ENTRY &
STAIR TOWER
LINDSEY CORAL
HARPER
Carriage House Den Inspired by garden views and
Southerners’ love of color, Charlotte designer
Traci Zeller crafted a pretty-as-a-party-dress
palette for the carriage house den. Shades of
brown, from camel to chocolate, meld with
grassy green, fuchsia, and pale pink—including a
ceiling swathed in Benjamin Moore’s “Strawberry
Yogurt.” Textures—nubby chenille, natural linen,
and soft velvet—make the mix even headier. An
array of furnishings from CR Laine ensures the
den is a perfect place for casual gatherings—or
relaxation. “Because I can’t think of anything
dreamier than taking a nap in the sun and the
air-conditioning, the niche had to have a daybed,”
Zeller says. When curling up with a good book is
on the agenda, a floor lamp from Circa Lighting
stands at the ready.
Parlor “I wanted the parlor to feel like Charleston,
but in an unexpected way,” Lexington, Kentucky,
designer Matthew Carter says. “I loved the idea
of really beautiful antique furniture mixed with
more casual fabrics, like the small print on the
linen curtains, then setting everything on fire
with a really acidic and intense wall color:
Benjamin Moore’s ‘Chartreuse.’ ” A thoughtful
assemblage of furniture pieces in bright, fresh
upholstery encourages hours of convivial
conversation by the fire.
Entry & Stair Tower “I love the idea of big impact
in a tiny space,” designer Lindsey Coral Harper
says. That’s what the Georgia native achieved
using a custom wallcovering from Gracie Studio.
“The amazing poppy color and giant 3-foot-tall
peonies work with a collection of art to create
an unforgettable moment when you walk in.
You’re drawn up the staircase because you want
to see the next gallery wall of original artwork.” In
all, she hung 100 pieces of art and a smattering
of gilded sunburst mirrors along the three flights
of stairs. Gray tones on some walls, the stair
runner, and window treatments balance the
energetic colors while a hanging fixture from
Circa Lighting echoes the golden glow of frames,
mirrors, and accessories.
Garden (page 70) History and modernity,
graciousness and ease mingle in the verdant
garden, designed by Charlestonian Glen Gardner.
“The house itself is a very traditional Charleston
single house with a fresh new rear window wall
looking out to the garden,” he says. “I wanted to
allow the garden to speak to the house, which
meant creating classic lines and timeless spaces
with a fresh interpretation.” He crafted a
structured yet informal layout featuring a series
of garden rooms. Surfaces shift from Crossville
pavers to compacted gravel, yet each space is
connected by a border of handmade brick and an
organic green-and-white palette. A backdrop of
lush yews is punctuated by pops of pink
sasanqua camellia and yellow cassia. Primarily
white-painted furniture pieces include a 1930s
Leinfelder iron table that sits at the heart of the
dining area. Lanterns from Bevolo Gas & Electric
Lights let the party continue long after sunset.
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