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This is the sneak peek cocktail party. It is your chance to see the before and compare it to the after once the houses open to the public March 14, 2020.

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It is the chance to meet the 45 Charlotte area designer team, while having a sip and nosh. You can learn more about their plans to transform these beautiful new homes into masterpieces.

Visit IDSCLTSHOWHOUSE.COM to learn more about this project!

To Benefit Motor Racing Outreach in conjunction with The Hendrick Family Foundation, The Dale Jr. Foundation and Operation Finally Home.

Hand Drawn Renderings by artist Jane Gianarelli offer a SNEAK PEEK into some of the rooms featured in the homes. Jane‘s work spans coast to coast and will be displayed throughout the showhouses.

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74 features 62 UNDAUNTED When the architecture and design team at Pursley Dixon was tasked with creating the ultimate living space in a small home, they rose to the challenge.

74 REBORN RENOVATION A dated Foxcroft home becomes a modern stunner after a whole-home renovation spanning ten years.

86 KEEPING THE CHARM With a passion for restoring old homes, three designers breathe new life into a nearly one-hundred-year-old 62 Eastover residence.

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18 MARKET 42 WELCOME TO ATLANTA 112 SOUL FOOD: Because interior designers just know how to Having made a name for itself as an Jim Noble select the perfect gift to make people happy international destination, we highlight the best Great Gatherings at home, we asked local designers for their attractions in this thriving, ever-changing city. favorite gift ideas. 114 HOME REMODELING: resources Brad Little 24 STYLE Whole-House Renovations Katherine Weeks Mulford knows how to bring HANDWOVEN HEIRLOOMS fun and style to a party. Preparing for a holiday 98 116 ROOM SERVICE: Appreciating fine rugs as works of art, gift exchange, she takes us inside her home to Beth Keim Charlotte Rug Gallery is a trusted go-to for show us how it’s done. Superbly Subterranean designers and homeowners. TREND 32 CURB APPEAL AND CONVENIENCE After scouring thousands of new products at 102 spotlight Family owned Cox Door prides itself on High Point Market, designer Kara Cox reveals remaining at the forefront of the garage-door the top trend on the design horizon. 12 FROM THE EDITOR industry. 118 ARTS AND CULTURE SPOTLIGHT PALETTE 36 A TREASURE TROVE OF LUXURY GOODS A velvety blue hue that’s fit for royalty, 106 With an unmatched inventory of unique sapphire is the luxurious color you’ll want in treasures, B.D. Jeffries is Charlotte’s top your home. luxury lifestyle boutique. DESIGN BOARD 38 FIND YOUR THRILL IN STRAWBERRY HILL Designer Patrick Lewis explains how he 110 Tynecastle SouthPark, Charlotte’s newest approaches his projects and gives us insight luxury townhome community, proves you into his design process. really can have it all.

10 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 from the editor

reetings from maternity leave. Three children under the age of three has proven more challenging than I could have ever imagined, so please excuse any errors you may find! While I am fully immersed in postpartum bliss, including diapers, bottles, and pumping on a revolving track, we have another beautiful issue to present—our Great Gatherings Issue— a celebration of coming together with friends and family. G Katherine Weeks Mulford, one half of the amazingly talented team behind Addison Weeks, loves to entertain during the holidays. Mulford shares how she preps for holiday parties and let us in on her gift exchange, which was as impec- cably designed as her pieces are (page 24). And who better to ask about the best gifts than designers who scour local stores and vendors for the perfect piece to complete a client’s home? We tasked five local designers with choosing gifts and putting their own personal touches on them with gift wrap. The result is a gift guide worth checking out (page 18). This issue is all about repurposing and reusing to create beautiful and comfortable spaces for families to gather together during every season of their l ives. For visionary architect Frank Smith and builder Phil Goodwin, they could see past their clients’ rundown Eastover home and envision the endless possibilities. It was designer Kathryn Dixon’s finishing touch to the project that resulted in a sophisticated upgrade of a home that many would’ve razed instead of embracing its stunning architectural details that make it unique (page 86). Nearby, architect Ken Pursley and designer Bronwyn Ford transformed a client’s Eastover home by utilizing the homeowners’ existing pieces. By repurposing them, Ford was able to create a design that was warm and inviting and ideal for entertaining friends and family for years to come (page 62). Finally, designer Kelley Vieregg’s clients came to her with a dated, circa-1971 home in Foxcroft that needed serious updating. Together with architect Susan Dudley and Alair Homes, Vieregg gutted the interior, leaving a blank canvas for the team to install a clean and sophisticated—but ultimately comfortable—interior for the growing family (page 74). With time off this winter, now might be a great time to visit our Southern neighbor, Atlanta. Writer and travel expert Sarah Crosland dishes on everything ATL, including the top places to dine and stay, but, more importantly, where to shop—with a focus on home design and decor that you do not want to miss (page 42). Despite the sleep deprivation and nonstop toddler corralling, I’m trying to remind myself that these days are fleeting and to hold onto them as tightly as possible. I wish you and yours a joyous holiday season and a very Merry Christmas filled with precious moments that will transform into cherished memories you’ll look back on for years to come. Cheers!

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Market Style Trend Palette Design Board 18 24 32 36 38 market | gift guide GIFTED DESIGNERS These designer favorites will bring style to your holiday gift-giving.

