Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

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Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
33 Reviews

Luxury Charlotte Home

Luxury, Charlotte, NC home located in the old Foxcroft district. French Chateau exterior with a blend of traditional and transitional, amazing contemporary art and glistening crystal chandeliers bring charm and romance to this tear down lot. This home is welcoming yet formal, playful yet serious and the terrace and pool area perfect for entertaining.
Project Year: 2012
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 28211
Others who worked on this project: Livengood Photographs
The foyer of this home features a chandelier from Baker furniture's collection by Jacques Garcia. The gleaming creme marfil marble floor is bordered with mosaics. The front door is solid mahogany and custom designed with The Looking Glass. Notice the heavy architectural hinges used on the french...
Charlotte Home
The curved staircase, lined by custom-made iron balusters and walnut railing, spirals around a glistening crystal Schonbek chandelier.
Charlotte Home
The gleaming creme marfil marble floor is bordered with mosaics and separates the foyer from the premium walnut floors throughout most of the home.
Charlotte Home
Benches flank either side of the entrance to the study, providing seating in the foyer and lovely art adorns the walls.
Foyer
The staircase, lined by custom-made iron and walnut railing, spirals around a glistening crystal Schonbek chandelier. Paneled ceilings enhance the space and show off the bottom of the very large Strauss crystal Schonbek chandelier. The view from this second foyer looks out over the loggia and the...
Charlotte Home
Design by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
Grand Curved Staircase
This lovely Schonbek chandelier is the perfect compliment to this custom, elegant, two-story rounded staircase that floats above the marble the second foyer
Charlotte Home
This lovely Schonbek chandelier is the perfect compliment to the elegant, two-story rounded staircase.
Charlotte Home
Design by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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A collection of Wolfe Khan art is displayed on the circular wall at the top of the spiral staircase.
Charlotte Home
Design by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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Design By Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Design by Melodie Durham by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
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Design by http://www.designsbydurham.com
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The kitchen center island is walnut with Calacatta marble countertops. Seating is provided by Hickory Chair under-counter stools.
Charlotte Home
The kitchen cabinets have glass doors and interior lighting, displaying the objects inside. The glass on each door has cathedral-style mullions that mimic the design of the cabinets in the butler's pantry.
Charlotte Home
The kitchen's double islands are made of walnut, with Calacatta marble countertops.
Charlotte Home
The second of the two walnut kitchen islands has seating created by Hancock and Moore.
Charlotte Home
The kitchen's double islands are made of walnut, with Calacatta marble countertops.
Charlotte Home
A Wolf range sits in front of a backsplash of simple, white crackle glazed subway tile.
Charlotte Home
A simple faux balloon shade made out of raw silk soften the triple window over the cast iron single bowl sink.
Charlotte Home
A simple faux balloon shade made out of raw silk soften the triple window over the cast iron single bowl sink.
Charlotte Home
The Butler's pantry is located between the kitchen and the dining room, proving the perfect catering station for either casual or formal dining.
Charlotte Home
The morning bar connects the study through a hidden door to the master suite.
Charlotte Home
The butler's pantry contains a hammered, polished nickel bar sink with polished nickel faucet and cut crystal handles.
Charlotte Home
Inset walnut cabinets with cathedral-style mullions line the butler's pantry.
Charlotte Home
The upper cabinets in the butler's pantry have cathedral-style mullions.
Charlotte Home
The "exercise restroom" contains custom-designed cabinets with frosted glass fronts and industrial pendants. A heavy beveled square mirror compliments the Blue Pearl granite and glass listello of the shower, as well as the gym floor which is black with gray speckles.
Charlotte Home
The "exercise restroom" contains custom-designed cabinets with frosted glass fronts and industrial pendants. A heavy beveled square mirror compliments the Blue Pearl granite and glass listello of the shower, as well as the gym floor which is black with gray speckles.
Charlotte Home
The "exercise restroom" contains custom-designed cabinets with frosted glass fronts and industrial pendants. A heavy beveled square mirror compliments the Blue Pearl granite and glass listello of the shower, as well as the gym floor which is black with gray speckles.
