Evolution of style

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Evolution of style

Myra Wright says her home's style has evolved over the 11 years she has lived there.

"I moved to Georgia to obtain my master's degree in an accelerated one-year program. My intention was to return to New Jersey the following year, but I ended-up falling for the southern hospitality and lifestyle," admits Myra Wright, pictured in her formal dining room. She considers the home's decor style to be "English Traditional."

"My interior decorator [Barbara Elliott and Jennifer Ward Woods of Interiors by Decorating Den] pushed me out of my comfort zone with the use of color after our first project," admits Wright. "I was very nervous about giving her the reigns on my first project but after seeing the results I was comfortable with giving up the control. I was so impressed with her ability to capture my own unique personality and style. She helped me create my own oasis."

"The inspiration for the colors in my home [came from] two paintings [by] the late William Tolliver," shares Wright. "One is called "Nude Solitude" and the other "The Blues" (pictured in the living room). He painted with very bold colors."

"This past December, [for] the first time since I have been living in Georgia, my parents visited me for an entire month," shares Wright. "I can remember thinking how blessed I was celebrating Christmas with my parents [who] are in their 80s. We sat in the living room with the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve singing carols with my baby grand player piano and drinking hot chocolate. I will cherish and remember always our time together." Pictured is the music room situated near the foyer.

Her 5-bedroom home consumes over 4,000 square feet and features a finished daylight basement complete with a theater, gym, office, wet bar and separate bedroom. "This is a very quiet community that is family-oriented, but also welcomes single executives such as myself," notes Wright. "It has been wonderful having the opportunity to watch this community grow and develop into a premier neighborhood."

"My guests tend to spend most of their time in my family room and the kitchen," says Wright, a native of Moorestown, New Jersey who has lived in Georgia over 30 years.

"My style evolved over the years. There were specific heirlooms that I wanted to use but didn't know how to integrate into my vision," shares Wright who recruited Barbara Elliott and Jennifer Ward Woods of Interiors by Decorating Den to help her realize her vision.

"My bedroom is my favorite room. After a busy day at work, something happens when I step into my bedroom, all becomes right with the world. I can relax on my chaise and read or just fall asleep," says Wright.

"I will have owned this home 11 years in September." Pictured is the chaise lounge in Wright's master suite.

From the luxurious master bath Wright admires the Leland cypress tress that frame her lot. Her landscaping also features: "Zoysia grass with knock out roses, azaleas, compacta holly, topiaries and two palmitto palms."

"Comfortable, cozy ... every room has a mood or personality, purposeful, airy, fresh, great accents, lots of color, functional and practical," describes Wright of her home. Pictured is the plush seating in the home theater.

The home's outdoor space features a tile deck, screened porch (pictured) on the basement level and outdoor kitchen. Barbara Elliott and Jennifer Ward Woods of Interiors by Decorating Den were the design duo on this project.

Among the home improvements Wright has executed are: "An outside space with new tile deck, outside flagstone entertainment area and screened porch."

"I was attracted to the amenities, workmanship of the custom homes and the lot sizes. My home is on a cul-de-sac with a wooded lot," says Wright. Pictured is the grill and patio on the home's basement level.

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"I moved to Georgia to obtain my master's degree in an accelerated one-year program. My intention was to return to New Jersey the following year, but I ended-up falling for the southern hospitality and lifestyle," admits Myra Wright, pictured in her formal dining room. She considers the home's decor style to be "English Traditional."

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