This year’s Serenbe Designer Showhouse, just outside Atlanta, actually encompassed two homes totaling nearly 5,000 square feet. Fifteen local design firms were charged with reimagining the spaces. Given that the planned community of Serenbe is set among preserved woods and meadows and includes a 25-acre organic farm, it’s no surprise that many of the designers emphasized organic elements in their rooms—though that’s not to say glamour wasn’t present too, as you can see from these images.
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In this living/dining area, Melody Richardson and Marlee Vlassis of Balance Design opted for furnishings with natural finishes that were also substantial enough to hold their own against the high ceilings and large windows. The Ashburn Pendant over the dining table is one such piece.
A rug from Keivan Woven Arts reinforces the serene, sophisticated palette of this living and dining area by Hope Austin Interiors. Muted except for punches of blue, the palette provides common ground for the furnishings, which range from traditional to contemporary. Find similar living room chairs here.
“For my terrace-level covered porch space, I wanted the space to be an invitation to unplug and unwind and to feel like a mini trip to the Mediterranean,” says designer Beth Kooby. The oranges on the pillow fabric and the topiaries play into the theme. “An indoor/outdoor rug softens the floor,” she adds. Find a similar rug here.
The elongated proportions of this room led designer Ashley Miller to create multiple seating areas. Slipper chairs by the wet bar are ideal for entertaining; “on the opposite side, a backless sofa and two skirted accent chairs create a separate seating area for casual conversation or relaxation,” she explains.
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