainbow aims to inspire and invigorate.
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TREND These vibrant designs in a kaleidoscope of colors are artful displays and surefire conversation starters.
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Dignified and distinguished, the deep and expansive Delft blue is hopefully optimistic and collectedly calm.
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Known for her ability to mix a neutral base palette with layered pops of color and texture, designer Alexis Pawling shares her inspirations.
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What better way to kick off summer than with a hot-off-the-press issue dedicated to color? I agree. There isn’t one. When I think of life, I think of it in terms of color. With every child’s laughter, with every splash of cool water on a hot day, with every rooftop-down drive listening to music, with every new dawn, Mr. Golden Sun is shining down on us with his vibrant, effervescent hues, offering vitality, good vibes, and glorious possibilities. Color invigorates the senses. When I look at a colorful interior, I swear I can taste it. From pastels to jewel tones, there’s a candy out there that will match it. It was such a treat—pun intended— putting this issue together. From dazzling new discoveries and kaleidoscopic designs to vibrant residences, including one that could very well be a gorgeous jewel box in the sky, we’ve compiled a book chock-full of rousing color and panache. We’ve spun the color wheel and landed on every square in our own version of Candy Land. With every turn of a page, you’ll discover something fun, lively, and inspiring. So go ahead and spin the wheel and see where you land.
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JUNE / JULY 2022 EDITOR IN CHIEF ASHLEY HOTHAM COX ASSOCIATE EDITOR KARIN SIMONEAU ART DIRECTOR SARAH MANN SALES FERN HOWERIN CHERYL NELSON
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NATURAL BEAUTIES
As parents of three, the founders of Studio ROOF were constantly at play, interacting with their young children in imaginative ways. As they grew, it was more apparent than ever that flights of fancy and the desire to play is an all-ages sport that has an important place in everyday life. From that belief sprang Studio ROOF, a Netherlands-based design group that focuses on imaginative products using eco-friendly materials. Every piece is made of recycled cardboard and brilliantly colored with plant-based vegetable inks. The bouquet collection is a callback to the most original form of beauty: the flower. In bold hues and simple shapes, the bouquet collection is an easy and stunning way to liven up your space. studioroof.com.
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For more than a decade, Oomph has been bringing that “pop of color” to designs all over the country. Mixing bold colors with interesting elements like scalloped edges, tassels, and elegant hardware has made Oomph the design house it is and has paved a sophisticated path for designing with color. The Rowayton Bachelorette Chest is a chic take on a classic silhouette with beautiful details, custom hardware, and soft-close drawers. Slim lined, tall, and minimalist, the chest features ample drawer space, including a sleek extra top drawer to stow away any small items you may want. oomphhome.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: COURTESY OF POPUS EDITIONS; COURTESY OF OOMPH; COURTESY OF STUDIO ROOF.
In 1998, furniture designer Yannick Gicquel crossed paths with his now-wife, Fanny, in Paris, and the rest, as they say, is history. From that point on, new designs and daring forms have flowed easily from the pair in an elevated take on Gicquel’s original focus. The couple has launched Popus Editions to produce furniture with an emphasis on architecture, design, color, and materials. In their latest collection, rattan pieces are bent in unorthodox shapes and paired with vibrant vintage-inspired patterns for a warm and inviting grouping of pieces. The Disco Pouf and the Fauteuil Annka Chair shown here feature vintage-inspired fabric with rounded rattan edges and contemporary feet. “The colored lacquer feet give [the Disco] that offbeat look we love," Gicquel says. popus-editions.com.
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PARADE of COLOR The Parade Collection of rugs, fabrics, and wallpapers from Pierre Frey is not just a color story but one of daring and graphic designs using techniques that stimulate and excite. Inspired by the bustling art scene of interwar Paris, avant-garde design, and greater European influences, the collection features fabrics with geometric shapes in bright and cheerful colors made with natural and contrasting materials, and papers featuring traditional prints on pearlescent or gold backgrounds, 3D metalized techniques, and digital prints on thread. Cubism, expressionism, and abstract art inspired Pierre Frey's design studio to create this striking collection, with extraordinary embroideries that highlight rich techniques and the undeniable quality of French know-how. pierrefrey.com.
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Barrie Benson and Highland House are hardly newcomers to the design scene, but their signature Elsa Armless Banquette in bold patterns feels like a breath of fresh air. Drawing inspiration from midcentury pieces, the Elsa was purposely designed with placement in mind. It features low proportions that won’t block light in front of windows and set-back arms that make it easy to maneuver in and out. Endlessly customizable, this banquette is a perfect addition in many settings, but Benson loves it for kitchens to soften hard surfaces. highlandhousefurniture.com.
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“Small things, beautifully done” is desktop design house Parvum Opus’ mantra. And from waste baskets to trays and everything in between, each of its products is a master class in elevating the mundane to something extraordinary. The latest collection of oval shadow boxes is inspired by a pair of antique “bubble glass” frames in founder Erika Stefanutti’s personal collection. Each box is handmade using modeler’s wood and colorful hand-marbled papers, with domed glass enclosing a collection of Italian plaster intaglios in two colors. Frame openings are finished with a jeweler’s brass bezel and ingenious inset hanging hardware that allows the piece to hang perfectly flush against your wall or bookcase. Says Stefanutti, “I hope these new designs become heirlooms in their own right and that they spark curiosity and inspiration, just like the pieces from centuries past.” parvumopus.com.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF PIERRE FREY; COURTESY OF IMOGEN HEATH; COURTESY OF PARVUM OPUS; COURTESY OF HIGHLAND HOUSE.
Textile designer Imogen Heath is known for her brilliant use of color and pattern, with her fabrics, trims, and embroidery making appearances in designs worldwide. The UK-based designer draws inspiration from the creative process as well as the natural world around her, combining colors and patterns that are instinctive yet original. The Clementine Collection consists of trims and borders hand-embroidered on recycled wool melton fabric by artisans in the UK. Completely bespoke, each custom layout and thread color can be specified to suit your project. imogenheath.com.
