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CONTENTS JANUARY 2013 ISSUE NO. 292 | VOLUME 32, NO. 1

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style2013 KITCHEN OF THE YEAR WINNERS The stylish results of our 24th annual contest KITCHEN LOVE The latest pretty and practical culinary toolsNEWS Current happenings on the local kitchen and bath scene SET IN STONE A group of Atlanta designers reveals their latestprojects, all inspired by a visit to a working quarry

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lifeCALENDAR A slew of evocative art shows around townNAOMI Our style savant shares her resolutions for the new yearFOOD Dispatches from the local culinary scene ETC. Marcia examines an essential to every Atlanta residence

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STYLE SHIFT An unassuming ranch receives an artful transformation by designer Beth WebbWRITTEN BY ALYSE HARRAL STEVENS

OUTSIDE THE BOX Architect Rodolfo Castro and interiordesigner Edward Belding conquer the complex task of meldingcontemporary architecture with warm interiorsWRITTEN BY ELIZABETH RALLS

A CHEF’S KITCHEN For Kevin Rathun and his wife,Melissa, architect/designer Joel Kelly interprets old New Orleans style in a contemporary vernacular WRITTEN BY HEATHER J. PAPER

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Of all the rooms in a house,kitchens are the spaces that people daydream about the most.Everyone—even those without plans to redecorate—seems to have a dream kitchen in mind.

I’m not a great cook (or even a good cook, for that matter), buteven I have some ideas about my own future kitchen that I hope to build one day. Of course, I really have ideas about three totallydifferent kitchens, but until I put pen to paper and turn fiction intoreality, I guess I don’t need to sort out the details just yet. That’swhy they’re called dream kitchens.

This is the 24th year for our kitchen contest, and throuhout theyears I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here are a few thingsI’ve learned over the years:~ Buy the best quality materials you can afford. Good quality doesnot always mean that it will be the most expensive.~ Hire a professional. Their expertise can help avoid costly mistakes.~ Get what you want. Whether you’ve always desired a particularrange hood, double dishwashers or a butcher block island with seat-ing for a dozen, a design professional can help you figure out how tomake it work. Whatever you do, don’t scrimp on hardware orplumbing fixtures.~ Allow extra time and money for bumps along the away. Even thebest laid renovation plans can get off track during construction. Patience is key.

Whether you’re daydreaming like me or remodeling next week, we’dlove to know the details of your dream kitchen. Join the conversation atatlantahomesmag.com/facebook. Until then, happy new year!

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THIS MORNINGSIDE KITCHEN IS A REMODEL, BUT

THE ROOM LOOKS SO CURRENT. DID YOU TAKE

IT DOWN TO THE STUDS? Jenny Rothman: We actually worked on this house before with a previous client, but the new homeowners wanted to redo parts of the home with a new footprint. After expanding a closet upstairs, we talked to them about redoing the kitchen as well, making it larger and creating more of a view to the outdoors than before. The NanaWall [the folding glass wall to the pool area] keeps it fresh and free-fl owing. IT’S A

BRILLIANT SPACE; EVERY MORNING MUST FEEL

LIKE A VACATION. When the homeowners said they wanted a more modern feel to the kitchen, the ideas started rolling. Eric is great with large structures, and I’m more about details. We created a room where light plays off the whites and different textures—those disc tiles, the striations on the custom cabi-net doors. It’s just really pretty. It fl ows so well because of how the elements interlock with each other. The Ann Sacks tiles actu-

ally wrap around the corner into the dining room to draw you in. DID THE EXISTING STRUC-

TURE PRESENT ANY CHALLENGES? Because we didn’t want to demolish everything, we left the original wood fi nish on the wall cabin-etry, but we added a layer of white paneling on top. For continuity, there’s a wood band that runs the length of the white cabinets, and the fl oors are a very dark-stained oak. It helps all that modernity feel warm and inviting. HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THAT

CREATIVE CEILING STRUCTURE? We’ve been experimenting with ways to hide lights, because we’re tired of the ubiquitous can lights, where you walk in and that’s all you see. By carving out parts of the ceiling, we made the room appear taller, and we were able to install long strip lights fl ush with the ceiling, which gave it a cool look. FROM THE

CUSTOM HOOD TO THE THICK CHROME HARD-

WARE, THE LINES ARE SO PLEASING TO THE EYE. We wanted everything it to be simple and elegant, which is hard to pull off in con-struction, because there are no truly straight walls or level fl oors and ceilings. You kind of have to cheat, and that was the genius of having a very good project manager [Matt Sherman] executing the design. THE WATER-

FALL COUNTERTOPS WERE A CHIC CHOICE. It’s a sleek way to fi nish off the sides of cabin-etry. It’s more expensive, because you’re pay-ing for more material, but it looks so nice. And those pieces of Calacatta are especially beautiful! THAT HIGH TOE-KICK IS A UNIQUE

FINISHING TOUCH—THE WAY IT LETS THE ROOM

BREATHE. Yes, it’s made to look like it’s fl oat-ing. And the stainless work is all custom. I like the open space underneath it; we could have fi t more stools, but the idea was to have everything be airy and open.

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YOU AND BRICE ARE BOTH PROFESSIONAL

MUSICIANS IN THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY OR-

CHESTRA. HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO DESIGN? Susan Welty: There’s a new symphony model coming across the nation, and we’ve been downsized. We’re exploring other options, and designing homes is one of our passions. We’ve fl ipped a few houses around Atlanta and, throughout our home, Brice and I have always designed things like built-in shelves and furniture. We’re very excited about de-sign as a potential new career. YOU’VE BEEN

IN THIS MORNINGSIDE HOME SINCE 2001. WHY

DID YOU WAIT TO TACKLE THE KITCHEN? I sup-pose I did have about 10 years to imagine it.