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It’s only natural that interior designers have a knack for selecting to wrap their goodies. Whether you’re shopping for the impos- the perfect gift. After all, gift-giving is an art, and designers sible-to-buy-for or seeking inspiration for the finishing touches, know exactly what makes people happy at home. We turned to you’ll find ideas here. local designers for their favorite gift ideas—and how they like PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN PECK. DUSTIN BY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Olive Branch Gold Candle / $70 / michaelaram.com “I PREFER TO GIFT “I LOVE THIS SPLATTER EXPERIENCES AND PATTERN AND I THINK IT’S ENVIRONMENTS OVER A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE, THINGS. I LOVE GIFTS THAT REFLECT HOW WELL ESPECIALLY TO THOSE SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS ME AND KNOWS WHAT WHO LOVE TO COOK AND I LOVE AND ENJOY. IT MEANS SO MUCH WHEN THE ENTERTAIN. THEY OFFER A GIFT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT.” VARIETY OF COLORS, SO IT —TRACI ZELLER, TRACI ZELLER INTERIORS CAN WORK IN ANY SPACE.” —HANNAH OZBURN, HANNAH B. OZBURN INTERIORS “I LOVE TO GIVE PRETTY COFFEE-TABLE BOOKS BECAUSE THAT’S A WAY OF ADDING SOMETHING SPECIAL TO A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER’S HOME. I LIKE TO CHOOSE A BOOK THAT NOT ONLY LOOKS PRETTY, BUT ALSO MATCHES THEIR STYLE.” —BETH BARDEN, DESIGNPOST INTERIORS

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When it comes to entertaining, Katherine Weeks Mulford, As friends gather at Mulford’s Myers Park home, they’re co-founder of Addison Weeks, knows how to bring the fun and greeted with prosecco and pomegranate cocktails wrapped in style. Planning for her holiday gift exchange, she knows her embroidered linen napkins created by Charlotte artist Stephen party priorities: fun guests, good music, and a signature cocktail. Wilson. Gifts are placed under Mulford’s flocked tree embel- This calls for a mix of childhood friends and new friends, lished with an assortment of colorful ornaments, including including a conceptual artist and a ballroom dance instructor. vintage mercury glass balls, stitched butterflies (also by Wilson), As well, a selection of holiday tunes from her extensive record and bejeweled brass ornaments by Addison Weeks. collection is a must. As for the cocktail, “A holiday brunch calls Mulford and her business partner, Lee Addison Lesley, are for bubbles,” Mulford says. the design duo behind Addison Weeks. They began as a jewelry

From left to right: Nazy Weeks, Lindsay Carter, Katherine Weeks Mulford, and Felipe Edmiston gather in the living room to exchange gifts. The flowers and greenery are by John Lupton Events.

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TOP LEFT: The colorful cocktail accoutrements are by Copain Gatherings, the flowers are by John Lupton Events, and the brass barware is by Eddie Ross for Addison Weeks. A vintage decanter adds charm.

TOP RIGHT: Meg Allison visits with Stephen Wilson as he pours prosecco. The brass ice bucket and barware are by Addison Weeks in collaboration with Eddie Ross. A vintage decanter adds charm.

BOTTOM: The food is by Copain Gatherings and the flowers are by John Lupton Events. The crystal compote and the wine chiller are by William Yeoward, and the Anna Weatherley charger is from Elizabeth Bruns. The Anna Weatherley compote belongs to Mulford.

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Combine juices then divide among four champagne flutes. Add one teaspoon of sugar to each glass and stir until dissolved. Fill with prosecco and add some pomegranate 26 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 arils for garnish.

The Treetopia tree is decorated by John Lupton Events company in 2002 and expanded into decorative brass hardware “We may repurpose them to meet our needs, but we always and home accessories in 2012. With a shared appreciation of include family heirlooms in the mix.” antiques and vintage items, the pair strives to imbue a sense of This practice of blending old with new is apparent throughout classic, sensible style into their colorful, modern pieces. Mulford’s thoughtfully appointed home. In the dining room, “Kat and I both like to use our mothers’ and grandmothers’ her grandmother’s crystal chandelier dangles over a large marble- hand-me-downs in decorating and entertaining,” Lesley explains. topped table that her mother purchased in France decades ago.

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Hand-painted panels found at an antique store in Palm Beach adorn the walls. Mulford sets the table with a variety of new and vintage china and crystal complemented by heirloom silver—a wedding gift from her husband’s family. She adds pops of color with crisp monogrammed linens, fresh floral arrangements by John Lupton Events, and, of course, some Addison Weeks brass dogwood branch “sitabouts” that were designed in collaboration with interior designer Barrie Benson. A con- summate hostess, Mulford includes beautifully packaged party favors at each place. Guests dine on delectables prepared by Sarah Wrenn of Copain Gatherings before retreating to the living room to exchange gifts. Mulford’s penchant for mixing old and new seems to influence her social life, too. “Nothing makes me happier than when my old friends and new friends meet and hit it off,” Mulford shares. Holiday merriment mission accomplished. u

TOP: On the table are Richard Ginori dinner plates, Anna Weatherley chargers, and William Yeoward crystal tumblers, all from Elizabeth Bruns. The green goblets are vintage, the monogrammed napkins and placemat are by Julian Mejia Design, and the brass dogwood sitabouts are by Addison Weeks. The flowers are by John Lupton Events.

BOTTOM LEFT: The food is by Copain Gatherings and the flowers are by John Lupton Events. The crystal compote and the wine chiller are by William Yeoward, and the Kim Seybert cocktail glasses are from Elizabeth Bruns. The Anna Weatherley compote belongs to Mulford. The painting is by Alexis Walters.

