“Greensboro’s Grandest House” was recently selected as the 2013 ShowHouse presented by the Junior League of Greensboro and national media sponsor Traditional Home. Among the local and national design talent featured in this special fundraising event was design duo Patti Allen and Stephanie James of Furnitureland South, who transformed the estate’s patio into a classic, colorful and cozy space. Built in the early 1920s, the Adamsleigh estate is more than 15,000 square feet and covers 13.5 acres that include pools, a lake, tennis courts, a stone gazebo and a five-car garage. The 30×60 patio presented a special design challenge – the space was in disrepair and sat unevenly on a downward slope. Rising to the challenge, Patti and Stephanie partnered with Outer Space Landscapes to change the elevation of the patio in order to draw attention to the focal point and inspiration of the project: a beautiful canopy sofa by Century Furniture. The addition of 6 tons of landscaping material included Pennsylvania blue stone, pebbles, sand, cherry trees, azaleas and geraniums all blooming in the colors of the latest Sunbrella fabrics featured in the outdoor furnishings: crisp, sandy white, fuchsia and tangerine. Patti and Stephanie wanted to showcase clean and classic outdoor style with an edge of color and unexpected elements. Playful ottomans by Baker float in the space for multiple functions, adding an extra pop of color to the sophisticated setting which includes a dining table by Oscar de la Renta, organic spot tables from Phillips Collection, and daybeds and seating from Century Furniture. Combining their passion for interior spaces with signature designs, Allen and James Designs gave this outdoor space the comfort, color and style it deserved. Patti and Stephanie, co-founders of Allen and James Designs, are committed to inspire and influence unique spaces for home, work, play and relaxation. With over 25 years of experience and a dedication to client relationships, their infusion of international inspiration with style, color, texture and vision make Patti and Stephanie a creative duo capable of exceeding the expectations of any client’s design project. By forming over 400 connections with key manufactures such as Henredon, Century, Lillian August, Dovetail, Maitland Smith and Huntington House, Allen and James Designs can provide a broad range of options that virtually meet any need a client has to create their dream home.

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Our remodeled 1994 Deck House was a stunning hit with our clients. All original moulding, trim, truss systems, exposed posts and beams and mahogany windows were kept in tact and refinished as requested. All wood ceilings in each room were painted white to brighten and lift the interiors. This is the view looking from the living room toward the kitchen. Our mid-century design is timeless and remains true to the modernism movement.

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Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2013 Houzz
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A bright, vibrant, rustic, and minimalist interior is showcased throughout this one-of-a-kind 3D home. We opted for reds, oranges, bold patterns, natural textiles, and ample greenery throughout. The goal was to represent the energetic and rustic tones of El Salvador, since that is where the first village will be printed. We love the way the design turned out as well as how we were able to utilize the style, color palette, and materials of the El Salvadoran region! Designed by Sara Barney’s BANDD DESIGN, who are based in Austin, Texas and serving throughout Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/americas-first-3d-printed-house/

"I’m so happy with it! It is still light and airy like it was before, but I feel like I have a bit more privacy. The blinds only add to the aesthetic and don’t detract at all. It’s like they were designed for the space." Amanda Jane Jones made over her sunroom with the help of blinds.com, and the outcome is fabulous! To read more on Amanda's sunroom makeover journey visit here: http://blog.blinds.com/our-chat-with-kinfolk-magazine-co-founder-amanda-jane-jones/ This sunroom is full of our Light Filtering Cellular shades, available here: http://blnds.cm/14Slyjc

This Cobble Hill Brownstone for a family of five is a fun and captivating design, the perfect blend of the wife’s love of English country style and the husband’s preference for modern. The young power couple, her the co-founder of Maisonette and him an investor, have three children and a dog, requiring that all the surfaces, finishes and, materials used throughout the home are both beautiful and durable to make every room a carefree space the whole family can enjoy. The primary design challenge for this project was creating both distinct places for the family to live their day to day lives and also a whole floor dedicated to formal entertainment. The clients entertain large dinners on a monthly basis as part of their profession. We solved this by adding an extension on the Garden and Parlor levels. This allowed the Garden level to function as the daily family operations center and the Parlor level to be party central. The kitchen on the garden level is large enough to dine in and accommodate a large catering crew. On the parlor level, we created a large double parlor in the front of the house; this space is dedicated to cocktail hour and after-dinner drinks. The rear of the parlor is a spacious formal dining room that can seat up to 14 guests. The middle "library" space contains a bar and facilitates access to both the front and rear rooms; in this way, it can double as a staging area for the parties. The remaining three floors are sleeping quarters for the family and frequent out of town guests. Designing a row house for private and public functions programmatically returns the building to a configuration in line with its original design. This project was published in Architectural Digest. Photography by Sam Frost

"I’m so happy with it! It is still light and airy like it was before, but I feel like I have a bit more privacy. The blinds only add to the aesthetic and don’t detract at all. It’s like they were designed for the space." Amanda Jane Jones made over her sunroom with the help of blinds.com, and the outcome is fabulous! To read more on Amanda's sunroom makeover journey visit here: http://blog.blinds.com/our-chat-with-kinfolk-magazine-co-founder-amanda-jane-jones/ This sunroom is full of our Light Filtering Cellular shades, available here: http://blnds.cm/14Slyjc

"I’m so happy with it! It is still light and airy like it was before, but I feel like I have a bit more privacy. The blinds only add to the aesthetic and don’t detract at all. It’s like they were designed for the space." Amanda Jane Jones made over her sunroom with the help of blinds.com, and the outcome is fabulous! To read more on Amanda's sunroom makeover journey visit here: http://blog.blinds.com/our-chat-with-kinfolk-magazine-co-founder-amanda-jane-jones/ This sunroom is full of our Light Filtering Cellular shades, available here: http://blnds.cm/14Slyjc

"I’m so happy with it! It is still light and airy like it was before, but I feel like I have a bit more privacy. The blinds only add to the aesthetic and don’t detract at all. It’s like they were designed for the space." Amanda Jane Jones made over her sunroom with the help of blinds.com, and the outcome is fabulous! To read more on Amanda's sunroom makeover journey visit here: http://blog.blinds.com/our-chat-with-kinfolk-magazine-co-founder-amanda-jane-jones/ This sunroom is full of our Light Filtering Cellular shades, available here: http://blnds.cm/14Slyjc

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Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2017 Houzz
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