The home is a single house, a style that is one bedroom wide with two rooms per floor.
The renovation keeps with the homes history, but also adds fun bits of modern design.
Renovations made this older home stand out.
Red velvet ribbon—chosen to coordinate with the color of the roof—punctuates the magnolia, left unadorned to focus the attention on the architecture.Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAMS
It perfectly suits the homeowners, their daughter who lives there, and their penchant for parties.
Not quite as old-school was Berrys take on updating the structure.
But I also like to mix in modern pieces that feel youthful.
Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAMS
I could tell sheliked color.
Her clothes are cool, fun, and playful with an edge.
I pushed myself to make selections that I knew would be exciting, Berry recalls.
Glass pendants by Lindsey Adelman Studio hang from the ceiling. âYou can look through these to the family room, and theyâre sculptural,â says Berry.Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAMS
Party Perfect
Florist and event planner G. Blake Sams elevated the homes year-round grandeur with agreenery-heavy Christmaslayer.
Everything for this house was the bigger the better, Sams says.
Dont be afraid to go large and dramatic.
In the renovated family room, Berry updated the original fireplace. She emphasized its 5-foot height with angled plasterwork, topped it with a contrasting antique mirror, and flanked it with leather chairs.Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAMS
A spruce-and-magnolia garland enhanced with citrus and palm fronds rests on the mantel.
An arrangement of flowers, fruit, and greenery on the table is the finishing touch.
Its such a beautiful space and has so much light that I didnt want to overdecorate, she says.
Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAMS
The clients daughters and their families often kick off the season by gathering to hang theChristmas ornaments.
Salon
The second-floor salons ornate moldings led Berry to increase the drama even more.
Two-tone lacquered walls in breathtaking shades of fuchsia do just that.
To give the walls of this renovated room a sense of age and history, Berry had the contractor and decorative painter lay wire mesh over the drywall, cover that with stucco, and lay plaster on top.
The soft greens, blues, and creams brought in through the upholstery and rug strike a complementary balance.
She kept the painted ceiling and added oversize exterior lantern lights to further blur the indoor-outdoor line.
A spartan table is a fun surprisethe kind she aimed to add to each room.
In the renovated family room, Berry updated the original fireplace. She emphasized its 5-foot height with angled plasterwork, topped it with a contrasting antique mirror, and flanked it with leather chairs.
This combination is my thing, Berry says.
Modern is such a broad term, but this table is so clean and can transition to any environment.
Guest Bedroom
you might have fun with the details in a guest room, says Berry.
A wreath hangs from a velvet ribbon outside the family room. âWe worked with 10 to 12 samples of red ribbon to choose one that wouldnât look garish and would feel right with the coral exterior and red roof,â says Sams.
Its a destination and a treat for visitors.
Layers of fabrics and upholstered furniture make the space feel extra comfy.
Its a spot to escape for a little peace and quiet.
Credit:PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY G. BLAKE SAM
The mid-century pendant and bench are similarly stylized to give a joyful lift to the serene room.
Thats always my goal: to walk in and feel these emotions but not know why, Berry explains.
