International Intrigue Sets the Pace at a U.S. House

A model home with great bones wasn’t enough to completely win over this well-traveled homeowner looking to make roots. There was still something missing. The challenge presented to designer Olivia Nezey Westbrooks was to incorporate finds in the customer’s travels and provide this new house in Atlanta old-world character.

As you tour the public areas of the home, notice how worldly collectibles breathe authenticity into every room. Every space flows into another like crossing a state border, yet the look is cohesive and conveys the sentiments of this woman who resides here: that it’s good to be home.

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Working out of a palette of warm neutrals, Westbrooks made a balanced look with a blend of old and new accents. The paprika-colored cushions are native to India, while the couch and loveseat are retail U.S. purchases.

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A low coffee table injects a hint of Eastern influence in an otherwise conventional space. A set of globes emphasizes the homeowner’s love of exploration.

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The dining area is casually elegant. A highboy table is an unexpected find in an official living space and provides a nod to simple entertaining.

Another highlight is that the play on texture supplied by the silk custom drapery panels and woven colors seen here and during the main level.

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Entertaining family and friends from far and near is paramount to this owner. Regular dining is made extra special with dishware from another nation.

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Painted millwork provides the newest carpentry a more recognized feel in this handsome library. An heirloom trunk–turned–java table also received specific treatment: A refinishing job restored this sentimental bit to its original glory.

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This multipurpose den and TV room boasts a hand-knotted Persian rug nevertheless has a lodge feel courtesy of this antler chandelier.

Liv By Design Interiors

Creating a place to nestle having a fantastic book, the timeworn leather chair provides clues regarding the homeowner’s appreciation of history and well-intentioned furnishings.

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