Indholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2023 i Southern Home

Southern Home|March/April 2023

From the Editor

Color Confidant The arrival of warmer weather brings the anticipation of green lawns and a welcome profusion of flowers—nature’s way of showcasing the multitude of hues that surround us. We celebrate the return of color in the home and the opportunities that abound with an unlimited palette. There is no doubt about the transformative power of color. The designers in this issue let color take the lead in their projects. In Virginia, Kelley Proxmire provided big impact with bold patterns and complementary colors for a large family. Anna-Louise Wolfe dialed up the drama in a historic bungalow in Georgia, while Kara Cox perfectly married her client’s love for color and art in a stately North Carolina home. Enjoy an in-depth Q&A with celebrated designer Michelle Nussbaumer, known for her innate…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Chairs of Distinction

Up until the mid-17th century or so, armchairs could have been described as rudimentary at best. More or less consistent in style throughout Europe at this time, armchairs typically had upright carved wooden backs, flat wooden seats that were only sometimes softened by loose flat cushions, imposing armrests, and solid legs that were supported by stretchers. But by the mid to late 17th century, during the reign of the French Sun King, Louis XIV, chairs finally began to be designed for both comfort and style, a development that put French-made chairs in a class of their own and set the standard for seating to come. In one of his numerous efforts to establish French superiority over other European powers, particularly in matters of taste, Louis XIV transformed French decorative arts…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Jewel Box Chic

“When my client Elizabeth Myers was interviewing me for this project, she said ‘Do not ever bring a pastel into my home,’” relays Greensboro, North Carolina-based interior designer Kara Cox. “Now that we’ve worked together and become friends, we laugh about it, but she had very strong opinions about color from the start.” Cox was actually a bit surprised that she was selected since her portfolio at the time reflected very white and airy rooms with those dreaded pastels. But Myers was very intentional when she brought on Cox. “I picked Kara because she has a good eye for texture and layering,” explains Myers. “And although she was not traditionally known for lively colors, I really needed an editor because otherwise, if left to my own devices, my house would…

5 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Virtually Made Beautiful

Trust is key to long-distance relationships—especially when it comes to home renovations. For Florida-based designer Nellie Howard Ossi and her Raleigh, North Carolina, client, it proved to be paramount to a refresh that took place during the pandemic. “This was a FaceTime project,” Ossi says, “which is not something you can do with just anyone.” Luckily, the client had a “numbers brain” for measuring as well as the vision to see a swatch and imagine how it would look in a real-life application. Having met more than a decade prior in the Jacksonville location of Mrs. Howard, Ossi’s parents’ store, the two hit it off and had an immediate rapport. “In a decorating relationship, you have to have chemistry, and she and I clicked from the beginning,” the designer says.…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Neat Nooks

Unlike many residences built today, the charm of older homes can often be attributed to a creative use of seemingly insignificant, and otherwise overlooked, space. Noted for their intimate, sheltering demeanor, these appealing features provide a welcome retreat from the daily grind—even if it’s just for a moment or two. And when a designer is thoughtful enough to include such tried-and-true details, the results deserve a second look. That’s why the work of well-known Birmingham interior designer Jane Hawkins Hoke continues to garner praise. As a third-generation designer in the long-standing firm of Hawkins-Israel Interiors, Hoke is sought out for her layered, refined sensibilities, along with her knack for providing smaller, more intimate seating, sleeping, and other captivating areas within larger spaces. “Newer homes just seem more defined by the…

