idea house 2005 Atlanta, Georgia homes. For example, Craftsman-style touches, including the built-ins that flank the family room’s fireplace, bring the past into the present. The floor plan, which is more suited to today’s lifestyles, has clean lines and enhances the solid architectural framework. Link Rooms With Color Mary Margarett’s accent color scheme was inspired by the rich gold-and- blue fabric seen on the family room’s sofa pillows. A sofa and chair from Storehouse, upholstered in a high- performance synthetic suede, add contemporary pizzazz. Simple blue window panels coordinate with the pil- lows and rug. Woven shades allow the homeowner to control natural light without pulling closed the panels. Tex- tural elements such as the side chairs and limestone-and-iron coffee table create depth and warmth. APwrapararkviewound porch with skyline views Mod Meets Classic Family Room The family room showcases contem- is just one way this home combines big-city allure porary art from Fay Gold Gallery, sleek with a relaxed and comfortable style. metallic lamps from Circa Lighting, and simple silk draperies from The In every city across the South, space is Curtain Exchange. These items bring a big issue—and we aren’t just talking modernity to a setting framed with the about square footage. The space be- most traditional of interior elements— tween suburbia (where a lot of people an antique rug from Nomadic Arts. Ilive) and city center (where most peo- Franklin/Caldwell + Associates, Inc., the ability of Whitehall Homes to con- ple work) has grown so fast that many made the most of the exteriors, adding struct these details, Parkview can’t Handsome Floors families are moving back to urban foliage in every available space around help but age gracefully. Heart-pine boards have been providing neighborhoods, trading cul-de-sacs the house. For color, pots of pretty timeless beauty in homes for hundreds and two-hour commutes for a town flowers are staggered on the front Cozy and Inviting of years, and today American-made house and a grocery store up the block. Foyer porch steps. More blooms punctuate For the interiors, Mary Margarett Authentic Pine Floors complement Inspired by this trend, Parkview, our the courtyard and porches. The design Nevin of Nevin Interior Design con- any decor. Create rich-looking, beau- Georgia Idea House, aims to redefine is a wonderful complement to a house trasts the Idea House’s old-fashioned tiful floors in your own home. You can city living in the South. It’s located in brick homes, all built with recycled that faces the community greenspace. character with cutting-edge style. In choose from custom, site-finished, Glenwood Park, a new 28-acre com- materials and energy-efficient designs. Not only does Glenwood Park re- spaces such as the family room, sleek wide-plank, or prefinished boards, munity just a couple of miles from Green Street Properties, the devel- semble an established neighborhood, and sophisticated elements including such as the ones in this house. ᮣ downtown Atlanta. Visit the area, and oper of Glenwood Park, also planted but the home’s architecture reflects the chandelier, contemporary artwork you may be surprised to see that Glen- more than 1,000 trees on this former history as well. Jim Strickland and the and furniture, and a simple color wood Park is not a jumble of loft apart- industrial site in an effort to revive the design team at Historical Concepts— scheme highlight the home’s timeless ments landscaped with concrete and landscape. After all, that’s what every a Peachtree City, Georgia, architec- building elements. The floor plan is asphalt. It is actually an environmen- homeowner wants—to be surrounded tural design firm known for creating open so that conversation can flow tally friendly neighborhood made up by picturesque lawns; blooming flower- homes that embrace classic styles— effortlessly and guests can easily move of ambling sidewalks, parks, nearby beds; and pretty fences, picket or oth- designed a house that looks as if it’s from the family room to the kitchen shops, and a mix of home styles— erwise. Glenwood Park just proves been on the block for years. With a and dining room. from quaint condos to three-story that you don’t have to live in the sub- facade of blond brick and a deep wrap- urbs to have it. The community has around porch, Parkview resembles one Yesterday’s Charm Today Take an Idea House Virtual Tour a growing landscape, and so does of the many houses found in old South- Each architectural detail designed at southernlivingideahouse.com. Foyer Parkview, even on a lot not intended ern downtowns. Between the master- by Historical Concepts captures the for much yard. Landscape architects ful design of Historical Concepts and spirit of classic elements seen in older © 2005 Southern Living. Reprinted with