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Surrounded by Tudors and Craftsman homes, musicians Susan B. Welty and Brice Andrus opt to add a little European elan to their Morningside dwelling

INTERIOR DESIGN

SUSAN B. WELTY,

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ARCHITECTURE

SCOTT NEWTON

CONTRACTOR

BRICE ANDRUS,

DACAPO PROPERTIES, LLC

CARPENTRY

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We added an entire second story in 2005, which gave us two extra bathrooms. After that, we were comfortable with getting rid of a tiny bathroom and pantry on the side of the kitchen, bringing the footprint from 13’x17’ to a square 17’x17’. I’M SURE THAT BY

THEN, YOU KNEW WHAT AESTHETIC YOU WERE

AFTER. Yes, I wanted a relaxed style, with a bit of a European country feel, which is why we went with the beautiful French metal windows with the cremone hinges. We add-ed the Venetian plaster on the walls, which I just love, and I designed the hood with its decorative profi le brackets. YOU WORKED

WITH BELL CUSTOM CABINETRY, WHO WE’VE

USED IN SEVERAL OF OUR SHOWHOUSES. They were a pleasure to work with all the way through, and the installation was just seam-less. I was really impressed. THE ENTIRE ROOM

HAS A HAND-HEWN, OLD WORLD WARMTH TO IT.

That’s one of the reasons I love the white hood. It made the room so much warmer than stainless steel. And the subway tile is unusual; it’s sort of a taupe-y gray. Honed soapstone on the perimeter countertops also warmed it up, and they feel great to the touch. Plus, they’re basically impervi-ous to damage. THE FINISH OF THAT LIGHT FIX-

TURE IS GORGEOUS. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE IT? I’m not a fan of a bunch of lights dripping


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INTERIOR DESIGNER Susan B. Welty ARCHITECT Scott Newton CON-

TRACTOR Brice Andrus, DeCapo Properties, LLC CUSTOM CABINETRY

& HOOD Bell Custom Cabinetry RANGE Wolf DISHWASHER Bosch

COUNTERTOPS Honed Calacatta marble (island) and honed soapstone

(perimeter), La Piedra Inc. VENETIAN PLASTER WALLS Eve Gray, Tuscan

Impressions AMERICAN CLAY CEILINGS Dameon Torrey METAL WIN-

DOWS Russell Millworks CARPENTRY Dameon Torrey ISLAND PENDANT

Goodman Hanging Lamp by Thomas O’Brien, Circa Lighting SCONCES

Restoration Hardware FARMHOUSE SINK Rohl, PDI Plumbing WALL TILE

Sonoma Tile Makers Stellar line 2x8” ceramic tile in platinum crackle

fi nish, Specialty Tile HARDWARE Restoration Hardware ISLAND FAUCET

Rohl, PDI Plumbing CLEANUP SINK FAUCET Kohler, PDI Plumbing

down from the ceiling. I much prefer one large element. This pendant is a Thomas O’Brien fi xture from Circa Lighting, and the sconces are from Restoration Hardware. We thought both had that vintage look, and that tied in with the other fi xtures in the room. IS THIS THE KITCHEN YOU’VE ALWAYS

DREAMED OF? Absolutely. I’m actually very thankful that we didn’t do the kitchen years ago. And the original one was dreadful, with blue Formica countertops, cheap cabinets and blue handles. We lived with that for a long time, but I think we were able to create a much better kitchen because we allowed the house to progress. DO YOU EAT AT THE

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WINNERKITCHEN DESIGN

MATTHEW QUINN,

DESIGN GALLERIA

KITCHEN & BATH STUDIO

CONTRACTOR

JOE PROHASKI,

TOTAL HOME SERVICES

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A TRUE CLASSICTwo Ansley Park gourmands call upon Matthew Quinn for a cook’s quality kitchen steeped in tradition

THE BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT—$31,000-

$50,000—STAYED NICE AND LOW CONSIDERING

THE STRIKING RESULTS. HOW DID YOU KEEP EV-

ERYTHING ON TRACK? Matthew Quinn: For one, we didn’t use real marble, but the next best thing—“Super White” granite. We kept the door style very simple, and only modifi ed one wall. This is Ansley Park, so we couldn’t do anything to the windows. There are also a lot of stainless appliances, which the ho-meowners felt strongly about using, so we

didn’t have the costs associated with cabi-netry panels. This is why I chose to pow-der-coat the hood. It creates a tailored look without too much stainless steel. DESIGN

GALLERIA HOODS HAVE BECOME A SIGNATURE

IN ATLANTA. It’s the stainless steel banding. I love a Chanel suit, or the details Paul Smith may add to the collar of a men’s shirt, or the lapel on a jacket. It’s those tiny tailoring de-tails that I like to add to my work—subtle things that make it more special. THE STORY

BEHIND THIS KITCHEN IS VERY CURIOUS; WHEN

THE HOMEOWNERS MOVED IN, THE HOUSE

WAS MODERN, BUT THEY WANTED TO DO AWAY

WITH EVERY HINT OF IT. Yes, they wanted the peace of mind that we’d stripped this house of everything modern and brought it back to its roots. The kitchen and the mas-ter bath were the last rooms they did. The rest of the house had a transitional feel to it. The kitchen was the fi nal frustration, but once it was redone, the home felt complete.


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KITCHEN DESIGNER Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, 351 Peachtree

Hills Ave. NE, Suite 234, Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-0111; designgalleria.net CONTRACTOR Joe

Prohaski, Total Home Services CUSTOM CABINETRY Downsview “Verona” by Design Gal-

leria APPLIANCES KitchenAid refrigerator, range and dishwasher; U-Line wine cooler HOOD

Custom by Design Galleria COUNTERTOPS “Super White” granite by A&S Marble, fabricated

by Holloway Tile & Marble BACKSPLASH TILE “Mercer” in dove crackle, Renaissance Tile &

Bath CABINET HARDWARE The Matthew Quinn Collection, ADAC West PLUMBING Kindred

stainless sink with Kohler “Vinnata” faucet, PDI Plumbing SCONCES OVER WINDOWS Pimlico

in polished nickel, Circa Lighting

I NOTICE HOW YOU RELEGATED ALL OF THE

VERTICAL ELEMENTS TO ONE CORNER SO THAT

THE REST OF THE KITCHEN COULD SPREAD OUT. It’s important in a small kitchen to always group tall elements together, because if you scatter them, not only does it break up your countertop space, but the separate zones can overtake the room. Containing storage in the corner helps the room feel much bigger, and here, every square millimeter has been maximized. The man of the house loves his coffee bar. THE HOMEOWNERS ARE FOODIES