Charlotte Home
Square glass panels separated by hand-finished antique gold medallions compliment the custom iron wine doors. The two wine cellars and the mirrored wall occupy one of the walls of the dining room and reflect the lovely Schonbek crystal chandelier and table top adornments. Notice the wide paneled...
Charlotte Home
The homeowners' Century dining room furniture, moved from a previous home, balances perfectly with the iron wine doors. A collection of crystal candlesticks sparkle against the mirrored trays on which they sit, and reflect the high quality prisms of colors given off by the Strauss crystals of the...
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traditional dining room highlighted by impressionistic FINE ART
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The homeowners' Century dining room furniture, moved from a previous home, balances perfectly with the iron wine doors. A collection of crystal candlesticks sparkle against the mirrored trays on which they sit, and reflect the high quality prisms of colors given off by the Strauss crystals of the...
Southpark House
The dining room is lit by a Schonbek chandelier, adorned with Strauss crystals.
Charlotte Home
The breakfast room, located just off of the kitchen, provides the family a casual space to have informal meals. Wide and custom-designed casings add sumptuous features to all doors and windows, and the wide-cased openings of the rooms provide definition with the open floor plan. The breakfast room...
Charlotte Home
The breakfast room, located just off of the kitchen, provides the family a casual space to have informal meals. Wide and custom-designed casings add sumptuous features to all doors and windows, and the wide-cased openings of the rooms provide definition with the open floor plan. The breakfast room...
Charlotte Home
The breakfast room, located just off of the kitchen, provides the family a casual space to have informal meals. Wide and custom designed-casings add sumptuous features to all doors and windows, and the wide-cased openings of the rooms provide definition with the open floor plan. The breakfast room...
Charlotte Home
A close-up of the custom-finished Niermann Weeks chandelier that hangs above the table.
Charlotte Home
Three sets of walnut French doors were custom-made by a local shop and provide access to the wide, covered terraces overlooking the pool. The gallery runs alongside the dining room and Butler's pantry. The design is duplicated on the other side so that the two halls offer extend from the front...
Charlotte Home
The gallery runs alongside the dining room and Butler's pantry. The design is duplicated on the other side so that the two halls offer extend from the front entry to the second foyer, providing access to the center sweeping staircase.
Charlotte Home
Double doors provide entrance to the luxurious sitting room. The cube crystal chandelier from Visual Comfort provides overhead lighting in the room. A Baker silk sofa sits in front of windows adorned with tone-on-tone paisley silk draperies, hung on a lucite JF rod with cut-lead crystal finials. A...
Charlotte Home
Bronze, heavy architectural hinges are used throughout the home.
Charlotte Home
A Baker silk sofa sits in front of windows adorned with tone-on-tone paisley silk draperies, hung on a lucite JF rod with cut-lead crystal finials. A lucite-and-glasstop cocktail table from EJ Victor is adorned by simple orchids.
Charlotte Home
The cube crystal chandelier from Visual Comfort provides overhead lighting in the room. A Baker silk sofa sits in front of windows adorned with tone-on-tone paisley silk draperies, hung on a lucite JF rod with cut-lead crystal finials. A lucite-and-glasstop cocktail table from EJ Victor is adorned...
Charlotte Home
The windows are adorned with tone-on-tone paisley silk draperies, hung on a lucite JF rod with cut-lead crystal finials.
Charlotte Home
Design by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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Thomas Pheasant's constellation mirror found a home over the mantle.
Charlotte Home
The cube crystal chandelier from Visual Comfort provides overhead lighting in the room. A Baker silk sofa sits in front of windows adorned with tone-on-tone paisley silk draperies, hung on a lucite JF rod with cut-lead crystal finials. A lucite-and-glasstop cocktail table from EJ Victor is adorned...
Charlotte Home
Soft blue and cream colored throw pillows and blankets make this space cozy.
Charlotte Home
The white marble fireplace was custom-carved from a single block of marble. Classic urn, full columns and rosette details adorn the white marble fireplace surround, providing the perfect example of combining traditional elements with the sleekness of the E J Victor lucite cocktail table.
