Design Awards 2011 - Interiors

Master Suite

First McIntosh Poris Associates - The second floor of a bungalow went from a crowded maze to an airy suite with bedroom/bath at the rear and sitting room/coffee bar/office toward the front. A walk-through closet separates the two areas. A freestanding wall with mounted television divides the sleeping area and bath. The toilet and laundry are behind frosted-glass doors.	Second Tutto Interiors
Third (tie) Amy Miller Weinstein / Perspectives Custom Cabinetry	Third (tie) VanBrouck & Associates

Dining Room

First James Douglas Interiors - An eclectic mix of natural materials and textures creates an organic feel. Tactile elements include the hand-planed tabletop and woven chairs, which have zebra-print seat cushions. Twin consoles are crafted in metal with a branch-like pattern on their bases.	Second Charfoos Design
Third VanBrouck & Associates

Kitchen (Under 200 Square Feet)

First Caden Design Group - Because tall windows were removed to make space for wall cabinets, backsplash windows were added for natural light. Removing a wall opened the kitchen to the family room. The island houses a built-in microwave, which frees counter space.	Second Michelle Maly
Third CBI Design Professionals

Kitchen (Between 201 and 500 Square Feet)

First Caden Design Group - This kitchen takes advantage of the view while creating organization and storage. The prep/cleaning area is separate from the cooking area so both activities may occur simultaneously with ample space for two cooks. Two stainless ovens sit at a comfortable height, and backsplash windows provide natural light while offering views from the chairs.	Second (tie) Amy Miller Weinstein / PMP Marble & Granite
Second (tie) Visbeen Associates	Third (tie) Millenium / Richard Ross Designs
Third (tie) Patrick Thompson Design

Kitchen (Over 500 Square Feet)

First Caden Design Group - Deep, paneled archways serve as a dramatic entrance top a kitchen where white cabinetry and marble contrast with dark flooring and stainless-steel surfaces. The island, topped with a 3-inch-thick marble slab houses a microwave and warming drawers and includes flip-down drawer fronts that conceal outlets.	Second Woodward Homes
Third Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design / Mark Johnson & Associates

Library/Home Office

First (tie) VanBrouck & Associates - This casual yet chic home office was designed to show the collection of the well-traveled homeowner. A calming palette of warm neutrals mixes with the rich textures of silk damask draperies, natural grass-cloth wallpaper, and a hand-woven wool rug.	First (tie) Tutto Interiors - A Habersham Belmont Library system is the foundation of this room. The surrounding walls were finished to custom-match the wall unit.
Second DesRosiers Architects	Third Jeffrey King Interiors / Gallery Steel

Foyer

First (tie) TVI / Rembrandt Interiors - A sweeping staircase of furniture-grade walnut has a walnut handrail that supports custom-made curved, tempered glass panels. Other elements include a Baccarat chandelier and sconces and a hand-blown glass sculpture by Davide Salvadore, which adds color to the neutral setting.	First (tie) VanBrouck & Associates - This foyer invites guests into a classically designed Shingle-style home. Edited furnishings and art complement architectural details that include beveled-glass Palladian front-entry doors, painted wood paneling, a coffered ceiling, and crafted woodwork.
Second Susan Winton-Feinberg / DesRosiers Architects / Millenium	Third Amy Miller Weinstein

Living Room/Great Room

First Susan Winton-Feinberg / Vogue Furniture / DesRosiers Architects	Second (tie) Susan Winton-Feinberg / DesRosiers Architects
Second (tie) Jeffrey King Interiors / Vogue Furniture	Third Tutto Interiors

Traditional Interior Design

First Bosco Building / J.S. Kassab Interiors - Because the homeowner's allergies to many materials limited fabric use, decorative elements such as millwork played a critical role. The living room has a platinum-tinted ceiling with lightly glazed walls. The fireplace is also glazed and serves as a dramatic focal point.	Second Tutto Interiors
Third Michael Foran Interiors

Contemporary Interior Design

First (tie) Young & Young Architects / Diane Hancock Designs - Collected art and natural surroundings figure prominently in this livable home, which features sustainably harvested teak floors and copious storage, cunningly concealed. The dining area and kitchen are separated by a J-shaped wall that houses china, stores table leaves, and has lighted niches for Peruvian art.	First (tie) HF: Architecture - This 1950-built home on a sloping site was renovated to capture the views and natural light and extend the connection to the landscape. The kitchen/nook/family rooms were opened into one living space, which was brightened by floor-to-ceiling glass.
Second Susan Winton-Feinberg / DesRosiers Architects	Third RJ Laney Design