BOTTOM RIGHT: On the table are Richard Ginori dinner plates, Anna Weatherley chargers, and William Yeoward crystal tumblers, all from Elizabeth Bruns. The green goblets are vintage, the monogrammed napkins and placemat are by Julian Mejia Design, and the brass dogwood sitabouts are by Addison Weeks. The flowers are by John Lupton Events.

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Benjamin Johnston Design carefully crafted this art-filled interior with sculptural furniture and lighting from the intricately shaped stools to the curves of the barrel chair. Each piece is unique and thoughtfully selected to draw the eye through the room to create a gallery-like experience.

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1. Designers Zandy Gammons and Liles Dunnigan of The Warehouse 1924 swathed a Raleigh client’s piano room in Benjamin Moore Down Pour Blue. 2. Lizzie Fortunato Kerala Earrings / $390 / pooleshopcharlotte.com 3. Jim Thompson Cumulus in Cobalt / to the trade / jimthompsonfabrics.com 4. Cire Trudon Reggio Classic Candle / $115 / circainteriors.com 5. Lady Swivel Chair by Susan Hable for Hickory Chair / to the trade / 5 ahokeltd.com 6. Mr. Brown London Giotti Bar Stool / $1,785 / abodehomedesign.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN PECK. DUSTIN BY PHOTOGRAPHY 36 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 interior design • furniture gallery 2137 south boulevard suite 100 charlotte, nc 28203 704.335.1220 @highcottonclt design board

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THE FOX THEATRE There’s a reason they call this movie-theatre- turned-performing-arts-center “The Fabulous Fox.” From the Atlanta Ballet to Off-Broad- way shows, the historic theater is home to some of the city’s top performances. And regardless of what’s on the stage, you’ll want to settle in just to experience an evening in the opulent 1929 auditorium. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) foxtheatre.org

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62 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 UNDAUNTED MAKING A SMALL SPACE BEAUTIFUL AND FUNCTIONAL WAS A WELCOMED CHALLENGE FOR THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN TEAM AT PURSLEY DIXON.

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DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 63 In the family room, the television is cleverly hidden above the fireplace behind original artwork from Stuart Coleman Budd, which can be illuminated using a custom light by Evan Wood. Chairs covered in custom fabric by TDC invite quiet conversation, and the ottoman is covered in fabric by Great Plains with Samuel & Sons trim. OPPOSITE: The architectural gem of a staircase leads upstairs, softened by the custom Stark runner. A Holland Macrae cabinet sits perfectly in the nook of the bend, and drapery by Great Plains sneaks a peek.

64 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 hen a Charlotte couple went to in-house interior designer, Bronwyn Ford, to help bring their Pursley Dixon Architecture looking vision to fruition from start to finish. for a new build on a small foot- “It was refreshing to be asked to design something small but print, Ken Pursley was eager to with a high level of integrity,” Pursley says. “It’s a fun challenge take on the project. Fans of the to design a house with an ambitious program on a tight lot. architecture firm’s work, the Much like designing a yacht, every inch must be considered and clients were moving from an uptown condominium to a small thoughtfully utilized to maximize the efficiency of the planning.” Wlot in Eastover and felt confident that Pursley’s team could Ford’s biggest portion of the project presented some challenges create the ultimate living space for them. The kicker? Every of its own, though none that she couldn’t handle. “Once in the square inch of the home had to be beautiful and functional. interior design phase, we had to repurpose or reuse as many Pursley was undaunted by the challenge and called on their pieces as possible from their existing Charlotte condo,” she says,

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 65 “which is not typically a problem, but the new home’s architec- and a covered porch just outside. With a portfolio of ideas from ture, layout, and scale were vastly different than their old. We the couple in hand, Pursley and Ford were able to marry the were able to create a fresh, more modern vibe with new clients’ wishes with the firm’s expertise and design-savvy. “The upholstery and pillows.” wife had wonderful images and ideas that were easily folded Over the next two years, Pursley and his team poured their into a smaller home design infused with rich detail,” Pursley creativity into building a beautifully functional home for the says. Ford adds that since the firm offers both architecture and couple. The narrow lot was in a desirable section of Eastover that interior design services, the opportunity to employ both provides allowed the couple to walk to their favorite places on Providence a particular satisfaction in completing a vision. “Our designers Road and enjoy the beautiful street views out their windows. work closely with the architects to ensure that the soft goods Still, it was elevated from the road to offer more privacy. The specified for the home are cohesive with the overall aesthetic downstairs master bedroom was built in the back of the home vision from the onset,” she says. “In the end, we hope and truly to provide further privacy, complete with a hidden courtyard feel that it’s tailored to that specific homeowner.”