WHO DESIRED COMMERCIAL FEATURES. HOW

DID YOU BRING THOSE ELEMENTS IN? First, they wanted a big range and hood. And he loved the idea of having all of his pots, pans and knives close at hand, so we allotted the wall to the left of the sink for them. It has a very restaurant-like look. This worked well, because it wouldn’t have made sense to run the cabinetry all the way to the window, and it saved space, too. FROM TASK TO AMBIENT,

YOU’VE GOT THE LIGHTING COVERED. In my kitchens, lighting is always the most impor-tant element. It’s not only having the right fi xtures and the right amount, but having the fl exibility to turn the right ones on and off. You’ve got to be able to set the mood for a romantic evening, for cleaning, for cooking, for entertaining; it must work from morning to night, and you should be able to create an emotion for each occasion.


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INTERIOR DESIGNER Karen Ferguson, Harrison Design Associates, 3198 Cains Hill

Pl., Atlanta 30305. (404) 365-7760; harrisondesignassociates.com ARCHITECT

William H. Harrison and Dawn M. Bennett, Harrison Design Associates KITCHEN

DESIGN CONSULTANT Shirley McFarlane, McFarlane Design BUILDER AFG Builders

CABINETS Berkeley Woodworking APPLIANCES Wolf and Sub-Zero COUNTERTOPS

Silestone BACKSPLASH & FLOORING Materials Marketing FAUCETS & SINKS KWC

CABINETRY HARDWARE Häfele DECORATIVE LIGHTING Flos Fucia


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THIS KITCHEN IS MODERN, YET COZY. WHAT

DID THE HOMEOWNERS DESIRE? Karen Ferguson: When we began this project, they said they wanted a room that was clutter-free, but warm and inviting. Your typical gray-and-white scheme just wasn’t going to work. This cream color, combined with the wood pan-els, was what I ran with. We kept the walls in a similar tone to keep everything fresh and neutral, with Silestone countertops in a similar palette. The uniformity is what creates the clean, modern look. YOU DELIN-

EATED EACH PART OF THE ROOM BEAUTIFULLY.

Because it was such a long space, we defi ned each area with a soffi t above, and enhanced that with carefully placed lighting. I LOVE THE

SENSE OF OPENNESS. Their son has special needs, so they wanted extra-wide pathways that would allow his wheel chair to move easily. The walkways give it such great fl ow,

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WINNERINTERIOR DESIGN

KAREN FERGUSON,

HARRISON DESIGN ASSOCIATES

ARCHITECTURE

WILLIAM H. HARRISON

AND DAWN M. BENNETT,

HARRISON DESIGN ASSOCIATES

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and having that large island is really condu-cive to entertaining. They’re empty nest-ers now, so they also wanted to make sure that as they aged, they’d be able to stay in the house as long as possible. That’s one way it’s sustainable. Layout-wise, it’s built to last. BUT THAT’S NOT THE ONLY “GREEN” FEATURE, IS

IT? We put the refrigerator on one side of the induction cooktop and the double ovens on the opposite, so the appliances don’t have to work twice as hard to keep cool, or vice versa. The cabinets are made with recycled particleboard, with cherry veneer from a renewable forest. We used a blue-green recycled-glass tile on the backsplash, which has great di-mension. Its refl ectivity almost mimics a window, with the depth that it brings. IT’S

SO ARCHITECTURAL; ADORNMENTS WERE MINI-

MAL. THE SLEEK HARDWARE AND PARSONS-

STYLE STOOLS LOOK SO SMART. It’s funny, be-cause the hardware took me a couple days to fi gure out. In a kitchen like this, the handles have to have the perfect proportions and the perfect placement; otherwise, it will appear off-balance. I’m so particular about details. I even had the pendants rewired to make them more attractive. Attention to details like these may go unnoticed, but if we had left them alone, your eye would go straight to them. THAT FLOOR IS ONE GREAT EXAMPLE;

IT EXUDES LUXURY AND WARMTH. It’s an an-tiqued marble, a natural material that didn’t come from far away. The homeowner wanted this kitchen to be super-durable, to be able to handle anything. She tortured a sample of the fl ooring for six weeks, pouring red wine and lemon juice on it. It held up nice-ly. YOU SELECTED AN INDUCTION COOKTOP,

WHICH IS SUPER HIGH-TECH. WERE THE OTHER

APPLIANCES AS FUTURISTIC? I love the clean look it creates. With the appliances, we re-ally integrated anything we could integrate. The selections were very current, but after a few years, appliances can date a kitchen right away. Integrating these elements gives this kitchen longevity and timelessness.



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ABOUT THE JUDGES>> FRANK G. NEELY, principal of Neely Design Associates, is a

custom home designer that specializes in historically accurate homes,

contextual architecture and renovations. Neely studied art at Spring

Hill College, and then went on to earn a fi ve-year professional degree

in architecture from Auburn University. He has also taught a studio

course on interior architectural detailing at Atlanta Intercontinental

University for two years. Neely Design Associates has been awarded

the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Kitchen of the Year award an

unprecedented 10 times. The fi rm is also a three-time recipient of the

Atlanta Urban Design Commission’s “Award of Excellence,” which is

given for distinction in historic preservation. Additionally, Neely’s work

continues to be published in numerous national, regional and local

publications.

>> WILLIAM PEACE (ASID) is the founder of Peace Design, a full-

service interior design fi rm with offi ces in Atlanta and Bozeman,

Montana. The company’s project portfolio includes interiors for

signature residences, destination restaurants, museums and select

showrooms throughout the country. Peace’s striking interiors have

been featured in the pages of Architectural Digest, Veranda, Atlanta

Homes & Lifestyles and multiple luxury publications, including Ranches

of the American West and Rustic Elegance. The philosophy of Peace

Design is to create timeless, classic interiors by using quality materials,

exquisite textiles and unique lighting to defi ne the character of the

space. A sense of continuity, comfort and simplicity is a common

thread that runs throughout all of Peace Design’s projects.