Closet

First Cedar Ridge Custom Woodworking - The master-suite closet features custom casework designed to the roofline and a granite-top island to break up the corridor. Other elements include reeded glass and LED rope lights under crown molding and cabinets. A dormer houses a beverage bar with microwave and coffeemaker.	Second CBI Design Professionals
Third CBI Design Professionals

Collection, Antiques, or Art in an Interior

First Charfoos Design - All installations in this contemporary home represent a collaboration of designer, consultant, and client, showcasing each piece in the space, as well as in partnership with surrounding artwork and furnishings.	Second Young & Young Architects / Diane Hancock Designs
Third Susan Winton-Feinberg

Color Scheme

First (tie) Paul Feiten Design - Bright-orange paint plays off neutral furnishings while an orange-patterned rug brings the color scheme full circle, uniting the walls with the floor.	First (tie) Matakdesign - Blue, chartreuse, espresso, white, and orange create a happy nursery. The foundation of the room is bright blue with a lighter blue on three walls and ceiling and a light/dark blue stripe on an accent wall. Espresso and white furniture ground the room, while orange and chartreuse create interest.
Second Rariden Schumacher Mio & Co.	Third (tie) New Hue Painting
Third (tie) Tutto Interiors

Use of Fabric/Wall Coverings

First Susan Winton-Feinberg - In the great room, where a fresco screen sets a French-salon motif, wool-silk carpeting is hand-woven in a custom pattern authentic to the French Deco period. The dining room features Art Deco chairs upholstered in cut velvet from Clarencehouse and a one-of-a-kind fabric wall treatment of metalscent textured faux leather from Stark Wallcoverings.	Second (tie) Tutto Interiors
Second (tie) Tutto Interiors	Third Petrella Designs

Children's Room

First MATAKDesign - This nursery was designed to be a hip, modern room with a European vibe that would grow with the child. Eco-friendly elements include low-VOC latex paint, a wool rug, organic-cotton linens, and a crib and dressers with "green" finishes.	Second Petrella Designs
Third Laura Stanley & Associates

Powder Room

First Caden Design Group - A minimalist furniture piece has drawers that pull open from below, allowing for storage without distracting hardware. A simple concrete countertop with integrated sink contrasts with the warmth of the surrounding wood. A wall-mounted faucet frees up counter space.	Second Richard Ross Designs / Nielsen Quality Homes
Third (tie) Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design / Mark Johnson & Associates	Third (tie) Rariden Schumacher Mio & Co.

Bath (Under 150 Square Feet)

First McIntosh Poris Associates - In an updated bungalow, a custom freestanding wood-wrapped wall separates the bath from the master suite. The wall supports the quartz-topped double-sink vanity on the bathroom side and a flat-screen TV on the bedroom side. Large-scale glass tiles line the window wall, tub enclosure, and shower.	Second DesRosiers Architects
Third Arik Green Design

Bath (Over 150 Square Feet)

First Caden Design Group - A seemingly simple white tub stands as an architectural element in the center of the room. The pronounced grain and the rich warmth of the surrounding cabinetry create a spa atmosphere. Along with ample drawer storage is a glass-front "pantry" for oversized towels and linens.	Second Caden Design Group
Third DesRosiers Architects

Specialty Room

First Arik Green Design / NRG Builders - This functional gym and yoga room built above a carriage house uses three distinct finishes: light maple (floors, ceiling beams, doors); stainless steel (exposed ducts, bar top, light fixtures, hardware); and white (cabinets and walls). A vanity area and large walk-in steam shower are included.	Second (tie) Jeffrey King Interiors / Perspectives Custom Cabinetry
Second (tie) DesRosiers Architects / Susan Winton-Feinberg

Garage

First Arik Green Design / NRG Builders - Aluminum cabinets used for NASCAR race trailers and SlatWall intended for retail use, along with a unique flooring system, make for a sleek garage that doubles as a lounge for private parties when vehicles are moved out and furniture in.	Second & Third (not shown) Educated Garage Systems

Utility/Storage

First DesRosiers Architects - This utility area serves as laundry room, food pantry, butler's pantry, and long-term storage area. The cabinetry is European lacquer with a cherry satin finish. The countertops and backsplash are Black Pearl granite. The floor is a Brazilian slate. An operating skylight provides natural light and fresh air.	Second Amy Miller Weinstein
Third Jeffrey King Interiors / Perspectives Custom Cabinetry