66 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 LEFT: A custom pivoting door made “MUCH LIKE DESIGNING A YACHT, by Jeff Franz of Franz Architectural Woodwork leads to the garden outside. The antique rug along with EVERY INCH MUST BE CONSIDERED AND the console table were repurposed from the owner’s collection, while THOUGHTFULLY UTILIZED TO MAXIMIZE the custom lantern is by Evan Wood. RIGHT: The perfect breakfast nook THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PLANNING.” starts with benches from Holland Macrae in fabric by Rogers & —KEN PURSLEY Goffigon. David Purser finished the custom tabletop, and the kitchen just beyond is bright and light.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 67 Pursley and his team, as they do in each project, paid toward the bay window on the front. The plan is open, but particular attention to the architectural details that make the beams of the kitchen, the arch of the dining room, and a home with a smaller footprint feel equally as open and the plaster coffers of the living room define each of these airy as a larger home. This includes highlighting sightlines spaces uniquely. Those features act as speed bumps that alongside the use of details that help the eye move smoothly break down the long narrow footprint into spaces that are from room to room throughout the home while adding a comfortable and thoughtfully proportioned.” special touch to each. As an example, Pursley points out his Ford was able to repurpose a large amount of the favorite room. “I love standing behind the kitchen island couple’s previous pieces in the new home with some looking toward the street,” he explains. “There is a rich creative design, including even just the simplicity of the architectural layering that charms the eye as it moves color palette. “We wanted to include accessories that would

68 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 make the large furniture pieces and architecture look LEFT: The long vignette through the dining room into the living room features a pair of custom consoles designed by Hubbard Iron Works and elevated,” she explains. “Simply showcasing the more Steve Morgan and finished by David Purser. A chandelier by Julie Neill formal antique pieces against a subdued, neutral backdrop Designs offers an unfettered view, and custom ottomans by Charles allowed them to be distinctive and interesting.” Custom Stewart are a nice resting place. sideboards in the picture window were layered with simple RIGHT: A custom Catbird double chaise sits at the window for perfect minimal accessories that added interest without distracting street gazing. Drapery fabric by Designers Guild creates a light and airy from the views of the gardens beyond. “I love the Catbird feel, and a floor lamp from Visual Comfort adds just enough ambient light. The rug below is from Stark Carpet. chaises we had custom made to fit into the side window box in the living room, too,” Ford says. “It is a wonderful spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine and observe the street

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 69 view while being tucked comfortably inside the house.” In paired together. Whether that’s light/dark, old/new, or the upper lounge, Ford created a cozy and moody space to traditional/modern, my belief is that good design is not create a tension of contrast to the rest of the home, which is about creating perfectly coordinated, idealistic rooms, but very light and bright. “I like to create a tension that makes instead creating luxurious, comfortable spaces that can be everything in the room more interesting as a result of being lived in and appreciated for their imperfections.” u

70 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 A hanging light by Visual Comfort adds drama to the master bathroom while a rug by Tracy Collins warms it up. Drapery by Ralph Lauren and Villa Romo provide privacy over the freestanding tub. A Charles Stewart vanity chair sits pretty, covered in fabric by Rogers & Goffigon. OPPOSITE: In the master bedroom, designer Bronwyn Ford kept things neutral and created a custom headboard in Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Nightstands from Jenko are just the perfect size and light gray draperies add just enough contrast.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 71 STAY IN CONTROL AND CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE.

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SMART APPLIANCES AND HOME VALUE According to recent research, it is predicted that 60% of homes will use smart appliances by 2021, and that 64% of millennials want smart appliances in their homes. Those statistics suggest that smart appliances are quickly becoming part of the status quo for homeowners seeking to sell their house at high value.

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74 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 The dining room is a high-traffic area, so Vieregg opted to use a durable vinyl wallpaper by Romo in place of a silk or woven option. The custom-made walnut dining table is complemented with chairs by Mr. Brown surrounding it.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 75 Vieregg loves to create small nooks throughout a home where someone can enjoy a cup of coffee or curl up and read a book, so she designed this intimate area by the bar to unwind with a glass of wine or read the morning newspaper. OPPOSITE: To open up the original concrete-slab sunroom, architect Susan Dudley vaulted the ceiling and added shiplap to create interest. Vieregg then layered in varying textures through limestone flooring, hair-on-hide rug with leather binding, Belgian linen upholstery by Verellen, and a custom jute-tassel chandelier.

76 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 osephine Jones found the home online. Tired of Jones could see the home’s potential. “It had some really their existing home’s lack of privacy, Jones and appealing qualities. A great backyard. I loved that it was her family were looking for something that was similar to a ranch, long and wide with the master bedroom in a quieter yet still kid-friendly neighborhood. downstairs. I’m the type of person who likes to imagine This Foxcroft home checked all of the boxes. what can be done with a home, and I could see so much When the mom of three went to see it, though, potential here.” it was clear that it had not been updated or renovated since While Jones, who purchased the home in 2011, has an Jit was built in 1971. “There was lime-green shag carpeting eye for design, she knew that she needed to enlist the help in the sunroom and jungle-print wallpaper in the kitchen of a professional to modernize the home. She hired architect with green appliances,” she says. Despite the dated interior, Susan Dudley, who then referred Jones to designer Kelley

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 77 TOP: The side entry of the home is more used than the front door, so Vieregg wanted the space to be practical but also well designed. John Busbin designed the custom cabinetry to hide away all of the family’s everyday items like jackets and shoes, then Vieregg layered in a vintage Turkish rug, an antique bench, a mirror from LaDonna Antiques & Interiors, and an antique Biedermeier chest from Darnell & Company to complete the look.

BOTTOM: Vieregg intentionally designed the laundry room with a light, bright color palette. The white quartz countertop, custom cabinetry by Busbin Cabinetry, wall sconce, and brushed-nickel hardware create a warm, sophisticated look.

OPPOSITE: The bar area on the other side of the sunroom serves as one of those nesting places Vieregg loves to create in a home. The small bistro table adjacent to the bar with a marble counter and custom cabinetry by Busbin Cabinetry is the ideal nook for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening or cup of coffee in the morning.