>> RAYSA ROSENZWEIG (CKD) studied interior design at Pontifi cia

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Dominican Republic. Here, she was the co-owner of a successful

architecture and design fi rm that specialized in commercial and

hospitality design. After moving to the United States, Rosenzweig

transitioned to residential design, concentrating on kitchen and bath

remodels. She went on to obtain her certifi cation in kitchen design

through the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Her commitment

to design excellence is evident through her great attention to detail,

innovative designs, and her ability to express her ideas through

detailed drawings. Rosenzweig has also participated in several local

showhouses.

>> SANDY SLEZAK (AKBD) is a kitchen and bath designer with

Diversifi ed Cabinet Distributors. She has worked in the kitchen

and bath industry for over 15 years and has earned her Associate

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Bath Association. Her extensive experience with all types of cabinet

construction and custom design is refl ected in the many creative

and timeless projects she has completed in the Atlanta area. Prior

to kitchen design, and after earning her degree from the University

of Chicago, Slezak worked independently, specializing in designing

and fabricating drapery and other set decoration for local fi lm and

television productions.

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KITCHEN + BATH NEWS>> CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES’ newly expanded 30,000-square-

foot design center, CR Home, is now home to Atlanta Kitchen, Inc.,

which is showcasing the fi nest Cambria, Artisan Granite, Vetrazzo and

Piedrafi na countertops. Atlanta Marble Manufacturing, Inc. is exhibiting

quality-cultured marble and tiling, while Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. is

showing their custom closets and frameless shower doors. Quality

hardwoods and Mohawk carpeting from the newly acquired Builders

Floor Covering & Tile will also be on display. 224 Rio Circle, Decatur

30030. (404) 378-3132; constructionresourcesusa.com

>> NATIONAL BUILDER SUPPLY’s showroom is now open to the public.

Located near Six Flags Over Georgia, NBS displays thousands of

kitchen, bath and lighting products previously sold exclusively on the

company’s website. 210 The Bluff s, Austell 30168. (866) 355-0310;

nationalbuildersupply.com

>> SPECIALTY TILE PRODUCTS ATLANTA is moving in March to Miami

Circle. Construction has already started on the new 5,000-square-foot

space that was formerly home to Pierre Deux. This move will double

Specialty Tile’s square footage, allowing the company to showcase a

larger range of products than ever before. 721 Miami Circle, Atlanta

30324. (404) 264-0727; specialtytile.com

>> BELL CUSTOM CABINETRY has expanded its range of off erings

with a new division: Bell Closets. Closet displays are now on view

at the showroom. 1250 Alpha Dr., Alpharetta 30004. (770) 751-7861;

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>> HH GREGG has opened its fi rst outpost within the Perimeter. This

Buckhead location boasts a “Fine Lines” section, where Viking,

KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, GE Monogram and more are on display. 3637

Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30326. (404) 460-4456; hhgregg.com

>> CIRCA LIGHTING has doubled its showroom size by moving around

the corner from its East Andrews location. 3078 Roswell Rd. NW,

Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-4131; circalighting.com

>> BUILDER SPECIALTIES recently welcomed COLONIAL LIGHTING within

its space. Integrated displays now allow both companies to highlight

their major brands. 761 Miami Circle NE, Atlanta 30324. (404) 233-6131;

builderspecialties.net, colonial-lighting.com

>> THE LIGHTING LOFT is now open on Miami Circle. The shop features

modern lighting in a comfortable setting. 777 Miami Circle, Atlanta

30324. (404) 254-3286; lightingloft.com

>> INNOVATIONS FURNITURE & LIGHTING has opened just off of

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newest book, Great American Homes, Volume II. Held at a private residence in Buckhead—designed by Baker—the evening included a wine tasting, provided by Sherlock’s Wine Merchants and Big Boat Wine Company, and delectables by

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In May 2012, a group of Atlanta designers headed north to Vermont on a whirlwind trip to not only learn about mar-ble, but also to be inspired along the way. The two-day trip began in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the designers—guests of Marmi Natural Stone—visited a number of pri-vate residences, including one historic property where the use of marble in a residential setting in unparalleled. With their creativity fueled by what they’ve seen, the group fl ew from nearby Poughkeepsie to the Vermont Quarries facilities in Danby, Vermont—the world’s largest underground marble quarry. After extensive tours one-and-

a-half miles underground (where the same quarry opening has been used for more than 100 years), the group pondered how they would incorporate the two slabs of Danby marble offered by Marmi Natural Stone and Vermont Quarries into their design projects back in Georgia. Marmi has of-fi ces around the world, and its North American headquar-ters is in Atlanta. The projects created by the designers on the following pages range from simple (a chic new top for a vintage table) to sumptuous (a new master bathroom). Each is stylish, too—and solid as a rock.

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With hard hats in tow, the Atlanta designers

visited the Vermont Quarries operations

(below), and had guided tours led by execu-

tives from the quarry and Magd Riad from

Marmi Natural Stone. Once underground, the

group saw the marble in its natural state and

watched as a piece was excavated from the

mountain (bottom). They learned about the

entire process of getting the marble from block

to slab to showrooms. To see more pictures

from inside the working quarry, visit

atlantahomesmag.com after January 1 for a

slideshow of exclusive images.

Cottage charmWhen Barbara Westbrook spotted a vintage French metal

table at Linda Horsley Antiques, she knew it would be perfect for the porch of her 1897 clapboard cottage, located in a former mill village. The table’s patina was a perfect match for her unpretentious mix of wicker and other outdoor furnishings. Although it had a glass top, she chose to replace it with Mountain White marble. The new top was made with an edge detail of Westbrook’s own design, of which she created a full-scale hand drawing before it was fabricated. “My house feels cozy and relaxed, and now my porch refl ects that, too,” says Westbrook.

