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Houzz Tour: '70s Condo Gets Extreme Makeover
Niki Papadopoulos Turns a Dowdy Interior Into a Modern Palace for Two
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward Interiors. It's my greatest pleasure to inspire you to live well, to live in style, and to extinguish the myth that style and budget are mutually exclusive. Read more about my design philosophy and my work at http://www.blulabelbungalow.com
Hello there! I'm Erika Ward, Owner and Principal Designer of Erika Ward... More »
What happens when you finally discover your dream home but don't like its look? This is what an Atlanta couple experienced when they happened upon a spacious condo in Buckhead's Plaza Towers. It did have amazing skyline views, but it would take a visionary to see past the outdated '70s interior. Instead of allowing their new home to become a dream deferred, they called on Niki Papadopoulos and Mark Williams to transform the condo to a classic, modern palace for two. Their place is now a true dream home — a place for relaxing, entertaining and displaying their impressive collection of art and photography.
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The home merges modern and transitional style, Papadopoulos says. This couldn't be more evident in the dining room. Architectural in design, these Phillips dining chairs by Minotti don removable chair covers with sporty side zippers. The Troscan dining table with its sculptural pedestal and metal base anchors the space. The artwork and chandelier soften the room and keep it approachable.
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This sprawling kitchen island with integrated cooktop seats 6 and has storage to boot. Underneath the countertop are touch-latch doors that hide infrequently used items.
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A frosted glass pocket door creates a division between the home's public and private areas. When the door is open, the living room provides a clear sightline to the master bedroom. When closed, guests can roam the living room, dining room and kitchen in the front of the home.
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| The home features an enviable collection of work from notable photographers such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritz, and Harriet Leibowitz. |
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| From the 22nd floor, the homeowners and guests enjoy a generous balcony and breathtaking views of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta. |
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A petrified wood stump doubles as a side table and balances the modernity of the Barcelona Chair
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Glass lamps make numerous appearances. This common thread is one of the many design elements that maintains the consistency of the design.
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Formally a bedroom, this comfortable den provides the homeowners a place to unwind and serves as a bridge between the public and private spaces.
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A Platner coffee table centers the den and repeats the home's mid-century influences.
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At first glance, one would mistake this textured wallcovering as seagrass, but it is actually a silk wallpaper made by Kneedler-Fauchere. Beautiful and durable, this wallpaper will maintain its original color even after years of sun exposure.
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Design tip: Reupholster items of sentimental value. The mid-century chair, a handsome hand-me-down, was recovered in a neutral houndstooth pattern.
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| "The furniture in the master bedroom belonged to the homeowner's mother," says Papadopoulos. "It's a Swedish design of bleached mahogany with gorgeous copper details." |
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Because the master bath has no access to a window, Papadopoulos installed glass doors to the bathroom and constructed a wall with a acrylic insert between the closet and bedroom. The insert is a product made by Lumicor consisting of bamboo reeds cast in acrylic. This use of materials offers the homeowners a balance of light control, translucency and privacy.
Photography by Lauren Rubenstein
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Comments
Heather Beuke Diers This space has been done with impeccable taste. I really enjoyed this post - love all of the rooms' functions and layouts as well as the style and taste of the designer...color, furniture and accessories are perfection.
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Niki Papadopoulos Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
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midmodfan Almost too beautiful to be true. I could move right in.
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robynl Clean, cool and modern yet not cold and sterile.
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Jeanie Griswold Complete and utter perfection!
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gknee Neutrals done to perfection! Every room, stunning.
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deeamin Thank yo u for such a refreshing ideabook Erika and Niki you are really talented. i will grab some ideas to give a fresh and elegently young look to my appartment.
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yess40906 I love the color and style!
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jeanettchka A beautiful condo, but I noticed one thing that might pose a problem if the people who live there ever have mobility problems or have visitors who do - I see no chairs with arms and it is almost impossible for people who have problems getting up from a sitting position to do so in the type of chairs shown in this home. One or two higher chairs with arms to accommodate people with this problem would make all the difference in this home's livability.
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ryan600 Looks fantastic.
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Elena I like this design. Thanks for ideas :)
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lisalyons1205 I so love it, and gather so many clear ideas. Great taste designers...Thank you!
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Debra Kelly Great look, I'm really into mixing of transitional and contempory for a school project. Love Erica's taste.
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alaskasail I'm interested in the sliding glass door and pocket doors. Who make those?
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marymcnelis Gorgeous! Is the rug in the living room Madeline Weinrib? Also love those dark floors but can't tell what material they are.
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Janell Beals - House of Fifty Mag What an enjoyable Ideabook! Janell
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tersiamarshall Love these pics. trying to redo my condo and love the bedroom secnes, trying to figure out what to do with wardrobes, they are bulit in and i was going to go dark chocolate which meant a paint job but i now love the wardrobes in the bderoom above
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Cre8tive Interior Designs Impeccable taste is right! This is so well designed and furnished. I just love the Phillips dining chairs by Minotti don removable chair covers. Great idea book
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hollystrykz I love these clean, sophisticated looks.
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mlkey Reinforces the design choices for my sixties hi rise condo remodeled in 2002. Very sleek but also welcoming and comfy. Great space for entertaining.
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Seattle Staged To Sell Totally elegant and sophisticated. Beautifully designed.
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kbumgar Lovely! Neutral colors are beautiful and elegant. This is a great combination of a modern aesthetic that is still warm and inviting.
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Lynn Madyson, ASID, IFDA, NKBA love it!
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Niki Papadopoulos Glad you like it! It was one of my favorite projects. The floors are stone, chestnut brown. The rug in the living room is by Tai Ping. The glass pocket doors were purchased through Pedini of Atlanta.
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Ideabook updated on Feb. 11, 2011.
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