Tabla de contenidos para Jul/Aug - Southern Style Summer 2018 en Southern Lady

This stunning 1931 neoclassical residence in Union Springs, Alabama, makes a strong first impression, with a façade featuring crisp, white Doric columns, shuttered windows, fretwork railings, and a Juliet balcony. The home’s interior didn’t shine quite as brightly, though, and had come to feel drab and dated over time. That prompted the longtime owners to enlist the help of designer Cindy Barganier, who set to work on a renovation that would transform the dwelling with a look she describes as a beautiful blend of the traditional and the updated. “The family dynamics had changed,” Cindy says of the impetus for the redesign. “There are now two young grandsons, and the house felt a bit too formal and needed a little facelift. My goal was to open it up and lighten…

When Simmons Pankey was in his 20s, he fell in love with European architecture during a stint abroad, especially beautiful French chateaux such as those along the Loire. Later, when the time came for the Alabama native to build a home, he wanted it to feel like his family’s “own little castle.” To that end, he and his wife, Amy, worked with designer Eric Dale to define each room in the house while preserving an easy flow between the spaces. Set against the soothing backdrop colors of Benjamin Moore’s White Dove and Revere Pewter, richer neutrals, hints of blue, and tactile surfaces layer in visual depth and interest. Antique, hand-hewn ceiling beams from Pennsylvania form an organic focal point in the living area. “The wood ceilings draw attention to the…

COVER See SEASIDE SUNSHINE. GRAND REVIVAL Pages 7-20: Interiors; Cindy Barganier. (Page 9) Wallpaper; Wallquest. Simba leopard print custom stair runner; Stark. (Pages 11-14) Drapery panels; Taffard Fabrics. Wingback chairs; Nehru fabric by Robert Allen. Rug; Oriental Accents. (Page 17) Custom chaise; Cindy Barganier’s Cannon Ford Collection. COASTAL TWIST Pages 21-30: Interiors; Lisa Michael. (Pages 21-23) Wall paint; Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore. Custom chairs; CR Laine Furniture. (Page 24) Custom oyster shell chandelier; Lowcountry Originals. (Pages 27-28) Bed; English Farmhouse Furniture. Bedding; John Robshaw. SEASIDE SUNSHINE Pages 31-42: Interiors; Marti Tolleson. Architect; Ussery-Rule Architects. Builder; Brett Remler, John McEachern Company. (Pages 31-32) Chandelier; Visual Comfort. Sofas; Lee Industries. Stools; Worlds Away. Pillows; Ryan Studio. (Page 34) Scalloped fixture; Coleen & Company. (Pages 35-36) Chandelier; Made Goods. Curtain fabric; China…

During strolls with her dog through the lush Carriage Hill neighborhood in Boca Raton, Florida, Carol Ging would often pass by a striking waterfront home under renovation, admiring its transformation over time. When the house appeared on the market for sale one day, she seized the chance to settle her family into the home where she felt they belonged. “Securing this property—our sixth and, hopefully, final home—has been life changing,” Carol says. Falling in love with the bones of the house and its extensive trim and wainscoting, as well as the efforts of the previous owners to give it an updated open floor plan, the Ging family was handed their dream home with no work left for them to complete. The residence is stunning, with its sloped tongue-and-groove ceilings and…

When Susan Nelson and Robert Hart discovered their home on celebrated St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans’ Garden District, they immediately decided its unadorned interiors needed a facelift to complement its vibrant balcony views. Katie Logan LeBlanc and Jensen Killen of Logan Killen Interiors fit the bill for the redesign, with their dynamic aesthetic and signature flair inspired by the spirited Crescent City surrounds. “The condo was a blank slate, requiring little renovation and mostly furnishings,” Katie says. “We wanted to reflect the style of our clients, which was slightly more traditional, but still modern and fresh. The house was very neutral, and we knew they wanted a change. They wanted to make the space their own.” To jump-start this personalization, the designers chose a bold paint color for the…

F or years, Kelli Threadcraft had been saving inspirational photos she’d clipped and collected from magazines—long before the days of Pinterest—in the hopes of one day building her family’s ideal home. So when a developer cleared several plots of land in a well-established neighborhood nearby, Kelli and husband Joshua seized the opportunity to realize the detailed plans for their custom abode. At the very start, Kelli recruited Lisa Flake of Caldwell Flake Interiors to lend design expertise. “Everything she suggested just worked,” says Kelli, “even if I was unsure.” For example, Lisa found a set of brilliant blue bell-shaped pendant lights at a local boutique before the Threadcrafts had even finalized the building plans; they now enjoy pride of place in the kitchen. “I fell in love with them,” Kelli…

Sometimes when life tosses you a lemon, you use its bright, cheerful color for your front door. “That’s what made me happy,” says Marti Tolleson, whose home on St. Simons Island, Georgia, greets visitors with the hue. In 2010, Marti and husband Tee left their roots in rural Elko, Georgia, and moved with their two teenage children to the slow-paced isle where the family had spent many happy vacations. “We were in a position where life was shifting,” says Marti. The Tollesons, whose decision was prompted in part by a downturn in the economy, were determined to scale down from their lives on a quail plantation. Their current home reflects that fresh start with a luminous, breezy feel centered on a white backdrop, countered by deep ocean blues, citrus-toned accents,…

Nearly a year after moving into their modest suburban home, Meredith and Dan Kingsley were eager for their living space to better portray their style and personalities. They solicited the help of Atlanta-based design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of GordonDunning, who helped the couple achieve their vision over the course of three separate projects. The first round included the kitchen, a casual den, and their dining room; the second, a more formal living area and the guest quarters; and the last, a baby boy’s nursery. While the Kingsleys awaited the arrival of their firstborn, Cate and Lathem went to work bedecking the guest bedroom in hushed, inviting hues. Since all the couple’s family members live out of town, they wanted an inviting space for anyone who visited. “Overall,…

Step outside Christy and Bill Alison’s home in downtown Huntsville’s historic Twickenham district, and you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported to a luxurious getaway. Crystal-clear water is framed by impressive stonework and verdant landscaping. Warm neutrals and fresh blues lend a serene ambience, while soft-hued florals and natural accents provide subtle interest without detracting from the surrounding beauty. The Alisons decided to build a pool for their four teenagers to enjoy in what was originally an unassuming, small-scale backyard. Once designer Beverly Farrington of Accents of the South joined the project, the space quickly grew into a full-fledged entertaining area for family and friends of all ages. “The Alisons wanted the pool area to be an extension of the home,” says Beverly. “Our goal was to create a comfortable…