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Bungalow chic“I had the idea to use the stone vertically, instead of in the normal horizontal application,” says designer Susan Ferrier of the kitchen

renovation she collaborated on with clients in Inman Park. Besides using the Montclair Danby marble in an aesthetically pleas-ing way, Ferrier devised a way that the area could be functional, too. “I designed a fl oating shelf to hover above the range and countertops, while keeping the intrinsic movement of the marble intact. In turn, the material becomes an architectural feature rather than just a surface application.” Ferrier adds that incorporating one large gesture in a small room calms a space—even a bustling kitchen. “The marble carries your eye up the wall, increasing the impact of the stone.”

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While in the Hudson Valley, the Atlanta

designers toured several historic residences

for ideas and inspiration. At one private resi-

dence, the homeowners hosted the group

for cocktails and dinner (below). Their home,

dating from the early 20th century, featured

an exquisite use of marble, including this

bathroom (bottom).

Master class When tasked with creating a new master bath for long-time clients Don

Easterling and Michael Proctor, Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio had to transform a litany of small spaces—laundry closet, guest room closet, master closet and original master bath—to create the new room. The historic house was also orignially designed by legendary classicist Philip Shutze, so any new space needed to be appropriate to the rest of the home, which exudes a timeless quality. “I had slabbed walls with marble before, but never with a panel design,” says Quinn, who used Montclair Danby in the room. “But without the panels, it would be too contemporary.” Inspired by baths from Europe, Quinn’s design for the space was completed before the trip to the quarry, but it was serendipitous because a bath at one of the historic estates (bottom left) was simi-lar to his design. “It was confi rmation that my design for this house was appropriate for its era,” says Quinn. “And it was helpful in letting the clients know that this marble was an incredible investment for the long term.”

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Bath blissDesigner Tish Mills’ own master bath appears to fl oat like a cloud. Washed ash cabinetry hovers above the fl oor. The

Imperial Danby marble is elevated just a smidge above the vanity—again, seemingly hovering. Both add space and volume, as well as an airiness, to the room. “I love things that are glam mixed with things that are organic,” says Mills. “Watching that block being cut out of the quarry was so powerful to me. If you look at my tub, I wanted it to feel like its own block of marble.” A chevron pattern on the tower delineates the tub and shower areas, and is an innovative solution for accomodating plumbling fi xtures and fi tting both a tub and shower into a tight space. “Sherwin Williams Pure White is on the walls, with an accent color on the ceiling. It’s cozy,” says Mills. “The colors and the white marble push the light everywhere.” Just like in a cloud.

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Clever kitchen “This kitchen didn’t have much natural light in it, and we wanted it to feel lighter and brighter,” says designer Mark

Williams of his client’s project, pre-renovation. “So the Vermont Quarries’ signature product—white marble—was a perfect match. The kitchen isn’t terribly large, so we wanted to make it feel larger, too, and the stone helped us do that.” Williams created his design scheme with a simple palette and just four main design components: cabinetry, countertop, backsplash and polished nickel hardware and fi xtures. “Our backsplash tile has a different texture than stone, but it really responded to the veining in the Imperial Danby marble on the coun-tertops,” says Williams. “One of my passions is getting in touch with materials I’m using, understanding their raw state and how to bring them to life in fabrication. Seeing this marble in its most natural state at the quarry was exciting.”

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Naomi von HabershamYou might recall that last January’s column was about the “New Me” and all of my highfalutin’ goals for 2012. So how did I fare? Not so well. It seems that the “New Me” was not as motivated as I had hoped. I did paint my dining room in Far-row & Ball’s Brinjal, just like I said that I would, but I never did get around to upholstering my sofa in an animal print fabric. And I threw only one Sunday night spaghetti supper like those hosted by the late Nan Kempner. It turned out to be such a royal pain in the you-know-what that I never at-tempted it again. Hosting weekly dinner parties must be easy when one has a staff like Kempner did. I have decided that this year, I’m going back to being the “Old Me,” one who doesn’t set such lofty goals for herself. Rather than shoot for the moon, I’ll focus on what’s doable and, more importantly, what interests me. Enough of thinking that I can implore Swifty’s to open an Atlanta locale as I had hoped last year. This year, I’ll simply make their Twin Burgers or Cheese Souffl és at home. Want to know what else I plan to do this year?~ Cook my way through Atlantan Alex Hitz’s recently pub-lished cookbook, My Beverly Hills Kitchen. Who doesn’t want to put a little South, namely fried chicken, tomato aspic, and caramel cake, in their mouths?~ Read my way through all of the late British writer Nancy Mitford’s books. Enough of The Hunger Games and Fifty Shades of Grey. Just give me a good, old-fashioned book with some good, old-fashioned writing.~ Wear more skirts and dresses. I think about this every time I watch Designing Women. Yes, the women of Sugarbaker’s had big hair and bigger shoulder pads, but they always looked like true Southern ladies in their skirt suits and stockings!~ Support all of Cheshire Bridge’s old-school restaurants like Alfredo’s, Nino’s, The Red Snapper and The Colonnade. All four have stood the test of time, and I think we should reward them for their longevity. Il

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European eatery and wine

bar LA TAGLIATELLA recently

opened its first U.S. outpost

in Atlanta. Already a crowd

favorite for those seeking

authentic Italian cuisine in cit-

ies across France and Spain,

the new restaurant brings

over 400 combinations of

pastas and sauces, antipasti,

salads and carpaccios to the

Metropolis on Midtown Mile.

A second location is slated

to open early this year at

Emory Point. 919 Peachtree

St., Atlanta 30309. facebook.

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At Midtown’s newest hotspot

10TH & PIEDMONT, execu-

tive chef Brett Ring is infusing

multi-cultural flavors with

organic ingredients to create

global cuisine with hints of

Southern influence. 991 Pied-

mont Ave., Atlanta 30309.

