Work hard; play hard!
It’s a phrase North Carolina residents Megan and Matt Lineberger have adopted as a way of life.
It’s the embodiment of home," Matt explains.
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“There’s a nod to tradition, but interpreted in a fresh way,” says Bishop.
On the other side of the space sits a wet bar disguised as a traditional credenza.
“That was all Matt!”
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says Bishop who custom designed the brass and rattan piece complete with a petite sink and hidden beverage fridge.
It’s also the ideal way to welcome guests.
“The lines and millwork are simpler, but the playful palette enlivens those ‘old’ bones.”
Still, she was eager to give Megan the elegant style she’s drawn to.
A bevy of vintage furniture that blends sophistication and durability.
“It really became an art collection of furniture,” says Bishop.
The two put their heads together to transform the stairwell landing into a game room meets dining space.
The vintage fringe wall art was sourced from Tandem Antiques & Design in High Point, North Carolina.
(And really who can blame them?)
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Knowing the area would be the kid zone, Bishop prioritized coziness at every turn.
The woven rug and extra-plush sofa are impossibly comfortable.
Meanwhile, their patterned finishes are forgiving of scuffs and spills.
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The honey-hued Danish coffee table and woven pendant light add to the space’s homey warmth.
You go all in with a no-fear wallpaper.
“The scenery outside the window is truly stunning.
There’s no competing with it!”
Outside was awash in pale pink and royal blue just like the wallpaper.
“I instantly knew it would carry the natural beauty into the room,” she says.
Rounding out the space are a mid-century chest and woven bed by Radnor.
Age Gracefully
Is it really a beach house without a bunk room?
We don’t think so.
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This one was custom designed by Maresca, right down to the beveled millwork and wrought iron guardrails.
What’s more, this is a look that the Lineberger children can age withnot out of.
“The goal was for the interior to fresh, not staid or sterile,” says Bishop.
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“Layering textiles became an important way to take the edge off the new build.”
The latter were especially critical to the design scheme.
“The antique quilts really infuse some old soul,” adds Bishop.
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Embrace The Small Spaces
Want to make a small space shine?
Then avoid the temptation to assume less is more.
“People often equate small with simple,” says Bishop.
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Case in point: the dreamy hanging porch bed.
“Outdoor furniture is not what it used to be!
It’s possible now to have old-fashioned charm and modern durability too,” says Bishop.
Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins
Credit: Brie Williams; Styling: Page Mullins