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With a passion for creativity and innovation, Sazerac Stitches started as a small sewing company on Etsy that made mustache flags. Over the past ten years, the company has shifted its focus to colorful, vintage-inspired lighting. The Hendrix Sconce is a perfect encapsulation of their mission, designed to look as if the colors are spinning around each other like tie dye. The unique circular fixture features Mediterranean blue, black cherry, orchid, red, flame, yellow, and mermaid green and can be hung horizontally or vertically. sazeracstitches.com.
Artist Wayne Pate’s paintings have captivated the design world with his unique twists on traditional motifs. New York–based custom textile design studio and showroom Studio Four has partnered with Pate to translate his signature figural style into their textiles and wallpapers. Offering custom carpet and rugs, fabric, and wallcoverings for luxury projects, Studio Four represents a mix of design leaders and emerging boutiques from across the country and around the world. Pate’s partnership brings a colorful take on traditional patterns that can be translated easily into most design projects. The Jaipur design is printed on clay-coated paper and comes in malachite, argent, and lapis colorways. studiofournyc.com.
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Canadian-based design group EQ3 prides itself on its attention to product design and the process itself, both transparent and collaborative. "At EQ3, we aim to create products that allow creativity to flourish and self-expression to thrive,” says Natasha Lao, head of brand marketing & communications. “The Replay Daybed is a new addition to our beloved Replay family of products, which can now be upholstered in EQ3’s new environmentally conscious performance fabrics.” The Maria Lemon color is part of EQ3's new line and is named after Italy’s queen matriarch. The chenille fabric features a thick multi-yarn construction that allows for a beautiful drape, and the lemon color adds a bright pop to any room. eq3.com.
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COME ON, GET HAPPY
Julia B., the Italian-based designer and creator of some of the world’s finest handmade linen and home luxury items, has paired with New York–based painter and designer Happy Menocal on a new and colorful collaboration. The Happy Home collection combines Julia B.’s love of handmade paper and linens with Menocal’s cheerful and straightforward use of color in five distinct themes, including the Electra. “I have always loved fine papers, and, of course, I live for fine linens. And I thought Happy would be the perfect artist with whom to collaborate and translate this love into a beautiful and colorful medley for the home,” says founder and CEO Julia Berger. juliab.com.
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Interiors atelier Fleur has paired with designer Alessandra Branca’s design house Casa Branca to create a collection of mirrors with color-matching in mind. Inspired by swaying palm fronds frozen in place, the Palmette mirror creates an illusion of movement while giving a nod to Serge Roche and the bold Hollywood Regency period. All Casa Branca and Fleur pieces are matched to Benjamin Moore paint colors, so color matching and color coordination are as mindless as watching the palms blowing in the breeze. fleurhome.com.
BREAKING the MOLD
With a focus on eco-friendly materials and free artistic expression, textile design house Élitis releases each collection with the ultimate creative function in mind. The Milano Collection sets its luxe velvet fabrics free from its monochromatic traditions and imbues them with pictorial inspirations from the Memphis movement, including enigmatic architectural forms, geometric shapes of the late artist Ettore Sottsass, and the stones scattered through the contrasts of Valle D’Aosta. The nuances found in each colorway weave a fascinating story of freedom and geometry, architecture and softness, and the collection has a decidedly familiar, if not nostalgic, feel. elitis.fr.
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ACE in the HOLE
Renowned luxury lifestyle brand L’OBJET creates exceptional objects for the home that are both functional and refined at once. Crafted with intricate detailing and a fine textural finish, each collection from L’OBJET is handmade by skilled artisans. Even the most casual objects like this Haas Brothers poker set are no exception. Wood pieces are lacquered in brilliantly hued colors, lending a sophisticated yet whimsical feel to a favorite pastime, and it comes complete with original Haas-illustrated packs of playing cards. l-objet.com.
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PA L E T T E Inspired by island life, interior designer Amanda Lindroth infuses various blues throughout this Lyford Cay living room.
CLEAR BLUE DELFT BLUE IS AS POISED AND POLISHED AS PORCELAIN. PRODUCED BY ASHLEY HOTHAM COX WRITTEN BY CHRISTINA SPRATT SPENCER
There is a decidedly classic confidence in the timelessness of this crisp cobalt color—a felicity of familiarity rooted in traditions and abiding in appositeness, always refreshingly relevant and perpetually posh, and reveling in the enduring ornamentality of an heirloom passed down. The exact deep, expansive blue of a clear and cloudless sky on a bright, sunny day, it is hopefully optimistic and collectedly calm in its encompassing vivacity. Dignified and distinguished, there is an orderly sincerity in this true-blue hue which is oftentimes congruously paired with a monochromatic range from inky navy to faintly frost with bluebell and hydrangea dancing in the in-between. Delft blue mingles well with many tones, but especially so with pops of peony, marigold, tangerine, and pear, and is always classic with cottony whites, a calling card of its earthenware namesake.