(404) 602-5510

▼ The team behind West Egg

Cafe unveils its newest deli-

style concept, THE GENERAL

MUIR, this month. The full-

service restaurant—complete

with a bar, coffee shop and

pastry counter—is serving up

traditional deli classics like

pastrami, smoked fish and

hand-rolled, kettle-boiled

bagels. Executive Chef

Todd Ginsberg (formerly of

Bocado) will offer innovative

takes on traditional Jewish

dishes, as well. The deli’s

unique name pays homage

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RESTAURANT EUGENE’s Bar Manager Nick Hearin has created a signature Southern

toddy that features fresh-brewed tea made of lemongrass and peanuts, which is

mixed with Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon and topped with crushed roasted pea-

nuts. 2277 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30309. (404) 355-0321; restauranteugene.com

LEON’S FULL SERVICE serves up hot buttered rum on

its winter cocktail menu. El Dorado 12-year-old Dem-

erara Rum—which boasts notes of honeyed tropical

fruit, along with more brooding tobacco, cedar and

pepper flavors—is combined with hot water, spiced

butter and nutmeg. 131 East Ponce de Leon Ave., De-

catur 30030. (404) 687-0500; leonsfullservice.com

CAFÉ INTERMEZZO offers more than a dozen coffees

and hot chocolates with a kick—from a simple Irish

toddy to the mouth-watering Pronto Domnai, which

blends Irish cream, butternut Schnapps and hazel-

nut liquor. 1845 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30309. (404)

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greens in olive oil with shaved

garlic and cracked pepper. It’s

a simple preparation, but they

are full of earthy fl avor and great

color, making them a great side

for almost anything. One of my

favorite dishes!” –Chef Jay Swift,

4th & Swift

“I like making delicately fl avored

ricotta dumplings mixed with Kuri

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on the outside, yet left fl uff y on

the inside and paired with lightly

sautéed mustard greens, roasted

hen-of-the-woods mushrooms

and a smoked onion puree. The

mustard greens give it that spicy

punch that I love.” –Chef Chip

Ulbrich, South City Kitchen

“When the temperature drops I

enjoy making a hearty chard-and-

white bean soup. Imagine leafy

chard mixed with creamy white

beans and an mélange of garden

vegetables that’s fi nished with

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AN UNASSUMING RANCH RECEIVES AN ARTFUL TRANSFORMATION

Written by Alyse Harral Stevens Photographed by Emily Followill

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In this late-1940s ranch home, beams were added to the dining room ceiling

to diff erentiate the space from the neighboring kitchen. The chandelier is

from Circa Lighting, and the étagères are by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

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above The home's façade is in the spirit of Palladian design. left A tufted ottoman from Axis Twenty centers

the cocktail party-ready living room. A sumptuous gray mohair sofa by Todd Hase is punctuated by the

more elaborate pair of black chairs from Scott Antique Markets. The painting is one of artist Gene Davis’

signature striped pieces.

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RONICALLY, the homeowners of this late-1940s ranch had merely a small modifi cation in mind for their Atlanta home—the addition of a laundry and powder room. But once they began to brainstorm with architect Laura Howard DePree, the ideas began to snowball. Though DePree still considers the project a simple renovation, the changes that were made transformed everything about the house, while only moving a few walls and doorways. “It’s all about how you enter and move through the space,” says DePree. “The house has a graciousness and casualness.” Ten-foot ceilings, unusual in a ranch home, made the process easier. Classical elements marry with modern touches to give the house verve and to suit the homeowners’ personalities. A new ce-dar shake roof, striking metal-and-glass doors and simple, smooth-fi nish stucco elevate the style. “It is now in the spirit of Palladian architecture. I was inspired by the fact that the original Palladian Italian villas were working farmhouses,” explains DePree, “very much like American ranch houses were built for post-war working families.” Art collectors at heart, the couple wanted a neutral interior design fueled by comfort and function. They turned to Randy and Courtney Tilinski at Bungalow Classic. Consulting with the Tilin-skis, the wife would often bring pages from magazines as inspira-tion. Randy noticed one designer’s work in most of the pictures—Beth Webb of Beth Webb Interiors. So after two years of living in the renovated house, the hom-eowners asked Webb to refresh, rearrange and renew the interiors. She started by removing what wasn’t needed—a coffee table here, a china cabinet there. Then she layered the interiors with accesso-

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above An antique Aubusson rug anchors the living room. The homeowners rotate their collection so that works of art

are never touched by direct sunlight. A piece by Robert Motherwell is propped above the mantel. A yellow abstract

by Josef Albers nestles in the corner. opposite, top to bottom A comfortable club chair from Bungalow Classic mixes

company with a classic antique chest from ABC Carpet and Home and the more modern shaped drinks table from

Mathews Furniture Galleries. The mirror and metal lamp are from Scott Antique Markets. Previously unused by the

homeowners, the porch now beckons with a vaulted ceiling and calming terrazzo fl oors. “You really feel like you are up

in the trees,” says Webb. Woven outdoor furniture and cushions by Aventis. End table, Bungalow Classic.

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left and below “The

study almost looks like a

black-and-white photo,

it’s so monochromatic,”

says Webb. Comfort and

durability are key for the

sofa and chairs, which

are available at Bungalow

Classic. Simple panel

draperies from Restoration

Hardware and pillows from

Scott Antique Markets

soften the room. opposite

The kitchen, designed by

Hearth & Home Interiors,

features a seamless

marble backsplash and

sconces from Waterworks.

Walnut stools designed

by Norman Cherner off er

casual spots to eat.