3 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Directory of Companies

A. Hoke Ltd.: ahokelimited.com A. Rudin: arudin.com Addison Weeks: addisonweeks.com Aerin Lauder: aerin.com Aidan Gray: aidangrayliving.com Alfonso Marina: alfonsomarina.com AllModern: allmodern.com Ambella Home: ambellahome.com AmericasMart Atlanta: americasmart.com Ann Sacks: annsacks.com Anna French: thibautdesign.com Anna-Louise Wolfe: annalouisewolfe.com Architessa: architessa.com AREA-Houston Antiques & Furniture: area-houston.com Arteriors: arteriorshome.com Artifacts International: artifactsinternational.com Ashley Longshore: ashleylongshore.com B.D. Jeffries: bdjeffries.com Baker: bakerfurniture.com Ballard Designs: ballarddesigns.com Barnes Vanze Architects: barnesvanze.com Bedside Manor: bedsidemanor.com Benjamin Moore: benjaminmoore.com Bernhardt: bernhardt.com Birch Lane: birchlane.com Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath: birddecorativehardware.com Black Edition: blackedition.com Bliss Studio: blissstudio.com Bolier: deccahome.com Boyd Lighting: boydlighting.com Branch Home: branchhomedesigns.com Brentano: brentanofabrics.com Brunschwig & Fils: kravet.com Bunny Williams Home: bunnywilliamshome.com C&C Milano: cec-milano.us Calvin Fabrics: calvinfabrics.com Camengo: camengo.com Carlos Cruz-Diez: cruz-diez.com Carpet Impressions: carpetimpressions.com Carvers’ Guild: carversguild.com Century Furniture: centuryfurniture.com Chairish: chairish.com Chandos Interiors: chandosinteriors.com Charlotte…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Michelle Nussbaumer

Southern Home (SH): Who first nurtured your creativity? Michelle Nussbaumer (MN): Absolutely my mother, who is an amazing artist. She put the first paintbrush in my hand. When I was young, I went with her to Spain for several months while she studied Sorolla’s paintings, and at home in Texas, I’d go paint with her in the studio. There were always models and fellow artists in our house, and everyone in my family was creative—my father was a poet, my aunt was a decorator, and my grandmother, a potter. I still love to paint today, and I frequently reference works by greats like Ingres, Sargent, and Alma-Tadema for the color palettes in my rooms. SH: You majored in theater at SMU, and we definitely see that flair for the dramatic…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Passion for Color

With five children, Mike and Julie Holmes knew they needed a house with lots of bedrooms and space to work and play. Designer Kelley Proxmire had helped the Holmeses with their previous house, and when they bought an empty lot in Vienna, Virginia, Proxmire introduced them to architect David Neumann, whose rigorously traditional houses grace the D.C. area. “The main requirement of six bedrooms drove the design of a fairly sizable house,” he says. “The rooms are framed, which allows for strong use of color because it can be contained.” Beautifully arched cased openings signal transitions without closing off rooms. Proxmire set about creating vibrant interiors that reflect the youthful exuberance of family life. “The challenge of an open-plan design is to distinguish each space from the next,” says Proxmire…

4 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Artful Living

Art and antiques are ingrained in Chandos Dodson Epley’s life. Studying art in Italy and traveling to the UK during the summer where she perused antique fairs with her mother established her love of all types of art, as well as vintage finds and contemporary pieces. As founder of Chandos Interiors and C2 Art Advisors, Epley feels the art you choose expresses who you are more than any other item in the home. This is especially true in her own mid-century modern home in Houston that she shares with her husband and twins. Though this house wasn’t her first choice for a new residence—she had spent years working on plans for a new custom home—it was the right choice when a breast cancer diagnosis made her pivot and find a…

4 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

A New Old House

By definition, “transitional style” is a singular design style that comprises a variety of elements—both traditional and contemporary—in a way that is both timeless and cohesive. Or, in a nutshell, you could simply say that it’s a beautiful blend. So when interior designer Tracy Morris first began working with her clients, a blended family of eight with children ranging in age from 3 to 23, the style seemed quite apropos. “One of our greatest challenges with this project was creating a design that appealed to everyone both in the way it looked and in the way it lived,” Morris says. “My clients have very refined tastes, but they are also warm and authentic, so I thought it was important for their home to feel fresh and approachable to reflect who…

4 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Commodore Perry Estate

A modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas, delivers a luxurious travel experience in one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The treasured landmark was originally built in 1928 as a showplace estate for businessman Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry and was recently renovated and reimagined as a luxury boutique hotel by designer Ken Fulk. The urban escape offers a new level of contemporary glamour and whimsical soul representative of Austin’s unique personality. The intimate 10-acre resort provides guest accommodations of 12 luxury suites at either the estate’s original mansion or its newer Inn, as well as 42 king rooms at the Inn. All guest rooms feature a customizable cocktail cart. Additional amenities include an organic urban farm, a member’s fitness club, English…

