We catch up this week with Atlanta-based designer Mallory Mathison, who blends the classical richness of the past with endless design possibilities for today. Mallory’s work has been featured in Southern Homes, Atlanta Homes, and most recently in the 2022 Flower Magazine Show House here in Atlanta. We talked with Mallory about how much we loved her room, and the steps she took to create a glowy, gilded garden room. Mallory shares what she loves about showrooms, and shares a few key pieces of wisdom to make your space classic and comfortable, and always ready for the perfect party.
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Decorating Dilemma
First off, what a cute kitchen! Mallory suggests really leaning into the historic nature of your home, instead of trying to make it “modern” and making it something that it’s not. First, we can make it feel cleaner and brighter, and definitely more stylish. For the color, Mallory suggests a very light soft celery green or green that has a bit more of a yellow base than a blue base. That's going to complement the purple tones much better than something that has a blue base. Check out Benjamin Moore’s “Stolen Moments 477”.
You can also add crown molding that's appropriate to the house in the kitchen. On the walls, Mallory suggests an eggshell so you have reflectivity. In your little charming breakfast nook, we think you should use the Margo Hanging Shade Light Fixture and for flooring, check out American Restoration Tile.
If you are needing to prioritize things, first do the lighting and then paint the cabinets. Thanks for writing in, and keep us posted!
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Ep. 343: Decorating Throwback: Picking Paint Colors with Fran Keenan
Ep. 342: City & Country Architecture with Peter Pennoyer
Ep. 341: Storytelling in Decorating with David Netto
Ep. 340: Trials and Triumphs
Ep. 339: Grand Millenial Decorating with Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz
Ep. 338: Floral Designs for the Table with Cathy B. Graham
Ep. 337: London Living with Simon Upton
Ep. 336: The Life of Mario Buatta with Author Emily Eerdmans
Ep. 335: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 2)
Ep. 334: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 1)
Ep. 333: Defining Chic with Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller
Ep. 332: Traditional Design with Hundley Hilton
Ep. 331: Right at Home with Bobby Berk
Ep. 330: Trials and Triumphs — A Blinds Journey, Paint Colors, and Halloween Prepping
Ep. 329: Budgeting with Molly Basile
Ep. 328: Stan Dixon, Celebrating Classic Architecture
Ep. 327: Wellness of Design with Joshua Smith
Ep. 326: Flexibility and Finding Your Hero Fabric with Hayley English
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