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Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles (2023)

2023 BATH of the Year Winner

Studio Entourage and Specialized Interior Design combine modern contrast with classic sensibilities in this bathroom remodel.

Detailed symmetry and a contrasting palette of white, black and dark blue infuse this primary bath with a “Santorini-gone-moody feel,” says Studio Entourage’s Jane Hollman, who worked alongside designer Jennelle Derricotte of Specialized Interior Design, architect Linda MacArthur, cabinetry maker Keystone Millworks and builder Michael Ladisic on the Ansley Park renovation.

The clients requested a mix of newer, fresh styles that simultaneously paid respects to the original personality of their historic home, which was built in the early 1900s and is considered to be the oldest home in Atlanta’s Ansley Park neighborhood.

One of the bath’s key design elements was an arched motif inspired by portions of the home’s original leaded glass windows “as well as the structure of the house itself,” says MacArthur. Working with fabricator CR Home, the design team repeated this pattern on the floor using black Neolith porcelain, white Hudson marble and Venetian mosaics from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

Overhead, “the ceiling does the inverse of this, tapering back on both ends and coving down the center with a special cove trim that was set up for uplighting,” says Hollman. The ceiling’s inky blue color (Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent) matches the wall of the adjoining entry vestibule and contrasts with the bath’s white marble walls in a mosaic blend.

A spacious double shower also takes architectural influence from the home’s original elements, featuring a showstopping circular steel window and marble detailing. Nearby, geometric steel doors lead to a private patio overlooking the Atlanta skyline. “Floating” cabinet details create a seamless effect, as do floor-to-ceiling linen cabinets, which feature cubbies at the base for the homeowners’ pups.

“This was one of the most complicated and technical bathrooms I have ever designed,” says Hollman. “There was so much symmetry and pattern that needed to be carefully correlated. It was truly a labor of love between all of us.”

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles (2023)

2023 Kitchen of the Year Winner

A dream team of Atlanta design talents transforms a Brookhaven kitchen into a functional, light-filled oasis in this 2023 Kitchen of the Year winner.

Looking to transform their French Country-style kitchen into something more clean, open and connected, a pair of Atlanta homeowners enlisted an assemblage of talents to achieve their dream design: architect Rodolfo Castro of Castro Design Studio, kitchen designer Jane Hollman of Studio Entourage, interior designer Brian Watford of Brian Watford Interiors and builder Michael Ladisic of Ladisic Fine Homes.

As the first order of business, Castro rearranged the overall layout, knocking down walls and positioning the kitchen to allow for higher ceilings and a more open feel.

From there, the team created a dramatic focal point with steel window composition surrounding a pewter hood and Statuario Corchia marble backsplash. “We wanted to have the focal point on that range wall be super special,” says Hollman, who implemented functional details throughout.

Because the kitchen’s footprint was long and narrow, the back portion of the kitchen island was dropped and offset to one side, allowing for plenty of seating without impeding on the walkspace by the refrigerator. “That was an important move that played well for function as well as looks,” notes Hollman.

For a clean and clutter-free aesthetic, rift-oak cabinetry by Marion & Bond Millwork conceals the refrigerator, walk-in scullery and freezer, along with small appliances such as a toaster and coffee maker. Throughout the rest of the kitchen, lighter cabinetry—painted to match the walls—features a tapered profile and provides a sophisticated sense
of contrast.

“It took a tremendous amount of collaboration to make this design a reality due to the complexity and intricacy of the details that needed to be executed,” says Hollman. “We truly benefited from a team of talented and seasoned professionals working together to make it all come together as planned.”

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles (2022)

2022 Kitchen of the Year Winner

In this 2022 Kitchen of the Year winner, a European-inspired aesthetic by KINGDOM WOODWORKS pushes the design envelope to create a unique space suited to entertaining

A pair of empty nesters making the move from a suburban farm to Ansley Park enlisted a team of Atlanta talents to transform their newly purchased 1912 manse into a fresher, brighter home. Having the ability to host large gatherings was a priority for the couple, thus placing a spotlight on the kitchen.

First up, architect Linda MacArthur finessed the layout, knocking down walls and doors to open up the compartmentalized spaces. Now, a floating range wall serves as the only partition between the kitchen and scullery. This unique feature serves as the centerpiece of the kitchen, its sculptural charm—along with a La Cornue range—captures the European aesthetic that the couple was seeking, says designer Jane Hollman of Studio Entourage.

“Since they came from a farm, there was also a tremendous amount of work put into creating a connection to the outdoors,” she adds. Large steel windows overlooking the lush courtyard help establish this, as do textural elements like the rift white oak cabinetry designed by Marcel Olariu of Kingdom Woodworks.

Olariu incorporated luxurious touches, from a hidden television cabinet to dish pegs to light-up drawers, and placed a special emphasis on using pocket doors to hide smaller appliances such as a toaster, microwave and coffee machine. “These things normally sit plugged in on the counter, but can be an eyesore. We had so much of this beautiful marble in here that it didn’t deserve to be covered by clutter, so we created storage solutions to combat this,” explains Olariu.

This also allows for the dual counter vignettes flanking the kitchen entryway to function as bars when hosting. Instead of traditional cabinet doors here, Olariu suggested steel window doors to match the kitchen’s airy and earthy aesthetic. “It’s not a fussy or complicated kitchen,” he says. “All the natural elements speak for themselves.”