1 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Tropical Living

The subtropical climate and seaside breezes have drawn generations to Palm Beach for years. This legendary island is home to charming bungalows, sleek minimalist houses, Mediterranean Revival residences, and of course beautiful gardens. In Palm Beach Living, Jennifer Ash Rudick showcases the iconic styles of these private homes and gardens that characterize the island. Some of the homes incorporate the exuberant colors of the island’s flora; others opt for a soothing neutral palette. Each abode embraces indoor-outdoor living and reflects the unique aesthetic of its owner, realized with the help of renowned architects, interior designers, and landscape architects.…

1 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Kissed with Color

Poised on a tree-lined street in the posh Foxcroft neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, this stately home stands proudly on top of a lush green hill. At first glance, the gracious 8,000-square-foot property emanates a sense of Colonial grandeur from its well-appointed architectural presence. But a closer look at the entrance reveals a pair of striking blue doors that pop against pristine white brick—a modern touch that sets the tone for what is to unfold when one steps inside. Swathed in white, a crisp and airy interior palette comes to life in a multitude of cool blues accented with hints of coral and lilac. Updated traditional patterns, textures, metal finishes, and materials sprinkled throughout culminate to create a warm Southern welcome. The light-filled home breathes a fresh aesthetic suitable for…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Craving Color

When Matt and Caroline Womack first laid eyes on their English Tudor–style bungalow in Cartersville, Georgia, Matt, a builder by trade, knew it was fate. He recently started Womack Custom Homes, along with his brother, Stephen, after more than a decade of working for a custom builder. Matt’s experience was far-reaching, but his specialty was taking turn-of-the-century cottages and updating them into more livable, modern homes for today’s families. “I knew exactly what I wanted to do the first time I saw it. I knew that to get the space we needed, we would have to add on, and from my experience at my previous job, I knew we could do that and keep the curb appeal and historical charm,” says Matt. Caroline was on board, and the couple purchased…

4 min

Southern Home|March/April 2023

Living the Dream

“If someone asked me how our owning this house came about, I would say it was a once upon a time story about a little boy who wanted a horse,” says homeowner and designer Maridonna Rogers of her husband’s childhood dream. That little boy never got his horse, but as fate would have it, the couple’s son shared his father’s dream. “Russell was 5 at the time, and he barely had the sentence ‘I want a horse’ out of his mouth before my husband, Bob, hit the ground running to find one for him,” says Rogers. After learning the ropes at horse camp on a quarter horse named Parker, Maridonna and Bob picked Russell up from camp and decided Parker should come home with them as well. “Russell was 5,…

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Southern Home|March/April 2023

Resources

Please note that items not listed are privately owned. COVER Design: Anna-Louise Wolfe. Photography, Heidi Harris. MASTHEAD Page 7: Beauchamp wallpaper in Rose Persan, Manuel Canovas. FROM THE EDITOR Page 9: Photography, John O’Hagan. What We’re Seeing: Top image: Hyde Park Bench, Kristi Nelson Collection, Chelsea House. Middle: Bed swing in teal, Lowcountry Originals. Bottom: Tia box set, Currey & Company. DESIGNER Q & A Pages 17–20: Michelle Nussbaumer. STYLE LIBRARY Page 21: Palm Beach Living by Jennifer Ash Rudick, Vendome Press ©2023. ANTIQUES OBSESSION Page 23: Design, Ashley Hanley; Photography, Kip Dawkins. Page 24: Top left: Design, Julie Dodson, Dodson Interiors; Photography, Julie Soefer. Top right: Design, Faith Jansen; Photography, John O’Hagan. Page 25: Top left: Nancy Bulhon, Bulhon Design Associates; Photography, Julie Soefer. Top right: Design, Ann Wolf; Photography,…

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