permission natural wood countertop from The Perfect for a Chef Craft-Art Company contrast with the Today, Electrolux offers an unmatched cream-colored cabinetry’s sleek lines. selection of refrigerators, ovens, and cooktops to help you streamline your Maximize Storage Options cooking routine. From the kitchen Function is so important in a house, novice to pros who can sauté in their especially in the kitchen, where every sleep, cooks will appreciate thought- square inch should be useful. The pull- fully designed details such as Smooth- out storage racks on either side of the GlideTM oven racks that slide effort- cooktop exemplify good design in un- lessly on ball bearings. Electrolux un- expected places. derstands the details that go into mak- ing a user-friendly kitchen, which is Easy on the Environment why this house features Electrolux Every home needs to be equipped for ICONTM appliances. recycling, but especially one built in a community constructed with recycla- ble and reusable materials. Glass, metal, paper, and plastic are presorted into trash bins hidden in a deep draw- er in the island. Kitchen Linger Outside The ample porches and courtyard at Parkview are the perfect spots to start your morning off right with a glass of healthy, 100% pure orange juice. Florida’s Natural® juices are not made from concentrate, so pour a glass, grab the newspaper, and enjoy fresh- squeezed taste every day. Also try Cranberry Apple Juice Cocktail, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, and Raspberry Lemonade. Elegant Dining Fully Stocked Kitchen The dining room is the perfect exam- High ceilings, a set of Pella windows, ple of eclectic style. Mary Margarett and a neutral color scheme may pro- paired a traditional heirloom rug and a vide the kitchen’s expansive feel, but rich, dark color to add visual impact set of antique chairs with a modern the actual appliances from Electrolux and depth. square table and leather chairs. The ICONTM and storage components from glass chandelier and lamps punctuate Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry really Mix-and-Match the setting with sophistication. A door top it off with contemporary style. The latest stainless steel appliances to the front porch and a wall of win- Beautiful prefinished boards from meet timeless details in this corner Dining Room dows allow plenty of sunlight to spill Authentic Pine Floors are stained a of the kitchen. A tile backsplash and into the compact space. ᮣ © 2005 Southern Living. Reprinted with permission Turn a Hallway Into a Gallery Versatile storage is essential in a home. The hallway leading to the mas- ter bedroom becomes a gallery, com- plete with a row of bookcases and custom cabinets, enabling the home- owners to store and display their fa- vorite things. High-Style Suite The hottest thing in bedrooms right now is having a cool color scheme. By cool, we mean soft, calm tones such as blues and greens. For this master bedroom, a rich sea blue is paired with cream. As an alternative to a head- board, Mary Margarett upholstered the lower wall behind the bed with a blue- and-cream herringbone Sunbrella fab- ric edged with silver nail heads. Leather benches and antique bedside tables provide contrast. Master Bath Master Bedroom Soothing Spot To Soak Don’t Forget Doors The master bedroom’s soft palette is JELD-WEN Interior Doors offer nu- carried into the bath. Creamy marble merous designs, from custom-carved tiles provide a textured look on the to molded, making them ideal for any floor while mosaic tiles line the walk- type of architecture. The Rockport se- in shower. A bubble bath in the free- ries used in Parkview features hori- standing tub from Cheviot is the zontal panels, a nice detail for a home perfect respite after a long day. The with historical elements. Interior doors private water closet sits at the end of include a five-year limited warranty. the main space. Separate vanities and wood-framed mirrors are painted a mushroom hue in keeping with the muted floor, walls, and accessories. Hall to the Master Bedroom Adding Softness Fresh Ways With Fabric Let the Sun Shine In Few design elements warm up a room Whether you’re upholstering sofas and Pella Windows & Doors manufactures and add personal style more than plush chairs or creating curtains and pillows, quality products that offer something carpet. Not only do floor coverings Sunbrella fabrics make a great choice Year-round Comfort Inside for every budget. need to look pretty, but they also need because they are fade-resistant and There’s no substitute for the efficient, In Parkview, argon-filled, double- to feel good underfoot. Mohawk In- easy to clean. In the master bedroom reliable, and quiet systems from pane windows from the Architect dustries offers both with soft, durable, at Parkview, durable Sunbrella fabric Lennox.