Plus, helpful ways to maximize its space.
Brandon Ingram is the owner ofC.
Brandon Ingram Design, an award-winning Atlanta-based Residential Design Firm with a focus on custom homes and renovations.
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He usedWaterscape by Sherwin-Williamsthere and complemented it with a soft gray (Samovar Silverby Sherwin-Williams) on the floor.
He left the porch unscreened to allow for maximum sunlight.
Here, I wanted the shadows and the sunlight to play on the front," he said.
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“You immediately start asking what can overlap,” Ingram said.
The same antique brick from the exterior frames the fireplace, while reclaimed pine floors add even more patina.
Ingram wanted to keep the woodwork humble in such a small space but gave the mantel slightly elevated detail.
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He used butted boards on the ceiling to add another layer of age to the main room.
“I love the subtle texture and character that wood ceilings provide,” he said.
A shiplap backsplash and old-timey louvered shutters reference Southern farmhouses.
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An antique pine dining table sits snugly in the kitchen and doubles as a food-prep station.
Hide Appliances Behind Cabinets
Smart cabinetry in the kitchen marries form and function.
(And show off that much more of the pastoral surroundings.)
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Simple shutters are a compact, clean-lined, and old-school alternative to heavy window treatments.
Simple textiles and symmetrical furnishings prevent the small guest room from feeling cluttered.
The rich colors stand out against the white walls, making it a statement piece.
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Sconces instantly bring warmth to this space.
“Porches have really become destinations,” Ingram said.
“They are their own rooms, not just extensions of other rooms.”
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Pay Attention To Scale
To manage the home’stiny footprint, Ingram was meticulous with scale.
For inspiration, Ingram looked to both local history and examples from across the South.
Take a look at how Ingram melded modern efficiencies with old Southern charm.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez
