Decorators' Show House

A few weeks ago I was invited to attend a media preview for the 42^nd Annual Decorators’ Show House & Garden.  I knew next to nothing about this event, but it turned out to be one of the most highly anticipated events in the southeast.  The Decorators' Show House & Gardens is one of several fund-raising events of the Atlanta Symphony Associates.  This year it it being held at the Knollwood house.  Built in 1929, and despite being located in the middle of busy Buckhead, the property seems like an elegant home in the country.

I was one of the lucky bloggers invited to tour the house before the opening night.  It was SO FUN!  Each room in the house is decorated by a different designer.  I was able to go through each room and speak to each design team about how and why they decorated the room the way they did.  It was heaven for me, because I love interior design.  I got so many great ideas for my home and to share with you.

Lots of pictures coming your way...

So let's start the tour.

There were many rooms, so I'm just sharing with you my favorite.

When you first walk in there is an elegant foyer

DESIGNER
Mary Palmer Dargan

 Love the gallery wall and the detail in the staircase

Then into the library

 DESIGNER
William S. Murphy

 I loved the putty color on the wall

Next came the solarium 

DESIGNER
John Oetgen 

The kitchen

 Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio

  I thought the idea to place mirrors above the windows was genius.  Makes the window seem much bigger.  And the little lamps are perfect.

More little details I enjoyed

The dining room

DESIGNER
Carole Weaks

 I love this arrangement

 Back hallway and sitting room

DESIGNER
Kelly Hansen, Principle designer

 This area was so neat, the eclectic look was one of my favorites.

 Notice the wallpaper.

Guest bedroom

DESIGNER
Courtney Giles Decker 

 This room was also one of my favorites, (I had a lot)  The lavender walls, mixed with turquoise, silver and black accents. So calming and elegant.

 

Lounge

 DESIGNER
Jimmy Stanton

 

 Master Bedroom

DESIGNER
Barbara Westbrook

 I could not get enough of this dramatic bedroom, the wall color was so pretty.

 Ladies master bath/closet/sitting room= my heaven

DESIGNER
Maria Nutt

and 

 Design Galleria

 Best part of the whole room, is this amazing floor!

This gallery wall  follows you down the grand staircase.

It was breath taking.   Hard to show the scale of how large it was.  That one painting on the left was at least 6 ft tall.

And outside the peaceful gazebo.  And Pool.

There was so much more, but I think you get the point.  If you live in the Atlanta area, I would highly suggest you take a day and go check this out.

The Atlanta Symphony Associates has announced a series of special events as part of the Show House this year. Special presentations — including lectures, book signings, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations will be held at Knollwood.

Please check the website for more info

 http://decoratorsshowhouse.org/