MAY/JUNE 2019 | SOUTHERN HOME 50brings in all the colors the wife loves, from soft
blues to earthy tones.
The dining room takes a warmer turn with a
terra-cotta, avian-print wallpaper that lends a
candlelit glow to the space. Kendall selected the
vibrant antique china that sets a regal table. “I
found the china in an antiques store and loved
that it pulled together all the colors of the house,”
she says. A classic pedestal dining table and
comfortable upholstered chairs create the ideal
setting for sophisticated entertaining. Antiques
bring their impeccable pedigree to the mix with
a server at the window and a chest providing the
sheen of old wood.
Kendall and Wills gutted the kitchen and
added new parquet floors, wood beams, cabinetry,
and a fireplace. Instead of the usual island,
Kendall opted for a table that not only provides
caterers space to serve food but also serves as
the wife’s command post for checking emails and
organizing family life. “She sits at the table all the
Opposite and above: Fabrics in the wife’s favorite color, blue, dress the keeping room,
which has become the family’s favorite gathering spot. Kendall and Wills added the new
fireplace and beams to enhance the cozy feeling of the room. Waxed wood finishes
reinforce the casual focus of the room. Below: A porch overlooking the pool area holds
a pair of outdoor wicker chairs in the same blue-and-gray combo.