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When it comes to interior design, Alexis Pawling doesn’t have to look far for inspiration. “My motto, inherited from my mother, is to only buy what you love,” says the designer. “If you love it, the item will spark creativity to surrounding areas of your home.” Pawling applies that design principle to her clients’ homes and to her own, as well. “My main objective when starting a project is to harness the client’s vibe, discover what brings them joy in their surroundings, and translate that into an elevated space with a concise vision,” she says. And many times, she finds that the things her clients are most drawn to are furniture, fabrics, and lighting—items that promote livability on an everyday basis. “Comfort and function are paramount in designing a space, but so is an elegant and inviting surrounding,” Pawling explains. Though Pawling’s work does not fit into a box, her calling card is her ability to seamlessly mix a neutral base palette with layered pops of color and texture while still allowing a space’s architectural details to shine. “Furniture in a myriad of styles and periods is what makes the home timeless and original.” 1. Turn Into Something Beautiful, Marcy Cook / $2,300 / anneirwinfineart.com 2. Continental Burl-Wood Center Table / $42,500 / 1stdibs.com 3. Pair of Rock Crystal Lamps / $20,250 / craigvandenbrulle.com 4. Leila Rug / $675–$4,575 / milagrocollective.com 5. Roma 3-Piece Sectional Sofa / $4,797 / cb2.com 6. Regina Andrew Hadley Mirror / $500 / crazyjanesinc.com 7. Halo XL Bowl / $970 / kleinreid.com
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Lowcountry GETAWAY WITH EVEN MORE NEW AND IMPRESSIVE HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OPENING IN CHARLESTON, IT’S TIME TO PLAN A TRIP TO THE HOLY CITY. WRITTEN BY BLAKE MILLER
Charleston is certainly not a massive urban epicenter like New York or London or Los Angeles. But with the number of new boutique hotels making their way onto the scene in the Holy City, you’d think that it was expanding at the same pace as those larger cities. And in all fairness, it is. In 2021, the Charleston area added 500 more hotel rooms to its resume. Ninety-one of those rooms belong to The Ryder Hotel, which opened last spring. Formerly the Best Western on Meeting Street and just steps from the city market, The Ryder is a completely revamped and renovated property. Long gone are the dated interiors of the Best Western. In its place, you’ll find a vintage South Beach meets Palm Springs vibe that feels simultaneously relaxing and hip. (The hotel is appropriately named after a character in a Jack Kerouac novel.) The interior design overhaul was led by local Charleston designer Cortney Bishop, who infused 32
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everything from the lobby to the guest rooms with a tropical vintage aesthetic that you won’t see anywhere else in the city’s hotel offerings. While the rooms are not as luxurious as those in places like Hotel Bennett, the casual, laid-back aesthetic is fun, playful, and a welcoming respite after a long day touring the city. The hotel’s pool and hotel bar, Little Palm, pop with color and energy as locals and visitors alike pack the poolside cabanas and retro pool deck for happy hour when the weather is warm. Tropical low-ABV cocktails and small bites such as tuna poke coupled with an ultra-hip bohemian coastal vibe transport you out of the Lowcountry and straight onto a South Florida beach. The lobby coffee bar
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can whip up an afternoon latte or iced coffee before a morning stroll or business meeting. When it comes to its dining offerings, Charleston never disappoints. While the city’s restaurant scene did not go unBrasserie La Banque scathed during Covid—it said goodbye to staples such as Blossom, Jestine’s Kitchen, Charleston. Brasserie La Banque opened in historic South and McCrady’s—what’s opened since is a of Broad in a circa-1700s bank and serves some of the telling sign of how strong the dining scene is in Charlesbest French cuisine in the South. The menu was designed ton. In late 2021, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the by seasoned Charleston chef and French gastronome Jeb restaurant group behind O-Ku Sushi and Oak Steakhouse, Aldrich and is chock-full of classic French dishes with an inopened not one but two popular eateries. In fall 2021, novative twist on some. The most coveted seats in the house Mexican eatery Maya opened on Upper King Street, just are at the far end of the bar, where a foursome of stools is steps from O-Ku. The main draw here is the authentic, reserved for a chef’s tasting. The immersive experience not ingredient-driven menu with hints of a coastal influence. only allows you to taste some of Aldrich’s best dishes, but it Small-plate appetizers such as the Tostada De Atun with also provides that one-on-one time with the chef to watch yellowfin tuna poke paired with smashed avocado and a delicious salsa macha atop handmade corn tortillas elevate preparation and ask questions as each dish is plated. Charleston is constantly bustling with tourists, so your average Mexican fare to out of this world. The brisket sometimes it’s worth getting out of town for a bit. Grab a taco, though, is the ultimate menu highlight: suadero-style picnic lunch and a bottle of rosé from Caviar & Bananas brisket that’s so tender you can cut it with a fork, comand drive out to the countryside to nearby Drayton Hall plemented with a tangy salsa roja and fresh guacamole to or Middleton Place. Both have shaded places for throwing create the best taco you’ve ever eaten. Across town, Indigo took a completely different concept down a blanket, sipping wine, and noshing on paninis before touring the historic properties. u and turned it into one of the hottest reservations in 34
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Groundworks District in Cobalt fabric for the drapery panels spurred the design scheme in the living room, providing just the right amount of visual impact yet giving the room a relaxed feel. The chandelier is by Julie Neill for Visual Comfort, and the artwork above the fireplace is by Selena Beaudry, commissioned through Hidell Brooks Gallery.
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SMALL-TOWN STUNNER WHEN A BELMONT COUPLE FINALLY ACQUIRES THEIR DREAM HOME, THEY HIRE DESIGNER BROOKE COLE TO UPDATE IT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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For dining, Cole added a built-in breakfast banquette by the bay window off the kitchen. The banquette seat cushions are by Sunbrella with pillows by Groundworks and Schumacher. The upholstered chairs are by Lee Industries and the dining table is by Made Goods. OPPOSITE: Cole kept the existing architectural millwork in the entry and layered it with traditional pieces like a vintage bench from Chairish and a Julie Neill for Visual Comfort lantern.
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WHEN AMY DOVER AND HER HUSBAND, STANLEY, first moved to Belmont, they purchased a home just minutes from downtown. The house worked for their family of five, and the property was beautiful. But they couldn’t erase the image of one particular home they had seen while walking the streets of downtown Belmont: a stunning and historic circa-1949 Georgian within walking distance of Main Street. The idyllic tree-lined 1.1-acre lot was spacious and private, and the home was chock-full of character. “It was our dream house,” Dover says. “It has amazing curb
appeal, and the street is so serene and quiet yet walkable to all the downtown coffee shops, restaurants, and stores.” The home, however, was not for sale, so the Dovers told the homeowners to keep them in mind if they were ever ready to sell. In 2020, the couple received word that the home was about to be listed, and within hours, they toured it, put an offer in, and, not long after, it was theirs. The Dovers knew going into the purchase that the 5,650-square-foot home, while charming, needed a major interior renovation. “We knew this would be a massive HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 41
undertaking,” Dover says. The home featured wall-to-wall carpet, a closed-off floor plan, no downstairs powder room, and a tiny kitchen. “I had seen Brooke on Instagram, and I loved her aesthetic,” says Dover of designer Brooke Cole. “She’s also a Carolina girl, and when we met, it was an instant friendship.” Cole, too, could see the flaws in the layout and interior design. “All of the living spaces were very grand and elegant, but the kitchen and bathrooms were very small, very tight awkward spaces,” Cole explains. “The plan was to pretty much gut the interiors and make it livable for their family.” Cole and builder Andrew Roby began the renovation process, which included converting the formal dining room into a brand-new kitchen and knocking down a wall so that the kitchen opens to the living room. The compact kitchen was transformed into a scullery, while the space under the stairs was converted into a downstairs powder room. Upstairs, the primary bathroom was extremely small, so 42
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ABOVE: Formerly the dining room, this kitchen space featured beautiful crown millwork that Cole didn’t want to remove or hide. Instead of upper cabinetry, custom brass shelving units by Palmer Industries flank the range for both function and visual interest. The pendants are by Visual Comfort for Circa Lighting. OPPOSITE: In the powder room, Cole opted for a floating custom vanity topped with the original kitchen’s countertop. The mural-like wallpaper by Lewis & Wood is complemented by a mirror by Global Views and sconces by Visual Comfort for Circa Lighting.
