Southern Studio Interior Design

For the past 18 months, I’ve been working with the most fantastic clients (and now wonderful friends) to bring their dream of a second home on Lake Gaston to life. I had the pleasure of working closely with Sid Cutts with Corbitt Hills Construction on the project.  I cannot say enough about Sid’s attention to detail and craftsmanship. Several weeks ago, we spent the day photographing the project and I wanted to share the results. I’ll do my best to give you a virtual tour…..here we go….

The exterior facade is gorgeous with handcrafted detailing in the columns, shutters, and gables.

The foyer of the home is open to the adjacent lodge room and dining room.  Notice the stunning front door and beautiful light fixtures by Currey & Company.

The lodge room has a beautiful view of the lake and includes more quality detailing in the built-in cabinetry and ceiling detailing. Check out the curved leather sofa…the perfect conversation space!

This kitchen is a dream! The large center island is the perfect gathering spot. We decided to stack the cabinets to the 10′ ceiling height to maximize storage and make a grand statement. Mixing the finishes on the cabinets gave added visual interest. We worked closely with Lake Country Kitchens to create the perfect design. The kitchen backsplash is a combination of tiles, including natural stone and handcrafted decorative tiles and mosaics. What do you think?

The keeping room is open to the kitchen and breakfast nook. Notice the beautiful floors throughout this home! They are fabricated from reclaimed wood and custom finished specifically for this home.

I could live in this master bath.  The barrel vault welcomes you to the walk-thru shower. It’s the perfect master shower combination…two personal showers on each end so there’s no need to adjust settings.  The walk-thru center space (which, unfortunately, you can’t see) includes an arched window, a rain can shower head and body sprays. It’s the ultimate shower experience!

Here’s a detail of the beautiful tile work. Laura Olmstead with Triangle Tile and Stone helped us create the perfect combination of materials and design. Notice the pebble shower floor in the photo above.

The lower level is the perfect spot for entertaining. The wine storage cellar has a gorgeous door accented with wrought iron. The rustic furnishings (and a pool table not shown in the photo) are made from antique wagon wheels and reclaimed teakwood. Sid did a fabulous job crafting the “awning” over the bar. We used engineered cork plank flooring for it’s aesthetics and durability.

The girls have the perfect sleepover hangout in this bunk room! We made sure their every need was met, right down to the reading lights in their personal cubbies. Oh, to be a kid again!

Although the home is a beautiful creation, I always try to remember that nothing man-made can ever top the beauty of nature. Check out the peaceful morning on the lake.

As with any quality custom home, it takes a lot of talented craftspeople and vendors working together to make it happen!  Thank you to all the friends I met along the way….

Lately, I’ve noticed many beautiful bedrooms enhanced by the variety and beauty of upholstered headboards and beds. It’s a great look that can take on so many personalities.

This refreshing bedroom was featured in the 2009 Southern Living Idea Home.  The bold pattern of the headboard is the focal point in the room.

This classic and calming bedroom retreat was featured in House Beautiful.

I love this small space with an upholstered daybed from Traditional Home.  It’s the perfect guest room that can serve as a multi-functional space.

A few years ago at the Atlanta market, I found a wonderful company located here in North Carolina that creates unique upholstered beds.  Whenever possible, I try to use local businesses and craftspeople. We worked closely with the owner designing two children’s bedrooms; one for a little girl using apple green linen and hot pink monogramming and the other for a teenage boy using distressed and tufted leather.  Two very different looks for two very different kids. These beds by Carriage House are a few of my absolute favorites.

At the end of this overcast day, I think it’s time to retire early with a good book.  Now all I need is the bed!