Southern_Living_June_2017

HOME & GARDEN

A FLOWING FLOOR PLAN

Inside, he knew the bedrooms and baths had to be a

certain size, so he got creative with compromise in the

living room, dining room, and kitchen. “You immediately

start asking what can overlap,” Ingram says. In this

case, an open space allows the living, dining, and

cooking areas to flow seamlessly into one another.

OLD-SCHOOL PLANKED CEILINGS

Ingram used butted boards overhead to add another layer of age to the main room. “I love

the subtle texture and character that wood ceilings provide,” he says. Plus, he notes the

boards will expand and contract slightly over time, which will add to the effect.

EXPANSIVE DESIGN TRICKS

All interior walls are shiplap, painted the same white

(Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee) to open up the space

and play to the abundance of textures in the room. “When

you have an area like this, the all-white palette helps the

corners of the rooms disappear,” Ingram says. The same

antique brick from the exterior frames the fireplace, while

reclaimed-pine floors add even more patina.

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Minimalist Millwork

He wanted to keep the

woodwork humble in

such a small space but

gave the mantel slightly

elevated detail.