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4. Dark Green, Black and Greige
Designer: Giana Shorthouse of Studio Giana
Location: Atlanta
Homeowners’ request. “The original kitchen was small, cramped and lacked storage and space to gather with friends and family,” designer Giana Shorthouse says. “It was remodeled to an expansive and multifunctional kitchen that includes a range of more function, spanning from the island and range wall to the custom-designed pantry, wall-to-wall china storage, a separate bar and a reworked butler’s pantry. We also built it out to include an adjacent covered outdoor space that carries the space from inside to outside.”
Shorthouse uses Houzz Pro business software to manage projects. “I use it for proposals, invoicing, purchase orders, and time and expenses,” she says.
Dark and moody features. Dark warm-green island base (Andiron, Sherwin-Williams). Black-framed stools. Black pendant lights. “We went dark to give the space a richer and more dynamic feeling,” Shorthouse says. “The homeowners had lived in the home for over a decade with old, nonfunctioning windows and years of white paint, so when it came to colors we decided to go dark to give the space dimension and a richness it was missing before. Coming from prior years of loft living, the homeowners’ personal style reflects a more modern and industrial perspective, so when it came to finishes, we chose black to honor their personal style. Mixing dark green, black and aged brass details allowed us to blend their more modern outlook in a home that was fit for a more traditional style. I designed the island base with more classic detailing and color in mind but paired it with a more modern waterfall countertop to add contrast to the style.”
Other special features. Warm greige perimeter cabinets (Skipping Stone, Benjamin Moore). Pacific White marble countertops and backsplash.
Designer tip. “Balance through contrast,” Shorthouse says. “When you look at the material selections, you’ll notice that there is an inherent balance between materials because I chose to place darker materials next to lighter materials to create a lot of contrast.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “We had a construction mishap with the installation of the flooring,” Shorthouse says. “We chose to go with a limestone floor, and due to the settling in the home between the original foundation and the new foundation underneath the new addition, we started seeing cracks in the floor shortly after install, which had to be repaired and wasn’t ideal for such a beautiful flooring selection.”
Stools: Asher, Jamie Young; faucet: Lombardia, Rohl; wall, ceiling and trim paint: Alabaster, Sherwin-Williams
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While many of us are aiming to keep hard landscaping to a minimum in our gardens, a patio surface is a must if you want somewhere to set up a stable dining table or outdoor sofa. Luckily, it’s possible to create a paved or gravel area that’s both sustainable and perfect for a well-functioning patio.
Consider asking your builder or landscaper to use reclaimed materials, such as flagstones, cobblestones or bricks. Not only will they have a smaller carbon footprint, they’ll have a timeless feel that will contribute to the relaxed mood. Permeable materials, such as gravel and decomposed granite, provide a firm surface for furniture while keeping rainwater on-site. Responsibly sourced wood decking or composite decking made from recycled materials are good options too.
Also think about creating pockets of greenery amid the paving to soften the feel and aid drainage. As long as you have a large enough area to hold furniture legs, some paving stones, bricks or decking boards could be skipped in favor of low-growing plants, such as baby’s tears (Soleirolia soleirolii, USDA zones 9 to 11; find your zone), woolly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus, zones 5 to 8) or small succulents set into gravel, to bring greenery up close.
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