“The overgrown, unkempt garden gave it a certain mystique,” she says.
*The names of the homeowners have been changed to respect their desire for anonymity.
All of those site visits to Chapel Hill also convinced Stambaugh to uproot and move to Nashville.
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
“This project was my introduction to the South.
The pace of everyday life and sense of hospitality really appealed to me,” she says.
“We needed it to be pretty and to wear well over time.”
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Carve Out Space For Crowds
Comfortable and kid-friendly are two optimal attributes in kitchen dining areas.
Tucked into a bay window, this might be the busiest spot in the whole house.
“We eat here, play games here, and just hang out here,” says Jordan.
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
“I wanted it to be really cozy so anyone could sit and stay awhile.”
Downplay Formality
“Balancing dramatic moments is something we always aim to do,” says Walish.
“We like to use Round tables to loosen up traditional dining rooms,” says Stambaugh.
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Altogether, the space exudes accessible elegance.
The homeowner, who’s a talented amateur artist, created this standout painting over the bed.
Room To Grow
“This space brings out my own inner girly girl,” says Jordan.
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
“We went wild with so many different patterns and colors, but it’s incredibly serene too.”
They painted the floor a stark white.
To keep it from feeling too bare and subdued, the designers included a little Southern charm.
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
The old-timey washstand matches the charm of the retro-printed wallpaper.
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo; Styling: Ed Gallagher