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ries, pillows, lamps and throws. “I took this great canvas and fi lled in the blanks,” says Webb. Since the owners’ collection is never complete, Webb focused on fashioning understated rooms to complement the art. The liv-ing room is a perfect example. All the pieces were perfectly lovely, but they were a hodgepodge from the owners’ other homes and various rooms. Webb wanted to give them air and space, visually, and create different seating areas to inspire the couple and their guests to linger. Some tweaks were simple enough, like pulling in a drinks table from another room and adding new lamps. Others took Webb’s designer eye and expertise: rearranging shelves, reconfi guring art placement, and weaving in objects with different heights and dimension. The end result is a home full of character, warmth and personality. “I used to be a big symmetrical person,” Webb admits. “But perfectly perfect is so boring. It’s much more interesting to mix things up.” SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

above Beyond the stone wall, the formal pool area gives way to the natural forest. The landscape design is by John

Howard of Howard Design Studio. opposite The master bedroom is an intimate space that is soft and inviting. The bed-

ding from Restoration Hardware complements the rug and chairs from ABC Carpet and Home. A piece by Joan Miro

hangs over the bed. End table, Bungalow Classic. Lamp, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

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ARCHITECT RODOLFO CASTRO AND INTERIOR DESIGNER EDWARD BELDING CONQUER THE COMPLEX TASK OF MELDING CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE WITH WARM ANDINVITING INTERIORS

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Written by Elizabeth Ralls Photographed by Erica George Dines

left “Imagine that Corbusier had come over in the 1930s, found this piece of property and built a modern structure and just left it

there. That’s the feel that we were going for; not necessarily contemporary but more of a modern house,” says architect Rodolfo

Castro about this two-story treasure. A combination of Georgia granite and oversized concrete bricks adds interest to the exterior

layers. below A tray ceiling designed by Castro and Belding adds architectural interest to the dining room. A chandelier from

Circa Lighting hangs above the homeowner’s Stickley table. Montresor buff et and Chinon chairs by Jiun Ho, available through R

Hughes. Malayer Persian rug, Sullivan Fine Rugs. Quartz crystal by Ron Dier, available through Jerry Pair & Associates.



Belding enlisted metalsmith Charles Calhoun to custom design a fi replace surround in the family room. A slab of stone

is encased in a unique steel frame that widens as it nears the wall of windows. Wide walnut planking by Skylar Morgan

softens the space and adds warmth to the walls. Turn-around swivel club chairs, Coup d’Etat through R Hughes.

Sultanabad Persian, Sullivan Fine Rugs. Roman Ring fl oor lamp, Alison Berger Glassworks through Holly Hunt Lighting

at Jerry Pair. Aspen fi rewood bucket, Tuell and Reynolds through R Hughes. Petrifi ed wood, Chip & Co. through R

Hughes. Onyx bowls through Jerry Pair.


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T HREE YEARS AGO, Edward Belding was enlisted by a contractor to manage the interior specifi cations for a traditional two-story house to be constructed on an acre-and-a-half lot in Brookhaven. But it wasn’t long before the interior designer started to see a discon-nect between the type of house the homeowners envisioned—“green,” seamless connection to the outdoors and retirement-friendly—and the house being drawn. After the homeowners determined they were looking for a more modern vernacular, Belding called on former Summerour Architects colleague Rodolfo Castro to go back to the drawing board and design a contemporary home uniquely suited to the couple’s passions and needs. Both accomplished doctors and avid birders, the pair fell in love with a piece of property north of Buckhead that was once a nursery, but now home to a derelict ranch and over-grown trees. But that sort of natural, grown-wild environment was exactly what the homeowners wanted: a place where they could not only attract, protect and feed birds, but also take out their binoculars in any room in the house to catch them in action. Castro, landscape architect John Howard and builder



left A pair of tufted velvet Coup

d’Etat swivel chairs graces the

living room. below Landscape ar-

chitect John Howard collaborat-

ed with architect Rodolfo Castro

and builder Geoff Duncan to site

the house in such a way that its

steep lot, about one and a half

acres, could accommodate a

walk-out backyard with a pool,

terrace and a generous amount

of green space. The homeown-

ers, both avid birders, worked

with the Atlanta Audubon

Society to certify their backyard

as a registered wildlife sanctu-

ary. opposite The library is dark,

cozy and handsome and fi lled

with the homeowners’ personal

treasures, including baskets

from their travels to Botswana.

A paneled wall with a painting

by Georgia artist Bill Turner

opens to reveal a Murphy bed.

Skull lamp by Blackman Cruz,

available through R Hughes.

The Turkish rug is from Sullivan

Fine Rugs. Nesting tables and

antique leather chairs with nail-

head trim, Nicholson Gallery.


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Geoff Duncan helped the couple fulfi ll that dream by the way they sited the house on its steep lot, leaving the backyard—nearly three-quarters of an acre—completely natural. And following the project’s completion, the homeowners were able to establish their land as a certifi ed wildlife sanctuary with the Atlanta Audubon Society. Aside from designing the house in tune with its environ-ment, one of Castro’s main objectives was to design a “forever” house—one that would not only act as a luxurious retreat for its well-traveled homeowners, but also suit their needs as they, and members of their family, aged. In the cozy and compact library, for instance, a wall panel conceals a Murphy bed, while an adjacent bathroom is ADA-compliant. Inside, it was also important that the interiors not look or feel like a stark-white modern box; that’s where Belding’s interior expertise and black book transformed the residence’s sleek architectural bones into a home even die-hard tradi-



The kitchen, which boasts ample storage

space both beneath the island and on

either side of the integrated hood, opens

to the family room and breakfast area.

The statuary slab on the backsplash

reveals a small recessed niche for key

ingredients and utensils.


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tionalists would love. Take the living room, for instance, where a steel-framed slab of marble fashions a one-of-a-kind mantel and fi replace surround on a planked walnut wall. But its dimension is deceiving: the steel frame widens from three inches to fi ve the closer it gets to the window. That walnut-steel motif is repeated in the master bedroom, where Belding again enlisted metal artist Charles Calhoun and furniture designer Skylar Morgan to design an oversized headboard—which nearly reaches the ceiling—to soften the room’s volume. With the exception of the library, Belding painted the interior walls Pratt & Lambert Shadow Beige, a neutral that adds color without overpowering. And, while you won’t fi nd many casings or mouldings in this modern home, the designer added interest (and elegance) to the dining room in the form of a tray ceil-ing. But beyond his injections of custom-designed warmth, it’s Belding’s selections of comfortable, conversation-inducing pieces that not only cushions its modern vernacular, but also make this 4,000-square-foot home as comfortable for two as it is for twenty. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.


