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Southern Style

May 24, 2019

Photography by David Christensen

The Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens, benefitting the Atlanta History Center, is now open to the public through June 2. The home in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta measures in at 12,268 square feet and was inspired by low-country homes, which are characterized by elements like double porches, screened porches and verandas.

This house in particular emphasizes the connection between the indoors and outdoors with entry porches, a loggia and a two-story great room. Additional design elements include painted brick, natural stone, slate, metal roofing, steel-glazed entry doors and timber columns.

Fifteen interior designers from across the Southeast, including those from Nashville, Charlotte, N.C., Montgomery, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla., transformed the interior spaces. KBB spoke with Atlanta-based designers, Yvonne McFaddin and Stefan Alexander, to find out more about the kitchen and master bath in particular.


KITCHEN


What were your goals for this space?
McFaddin: We wanted the kitchen to feel casual and lived in yet tailored and refined. The stained wood adds warmth, and the white marble countertops bring brightness to the space.

What were your inspirations?
McFaddin: For the kitchen, we were inspired by the existing 1920s stone structures found on the property prior to construction. In knowing the time period in which everything was built, we chose certain elements that point to that time in history.


What materials did you select to get this look?
McFaddin: We used a combination of stone, marble and wood elements in the kitchen to create a cohesive design.

What was your favorite part of this design?
McFaddin: Our favorite part of the kitchen design is how all the spaces flow seamlessly together. By combining the old with the new, we were able to create a timeless space.


MASTER BATH

What did you hope to achieve in this space?
Alexander: The goal for the master bath was for the space to feel light, open and unique. We wanted to create a getaway within the home for the owners.

What inspired this design?
Alexander: Again, we were inspired by the historical stone structures original to the main living areas and exterior spaces. For the master bath, we wanted to play on that same time period and bring a subtle Art Deco vibe to the space.


What was your favorite part of the bathroom?
Alexander: The vanity wall tile is custom, which allowed us to get creative with the design and scale. We wanted something geometric to make the space feel playful yet refined.