HOME DESIGN & DECOR Charlotte DECEMBER 2018 C HA R L O TT E HOMDESIGN & DEC EOR® December 2018 GREAT GATHERINGS A “FRAMIly” AFFAIR TWINE & TWIG STYLE PLUS: DINE BY DESIGN V O L. 18 | WITH BARRIE BENSON NO . 6 DESIGN-INSPIRED GIFTING Calling it beautiful doesn’t even scratch the surface Exceptionally durable and scratch-resistant natural stone surfaces at Marva. © CAMBRIA 2018 || 259145_AD || 2018 CAMBRIA © CROWNDALE™ Waterstone Collection™ CambriaUSA.com/Marva 704-476-1344 CA_259145_AD Marva Co-Op Home Design and Decor Print_Ad Two_v3.indd 1 8/24/18 12:07 PM ©2018 California©2018 Closet Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Franchises independently owned and operated. Experience a California Closets system custom designed specifically for you and the way you live. Visit us online today to arrange for a complimentary in-home design consultation. 704.527.5505 californiaclosets.com CHARLOTTE 224 East Blvd NC154_HomeD&D_Brooks2_8.3x10.8_1018.indd 1 11/9/18 11:27 AM Design • Installation • Outdoor Living • Maintenance Celebrating 30 Years in Business! LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING INSTALLED BY THE AN LANDSCAPE GROUP. “Keeping Charlotte Green” www.morganlandscapegroup.com 704.588.2292 CELEBRATING SUCCESS MAREN BRISSON- FINCHMILLER LEIGH C. CORSO CAY CRAIG BRIGID DOWNS TEAM GRAVES KUESTER TEAM TEAM CECELIA KATHRYN CHIP JETTON LISA RUPP LISA WARREN ANNE WILLIAMS MCNORRILL THIGPEN At Cottingham Chalk, relationships come first. Since 1983 we’ve led the way in residential real estate in Charlotte, guiding families through the process of finding the right home with sound advice and unwavering support at every step of the way. 704.364.1700 | COTTINGHAMCHALK.COM December 2018 - January 2019 - CLT Home Design.indd 1 11/8/2018 3:48:44 PM Featured Homes 8411 DOUBLE EAGLE GATE WAY – Seven Eagles 1806 FUNNY CIDE DRIVE – Providence Downs South (Waxhaw, NC) $1,699,000 | MLS# 3431948 | 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths $945,900 | MLS# 3450481 | 4 Bedrooms, 4.1 Baths The Bell Team (Anne and McSwain Bell) – 704.654.0979 / 704.651.8669 Laurie Halt – 704.904.4574 Exquisite 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath custom home in prestigious, gated Seven Eagles. Stately painted Exquisite Old World European Manor in exclusive gated community with unparalleled brick exterior, slate roof, 10 1/2 ft ceilings on main, gorgeous hardwood floors, intricate moldings architectural design! Quality craftsmanship, custom finishes, and incredible stone and and oversized windows & doors are just some of the many features of this home. Owner’s millwork throughout. Impressive gourmet kitchen with state-of-the art stainless appliances. suites on both main and upper levels - both with expansive walk-in closets and beautiful marble Elegant Owner’s Suite, graced with rich appointments, is adorned with wooden beamed bathrooms. Gourmet cook’s kitchen opens to family room and has an abundance of cabinetry, cathedral ceilings and has a newly renovated “Spa-like” shower. Dream office with beamed large center island, Calcutta gold marble countertops, marble backsplash, custom range hood vaulted ceilings and custom built-ins flanking a gorgeous fireplace with glass crystals. Two and professional grade stainless appliances. All secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets and en new HVAC units (2018). Gorgeous covered terrace. Exceptional Marvin schools. suite baths. Large bonus room on second floor. Walk up unfinished 3rd floor is additional 1400+ ft. Beautiful covered porch and patio with fire pit. 2 car garage. Large privacy wall and beautiful landscaping. A true pleasure to show - do not miss this one of a kind home! 1032 N. SHARON AMITY ROAD – Cotswold 7705 QUAIL PARK DRIVE – Quail Park $845,000 | MLS# 3433750 | 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $714,500 | MLS# 3449647 | 5 Bedrooms, 4.2 Baths Team Graves – 704.560.2311 Donna Anderson – 704.607.6880 Desirable Cotswold location with open floor plan. Guest room & full bath on main level. This quality crafted home could be yours for the New Year. Three stories of functional living Master suite with spa like bathroom, huge walk-in shower; separate vanities. Spacious space with formal and informal areas. The lovely Dining Room and finely appointed Kitchen designer closet. Lovely brick wall wraps the front of the neighborhood, houses are not on allow ease of entertaining while the Great Room and outdoor spaces provide for more Sharon Amity, but in Cotswold Retreat, an enclave of 11 homes with cobblestone streets and casual get togethers and Alfresco dining. Gleaming wood floors, guest suite on main, gas lanterns – charming! 1-acre park just for residents. Next to popular Sherwood Forest. luxurious, two level, Owners Suite feels like a 5 Star Resort. The private third floor level Excellent schools. Classica quality, a must-see home. showcases a media room with elevated theatre style seating, projector, and viewing screen. Additional space allows for a regulation sized pool table, half bath, and a gaming/playroom. Amenities abound and located in a most sought-after area in Charlotte. 