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LEFT: Instead of removing the existing wood paneling and dental molding architectural details in the music room, Cole opted to add a high-gloss paint by Fine Paints of Europe to elevate the aesthetic. The print by Slim Aarons is a nod to the family’s love of tennis, while the vintage Murano glass chandelier by Louise Gaskill is a showstopper.
Cole took square footage from the adjacent closet to enlarge the space, resulting in a spacious primary bathroom. “The original primary bathroom was impossibly small for today’s living,” she says. “Reworking the space while keeping the existing footprint of the home was one of the biggest challenges of the project.” After months of renovating and getting the floor plan in place, Cole was finally able to set her design wheels in motion. “The home has beautiful traditional architectural millwork and details, and Amy wanted to maintain that integrity throughout the renovation and interior design install,” explains Cole. The Dovers also wanted color, loved the high contrast of black and white, and were particularly drawn to Carolina blue, a nod to their Chapel Hill roots as a couple. Because the existing millwork was “painted a dingy beige color,” says Cole, she painted the architectural HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 45
LEFT: The spa-like bathroom features a freestanding Victoria + Albert tub with a decorative-shaped slab of Carrara marble. RIGHT: Inspired by the homeowners' existing Oushak rug, Cole opted for a neutral palette for the primary bedroom. The bed is by Wesley Hall, and the bedding is by Williams Sonoma Home. 46
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details a crisp white. “The home itself is very traditional, but Amy wanted to push the design a bit more modern,” Cole explains. “We landed in a really good place, feeling like the design matches the architectural details of the house but also moving toward a more modern aesthetic.” The music room featured existing wood paneling with dental molding, but instead of stripping away those interesting details, Cole opted to add a high-gloss paint by Fine Paints of Europe to elevate the room’s aesthetic. She continued with a monochromatic all-over blue with a stunning drapery by Larsen and a vintage Murano glass
chandelier by Louise Gaskill. The Slim Aarons print is a nod to the family’s love of tennis. “The artwork made this space that much cooler,” Cole explains. Color and texture are woven throughout the home. Even in the most private of spaces, like the bathrooms, Cole utilized the existing retro vibe to infuse character into the home. In one guest bathroom, she kept the dual sinks “because they were in great shape. We thought it would be interesting to keep them as a nod to the historical nature of the house,” Cole says. She then updated the space with wallpaper, a new mirror, and window treatments. In one of HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 47
her son’s bathrooms, Amy challenged Cole to go bolder with her wallcovering selection, so they chose Brooklyn Toile by Flavor Paper, a bold green pattern designed by Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys. “It’s playful and fun,” Cole says. Instead of an all-white primary bathroom, Cole opted for a serene color palette of blues and greens. The Carrara marble complements the seafoam green tile on the shower walls, while the freestanding Victoria + Albert tub with a decorative-shaped slab of Carrara marble becomes the focal point of the newly expanded space. Cole took a different approach to the adjacent primary bedroom by using a neutral color palette with varying textures and patterns 48
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to create a calm and relaxing vibe. “This room originally had wood paneling that made it feel so dark,” explains Cole of her decision to strip the room of the paneling and the existing worn carpeting. “It instantly gave the room a brighter, airier feel,” she says. From renovation to installation, the home took eighteen months to finish. But despite the long process, the Dovers say they wouldn’t change a thing. “I knew it was an enormous project, and I knew it would take a lot of time,” Dover says. “This was a very difficult project, and Brooke is so graceful in the way she executed things. We love this home so much.” u
TOP: Cole wanted to give one of the son’s bedrooms a touch of color but “not in an immature way,” she explains. She added custom built-in shelving painted in deep hunter green. The black-and-white splatter-paint Roman shades are by Pierre Frey. BOTTOM: Cole opted for Cole & Son Nuvolette wallcovering and used a simple black and white hexagon tile to create a stripe pattern on the floor in one of the boy's bathroom. OPPOSITE: The upstairs game room featured existing wood paneling, which Cole opted to keep to create a fun retro vibe in the gathering space. The room is a pass-through between two of the boys’ bedrooms and a hangout for the teens, so the designer outfitted the room with a comfy sofa by Four Hands and pair of leather swivel chairs by Bernhardt.
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The homeowners wanted a colorful, hospitable family room, so durability and pattern to hide imperfections and stains were key. The Charles Stewart chairs are upholstered in a performance fabric by Schumacher, while a vintage purple rug layered over a neutral rug hides stains. The draperies are a custom Block and Brayer modern floral design, and the fireside stools are burl wood covered in a Carolina Irving fabric. 50
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DESIGNER SARAH FISHER TRANSFORMS A NEUTRAL HOME IN EASTOVER INTO A YOUTHFUL, COLORFUL RESIDENCE FOR A YOUNG FAMILY.
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WHEN SARAH FISHER FIRST WALKED INTO HER CLIENT’S Georgian Revival home on Hempstead Place, she saw beige, gray, and white . . . everywhere. And while neutral can be beautiful and soothing, color was a necessity for her clients. “The home originally had lots of grays and whites,” says the homeowner. “And for us, with two young kids, that just wouldn’t work. They get things dirty. They spill. They stain things. Plus, my wife and I both really love color.” The couple found Fisher after they visited a friend’s home and became enamored with the designer’s work. “We knew when we purchased this home that we would need a professional’s help and that we couldn’t do it alone,” he says. Not long after moving in, they enlisted Fisher to bring their vision of a happy, upbeat, yet wholly sophisticated family home to fruition. “We let 52
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Sarah take the reins on the interior design of the home,” says the homeowner. “We trusted her implicitly.” “They both have a traditional aesthetic,” explains Fisher of her clients. “They were both raised in traditional interiors, and that’s appropriate for the house with its architectural details and millwork, but they still wanted it to feel modern and fresh and young.” Architect Craig Dixon had been tasked with updating the home’s kitchen and other areas for the previous homeowners, so many of the living spaces were already modernized. It was Fisher’s job to layer texture, pattern, and color throughout to create interest around every corner of the home. Fisher began in the entryway, lacquering the ceiling and adding millwork and molding to the foyer staircase walls. “The classical architecture of the home was inspiring,” Fisher says.
