With A Man In Mind: A Gentleman's Dressing Room

Today I am featuring the Gentleman's Dressing Room from the Traditional Home Show House at the Adamsleigh Estate in Greensboro, NC that I toured while at High Point Market.  This dressing area was thoughtfully designed by Lisa Mende and Traci Zeller, both based in Charlotte, NC.  The wall covering was a special design tribute to John Hampton (Hamp) Adams, textile magnate and patriarch of Adamsleigh.  It is an architectural toile, designed from the original blueprints of the home.

 

 

The fabric that is covering the ceiling is also found on the back of the shelves in the closet.  This was also a very fitting tribute to "the mansion that socks built!"

 

The green grosgrain ribbon detail can be found in elements throughout the space.  It is finely placed around the chair and one of the pillows, as wells as surrounding the walls and ceilings.  For details on how this was executed, click here.

 

I would like to think that my husbands closet would be as nice and styled as this one; but alas, I'm afraid that it just would not be!  However, one can always attend show houses and dream!

 

 

Make it AMAZING!

Rhonda

 

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An Inspired Bedroom with Black, White, and Splashes of Red

The last couple of days have been exhausting!  I firmly believe in working smart and not hard, but there are times when you just can't avoid the latter.  I awoke yesterday morning at 1am and could not for the life of me get back to sleep!  I had a nine o'clock meeting that ran over for my 11 o'clock meeting...yeah, who was I kidding; I live in Atlanta!  Getting from one end of the city to the other within thirty minutes is not likely to happen on any day!  But I digress; the day was terrific and I slept very well last night!

 

 

Speaking of sleep...this bedroom was featured in the House Beautiful Showhouse (Adamsleigh Estate), in Greensboro during the week of High Point Market.  It was designed by Jack Fhillips of Jack Fhillips Design, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Fl.  When you first walk into this bedroom you're immediately pulled in by the color palette and then the details! 

 

 

Mr. Fhillips used a contemporary mix of furnishings from Polo Ralph Lauren (the bed, the chest, and two side tables).  Among some of the other pieces were either antiques or one of a kind items from his studio.  A couple of my favorites were the pair of chaises.  I loved their profiles...I thought them to be very clean-lined and sophisticated.  The nailhead details made them even more striking.

 

 

At this Market, Eastern Accents debuted their partnership with Scalamandre which resulted in the collection of several different product categories.  One being the Le Zebre collection that features bedding and tabletop accessories in the black, white, and red color palette.  If you were at Market, you couldn't help but see this!  It was on the side of buildings, bags, magazines...literally everywhere!

 

 

The selection of artwork throughout the space was eye catching and added so much interest.  There were pieces by Andy Warhol, Louise Nevelson, Robert Rauschenberg, and vintage restrikes of Picasso etchings.  A real treat for anyone who appreciates art!

 

 

I didn't notice this at the time I was actually in the space, but I really like how the walls and ceiling are trimmed in black!  It totally adds another dimension to the space and works so nicely with the established theme.

 

 

Not many pieces were without the zebra detail, as it is featured here on this bowl of apples.  Isn't this chaise just perfect?  It is Mr. Fhillips own design from his furniture collection with EJ Victor Company.

 

 

Also one of my favorite pieces was the chest by Polo Ralph Lauren.  It truly is absolutely stunning with the silver hardware details.  The red tray on top, along with the silver framed vintage photos made for a lovely and striking vignette.  There was so much more to see in this incredible home!  I'll see you back here again for more inspired rooms...

 

Make it AMAZING!

Rhonda

 

*Resources:  Home Accents Today, pg. 12, April 2013; The ShowHouse at Adamsleigh, Traditional Home

 

Oh my gosh!  Since I didn't do my Happy May posting yesterday, please forgive me!  You guys know how I feel about the beginning of each new month!  I LOVE them!  It's a brand new month to try to do better and get it right!  My goal for the month of May is to truly LET GO AND LET GOD!  For some reason, I just allowed the month of April to run me!  Oooh but I can assure you, the month of May will have no such luck!  I am in control of me and the direction I will go.  I will yield only to the spirit of the Lord!

 

 

Now you really can...

 

Make it AMAZING!

Rhonda

 

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Time For A Little Outdoor Living

While at High Point Market, I ventured into Greensboro to tour the first ever showhouse for the Market, sponsored by the Junior League of Greensboro.  It was held at the grand and historic Adamsleigh Estate.  The Adamsleigh Estate was designed and built for High Point textile magnate John Hampton Adams in 1930.  To read more about this estate and watch a short video produced by the Junior League, click here.

 

The architecture of the home was exquisite!  There were many rooms where the walls and ceilings were just beyond words, and some that I've not ever had the privilege of seeing before!  It was definitely a treat to walk through and not only appreciate the original architecture and design, but also to see what all of the very talented designers were inspired to create to enhance the houses' already stately beauty.

 

The Sun Room and Outdoor Terrace that I am featuring today was designed by Bradshaw Orrell Interiors and Randy McManus Designs, both of Greensboro.  It is dreadful that you cannot have the same experience I had while in their rooms!  It was so tranquil and lovely; it really made you breathe slower, take deeper breaths, and silence the noise from within...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love how they used the same fabrics outdoors as they did indoors; connecting the two spaces.  No detail was spared.  The walls and ceiling were in perfect balance and harmony with the furnishings, and other design elements.  The botanicals made you feel as though you were in a tropical oasis.  The water feature with the Koi on the wall, seemingly diving into the pond was imaginative and witty.  The color combination of minty blue and coral added a cool and refreshing quality.  Trellis walls being the standout design feature was incredibly done and set the mood for this outdoor paradise.  I was delighted to see all of the lighting used; from the large scale, but delicate chandelier, to the brass floor lamps, column table lamps, and lovely mirrored sconces; it was a treat to see it all come together so beautifully.  This was very much a room to linger and take in all that it had to offer.

 

 

Make it AMAZING!

Rhonda

 

*Images from the 2013 High Point Market Showhouse at the Adamsleigh Estate in Greensboro, NC; sponsored by the Junior League of Greensboro

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