Interior designer Elizabeth Georgantas took this suburban Boston home from spec to spectacular, proving it’s never too late for good design to step in. Elizabeth’s client—renowned jewelry designer Katherine Jetter—purchased the home in 2021 when it was already 75% built as a spec property. Elizabeth set out to reimagine the new construction, making it appropriate not only for the family of four but as a work environment for Katherine and a place to entertain friends and clients. “It had …
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River of Dreams on the Banks of the St. Johns River with Stephanie Jarvis
Situated on the banks of the St. Johns River in an historic neighborhood, the home is a classic southern river house. The architect of the renovation, William A. Leuthold (Bill), says, “I call it ‘Ortega Eclectic Shingle,’ but simply calling it ‘shingle style’ will work.” This style developed in the coastal areas of the Carolinas, Georgia and north Florida to take advantage of the breezes before air conditioning was prevalent; the cedar shingles naturally repel pests and mildew, while …
Cornerstone of Design in Charlotte with Gray Walker Interiors and Greg Perry Design
Sitting pretty at approximately 6,500 square feet, Kitty and William Bray’s home is what designer Greg Perry refers to as an updated approach to the classic French vernacular. The Brays loved their existing home but needed a new space that could grow with their family and meet the couple’s needs for years to come. Located in Foxcroft in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, the neighborhood—known for its family-friendly, tree-lined streets—offered a rare corner lot for …
Villa Sol Y Luna
There may not be a better name for this contemporary villa—Sol Y Luna was built to enjoy the best of both day and night with its “periscope look” on an elevated site. “The arrival experience is quite magical: the sliding gate opening, the steep drive and the ascent up the steps before revealing the view. The lot isn’t the biggest, but there’s something about that arrival experience you just don’t expect,” says Tom Greenfield, Director of James Hamilton Architects and Formituri-Grace …