Fisher lacquered the foyer ceiling in a light blue by Fine Paints of Europe. The porcelain zebra is a Sleepy Poet find, and the rug is a custom Turkish Oushak sourced from Charlotte Rug Gallery. OPPOSITE: Artist Anne Lemanski’s bold blue wallpaper pattern Queen’s Flight for Peg Norriss dances across the living room ceiling. Fisher complemented the vibrant pattern with a pair of custom swivel chairs by Charles Stewart and burlwood coffee tables by Worlds Away.
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TOP: The kitchen was remodeled by Pursley Dixon Architecture for the previous homeowners, so little needed to be done to this space. Fisher added the Arteriors chandelier above the island to add a modern dose of interest to the traditionally designed kitchen. BOTTOM: This space off the kitchen is home to all the homeowners’ daily utilitarian appliances. To liven up the area and provide a pop of color to the neutral kitchen, Fisher wallpapered it in Citrus Garden, a whimsical pattern by Schumacher. OPPOSITE: Like the kitchen, the breakfast nook was designed by Pursley Dixon Architecture for the previous homeowners. The existing custom banquette is covered with colorful pillows by Schumacher and Lacefield. The linear globe chandelier is by Arteriors.
“Thick, pretty moldings, beautiful door hardware and beautiful floors, arched windows and arched doorway openings—they make it such a special home. We wanted to preserve, enhance, and embrace the architecture of the home because it is so beautiful. It truly called for a certain type of interior design.” That design included incorporating many of her client’s existing antiques while layering them with more modern patterns and textures and, most certainly, heavy doses of color. The living room off the foyer is one space where Fisher introduced heavy strokes of color. Fisher and her client were smitten with artist Anne Lemanksi’s bold blue wallpaper HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 55
The dining room’s design was inspired by the colorful Zoffany wallpaper. Fisher layered the room with white linen draperies trimmed in a coral embroidered Schumacher tape to complement the coral lacquered doors. The vintage buffet by Baker is from Chairish, and the antique dining chairs once belonged to businessman and philanthropist Henry Bloch.
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Fisher seamlessly coupled organic wood paneling with bold brushes of color in the library. Instead of painting the existing wood paneling, she complemented it with antique Delft blue tiles on the fireplace surround and Charles Stewart swivel chairs swathed in a Schumacher performance velvet in cornflower blue.
pattern Queen’s Flight for Peg Norriss, a line created by local designer Barrie Benson and SOCO Gallery owner Chandra Johnson. “We loved it so much that we wallpapered the living room ceiling with it, and it became the focal point of the entire room,” Fisher says. “We used a lot of color on the furniture in this room, too.” A pair of custom chairs by Charles Stewart upholstered in a turquoise blue performance velvet by Schumacher flank the fireplace. To soften the color, the designer added a pair of burl-wood waterfall coffee tables by Worlds Away. Fisher took a more conservative approach in the dining room, mixing old with new but maintaining a traditional aesthetic throughout. The one constant: color. “We started with the wallpaper—a magical, colorful Zoffany design with gardens, peacocks, minarets, and fruit trees,” Fisher says. She then effortlessly wove antiques into the room, adding a vintage Baker buffet she found through Chairish and dining chairs that originally belonged to businessman and philanthropist Henry
Bloch. For one last pop of color, she lacquered the doors in a stunning coral to play off the white linen curtains trimmed in a coral embroidered Schumacher tape. But not all rooms of the home overflow with color. Some spaces, such as the kitchen and breakfast area, remained neutral, with subtle splashes of color throughout to keep the home balanced. The kitchen, previously designed by Pursley Dixon Ford for the former homeowners, and the breakfast nook needed no updating. “All we really wanted in these spaces were little doses of color,” says Fisher, who added colorful throw pillows by Schumacher and Lacefield to the custom banquette. However, it’s the adjacent “coffee closet” that really injects vibrant pattern and color into the kitchen. Though often hidden by a pivoting door, the coffee closet is wallpapered in the playful Citrus Garden by Schumacher. “This pattern just had such great color and pattern with the lemons HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 57
For the primary bedroom, Fisher covered the walls in a blue woven grasscloth wallpaper by Thibaut. She accented with curtains in a blue suzani print and blue-and-white striped bedding by Schweitzer Linens and Matouk for Schumacher. OPPOSITE: Fisher took an unused space at the top of the stairs and transformed it into a cozy reading nook for her client’s children. A small sectional layered with Schumacher pillows fits perfectly into the space.
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and butterflies and brought some interest to an otherwise neutral space,” she explains. She took a similar approach in the library with its wood paneling and dental molding detail. “We knew we wanted to keep that wood paneling and not paint it,” Fisher explains. She toed the line between neutrals and color with the addition of antique Delft blue tiles on the fireplace surround, which spurred the design for the room’s color palette. Charles Stewart swivel chairs swathed in a Schumacher performance velvet in cornflower blue complement the upholstered doors with nail-head detail, and artwork by Anne Schwartz imparts a cozy vibe. “Sarah added beautiful color throughout the home. Each room feels very different, and yet they all tie in together seamlessly,” says the homeowner. “There’s not one room that’s too wild and doesn’t fit with the rest of the house. She made each room unique, and yet the flow of the house feels very seamless.”
