Strike a balance between town and country with timeless style.
Or put me downtown for the convenience of living there, says Mack.
After a brief tour, the couple knew it was meant to be theirs.
“Mack and I both grew up on creeks and would catch salamanders, so seeing our son, Charlie, and Maggie’s son playing together in the water has been one of the highlights of living in this house for the past eight years,” says Staci.Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
The house really found us, says Mack.
LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
The place came with plenty of charm.
Staci and Macks love of procuring unique items fits right in.
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
They also prioritized thelush landscaping.
See how the couple and their designer preserved the homes historic feel while updating it with fresh touches.
Without the distraction, it forces you to engage with the people in the room, says Mack.
“My uncle built the swing as a gift to our daughter, Mackay, for her first Christmas in this house,” says Mack of the sofa.Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
The distinctive red-and-navy rugs were some of the first items they purchased for their home.
Scored at an antiques auction, theyre ideal for hiding a multitude of sins.
They enlarged the footprint by 50 square feet and reconfigured the U-shaped layout to accommodate a large island.
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: BUFFY HARGETT MILLER
The new cabinetry got a coat ofBenjamin Moores Antique Pewter (1560)to complement the tile backsplash.
The commissioned painting was designed to pull in shades found throughout the home.
They tackled both of these issues by borrowing 6 feet from the bedroom to install a walk-in closet.
A reclaimed beam for the mantel and original brick add texture to the new surround painted Hale Navy (HC-154) by Benjamin Moore.
The headboard serves as their something-old element.
Its a piece of history that we put our own touch on.
The minute it was installed, I saw how much the space needed it.
Open shelving displays a yellow bowl Mack’s grandmother always used to make potato salad.Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN; Styling: Page Mullins
