of Weathington’s dining room, notes Kirkland. To let
it shine—and help the space feel lighter and brighter—she
selected Sherwin-Williams’ pale pink White Dogwood
(SW 6315) for the walls and Pearly White (SW 7009) for the
trim. Weathington says, “With the room’s previous green
shade, the chandelier just didn’t pop quite that much, but
now I’m like, ‘Oh, I like that even more!’ ”
Surround yourself with your favorite things.
Simply shifting around the existing pieces can refresh
a room, so Weathington and Kirkland spent weeks trying
out her furnishings in different areas of the house. For
instance, her beloved grandfather clock was moved from
a rarely seen spot into the den. “It makes me so happy that
now I can appreciate it every single day,” says Weathington.
“It’s like I got a new piece of furniture.”
Prioritize gathering spots.
The L-shaped porch was built to be an entertaining
area, with the kitchen windows serving as a direct
pass-through to the dining area. Kirkland wanted it
to have a lighthearted and celebratory feel. Parisian-
bistro-inspired dining chairs and a petrified-wood
coffee table exude what she calls a “relaxed but inspiring”
vibe, while an extra-deep, sturdy daybed swing ensures
that the area remains a popular destination even after
the party is over. Â
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BAR
Sherwin-Williams’ rich blue
(Naval, SW 6244) completely
transformed the den’s bar.
“It’s an unexpected little jewel
box,” Kirkland says. “The deep
color makes it feel hip, and the
Dutch door is an interesting
architectural detail.”a dreamy
MASTER
BEDROOM
Walls and an antique settee
covered in the same lavender
pattern (Balinese Peacock
by Scalamandré) create a
peaceful oasis. To help the
dark wood rice bed fit better
in this pastel scheme, they
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