78 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 Vieregg. Together with Alair Homes, Dudley and Vieregg scullery. We never went outside the existing footprint. But pulled together a whole-home renovation master plan that we really enhanced the spaces that were there.” would transform the once worn-out home into a modern stunner. One of the most significant components of the renova- Vieregg is no stranger to completing a whole-home tion was the sunroom (or solarium, as it was referred to makeover. And while the designer is used to projects on the original architectural plans). “It was such an odd spanning several months and even a couple of years, there space,” Jones says. “It was one long room with each window are just a few that sometimes take a little longer. The Jones’ covered by these tiny shutters, and lime-green wall-to-wall home was one that took three individual renovations before shag carpeting and a sliding glass door that led into the it finally came to fruition. “Initially, we renovated the master living room.” But, like Jones, Dudley and Vieregg could bedroom and bathroom and did plans for the kitchen,” see the potential. Dudley vaulted the ceiling of the room Vieregg says. “But as they lived in the house, they started and added shiplap siding, which immediately breathed life to live in the space differently. For example, the kitchen into the space. Limestone floors replaced the concrete slab, changed to incorporate the dining room, and we added a while the coupling of a custom jute-tassel chandelier and

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 79 “EVERYTHING WE DID WAS INTENTIONAL SO THAT YEARS FROM NOW, IT WOULD STILL BE THE SAME APPROACHABLE AND LIVABLE HOME WITH A NICE, FRESH SOPHISTICATION.” —KELLEY VIEREGG

80 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 monochromatic neutral paint color pulled the sophisticated LEFT: Vieregg was careful to choose timeless fabrics, textures, and patterns that would transcend the three-part renovation that spanned look together. “Intentionally, the color palette and finishes— nearly ten years. To achieve this, Vieregg chose a classic Phillip Jeffries truly everything we did—was open enough to lend itself to grasscloth coupled with the sisal rug in a chinoiserie pattern by renovation down the road,” Vieregg says. Charlotte Moss for Stark and antiques from Darnell & Company. Much of the remaining renovation consisted of gutting RIGHT: Vieregg embraced the glamorous Hollywood Regency aesthetic bathrooms and replacing the wall-to-wall carpeting through- in the powder room, which she covered in a dramatic Schumacher out, as well as other aesthetic upgrades. But even so, the wallpaper. Visual Comfort sconces and a Barbara Barry light fixture coupled with a mirror from Mr. Brown complete the look. team was careful to create a timeless look that, despite the length of the renovation, would look seamless.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 81 To play up the home’s inherent 1970s vibe, Vieregg designed the master bedroom headboard with a curved silhouette and swathed it in a Romo blue-velvet fabric that felt glamorous and feminine. “It’s a combo that made the room soothing and relaxing, but still gave it some life,” Vieregg says. OPPOSITE: To create interest and texture in the large master bedroom, Vieregg added the Cowtan & Tout wall covering. “It has this great movement to it, so it created texture and warmth to the bedroom,” she says.

82 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 “It’s extremely easy to get derailed in that type of situation Though the project took nearly ten years to complete, the and end up with a design that looks like it was done years design team and the Joneses were thrilled with the result. apart,” Vieregg says. “It doesn’t come without a lot of work “It’s a very elegant family home,” Vieregg says. “Everything and intention. My designs tend to be more classic. I like to we did was intentional so that years from now, it would make a home curated and collected to make sure it reflects still be the same approachable and livable home with a nice, the clients’ personality and stands the test of time.” fresh sophistication.” u

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86 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 KEEPING THE CHARM A DESIGN TRIO WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE RESTORING OLDER HOMES BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO A NEARLY ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD COLONIAL IN EASTOVER.

Interior Design by Kathryn Dixon | Architecture by Frank Smith | Build by Phil Goodwin Text by Blake Miller | Photography by Chris Edwards The family room provided a challenge for the design team. “There are large ceiling beams, and within the beams there is V-groove molding,” explains Dixon of Smith’s architectural detail. “That molding connects to the bookshelves and fireplace, so it was a tricky design to incorporate.” OPPOSITE: Dixon kept everything neutral in the breakfast area with a table by Tritter Feefer, light fixture by Robert Abbey, and woven chairs by Crate & Barrel.

88 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 or most people, the home was a complete tear- down. After all, the Eastover home was almost one-hundred years old, but, more than that, it had extensive foundation and structural damage from termites, and faulty work had been completed on it over the years. But when it comes to preserving older homes in Charlotte—not to Fmention much of the Southeast—architectural designer Frank Smith and builder Phil Goodwin often take a unique approach. “I have a love of old houses,” Goodwin says. “They have stories to tell. Homes with a history and wonderful character yet with all of the comforts of modern construction technology are what I love. Taking an old house with its history and restoring and preserving it for generations to come is immensely satisfying.”