When her clients gave her carte blanche to design their home, Fisher knew without hesitation that color would be the force behind the home’s aesthetic. “Color makes a dramatic impact, and it’s really practical,” she says. “Pattern and color hide a multitude of sins. When you have kids and pets and a busy life, color can really hide wear and tear. It adds depth, it’s interesting, it’s special. It’s not what you see on the floor at every furniture store. They wanted unique, and I think we achieved that with this design.” Though the majority of the home is completed, the homeowners aren’t ready for it to end. “It’s been such a fun process with Sarah,” says the homeowner. “She continues to dabble in our home’s interior design, and when she sees things that fit our home, she adds them, and we’ve given her free rein to do that. We’re by no means finished. Just because we checked all of the boxes on our punch list doesn’t mean I want Sarah to stop improving our home. We absolutely love everything she’s done and continues to do.” u HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 59
The gallery hall features the homeowners' most treasured paintings from their collection. A runner from Charlotte Rug Gallery leads the way, with a George Nakashima console gracing the walls. Phillip Jeffries Rivets wallpaper lines the hallway, offering a backdrop to art by Kahn, Müller, Brodie, and Milder.
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JEWEL BOX IN THE SKY TWO DESIGNERS TEAM TOGETHER TO CREATE AN ARTFULLY COLORFUL CONDOMINIUM FOR A PAIR OF EMPTY NESTERS IN MYERS PARK.
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The dining room was designed to complement the kitchen, living room, and entry, which all open to it. An oversized Oly chandelier makes a statement over the Julian Chichester dining table and Scout Design Studio chairs covered in Pierre Frey fabric. Drapery made with Brunschwig & Fils fabric pop on the windows.
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AS MOST EMPTY NESTERS CAN ATTEST, THE silence of an empty home can be deafening in every square foot absent of warm bodies. When children are grown and gone, the lure of a cozy space perfect for a pair to enjoy intimate breakfasts or relaxing cocktail hours grows stronger. So when the Richters discovered a condominium at Opus Myers Park, making the move was an easy decision, especially since it was the first place they’d seen that reminded them of the apartment they’d owned in New York. Downsizing their square footage but living in a New York–style condo? The best of both worlds was an exciting option. The pair considered several interior designers but couldn’t find a perfect match. Their daughter, interior designer Meredith Powell, suggested they connect with her good friend and designer Hannah Ozburn. “I knew Hannah had recently moved to Charlotte, and with an innovative, artistic modus operandi, I thought she might be an ideal option,” Powell explains. Ozburn suggested she and Powell work together to design the Richters’ condo, with each of them bringing something unique to the table. “Hannah has a masterful eye for bold color and pattern, which my mom very much appreciates. I could provide some insight into the clients and the art by which they wanted to base their design.” “Meredith’s mother and I share a love for color, so our styles blended effortlessly together, and she was involved in all of the decisions,” Ozburn says. HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 63
The design team chose Aux Abris Garden of Eden wallcovering for the entry vestibule and paired it with a rug from Charlotte Rug Gallery. The Niermann Weeks Cielo Arm Chair is covered in Fortuny Piumette fabric and sits beneath the Ironies chandelier. OPPOSITE: In the sitting room are a pair of Arne Jacobsen egg chairs from Knoll. The colorful rug from Charlotte Rug Gallery is underfoot, while the Dumaine Pierced Leaf Chandelier from Circa Lighting hangs overhead. Art from Robert De Niro Sr. and Jan Müller is on display.
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“Luckily, my style meshed well with Meredith’s, too, and we worked well together. I tend to focus more on the big picture, and she is incredibly detail oriented, so nothing was left behind.” Getting in during construction of Opus Myers Park meant the Richters had considerable flexibility with their unit floor plan, and enlarging the kitchen and adding a bar area was an easy adjustment. The pair envisioned a home where they could curate a selection of works from their art collection that had previously been housed in
their New York apartment. The long central hallway, which acts as the spine of the unit, was the obvious choice for a gallery displaying their most treasured artwork. “Having intimate knowledge of the art, I envisioned the elevator opening to an unexpected, dazzling burst of tones and hues extracted from the works,” Powell explains. “The central work is an oversized Wolf Kahn piece brimming with shades of peach, pale blue, grassy green, and marigold, with touches of coral and lilac. These also happen to be my favorite colors to HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 65
The design team painted the kitchen cabinetry in the homeowner's favorite color blue by Fine Paints of Europe. The porcelain stoneware countertops are from Instyle Charlotte, while the range hood is a custom piece made by Francois & Co. The AERIN for Visual Comfort pendants are from Circa Lighting, and the island stools are by Made Goods.
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Puppy Paws by Benjamin Moore swaths the living room walls in a peachy tone. The Interlude Home coffee table rests in the center along with a pair of Marioni side tables. The antique French chairs add interest, and a rug sourced from Darnell & Company sits underfoot. The natural linen sofa is by Bunny Williams Home.
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A Modern History four-poster bed anchors the guest bedroom while draperies with Schumacher fabric and Zak + Fox Roman shades dress the space. Wallpaper in two-tone raffia by Gregorius Pineo brings in texture. OPPOSITE: A delicate Phillip Jeffries grasscloth mural bathes the wall of the guest bathroom, while a brass mirror with ribbon detail from Carvers’ Guild adds a striking touch.
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work with, so I understood the assignment, as they say.” The team decided on a palette that embraced both neutrals and colors by using brighter, more saturated hues and patterns in peripheral rooms, while softer pastel hues dominated spaces where the art commanded prime attention. Spread across the entire top floor of the building with windows in every room, the condo had a plethora of light, a must for an art-filled home. The process started with textile selections and creating a vibrant and cohesive color palette, then rug and furniture selections were made from there. From 1stDibs and Chairish to Charlotte Rug Gallery and Stark, the pieces came together cohesively for the design. Powell says that her penchant for sourcing original furnishings was a good match for her parents’ desire to create a unique space that mirrored the originality of their art collection. The living room and dining room are adjacent to the kitchen, which meant the spaces had to flow seamlessly together, almost as one large room. “I love the Benjamin Moore Puppy Paws peachy color on the walls in the living room and dining room,” HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 69
Phillip Jeffries silk wallcovering in Watercolor evokes a coastal vibe in the owner’s suite with a Bunny Williams Home bed as its anchor. The Womb Chair from Knoll sits in the corner with art by Robert De Niro Sr. hanging just behind. OPPOSITE: Armchairs by Global Views are covered in Brunschwig & Fils Bromo velvet fabric and paired with a Bunny Williams pedestal table.
