topic Re: TRADITIONAL ATLANTA COTTAGE in Home

TRADITIONAL ATLANTA COTTAGE

Oznell — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:41:03 GMT

The "Kitchens I have Loved" blog has so many house treasures. Here she features this darling "cottage", designed by Jackye Lanham. Its interiors lean British in the sense of a reverence for tradition, but with some whimsy. Not for minimalists!

Oh, this gate! You'll notice little Gothic touches with the pointed arches, here and there in this house:

This entry doubles as a charming dining area:

Personally, I do prefer a somewhat more spare look, and I don't like fussy curtain treatments, but there are many clever touches here. That wall arrangement of old lanterns is striking!

This has to be the most formal room in the house. Very reminiscent of the balanced, and stately English country house look:

More gothic touches below:

A tucked-away library:

A wall and gate to dream about!

Edited to add: Never fear gang, I notified mods that I mistakenly stuck this in TV Movies instead of Home!

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:37:50 GMT

Adore the gate and the rock wall. The use of the entryway as a dining area was a good choice. I'm not a fan of dishes on the walls, but other than that a charming cozy cottage.

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Judaline — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:38:44 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
The "Kitchens I have Loved" blog has so many house treasures. Here she features this darling "cottage", designed by Jackye Lanham. Its interiors lean British in the sense of a reverence for tradition, but with some whimsy. Not for minimalists!

Oh, this gate! You'll notice little Gothic touches with the pointed arches, here and there in this house:

This entry doubles as a charming dining area:

Personally, I do prefer a somewhat more spare look, and I don't like fussy curtain treatments, but there are many clever touches here. That wall arrangement of old lanterns is striking!

This has to be the most formal room in the house. Very reminiscent of the balanced, and stately English country house look:

More gothic touches below:

A tucked-away library:

A wall and gate to dream about!

OMgosh, it's the secret garden, @Oznell !

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Oznell — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:43:25 GMT

That's exactly what it looks like, doesn't it, @Judaline? Maybe that can justify my goofily posting the thread in TV/Movies instead of Home-- it's an "hommage" to little Margaret O'Brien's "The Secret Garden", ha.

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software — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:54:14 GMT

Very traditional.

Such a nice contrast to rehabs that tear down all the walls, open all the doorways.

I really like it.

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Kindaglitzy — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:57:49 GMT

The posters on the “Home” and “Holiday” forums who have a thing for lanterns would likely enjoy the photo of the room with the lantern wall display. Who would have ever thought of this!

Interesting use of entryway as dining area. Personally not a fan of a lot of fabric on windows and the canopy bed. For me, too much dust collecting!

Thanks for sharing.

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Foxxee — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:06:54 GMT

I love this house. So much architectural personality and character.

I'd make a few changes to the decor, add color, change a few styles and remove some of the wall doodads. But, it's gorgeous as is.

A++

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50Mickey — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:07:19 GMT

What a beautiful home and garden. If I won the lottery this is just what I would look for not for one of those hideous McMansions or tear out the walls open it up and put up barn doors. I live in the Atlanta area wonder if this is in Buckhead?

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Veridoc — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:15:52 GMT

I must be odd one out as I don't like the foyer. Not a big fan of them being crammed with furniture and things just because it is open space. Other than that, this is a very lovely home and I think the outside sets the tone for the inside. I'm like the other poster that doesn't like the inside of these beautiful old homes that have had walls torn out and redone ultra modern.

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ms traditional — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:17:41 GMT

@Oznell what a charming cozy "cottage"! thanks for the pictures. the use of cream/gold walls,draperies etc allows the display of many collectibles, pieces of art without giving a feeling of clutter. very nicely done!

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Sooner — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:55:08 GMT

Other than too much clutter, the shiplap and all that stuff on the walls, it is lovely.

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:03:50 GMT

I love it!!!1

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:11:33 GMT

very beautiful and elegant!

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DREAMON — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:30:01 GMT

Just absolutely warm and lovely. I would have to take down the plates, replace the drapes with a more airy window covering, remove the furniture covers, and that's about it.

I hate clutter but the lantern wall really appeals to me. It fits the house perfectly.

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Irish1210 — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:07:09 GMT

Lusting for the entire cottage ~ could move in and not change one thing

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PamfromCT — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:11:48 GMT

This is such a lovely home. It’s always interesting to see the varying tastes we all have. I am not a fan of large open space living. I also like a good amount of accessories. To me, it’s a source of happiness, not clutter or a source of dust. Just me.

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Ladylaughsalot — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:26:19 GMT

I absolutely love this house! I could move in this minute and not change a single thing! We just moved, a few months ago, from a large Colonial home to a smaller open-floor plan. I realize we needed to downsize to a smaller place, but this house has no character or charm whatsoever. I dearly love our neighborhood though.

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Oznell — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:27:57 GMT

I think you make a great point, @PamfromCT. Although as I've gotten older I've pared down my collections and seem to prefer somewhat fewer things around me, I don't refer to these pretty objects here as 'clutter'. They're too rarefied for that! Selected for beauty and harmony.

I find your sensibility very in tune with the Brits in traditional English country house decorating. Many of them have fabulous family porcelain, for example, that is old and has been handed down. Of course they want to keep and display it! It's very English to have tons of very fine china and to put it everywhere, including walls.

I'm always torn, since I'm drawn to so many objects of beauty, but within the confines of our much more humble "cottage", I keep trying to find a balance of retaining enough things that I love and reflect my taste, with a sense of enough cleared, unembellished space around me to fit my comfort level. I lean more to the "open-space" side these days, but aesthetically also really appreciate a mindful "collected and layered" look....

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50Mickey — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:36:43 GMT

@Ladylaughsalot We moved 1 year ago from a 2 story colonial house to an open floor plan smaller one story house built for aging baby boomers. I don't like this house other than the fact that it is new and there is nothing that needs repairs now. As you said no character and very difficult to decorate. I miss my old house but thankful for a roof over my head so no more complaints.

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godi — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:58:51 GMT

Wow that entrance gate and the stone wall are awesome. The house is inviting and soothing, love all the little nooks.