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 89 Goodwin, along with Smith and interior designer Kathryn While the team saw serious potential in the home, they Dixon of Circa Interiors, were enamored with the circa-1930s were not naive to the problems the old home presented for Colonial home’s character and bones. The team could see so them. Among the massive renovations were removing the much potential in a renovation with fresh interiors versus entire roof and entire rear exterior wall, adding a third floor building from the ground up that they put their heads with new dormers, replacing all millwork, flooring, wall, and together to create a seamless, modern design from the ceiling surfaces, as well as completely replacing the circular architectural details to the textiles that truly brought the staircase and salvaging the original Buckingham slate roof. old beauty back to life. “Frank did an excellent job enhancing and enlarging the

90 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 house significantly to meet the needs of the new owners,” LEFT: As soon as the pair of nineteenth-century Italian chests arrived on the Goodwin says. “And yet he stayed true to the original Circa Interiors showroom floor, Dixon was quick to snatch them up. “It’s rare to get a pair of such old pieces like these so I knew I had to have them for this Colonial Revival architecture of the home as well as the project!” she says. historical context of the neighborhood.” Smith looked at the original design and instantly RIGHT: The transitional Julian Chichester bench is one of Dixon’s favorite pieces because it balances the antiques in the entryway such as the English recognized proportion issues. “I felt like the height and width drum table, eighteenth-century Gustav Ian Swedish chair, and vintage rug ratios were awkward,” he says. “The home looked so flat and from Charlotte Rug Gallery. wide. I saw the opportunity to adjust it and tweak it slightly

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 91 TOP: Dixon chose a pair of marble-top consoles with a brushed silver leg to bookend the windows in the dining room. A pair of architectural prints adds a dose of modernity to the semi-traditional space.

BOTTOM: Dixon’s goal with the butler’s pantry was to “make it dramatic and handsome.” The designer wrapped the space in a rich blue grasscloth accented with trim painted in a high gloss of the same hue. The door leading to the basement is swathed in a luxurious wool by Schumacher and punctuated with antique brass nailhead trim.

OPPOSITE: The Cowtan & Tout draperies with valances feature a flame stitch with an ivory background. “They brought in the yellow and gray and worked well with the rug,” Dixon says.

but also save the whole house.” The addition of the third floor allowed Smith to add extra square footage without expanding the footprint, which resulted in a more proportionate look. “By doing that, I changed the proportion of the rooflines to be more in line with a ratio that works with everyone’s defini- tion of beauty.” The original footprint was common during the 1930s: a box with four rooms on the main living area. But Smith loves to create seamless, circular paths that allow people to move from room to room without ever dead-ending in one space. “I love to create interesting flow patterns, which not only give you a flexibility of flow between rooms but also delineates public and private spaces,” he explains of reworking the floorplan. “They’re these private spaces embedded in the structure in such a way that when you’re in the public spaces, you don’t notice them. It also provides interesting enclaves and makes the house feel bigger.” Rooms such as the scullery, home office, bar, and the area that accesses the basement are all transition spaces that are somewhat hidden from the main living areas but allow that free flow from room to room. It was Dixon who provided the finishing touches to the renovation. “The homeowners’ previous residence was very traditional, very dark,” Dixon explains. “It was really important for them that this home feel lighter, fresher, softer, and prettier. They wanted it to be calming and pretty both in the architecture and the interiors.”

92 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 93 To create interest among the ivory and cream color palette in the sunroom, Dixon incorporated a high contrast accent color with the chenille throw from Circa, pair of table lamps by Barbara Barry, and metal stool by Arteriors. OPPOSITE: Dixon wanted the study to feel masculine but comfortable, so she opted for Farrow & Ball Pigeon for the paint color and layered in masculine fabrics such as heathered-wool draperies in a houndstooth pattern and a chocolate-brown velvet loveseat.

94 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 To achieve this, Dixon opted for a serene color palette of from Circa’s showroom floor, stating that Circa owner Cindy creams and blues and grays. “And that really drove the furnish- Smith “taught me that in a home with stature and grace such as ings,” she says. “The homeowner really responded to fabric, this, it’s important to have antiques layered in.” For example, which I do as well. I’m really inspired by fabric and texture. She the living room features a pair of early nineteenth-century didn’t want a lot of pattern, but she did want interest, so texture Italian chests that Cindy Smith found during her scouting and subtleties of tone were important. We used a lot of linen, travels abroad. velvet, and wool, but not a whole lot of silk.” In the end, the merging of Smith’s architectural details with In an effort to let Smith’s architectural details shine through- Goodwin’s creativity as a builder and Dixon’s elegant interior- out the home, the majority of the paint colors were by Farrow design touch breathed new life into the old Colonial. “We had the & Ball. “They’re such complex paint colors,” Dixon says. “They opportunity to save this old house, enhance the charm, and give change depending on the light in the room, which helps warm or it a new future,” Smith says. “It takes an extra special cool a room’s overall aesthetic.” Dixon kept the interiors transi- appreciation for a structure like that to do those things that will tional with a mix of old and new, including antiques she pulled let it perform for another century.” u

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hen Vahid Zahabiuon graduated Vahid appreciates fine rugs as works of art—handcrafted heir- from Kristianstad University in the looms that should be elegantly displayed and still stand the test early ’90s, the thought of following of time, being passed down from one generation to the next. All his father’s and grandfather’s handwoven with natural dyes from locations across the globe, footsteps into the rug business Charlotte Rug Gallery offers the highest quality rugs. Clients was never on his radar. But when can rest assured their selection will not only add to the beauty a new career opportunity led him back to his heritage, he quickly of their home but will also maintain that beauty, even appreci- discoveredW his penchant for the industry. ating over time. Vahid has also established his own line of rugs “Both my father and grandfather were rug merchants in in Turkey, staying involved with the production process, from Isfahan, Iran,” Vahid says. “My wife and partner, Leila, and choosing the finest wool to coloration and design. I opened Charlotte Rug Gallery eighteen years ago to exhibit our Charlotte’s top designers tout the benefits of Vahid’s expertise rugs in a gallery setting while also expanding our clients’ and and the gallery’s extensive collection in fulfilling their own clients’ designers’ appreciation for the artistic value of fine rugs.” unique demands.

98 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 “WHEN I AM PURCHASING RUGS THAT WILL BE FAMILY HEIRLOOMS FOR MANY GENERATIONS, IT’S IMPORTANT TO ME THAT THEY COME FROM SOMEONE WITH AN IMPECCABLE BUSINESS REPUTATION, LIKE VAHID.” —BARRIE BENSON Interior designer Teri Thomas says, “From Oushaks to them transparency and expertise,” Vahid says. “Our sincere flat weaves to Moroccon rugs, they always seem to be on the opinions, breadth of knowledge, and seasoned experience are cutting edge.” what they appreciate.”u “They provide the most beautiful, top quality rugs with honesty and courtesy,” Cindy Smith of Circa Interiors says. Interior designer Barrie Benson shares, “I have worked with Vahid for as long as I’ve lived in Charlotte. Aside from having some of the most unusual and beautiful rugs I’ve ever seen, he takes care of our clients and our team from the second we walk in the door. I know that he will take care of my client’s investment for as long as they own the rug. When I am purchasing rugs that will be family heirlooms for many generations, it’s important to me that they come from someone with an impeccable business reputation, like Vahid.” Charlotte Rug Gallery offers a host of finely crafted rugs in-store and online with a collection including old and new rugs in contemporary/modern, traditional, transitional, and tribal styles to fit every decor. Recently, Charlotte Rug Gallery moved into a new location in Myers Park, in a beautiful historic building they share with designer Charlotte Lucas. “Charlotte Rug Gallery is a true gem in the heart of Myers Park,” Lucas says. “The collections are exceptional, and the online selection is just as easy and convenient to navigate.” The excellent quality, unique selection of one-of-a-kind rugs, fair prices, and full-range of services, including cleaning and restoration, has established Charlotte Rug Gallery as a trusted go-to for many designers and homeowners in the Charlotte area. “Every client is our asset. When they invite us into their homes, we understand that deep level of trust and offer

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DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 111 CONTRIBUTOR | SOUL FOOD Featured Advertiser Editorial

GREAT GATHERINGS By Jim Noble Photography by Piper Warlick and The Plaid Penguin

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. A “great gathering” means different things to different people. For some, it could be catching up with old friends over a bottle of It’s when many of you come to us looking for help in creating wine and charcuterie at home. For others, it’s the annual holiday special meals and moments, which means it’s also the time of party they throw for a hundred of their closest friends, complete year we kick it into high gear. Our kitchens are running full-bore with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, a carving station, and an in- for dinner, events, and catering—all in the name of gathering. credible dessert table. Every day we are able to witness and be a part of folks fondly For me, it’s probably a smoked brisket, wood-roasted vege- savoring their time together over dishes we’ve thoughtfully tables, some good wine, and swapping stories with my closest prepared for them. Is there a better reason for us to work a family and friends. Or new ones, even. Just the other day, I was little overtime than this? We are grateful to be a part of your able to enjoy a lunch at Noble Smoke with the son and grandson special season. of Warner Stamey, one of our “Barbecue Legends” and an under-

112 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 “NO MATTER THE OCCASION OR TIME OF YEAR—ALTHOUGH WE KNOW THIS TIME OF YEAR IS EXTRA IMPORTANT—WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR GREAT GATHERINGS EVEN GREATER.”

study of Jess Swicegood and Sid Weaver, two of our other Legends. We ordered plate after plate while I listened to them share stories of their father and the family business, one they carry on today at Stamey’s Barbecue in Greensboro. That was definitely a great gathering. With all types of great gatherings in mind, we’ve been working all year to amplify our catering services at Noble Food & Pursuits. You’ve heard me talk about Copain before. It still exists for pick-up and full-service catering orders and specializes in thoughtful, curated menus of savory and sweet items—plus the baguettes, sourdough, rye, and other delicious breads coming out of our oven every day. Now we’ve streamlined the ordering and menu-selection process to make it easier for you to entertain using the other concepts in our family: Rooster’s, A Noble Grille (Winston- Salem), Noble Smoke, and The King’s Kitchen. With the click of a button and a quick note on our new website, you can start a conversation with our catering team. Just let us know which restaurant you’d like to order from and whether you want to choose from our standard menu or build a custom, full-service menu. No matter the occasion or time of year— although we know this time of year is extra important—we want to make your great gatherings even greater. Happy holidays from all of us at Noble Food & Pursuits!u

Chef JIM NOBLE is the executive chef and owner of NOBLE FOOD & PURSUITS (NOBLE SMOKE, BOSSY BEULAH’S, ROOSTER’S, COPAIN, AND THE KING’S KITCHEN). For more information, visit NOBLEFOODANDPURSUITS.COM.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 113 CONTRIBUTOR | HOME REMODELING Featured Advertiser Editorial

WHOLE-HOUSE RENOVATIONS By Brad Little Photography by Lassiter Photography

Taking on a home remodeling project of any each client and project scope, but the following are some things size can be a challenging experience. to consider when deciding what’s right for you.

