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Atlanta inside designer Leah Alexander often wears black, a lot to the delight of her mates, contemplating her penchant for vivid colours in her adorning initiatives. “Quite a lot of instances, I am wearing head-to-toe black,” she says, “however in the meantime . . . inexperienced, yellow and even purple cabinetry? Immediately, sure. Floral wallpaper or saturated artwork? Do not miss it.”
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Her personal Midtown condominium provides the whole lot from the kitchen to the colour entrance. Alexander’s stream-lined cupboards are painted Sherwin-Williams’ “Chartreuse,” an vitality injection that works particularly nicely towards uncovered brick partitions. “Anybody can put white cupboards in a kitchen with a white countertop,” says Alexander. “I prefer to dream out loud with shoppers by asking, Would not or not it’s nice if we did this?” Elsewhere within the condominium, bogs put on shades of lilac and fuchsia, and art work and rugs are additionally vibrant stars in every room.
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Alexander appreciates the traditional and the understated, as nicely. This quiet, circa-1921 condominium constructing attracted him as a sanctuary amongst skyscrapers. “I beloved the hardwood flooring, uncovered brick and concrete columns,” she says. “I knew that after I acquired a few of the trim work and different ‘curliquas’ out of the best way, I might have a sublime canvas to combine colours and supplies.”
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Picture by Mark Mauldin
And oh, did she combine. As a lifelong collector of significant gadgets, Alexander is especially drawn to sculptural furnishings, particularly if they’re made by artisan-led firms. A pink concrete espresso desk was hand-cast by Bridge + Fog, and a black wood facet desk was handcrafted by Alison Samuels of Brooklyn’s Two Tree Studio. The classic Oshak rug in the lounge is from Scott Vintage Markets. Eating Chairs Classic Bertoia with new boucle covers/cushions to purchase without end.
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Picture by Mark Mauldin
Alexander’s adolescence included a childhood in Southern California and his first wave of jobs in LA, however Danish teak furnishings and a sunken lounge of their customized Minnesota house along with his grandparents all influenced his design fashion. After a transfer to Atlanta and rising his shopper base, phrase of his cheerful strategy caught on. In 2023, he was tapped as “the following wave of designers”. The home is gorgeousincluded Architectural Digestits AD PRO listing, and BigGi: Designer of the Yr HGTV Journal.
Alexander’s philosophy: “If the final 5 years have taught us something, it is to domesticate sanctuary at house, and reside somewhat.”
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