One of the coziest features of the house is this built-in breakfast nook, which Kerry Phillips notes was something a previous homeowner had added. Finding a table that would fit in the space proved to be a challenge until one of her husband’s woodworking relatives came through with a custom-built design for the couple. It’s one of the most special pieces in the home, Kerry says. Other built-in features of the home are the open storage cabinets under the counters that house items like cutting boards and cookbooks. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
Interior designer Andi Morse brought in some earthy, textured pillows to lend the breakfast nook some warmth and color. Later, a black leather chair from Pottery Barn was added for visual contrast. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
The bold botanical print from Art Classics bridges the gap between the breakfast nook and the kitchen, playing off the black butcher block countertops there. The modern light fixtures from Rejuvenation also help balance out more dated features, like the ornamental wainscotting that’s original to the house, and open up the house. “The kitchen to me has the most Southern feel of the whole house,” Kerry Phillips says. “It feels a little less our style, but adding in accents like the black chair in the breakfast nook, plus the funky light fixtures, gives the house a younger vibe.” Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
The dark butcher block countertops in the kitchen were part of what sold Kerry Phillips on the house. “To me, they never go out of style,” she says, “and they match the floor.” The cabinets are original to the home, and interior designer Andi Morse persuaded the couple to keep the hardware and maintain the white-tiled backsplash. One of the most charming features of the kitchen is its glass pantry, which a former homeowner installed, that maximizes storage space. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
For a couple that loves to entertain, a comfortable and inviting dining space was a must. Beyond the coastal-style rattan chairs from Four Hands and the Dovetail Furniture credenza, the collection of colored glassware displayed on the wall is the real conversation piece. It includes an assortment of Estelle Colored Glass pieces, plus some colorful stem glasses that used to belong to Kerry Phillips’ grandmother. “I love being able to have both of them next to each other,” she says. “It’s just a reminder of how things come back into style.” Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
“When you walk into the house, this living space is the first room you see, which I love because of the way it’s decorated,” Kerry Phillips says. It’s accentuated with warm leather accents, like the circular ottoman from Lee Industries and the cushy armchairs from Four Hands that Phillips appreciates for the strappy leather details at the back. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
It took nine months to find this Rowe sofa, though Kerry Phillips says it was worth the wait because of how well it fits the space. Interior designer Andi Morse added some accent pillows from Redefine Home Boutique, and instead of mounting a TV above the fireplace, an Anthropologie mirror was placed there instead. Phillips explains that this space is more of a casual gathering spot for entertaining guests with wine and snacks. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
Painting the TV room this deep inky shade of French Duvet by Sherwin Williams was a risky move, but one the couple felt comfortable making since they had already glimpsed it in person. “The inspiration was that my dad recently renovated a cute home in Southern California which has super high ceilings and was painted the same dark navy color. I’m really excited about how it turned out,” Kerry Phillips says. The couple also removed the existing doors that closed off the space to create a sense of flow, and padded out the space with furniture they had already collected over the years, like the Article couch, Rejuvenation Hardware credenza, and the West Elm coffee table. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
The entryway is filled with eclectic accents, like this burl wood console table from CB2 that’s rounded out with a cowhide rug from Athropologie and a black Pottery Barn vase. Other personal touches include the Artfully Walls prints, one that’s extra sentimental for Kerry Phillips. “The one of the guy laying in the grass reminds me of my husband, who’s obsessed with the lawn. We did so much work in the backyard, which used to be just a mud pit basically, and it’s his favorite place in the home,” she says. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers
Neutral tones — from the Four Hands bed with a linen backboard to the creamy bedding from West Elm and Pottery Barn — add a sense of calm to the main bedroom, while the black table lamps from Lamps Plus keep the room from looking too washed-out. Text by Lori Keong/Photo by Reynolds Rogers