You’ve got to find the right professionals to work with, make The Entire Home Refreshed decisions about the design and the products you’ll use, and then One frequent comment from clients after their project has been rearrange your daily routine to accommodate the process of completed is, “My new kitchen looks great, but now it makes the planning and construction. When the entire house is due for a rest of the house look so much more dated.” If you want to avoid remodel, our clients frequently ask, “Should I remodel my home living with the stark contrast of new versus old areas of your in phases or do it all at one time?” The answer is different for home, you should plan to do it all at once.

114 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE | DECEMBER 2019 Alternative Accommodations “ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO This is an obvious one, but it is something that should be well RESEARCH AND PLAN, SO YOU thought out. Remodeling the whole house means you’ll want GET A CUSTOMIZED REMODEL to put your furniture in storage and stay somewhere else while THAT YOU’LL ENJOY FOR MANY it’s happening. If you’ve bought a fixer-upper, do as much of the YEARS TO COME.” remodeling as you can before moving anything into the house. Economies of Scale Remodeling the entire house at once will allow your remodeler to spread out management and overhead costs over all of the spaces you are renovating, potentially saving you money. The Age of the Home If your home’s plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems are A whole-house remodel can seem like a lot to take on, but it may more than twenty years old, they will likely need to be replaced be right for you once you weigh all of the advantages against or updated in some way to meet current code requirements, spreading out the projects over many months or even years. regardless of how big or small the project. Because these things Whatever you decide, allow plenty of time to research and plan, affect all areas of your home, updating them all at once will be so you get a customized remodel that you’ll enjoy for many years easier in the long run. to come.u

BRAD LITTLE is the president of CASE DESIGN/REMODELING of Charlotte. For more information, visit CASECHARLOTTE.COM or call 704-759-3920.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 115 CONTRIBUTOR | ROOM SERVICE Featured Advertiser Editorial

SUPERBLY SUBTERRANEAN By Beth Keim Photography by Mekenzie Loli

When it’s time to kick the kids—and all of their and even build a little wine cellar for Mom and Dad. We ended friends—out of the family room, why not send up with a large and beautiful open space that is well lit and them to an area created just for them, a place has several “zones.” they never want to leave? Using a modular sofa for easy access down the tight stairs, this piece holds its shape and is the perfect position for gaming. That’s what my client and I had in mind for this subterranean The fireplace, once brick, was framed out for a cleaner look using space. Once dark and used for storage, we called in contractor concrete tile, then flanked with floating shelves and a custom Andrew Roby to move walls, add headers, create a bathroom, storage cabinet with amazing wood detail by Jacob Wolfe.

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Because of the lack of natural light, we added several can lights and a large floor lamp. Light wall colors, a lighter wall-to-wall carpet, and fun wallpaper also help to brighten up the space. One of my favorite pieces is the modern pool table that Tips for creating a subterranean space: easily raises to dining height. This multifunctional table • Line up a really good contractor. saves space and allows for gaming and gathering. • Keep your stairwell open until the last minute so furniture pieces With thoughtful planning and ample creativity, this room easily clear tight corners and fit into the space. is now an inviting space where family and friends may • Use modular furniture to allow for easy access and never want to leave. u multifunctional furniture to save space. • Add plenty of can lighting and include cozy floor lamps or table lamps.

BETH KEIM is the owner of LUCY AND COMPANY, a full-service interior design firm located at 2108 South Boulevard, Suite 213. For more information, visit LUCYANDCOMPANY.COM or call 704-342-6655.

DECEMBER 2019 | HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE 117 arts and culture SPOTLIGHT Wish List Lark & Key December 4–24 larkandkey.com

Jersey Boys Ovens Auditorium December 6–8 blumenthalarts.org Leah Rosenberg: to open eyes Hodges Taylor Charlotte Youth Ballet December 13–January 31 The Nutcracker hodgestaylor.com Halton Theater Hodges Taylor is pleased to present a solo installation by San Francisco–based artist December 6–8 Leah Rosenberg, who returns to Charlotte after her recent McColl Center for Art + In- charlotteyouthballet.org novation residency (2017) with a fresh commentary on ritual and recordation through color. Using inventively repetitious processes to accrue and layer color, Rosenberg’s Magic of Christmas and The interdisciplinary practice of painting, sculpture, installation, food, and performance is at Singing Christmas Tree once grounded, meditative, and playful. This is Rosenberg’s first exhibition with Hodges Knight Theater Taylor. The opening reception with the artist will be held on Friday, December 13 from December 13–22 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with an artist talk on Saturday, December 14 at 11 a.m. charlottesymphony.org

Little Black Dress: The Musical Booth Playhouse January 16–18 blumenthalarts.org

The Haas Brothers: I Saw Design, and Art Opened Up My Eyes, I Saw Design SOCO Gallery Through January 17 soco-gallery.com Lee Hall: On Paper Jerald Melberg Gallery Queen’s Feast: Through January 11 Charlotte Restaurant Week jeraldmelberg.com Charlotte Region January 17–26 Jerald Melberg Gallery is pleased to present its fifth solo exhibition for Lee Hall, charlotterestaurantweek.iheart.com focusing on her colorful, abstracted landscapes on paper. Hall created a wonderful variety of art both on paper and with paper: acrylic paintings on paper, watercolors, and collages. A North Carolina native, Hall was a renowned abstract expressionist whose muses were the American and Mediterranean landscape. Loosely titled by the locale they represent, her poetic landscapes are iterations of the tradition of abstraction derived from meditations on nature, whose forbearers include a myriad of great minds from painters of the Sung Dynasty to modernist John Marin.

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