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STORY OF A HOUSE
PERSONAL CHARM
A family home in Five Points brings vibrant appeal to the block
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by CATHERINE CURRIN photography by CATHERINE NGUYEN
AAlicia Gilleskie Lupton and her husband, Kevin, were drawn to the walkable, charming nature of their Five Points neighborhood. Both North Carolina natives, the couple moved to their home, customized by Dixon Kirby, almost two years ago. The Luptons says the neighborhood just felt right for their family, which includes two young daughters, Olivia and Alexandra. “The combination of charm and proximity to downtown is not something that you can find just anywhere. It’s part of what makes Raleigh so special to us,” she says. The couple says they came into the construction process at the perfect time. “The architecture was complete and building was underway when we discovered the house. We immediately fell in love with it,” says Gilleskie Lupton. “With the hardest work done at that point, we were still early enough in the process to pick paint colors, floor finishes, countertops, light fixtures, add a garage and some built-ins, as well as other fun aesthetic choices.” With the help of Lisa Sherry Interieurs, the couple was able to combine their love of modern and traditional styles to create their dream home. “My husband and I had many of the base furniture pieces, and we worked with Lisa to fill in gaps and create more interesting style,” Gilleskie Lupton says. “She has a completely unique aesthetic, and her design gives our home a sense of calm, while not feeling boring or overdecorated.”
MODERN COMFORT
Opposite page: The four-bedroom home is the perfect amount of space, says Gilleskie Lupton. She says they use almost every inch, but they spend lots of their time at the breakfast nook. The Luptons wanted to create a space mixing modern and traditional decor. The main living room, above, includes modern fixtures with classic seating. In many rooms, the light fixtures serve as the focal point. “We love the very modern light throughout the home, particularly contrasted against the more traditional furniture that’s in there. We particularly love the lighting in the dining room, kitchen, and eating area, too,” says Gilleskie Lupton.
SWEET DREAMS
This page: Kevin Lupton and Alicia Gilleskie Lupton's two daughters' rooms are bright and welcoming, and open out to a full porch facing the front yard.
Opposite page: The upstairs media room is filled with plush leather and wood; Lupton says it was intended to have a more masculine feel. “The room was designed with a ‘man cave’ in mind, as a getaway for my husband, who is surrounded by women in the house. It’s morphed into part-man-cave-part-play-room, shared by all of us.” The family utilized eccentric wallpaper throughout the home, like in the laundry and powder rooms.
COUPLES RETREAT
At right: The master bedroom is furnished with Restoration Hardware, and the couple added their own accents to make the space more personal. “We mixed in eclectic art that we’ve collected over time, and added the big mirror and rug to diversify the look a bit,” says Alicia Gilleskie Lupton. Homeowners Kevin Lupton and Alicia Gilleskie Lupton, pictured below, enjoy their outdoor back porch, complete with comfortable poufs and string lights; the master bath, below, was transformed into an oasis with the help of designer Lisa Sherry. The cowhide rug and gold stool bring unexpected details to the space.
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