704-364-1700 • CottinghamChalk.Com contents December 2018 54 features 40 House on tHe Hill You never know when things will align to find you in the perfect home, but for one Charlotte couple, the forever home found them. 54 A “FrAmilY” AFFAir Sisters and owners of jewelry and lifestyle brand twine & twig gather together with “framily” to celebrate the holidays. 66 tHe simpler liFe Deena Knight and her family discover that it’s the 40 simpler things that bring the most joy. 8 HOMe DesIgn & DecOr cHarLOtte | DeceMber 2018 DEKTON UNLIMITED NEW INDUSTRIAL COLLECTION ORIX - INDUSTRIAL Collection DEKTON presents the new INDUSTRIAL series, the result of a collaboration with Daniel Germani Designs. Four new urban colors with ecological characteristics; these rusted lookalike materials will bring personality to your design and architectural projects, indoors or outdoors. An exercise in technological innovation and sustainability for a more demanding world. DEKTON UNLIMITED 25 Ultra Thickness Ultra(0.8, Thickness1.2, 2, 3 cm) 25-Year (0.8, 1.2, 2, 3 cm) Warranty COSENTINO CENTER CHARLOTTE 11435 Granite Street - Suite B | Charlotte, NC 28273 704.504.1538 | www.cosentino.com | www.dekton.com Follow Us: F T ò @CosentinoUSA Dekton Unlimited USA 8,375x10,8125+0,25 Charlotte.indd 1 06/11/2018 0:49:54 contents December 2018 20 84 32 pAlette 84 Home remoDeling: dwell A surprising juxtaposition of neutralizing Brad little properties and show-stopping qualities, Now or later stYle 20 aubergine is a jewel tone with intrigue. Interior designer Barrie Benson is at it again 88 BuilDing A Better Home: with another stunning dining room and Design BoArD Mary ludemann tablescape worthy of those closest to you. 34 It’s all about livable beauty for interior designer Soaking in style and Charlotte newcomer Hannah ozburn. Here trenD 90 tHe perFeCt setting: 24 she shares how to meld functionality with style ‘tis better to give than to receive is not always Laura Wood and the to create a happy home. the case. sometimes it’s a little give and a Ethan Allen Design team little take. Here’s our gift guide of some of our Company’s Coming favorite items from around town and beyond contributors that will make their (or your) spirits bright. soul FooD: spotlight 76 Jim noble mArKet 28 Food + Fellowship 12 From tHe eDitor The season for great gatherings is upon us, so 92 Arts AnD Culture spotligHt you’ll need to revamp your entertaining game 80 room serviCe: with these eye-catching pieces for your bar and Beth Keim 94 ADvertiser inDex tablescape. Bringing the Bistro Home 10 HOMe DesIgn & DecOr cHarLOtte | DeceMber 2018 CELEBRATE INCREDIBLE QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, SERVICE & STYLE SPECIAL SAVINGS GOING ON NOW CHARLOTTE / PINEVILLE 11516 CAROLINA PLACE PARKWAY 704.341.7512 Sale going on for a limited time. Exclusions apply. Ask a designer or visit ethanallen.com for details. ©2018 Ethan Allen Global, Inc. From the editor t’s unquestionable that the political landscape has gripped our lives in ways we never saw coming. And in effect, it’s caused rifts between some of those nearest and dearest to our hearts. Despite the harried world we live in, we find ourselves back at the time of year where we need to let go of what divides us and embrace what unites us – friendship and family. Coming together over the holidays is a beautiful thing where we create memories Ithat have staying power. For me, this holiday season is even more special, as it will be my daughter’s first Christmas. This issue, our great gatherings issue, is a celebration of coming together for food and fellowship – nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. in the case of the twine & twig sisters, founders and owners of the jewelry and lifestyle brand, it’s a “framily” affair with an open-door, zero-formalities policy where friends, family, and children gather on sundays, watch football, break bread, and engage with one another. You might even get blazed over by a roller-blading child or two gliding through the home (page 54). For anyone who’s ever put together a dinner party or hosted an oyster roast, they can tell you that it’s a full-on production. one way or the other, food must be made, drinks must be served, and plating must be provided. there’s a lot that’s involved. And it’s the thoughtfulness and care that go into each decision that make it such a special occasion. interior designer Barrie Benson welcomes us into one of her client’s homes and shares with us how she creates a perfect dinner party tablescape and also provides a few tips and inspired looks for the holiday season (page 20). After all, it is the season of giving, so we’ve put together a design- inspired gift guide to give you some ideas for the design enthusiast in your life.