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above To soften the volume of the master bedroom, Belding enlisted Skylar Morgan and Charles Calhoun to design a

massive walnut headboard encased in steel. Custom side tables by Skylar Morgan Furniture and Design (SMFD). Bollic-

ina lamps, Donghia. Shirvan Russian rug, Sullivan Fine Rugs. The bed linens are by Libeco, available through Nicholson

Gallery. opposite A large window in the master bath allows natural light to fl ood the sybaritic space throughout the day.



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a chef ’s KITCHEN

FOR KEVIN RATHBUN AND HIS WIFE, MELISSA, DESIGNER JOEL KELLY INTERPRETS OLD NEW ORLEANS STYLE IN A CONTEMPORARY VERNACULAR Written by Heather J. Paper Photographed by Erica George Dines

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SWEEPING GLANCE of Melissa and Kevin Rathbun’s Morning-side kitchen belies the diversity it represents. She, who loves all that is New Orleans, wanted to incorporate elements of the city’s rich archi-

tecture, while he—one of Atlanta’s most celebrated chefs—was steadfast in his desire for clean, modern style. As it turns out, however, there was no need for compromise; thanks to the deft hand of architect/designer Joel Kelly, the two diverse viewpoints coexist beauti-fully, creating one extraordinary space. “It’s very open, and the spaces are expansive,” notes the designer. “It’s a modern take on New Orleans style; with 12-ft ceilings and fl oor-to-ceiling windows, it feels like one of the old row houses—but not in that decaying state. It’s a really clean version of what those houses would have been like.” The kitchen design, like the rest of the house, was a “very quick process,” says Kelly. “Both Melissa and Kevin knew what they wanted, and we were in sync from the get-go.” In fact, the only real challenge came in determining the color palette. “Melissa doesn’t like brown, so we put together an unusual black-on-black palette. We had to fi nd just the right subtle grays and blacks that came together without clashing.” Balancing the abundance of dark neutrals, however, is a generous dose of lighter shades—in the walls, the ceiling, even fl oors that have been bleached and pickled to white, then given a white-gray stain. (In yet another nod to New Orleans, the Rathbuns refer to the color as “Gumbo.”) And the entire room sparkles, thanks to custom chandeliers by Fabbian that Kelly painstakingly installed himself, each made up of 140 crystal tiles. “They become an architectural element of sorts,” says Kelly, “acting as room dividers, too.” Appropriate for a chef of Rathbun’s stature, the kitchen is fi tted with Viking appliances from Hadco—a good fi t for the expansive space. “I’m a big guy, and I like big houses,” he says. But this kitchen proves his talents lie beyond the culinary world. “I love design, and I wanted it to be timeless,” he adds. But Kelly takes that one step further, offering the ul-timate compliment: “He could have been an architect or a designer, if he chose that path.” High praise indeed. SEE RESOURCES, BACK OF BOOK.

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Preceding spread Honed black Cambria

graces the countertops of Melissa and

Kevin Rathbun’s kitchen. Zebrawood

cabinets were given several applications

of indigo and ebony stains, creating a

blue-black fi nish that allows the striping

to show through. Barstools, Calligaris.

Clockwise, from top left The dining area

of the 60x19 space features a custom

12-foot-long table by Molteni & Co. “There

is only one in the world this long and it’s

at their house,” says designer Joel Kelly.

Chairs, Holly Hunt. Cowhide rug, Stark. In

a nod to Melissa’s beloved New Orleans,

the Rathbuns refer to the color of the

bleached and pickled fl oor as “Gumbo.”

To accommodate Kevin’s height, kitchen

counters are 39 inches tall, though the

sink is dropped to standard height. The

faucet is by Kohler. “When you have a

height diff erence of over a foot between

the husband and wife, you have to fi gure

out a way to allow them both to use the

same kitchen,” says Kelly. A 600-slot wine

wall—a nod to Kevin’s three, and soon to

be four, restaurants—provides a stunning

art piece. Melissa and Kevin in their Morn-

ingside kitchen.

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QUINTESSENTIALLY ATLANTA

STERLING SILVERWhat makes an Atlanta house a HOME? In the debut installment of our year-long series examining the objects that are essential to every Atlanta residence, MARCIA SHERRILL tackles the shiniest fi rst(et

c.)LIFE

ong ago, our female ances-tors buried their silver (pru-dent) along with their money (not so much) to save it from General Sherman and Com-pany. Sterling conferred status and honored the family. A family’s silver—OK, a woman’s silver—was a part of her trous-seau and her legacy as she passed from her daddy’s house to her husband’s. The bigger the service, the more worth she had. If an antebellum lady decried, “set the table for 40,” that pretty much summed it up. And silver had heft. The heavier the silver the better it was deemed to be. So what if guests sustained a wrist injury while using it? Sterling today has not wandered far from its proud familial roots. Sterling was good enough for the Anatolians in 4000 B.C., so it was good enough for Meemaw, too. Now, we may have the everyday stainless for din-

ners of manwiches or Lean Pockets, but every Southern

girl pines away for her own silver. Silver is king. French sil-ver even more so. It’s on almost

every bride’s registry, even in these days of wedding couples registering at Target. (Must our everyday needs be exposed? We may as well register for Charmin.) I, and my mother before me, coveted silver. She had two full services—the one imposed on her by my grandmother (her mother-in-law) that was a tad traditional, and her favorite that she collected herself, Royal Danish. Seems as though she was clinging to her Scandina-vian roots. My own silver fetish began at auctions. First it was silver plate bowls and trays, and then I took the dive—I registered for Georg Jensen. A bit too hip for my mother-in-law, she re-registered me for Reed & Barton. I wanted hip silver, and I saved and bought Jensen piece by piece. I know that my daugh-ter, Anabelle, was none to pleased a year ago to inherit my momma’s silver. She didn’t get it. She didn’t think it was cool. But after using it, she noticed that the food tasted better and that the water poured from goblets seemed crisper. She was hooked. Now we eat every meal with silver, even if it’s from Chipotle—and it usually is. After all, it’s just not a home if there isn’t some silver.

NEXT MONTH: MONOGRAMSELSA PERETTI TEARDOP CARAFE, $3,300. TIFFANY &

CO., PHIPPS PLAZA, (404) 261-0074; TIFFANY.COM

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