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Home took on an entirely new meaning in 2020.
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“A house can feel traditional and still live for today,” Brandon says.
Here, classic looks anything but outdated.
“The house doesn’t give away all its secrets the minute you walk through the front door.
See how this extraordinary team balanced livable and lively ideas.
“The Doric columns make this house feel old and grounded,” says architect Brandon Ingram.
Durable and rot-resistant James Hardie siding is painted Sherwin-Williams' Emerald Rain Refresh ExteriorSnowbound (SW 7004).
Millwork gives a new build old-house charm.
The home starts out formal in the foyer but begins to relax as you move from room to room.
In the living room, she kept the palette light with neutrals and touches of blue.
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A mix of lounge-worthy furniture provides plenty of seating for piling in this central gathering area.
Maximizing natural light, the team installedMarvin Signature Ultimate Swinging French Doorsthat open to the porch.
“Every pane is a frame around the view,” Brandon says.
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The best way to keep a Kentucky living room ready for company?
A built-in bar with a Monogram Appliances wine fridge and bourbon from Log Still Distillery.
She wrapped the room in a woven wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries (Manila Hemp in Truffle Brown).
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“It’s a formal damask pattern executed in a casual way,” she says.
She paired an antique farm table with wicker chairs.
“Mix pieces your grandmother may have passed down with newer ones.
It doesn’t feel brand-new but doesn’t seem dusty,” she says.
“Bring one piece of old into every room,” Bartholomew says of the antique Queen Anne mirror.
A pair of cheekyNickey Kehoe Scalloped Sconceshelp the welcoming formal powder feel more relaxed.
“I like a warm white paint that has a good balance between gray and yellow undertones.
The prep space overlooking the porch is prime for hosts.
Mix drinks, arrange a charcuterie board with Kerrygold USA cheeses, and serve guests outside.
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The rear kitchen (left) serves as a pantry, coffee bar, and appliance-storage area.
Dinnerware from TheSouthern LivingCollection Exclusively at Dillard’s can be displayed in glass-front Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. cabinetry.
Use the extra counter space for party prep.
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Sarah continued the painted floor from the kitchen throughout this adjacent area.
Redefine Hardworking Spaces
The colorful studio is like “the family epicenter,” says Brandon.
Shelves and cabinetry provide storage for book bags, games, and art supplies.
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The bench seat takes advantage of the view.
“Areas that work hard can still be beautiful,” he adds.
It’s right off the living room, with French doors that open to the covered porch.
“You have views, you have access, and you’re connected.
But you’re free to also easily retreat,” he says.
“It makes the color pop without feeling overpowering,” she says.
Cafe curtains maintain privacy while allowing light to pour into the room.
“It’s a nod to the past without feeling dated,” she says.
A built-in morning bar (right) adds another hospitable amenity for weekend guests.
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Sarah painted the floor in a colorful checkerboard pattern.
“It’s not preciousit’s just fun.”
The Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. cabinetry in aqua compliments the colors from the rear hallway.
A skirt hides cleaning supplies stashed underneath.
It’s an ideal place for toys, a bed, and bowls of Pedigree dog food.
A scalloped awning inSunbrella’s Oyster fabriccan be rolled out to offer shade or provide shelter on rainy days.
“Keeping the design small prevents it from becoming overwhelming,” says Sarah.
A freestanding tub adds an old-fashioned touch.
Create Comfortable Guest Spaces
AReid Classicswalnut cannonball bed anchors the upstairs guest bedroom.
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Sarah swathed the walls in brown (Sherwin-Williams' Emerald Designer Edition inTea Leaf, SW 9604).
A bed topped with a comfy cotton matelasse fromTaylor Linensis a soft place for visitors to land.
She carried the scheme into the adjoining bath (shown below).
“There’s a connection to the outside from almost every room,” says Jason.
We flipped that notion and set the outside living room right behind the kitchen,” Brandon says.
Centering the hangout zone around the fireplace keeps the space inviting year-round.
Enjoy the Setting
A bourbon pavilion in the backyard offers front-row views of the river.
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Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins
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Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
