Glamorous Gray ~ Furlow Gatewood~

You can kind of get a hint of the high ceilings by looking at the height of the windows along the front porch. I love the cupola on the roof.

Such an interesting vignette.

The statue of Diana is plaster, and was found in Mr. Rosselli’s basement. You will notice that about every room has some blue and white porcelain.

I like the soothing gray and white palette. I also love the green pagoda with the flowers inside.

Here the gray on the walls compliments the beautiful hand painted gray squares on the floor. Also notice that the mirrored doors are painted gray, and the heavy trim around the doors together makes them seem much larger.

I adore this room…..bright, totally not stuffy, full of antiques and books Mr. Gatewood collected on his trips. The mix using Indian batik, blue and white porcelain, as well as Swedish, English and some French furnishing results in a wonderfully eclectic mix. The sisal carpet adds texture but also restraint.

Mr. Gatewood is not only a fan of antiquing, which shows in many of his framed art pieces and furniture, but he also loves dogs and peacocks! Notice the dog bust and small dog plate on the chest. The pulls on the chest also seem to be animal as well.

Masterful mix of color and pattern. The moldings and architectural details are fantastic.

Again, pattern and color seem to mix effortlessly. How could you not feel happy when entering this room?

Another of the bedrooms. It is playful and comfortably inviting.

Such an eloquence in the repetition of the hydrangea in pots along the drive. Southern to the core.

Such a compliment to the landscape and the home, this Gothic garden house has loads of character. I like that he painted it green, instead of the white of the house.