MAY/JUNE 2019 | SOUTHERN HOME 82though the soft color palette of creams, light blues,
muted greens, and shades of white give the home
a more modern, open, and airy feel. “I wanted a
timeless aesthetic, so I stayed away from doing
anything too dramatic or trendy,” Anne says. The
trendiest features in the home could, perhaps, be
found in the kitchen, with its top-of-the-line
appliances, Calacatta gold marble countertops,
and custom cabinetry; but with the amount of
entertaining the couple does, their need for the best
of the best is well-founded. Often hosting dinner
parties as well as large gatherings, the Altizers also
enjoy having just a few friends over to watch the
game or have a drink. “We want people to be
comfortable and have fun here,” says Anne.
“That shows in the design.” And as host to these
frequent gatherings, the home is sure to collect
many more stories in the years to come—and
perhaps gain a few more quirks along the way.
Opposite, top to bottom:
Blending high and low, Anne
purchased the secretary in the
library from Yorkshire House
but balanced out the more
extravagant piece with a white
dining chair from HomeGoods
re-covered in Lee Jofa fabric.
Guests are treated to comfort in
a bed by Modern History
dressed in Matouk linens.
Window treatments and a
box-pleated bed skirt by
Schumacher bring in pattern
and color. This page, above:
Another of Steve’s paintings,
a beachscape above the
upholstered Chaddock bed in
the master, includes muted tones
that fit well within the space.
A Wayne Paulsen painting
above the mantel echoes the
serenity of the room.