Charlotte Home
Stark carpet provides the wool carpet anchoring the room, while Councill Crafstman chests flank the fireplace produced by Franchois and Company. The fireplace projects beyond the customary with a limestone-covered wall, built out to emphasize the fireplace with the over-mantle niche made to fit...
Charlotte Home
design by Melodie Durham by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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design by Melodie Durham by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC
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Stark carpet provides the wool carpet anchoring the room, while Councill Crafstman chests flank the fireplace produced by Franchois and Company. The fireplace projects beyond the customary with a limestone-covered wall, built out to emphasize the fireplace with the over-mantle niche made to fit...
Charlotte Home
Stark carpet provides the wool carpet anchoring the room, while Councill Crafstman chests flank the fireplace produced by Franchois and Company. The fireplace projects beyond the customary with a limestone-covered wall, built out to emphasize the fireplace with the over-mantle niche made to fit...
Durham Designs
design by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting LLC
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A simple gold and glass Baker cocktail table holds books and glorious hydrangeas. Clear, subtle accessories do not compete, but harmoniously create flow throughout the home. Moving accessories around keep a room fresh and inviting all the time.
Charlotte Home
A more traditional oriental rug takes center stage in this walnut-paneled study. French chairs from Hancock and Moore were repurposed from the previous home, as was the Theodore Alexander round table. The addition of a mirrored tray changes the look drastically by reflecting fresh flowers that are...
Charlotte Home
The addition of a mirrored tray to the Theodore Alexander round table changes the look drastically by reflecting fresh flowers that are changed weekly.
Charlotte Home
A more traditional oriental rug takes center stage in this walnut-paneled study. French chairs from Hancock and Moore were repurposed from the previous home, as was the Theodore Alexander round table. The addition of a mirrored tray changes the look drastically by reflecting fresh flowers that are...
Charlotte Home
French chairs from Hancock and Moore were repurposed from the previous home, as was the Theodore Alexander round table. The addition of a mirrored tray changes the look drastically by reflecting fresh flowers that are changed weekly.
Charlotte Home
Custom cabinet hardware add to the masculine look of the custom gentlemen's closet.
Charlotte Home
The gentleman's closet contains walnut, raised panel cabinets that reach to the ceiling, customized by the home owner not only to hold clothing and accessories, but to also look like a fine clothier. A drum-style Baker chandelier hangs over the island, and recessed LED lights are designed to come...
Charlotte Home
The ladies closet is clean and organized, with simple, white cabinets surround the room and each section was carefully detailed and spaced by the homeowner. Crystal hardware compliments the Schonbek crystal chandelier.
Charlotte Home
The Schonbek crystal chandelier lights the luxurious ladies' closet.
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Gorgeous blue silk adorns the closet window with a very customized curve shade that operates.
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Opulent master bedroom boasts silk linens and fluffy fine bedding, fine art and custom silk shades with crystal.
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The details in the master bedroom come together to create the ultimate cozy, luxurious retreat. The Hickory Chair bed with a tufted headboard sits atop a custom high-low carpet from Stark. The room is lit by a custom chandelier from Pecaso, and lamps that sit on Century nightstands. Lounge on the...
Charlotte Home
The details in the master bedroom come together to create the ultimate cozy, luxurious retreat. The Hickory Chair bed with a tufted headboard sits atop a custom high-low carpet from Stark. The room is lit by a custom chandelier from Pecaso, and lamps that sit on Century nightstands. Lounge on the...
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Lounge on the Hancock and Moore bench, seated in front of the wall-to-floor, flowy drapes by Schumacher.
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The upholstered headboard and decorative pillows make the bed look cozy and inviting.
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The detail on the beautiful, custom high-low carpet from Stark.
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The master bedroom is lit by a custom-created chandelier from Pecaso.
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The wall-to-floor, flowy drapes that provide privacy in the bedroom are by Schumacher.
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The master bedroom is lit by a custom-created chandelier from Pecaso.
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Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Charlotte Home
Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
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This secondary bathroom was added to home from space borrowed from the storage space in the garage after one year of living in this new construction home. The bath is located just off the mud room which is entered from the garage. This allows immediate use near the drop zone.
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