Peachy the Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 31

INTERIORS a custom wood and metal cocktail table, herringbone cowhide rug, overscaled floor lamp and crystal chandelier offers another unexpected combination for the interior. In the dining room, Joel suggested using a ghostly photograph by Trove evocative of Savannah’s trees to provide a focal point for the space. A Saarinen dining table and a mix of Eames chairs in slate and antique bergères in mulberry provided the setting for many design discussions and fellowship while creating the home. The completely gutted kitchen allowed an opportunity to play off the history of the house in a modern way. In reference to the marble mantels throughout the house, the designer chose a laser-cut herringbone marble for the floors. The cabinetry is made of engineered wood with strong vertical grains, and the countertops are constructed from compounded paper. A custom light fixture the same size as the island unifies the two elements and plays off the stainless hood, grey veining in the marble and aluminum frosted upper cabinets. SPRING 2016 29