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Ozburn says. “The blues and oranges of the kitchen next door work well together to create a fun color palette.” On the other hand, the guest bedroom leans more feminine, with beiges and lilacs combining in a soothing mix of pastels that create a sanctuary of a space, one Ozburn credits as among her favorites. The Richters were generous in granting both designers the freedom to make creative choices within their vision. “Hannah and I have very similar taste on the larger design spectrum but are also distinctive in our own rights. I can become extremely engrossed in detail, which I understand isn’t always efficient,” Powell admits. “Hannah was able to rein me in, and together, we were more readily decisive in our selections.” Though this project did not present many challenges—part of the joy of working with family and friends—one particular issue arose while relocating a George Nakashima console from the old apartment in New York to Opus Myers Park. “Windows were removed, a crane was required, permits had to be pulled, a New
York street had to be shut down . . . only to arrive in Charlotte and be too long for both the elevator and the stairwell,” Powell recalls. “But it worked out, so it makes for fun cocktail conversation.” Powell likens picking her favorite room to picking your favorite child—it’s nearly impossible. “The entry packs the most punch,” she begins. “When the elevator opens, it feels like you’re walking into a jewel box in the sky,” Powell says of the small vestibule enveloped in an Aux Abris mural. “The Ironies flower chandelier is my favorite light fixture. I adore the Niermann Weeks chair and the Fortuny Piumette fabric on the chair and balloon shade. I also love that you walk into the home from the entry with a direct visual of the Wolf Kahn painting. That, I think, is the most beautiful vignette in the home—the painting at the mouth of the gallery contrasted against Phillip Jeffries pale-blue rivets grasscloth.” But when it’s described like this, with such affection, it’s clear which is her favorite. When you’re working with friends and family, however, your favorite doesn’t matter because it’s all passion. u HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 71
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Creative COLLECTIVE SLATE INTERIOR’S DIVERSE INVENTORY GIVES DESIGN STYLISH STAYING POWER.
Sometimes the best style trend is a commitment to following no trend at all but rather creating a personalized collection of home furniture, accents, and art that takes new production pieces and expertly mixes and matches them with vintage, eclectic, or refurbished ones. Slate Interiors embraces this way of thinking. As a multi-merchant venue with a diverse inventory, Slate is a destination outlet for exceptional home design. With a daily-changing collection in store, clients can shop specially curated offerings, all at one location. “Our shop is truly a collective of people, and when you walk in, you’ll see everyone’s merchandise and art being displayed together,” says owner Teri Garner. “Our philosophy is to offer items that can make a home feel collected and personalized rather than a showroom of current trends. Adding a vintage or refurbished piece here and there helps make a space’s look have more staying power.” It’s this desire for “staying power” that has clients flocking to Slate to find that special piece of furniture or artwork that makes the space uniquely theirs. This doesn’t happen by sheer coincidence. The merchants and artists at Slate do the legwork so clients can reap the rewards. All of the featured artists are local to the Charlotte area and offer different styles, media, and scales of work. There is a concerted effort to feature local, original art at affordable prices, and customers are even welcomed to contact artists directly to discuss commissions. The merchants leave no stones unturned when searching for the best pieces. 74
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“Our merchants drive for miles, scouting their secret shopping spots, scouring the internet or social media sales, or braving the estate sale and auction subculture. They also offer new production items sourced from furniture markets or from various outlets or showrooms known only to trade insiders,” Garner says. “What makes many of them truly unique is that they’ve spent years developing business relationships with local tradespeople—furniture repairmen, refinishers, frame builders, upholsterers, fabricators. Our merchants are style makers, not only hunting for vintage pieces but also having items produced locally under their skilled direction.” It’s this business model that helped Slate successfully weather the uncertainties of the pandemic, not only staying afloat and keeping inventory on hand but also growing and thriving during that time. So much so that Slate, now in its
twelfth year, will introduce clients to a fresh, new space in Wesley Heights in August (exact date and details to roll out on Instagram at @slateinteriors). The new facility at 2025 Thrift Road will double the showroom size to 13,000 square feet while also offering convenient and accessible parking for customers. But while the space, amenities, and offerings are increasing with the relocation, Slate’s commitment to quality and service will remain the top priority. “While it will be bittersweet to leave behind our beginnings in Plaza Midwood, we are extremely excited to welcome clients to our new location,” Garner says. “This new retail store will continue to be the fulfillment of our desire to provide unique, quality design pieces for the home and to serve the clients who’ve shopped with us through the years as well as new ones to come.” u
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what if there is a flooring option that presents the best of both worlds? According to Ray Rushing, general manager of Hughes Floor Covering, there is. “Waterproof hardwood floors provide a hybrid alternative that combines the luxurious beauty of authentic wood with the incredible durability and water-resistant qualities of composites,” Rushing says. “Manufactured with an encapsulated stone core composite, these new wood floors inhibit water from penetrating the boards, reducing the damaging effects of separation or swelling seen in traditional wood options.” Still in the infancy stages, waterproof hardwoods have only been on the market for approximately three years from a handful of manufacturers, including industry giants Mohawk and Shaw. But the benefits they bring to the table have them poised to make a significant impact on the flooring industry. The waterproof wood planks are available in various sizes, from 7 to 9.5-inches in width and up to 84-inches in length, and come in a variety of wood species and stain colors. Their increased durability and water-resistant properties make them ideal to use throughout the home, including areas prone to moisture such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas. Installation is a breeze with little prep needed to accommodate the floating design.
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The planks click into place easily over existing floors or subflooring. Additionally, because the new waterproof options are authentic wood, the grain is rich and varied, not repeated time and again but unique to its natural properties, creating more interest and appeal. “These waterproof hardwoods are the real deal. They are a worthy investment in your home, not only because of the value they add but also because of the timeless beauty they impart into your overall home aesthetic,” Rushing says. “Combining the best properties of traditional hardwoods and luxury vinyl, waterproof hardwoods give homeowners the best of both worlds.” u
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Cox Door is 35 years in the Charlotte market. We stand behind each and every door, install, service and preventative maintenance that we do. With great craftsmanship comes great responsibility. This is why we also stand behind the quality accessories that are part and parcel of these great doors. We fix, maintain, source and install any door or part that you need. From coils, to openers, advice of maintenance; call us and we will send our experts in the field to you. COXDOOR.COM | 704-821-8898 EXT. 213 | PHILCOX@COXDOOR.COM
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I AM A HUGE LOVER OF BLACK AND WHITE.
