Second Verse, Same As The First(4)
Second Verse, Same As The First
During the home's post-Hurricane Hugo renovation, which the Shaws implemented while in residence the first time around, architect Randolph Martz had insisted on retaining the two living room fireplaces positioned at opposite ends of the room. A round table in front of one fireplace and a seating area in front of the second was the logical arrangement. But the second time around, Darlene put a spin on that concept and placed a skirted table directly in the middle of the room with seating areas on either side. The table's central location makes it easy to convert it into additional dining space when she and George host an extra-large dinner party.
Sources:
Wall paint: custom mix; trim paint ("Bone White''): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667.
Chandeliers (with custom paint by homeowners): Lowe's Home Improvement Stores, 800/445-6937, lowes.com.
Bench (custom designed by Jo Kelly Edwards): Rainbow Upholstery & Furniture Co., 919/829-1332.
Bench fabric (discontinued): Robert Allen, 800/333-3777, robertallendesign.com, trade only.
Upholstered armchairs by fireplace: Southwood Furniture, 828/465-1776, southwoodfurn.com. Fabric: discontinued.
Fauteuils, fauteuil fabric (antique textiles); chair in front of skirted table; chair fabric (discontinued); wrought-iron console, armoire and accessories; urn and lamps on console; mirror over mantel (custom); painted chest; lamp on chest; tray coffee table; rug; sofa (antique); silk taffeta tableskirt (discontinued): owner's collection.
Shutters: custom.
