JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson

For artistDorothy Shain Henderson, her inspiration extends beyond her studio.

Our house is like a piece of art.

Ive always had an obsession withbungalowsand pulled ideas from them into my art, she says.

Dorothy Shain Henderson exterior

Like the interiors, the front yard tells a story with roadside-rescue boxwoods and flowers inspired by Henderson’s childhood garden.Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson

When this house popped up, I immediately had a vision for it and was sold.

She and William started with an overhaul of the plain-Jane facade.

They then framed the columns with evergreen clematis vines.

Dorothy Shain Henderson living room

“When William and I started dating, we decided to buy a work of art together every year. It didn’t have to be fancy, just something that we both loved,” says Henderson.Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson

The star-patterned railings were a sentimental choice; she has loved the style since she was a child.

Together, they carried the couples love for storytelling throughout.

I believe my house is like that too.

Dorothy Shain Henderson

Dorothy Shain Henderson.Credit:JAMES RANSOM; STYLING: Veronica Olson

Henderson lent her creativity with the textiles too.

The other two are covered in fabric from the line of her friend and fellow artistLulie Wallace.

For the cabinetry, they chose a bold blue,Sherwin-Williams Blustery Sky (SW 9140).

Dorothy Shain Henderson home

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They painted the walls inFarrow & Balls Strong White (No.

2001)trimmed in Sherwin-Williams Lullaby, a shade that appears throughout the house.

Atlanta-based decorative painter and faux-finisherHayden Greggwas brought in to update the countertops, backsplash, and floors.

Dorothy Shain Henderson home

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202)and complementing the shade with HendersonsPainted Stripeon both the curtains and stool andTiny Petals Reverseon the bassinet.

Dorothy Shain Henderson kitchen

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Dorothy Shain Henderson bedroom

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Dorothy Shain Henderson nursery

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Dorothy Shain Henderson bathroom

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