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My Charlotte house, mountain cabin, and office contain these colors, which makes moving pieces from one place to another a breeze. When using this neutral color palette, I pay close attention to texture. I also include different shades of black and white. Yes, you can and should use white and cream as well as black and gray together! Applying the same exact shade of black or white can make a space feel very cold and a little too modern. Mixing is important, and patterns are important. This project is a good example of integrating a neutral palette of textures and patterns. In the large foyer, I
incorporated a brass and marble dining table with an oversized floral arrangement to fill that entry void. The large statement piece in front of the glass front door also blocks the view of passersby, providing privacy. Mixed with neutrals in the open dining room and a ceramic stump at a lower level, the space is a cohesive whole. We mixed a white-on-white patterned paper on the other foyer wall, which is oh-so-subtle behind our client’s black-and-white art piece. A thin console was added to keep the passage open, and we included a fun stoop with a small black-and-white polka-dot pattern. (I love a good accessory under a console or table; that extra layer helps
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finish a look.) These pieces sit atop a gorgeous tile floor, compliments of Palmetto Tile in Charlotte. Shades of black and white with an abundance of subtle pattern make this room’s design work beautifully. Lastly, we focused on the dining room. Pattern on pattern on pattern may seem crazy, but when the colors are similar, this technique creates an eye-catching moment when you enter a room. A classic Schumacher Queen of Spain wallpaper was my client’s must-have. It is very dressy by nature but appears more casual when mixed with a patterned jute rug and a large mixed-media paper art piece by Keith Keim. For added drama, we included a beaded chandelier in dark charcoal. Pattern-filled and detailed, this revamped dining space is meant to be lounged in and begs to be noticed. u
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BETH CONANT-KEIM is the owner of LUCY AND COMPANY, a full-service interior design firm located at 2108 South Boulevard, Suite 213. For more information, visit LUCYANDCOMPANY.COM or call 704-342-6655. HOMEDESIGNDECORMAG.COM 83
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AT QUEEN CITY AUDIO VIDEO & APPLIANCES, OUR PURPOSE IS TO SET THE STANDARD FOR SERVING OUR FAMILY AND YOURS. This July marks our seventieth year of assisting the Charlotte community. Queen City’s humble roots were planted in 1952, when my father, Woody Player, opened a simple television repair company—a company that quickly evolved into a major retail business and never looked back. 86
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In the 1990s, the custom home building community experienced tremendous growth, inspiring us to seek ways to increase our ability to collaborate with and develop options to fully customize each kitchen design. We invested heavily in our showrooms, creating an environment that replicated actual kitchens with custom cabinetry to show how appliances assimilate into the home. Today, in addition to electronics, we offer a large selection of refrigeration, ranges, cooktops, ovens, kitchen cleanup, laundry, grills, outdoor kitchens, and furniture at various price points in our Queen City Home Store in Pineville. Our product portfolio features
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“QUEEN CITY’S EXPERTISE IN THE LATEST QUALITY APPLIANCES HAS ASSISTED MY CLIENTELE IN MAKING EDUCATED DECISIONS FOR THEIR NEEDS AND LIFESTYLES.” —JEANINE DEVANEY more than seventy different brands and a full range of luxury products. And though our portfolio is extensive, we stay abreast of the latest in industry technology and design. The recent addition of our 104,000-square-foot distribution facility allows our guests access to more than $26 million in local inventory despite the challenging supply chain issues felt across the globe. As a result, we are one of the top thirty appliance retailers in the country and recognized as one of the fastest-growing retailers nationwide. Since our inception, Queen City has done over a billion dollars in business and amassed a team of more than 150 members. We are currently serving more than 50,000 households annually across the Carolinas. But we didn’t reach this milestone alone. We got here through our dedicated team and our loyal guests who successfully collaborated on bringing their design dreams to life. Nothing pleases me more than hearing positive feedback from designers we’ve worked with. Jeanine DeVaney, president of Charlotte In-Vironments, Inc., has been partnering with us for
thirty-five years and recently shared, “Queen City’s expertise in the latest quality appliances has assisted my clientele in making educated decisions for their needs and lifestyles. They follow up with timely and helpful customer service.” For us, it’s always been about people. We challenge our staff to improve in every aspect of their work as we strive to exceed our guests’ expectations. Our mantra, “Help each and every guest find the Right Product at the Right Price by giving them Real Answers,” is held close by three generations of our family who work here at Queen City. We promise to provide a collaborative environment for our guests to select the right home products to enhance their everyday living—guaranteed. We’re also here because of our community—a place we love to serve. We appreciate our neighbors and proudly give back through local non-profits, schools, and organizations. It’s our way of saying thank you to the wonderful city that has championed us for seven decades. Here’s to seventy more in the Queen City! u
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SPOTLIGHT CONTEMPLATION II JERALD MELBERG GALLERY June 18–July 30 jeraldmelberg.com Contemplation II is an exhibition of paintings, works on paper, and sculpture by Raul Diaz, one of the best known and celebrated living artists in Argentina. Through his technical invention and virtuoso creation of atmosphere in the physical surface of the paintings, Diaz explores the inner parts of the human soul. In this body of work, he continues the exploration of boats as a metaphor for the journey of life.
SOCO GALLERY June 15–August 3 socogallery.com Curated by Lia Newman, A Midnight Thing features new work by contemporary artists Bethany Collins, Allison Janae Hamilton, and Hong-An Troung. In this exhibition, the artists explore the current moment through consideration of the past. The gallery will host a public opening reception with the curator and artists on June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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MOMENTUM GALLERY Through June 25 momentumgallery.com Momentum Gallery, located in Asheville, is featuring works by artist Dana Brown, who creates encaustic paintings, rendering remarkable imagery in pigmented wax. She is inspired by such diverse subjects as branches, foliage, and berries, as well as rusted machinery and geometric architecture. Defined focal points with crisp lines give way to more painterly areas composed of marbled patterns and looser marks. Luminous color and attention to details like shadows further contribute to the liveliness of Brown’s work. 88
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