Last week I visited the 44th Annual Atlanta Symphony Associates'
Decorators' Show House and Gardens.
This home was built in 1920's for the Rhodes family. It is one of
the most recognized homes in Atlanta. Designed by Neel Reid and
Philip Schutze, it is sometimes called "The Pink Palace."
The house is no longer pink, but I can remember going through it
before in 1979 and 2003, when it was also used as
the show house and still pink.
It was said "A house so completely Italian that one
almost expects to see - not camellias and gardenias - but a
Venetian canal and gondolas outside the windows."*
*Andrew Sparks, Atlanta Journal Magazine, April 16, 1950
Today the home is a
"green" home with with a geothermal heating and cooling systems.
The charm and patina of the home was not sacrificed during
the innovative renovations.
We start our tour in the Grand Salon.
Designed by Barbara Westbrook it is a rhapsody in
traditional, transitional and contemporary styles.
We move from the salon into the Solarium designed
by Robert Brown.
The morning room was designed by John Oetgen.
He also did this room for the 1979 Show House.
The carriage entrance is designed by Randy Korando and
Dan Belman from Boxwoods Gardens and Gifts. They are
big proponents of bringing the outdoors inside.
James T. Framer III thinks powder rooms should be like
jewel boxes. This one was off the carriage entrance.
Stan Topal believes that a great house is never
out of style. He proves it in the Study.
In the Upper Hallway, Michael Smith Boyd says build rooms
like a wardrobe and they become a true reflection
of the bodies that dwell there.
The guest bedroom designed by Barbara Heath, Tim Green and Martha
Douglas Peyton from The Mercantile. They took their inspiration from
Jim Thompson's fabric a light, inviting with a touch of whimsy.
It can be found at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. (ADAC)
I would love to be the guest using this dramatic bath designed
by Bryan Alan Kirkland Designs.
Here is a close up of the separate vanity area.
Tish Mills, Harmonious Living by Tish Mills, created a
tranquil bedroom for a young mademoiselle.
She took her inspiration from her Sweet Sixteen daughter.
The Master Bath and Dressing Room, by Clay Snider Interiors,
took our breath away. It was magnificent!
Another view of the shower and tub area It showcases
the beautiful marble and stone by Crossville Tile and Stone.
There was also a separate desk area for the
lady of the house.
Traci Rhoads used light as her inspiration in the Master Bedroom.
Lance Jackson and David Ecton of Parker Kennedy said they were
inspired by Estee Lauder's Palm Beach estate when they created the
Master Terrace. They used all Scalamandre fabrics, including
the famous zebra pattern. Scalamandre has a showroom at ADAC.
Jimmy Stanton of Stanton Home Furnishings did the relaxing,
comfortable and elegant Master Sitting Room. A place to recharge.
Kellie Griffin Donnelly filled the Grand Stairwell
with amazing artwork.
Melanie Turner never disappoints for theatrical impact.
Breathtaking was how to describe the Dining Room.
A matte black and brass CornuFe range original to the house
was what created inspiration for Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath
Studio. They also did the cabinets in the Master Bath.
More on the kitchen can be found in the video at the end of
this post.
Marcia McLaurin Nutt used Clay McLaurin's new fabric line
as the inspiration for the Breakfast Room.
as the inspiration for the Breakfast Room.
Ainsworth and Noah at ADAC is where you can find this
fabulous light fixture along with Clay McLaurin
Studio Fabrics.
Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan has a new line of
fabrics for Schumacher (at ADAC) He chose this sea blue for
the Family Living Room, that opens onto the swimming pool.
Lila Pryor Frank and Allyson Kirkpatrick designed
the Solarium Garden. What a perfect spot to spend an afternoon!
Up on the Roof you will find a retreat designed by Palmer
Design Group and showcasing Frontgate furnishings.
Rooftop Dining Area
and this special spot to curl up and read!
From the roof top entertaining area, you can look down
and see the pool area.
So many places to relax. Ed Castro Landscape added so much
to the outdoor area with their beautiful planted grounds
and pots.
Our tour ends with the Pool House by Michael Habachy
of Habachy Designs. Palm Beach with a twist!
If you would like to see just a little bit more,
for a video tour with additional details.
Thank you to the following sources:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle,
Design Indulgence,
Southern Hospitality
Things that Inspire,
Vreeland Road,
Thank you to the following sources:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,
Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle,
Design Indulgence,
Southern Hospitality
Things that Inspire,
Vreeland Road,
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