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trends Showcase Home14 The New Bold South

Kitchen & Bath Trends28 DIY Network’s Worst Kitchen in America36 Daring Transition

52 Design Trends Finders Keepers

featureskitchens & baths24 Versatility at Work30 Focal Point

improvements48 Home is Where the Heart Is

real estate56 The Castle in Cotswold

outdoor living60 Pool Time

departments why hire a?34 Why Hire A Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer

essentials42 New Products for Your Kitchen And Bath70 New Products for Your Home

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harlotte is dripping with these homes and for those that can see the possibilities, it’s a paradise. The homeowners of this feature home have a soft spot for early 1900s architecture and when they discovered this home in one of the most historic parts of Charlotte, they knew they’d make it their own. The resulting home was bold – and completely comfortable.

We spoke about this project with interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper and the renovation team to find

out how it all came together. Andrew Roby General Contractor and Sam Greeson of Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Architecture were called in to oversee and execute the renovations. “Most of the changes were stylistic,” explains Greeson, “to meet the new owner’s desire for a younger, more modern look.” That’s where New york-based interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper came in. “It just needed a little bit of freshening up,” says Harper. “We took out every bit of carpet and repainted every square inch!” The kitchen was the largest of the renovations, making the originally tiny space much larger and marrying it nicely with the recent family room addition. An artist was flown in from New york to hand paint the interesting kitchen floor. “The banquette was added at the pass thru to the family room, where the sink had previously been located, explains Greeson. We discussed opening the wall up, but it would have disturbed the flow and arrangement of both spaces. With the final solution, you feel that the kitchen is huge, but we actually didn’t add any square footage.

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The whole project, renovation and interior design included, took just four months to complete. “The process was faster than it normally would have been thanks to the homeowner knowing exactly what she wanted and Andrew Roby’s well organized schedule,” says Greeson. “Communication is everything when it comes to construction schedule and overall quality,” says Chris Maynard of Andrew Roby. “Projects don’t go this well or turn out this beautifully if you don’t have the team of home owners, designer, architect and contractor all working for the same goal - which is outstanding quality and a wonderful experience.” Harper knew what her client was looking for from the get-go. “I knew my client was moving from a one-bedroom apartment in New york City to a four-bedroom house in Charlotte,” says Harper. “ I had a sense of her overall taste, so shopping for her and finding things she liked was the easy part. It helps when your client has great taste!” Harper called on the help of local custom window treatment and sewing experts elaine Mitchell and Pam Dawes of Interior Couture of the Carolinas. “Lindsey’s eye for design is unparalleled,” says Pam. “The fabrics she chooses, the textures and layering of design, really creates some unique elements in a home.” elaine adds, “her designs are simple,

but with the bold fabrics and rich textures, the result is extraordinary.” Harper says incorporating this client’s personality into the home was easy. “I am creating a ‘home’ and space for them, it’s not about me. I know they are a very friendly, young, stylish couple that loves to have friends and family over. So that is what I tried to translate.” Harper suggests a fresh coat of paint in any room to liven it up and change the look or mood. Pam and elaine suggest freshening up a room with window treatments, adding that great window treatments can truly make or break the look of a home. “In this case,” says Harper, “we stripped away everything and painted and/or papered every room. We changed everything about it and basically started from scratch.” There are several ways to use bold design in any home, but according to Harper, it will always change depending on the client. “In this home, each room has at least one bold element. In the entry it’s the wallpaper; the dining room - the glass chandelier; in the kitchen it’s the bold use of color and pattern; the living room has those beautiful curtains and all the powder rooms have really great wallpapers.” “I think there are a lot of bold elements throughout this house,” says Harper, “but they all blend together to make one cohesive story.”v


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In bathrooms and kitchens, tile is low maintenance, durable and easy to clean, making it suitable for rooms that experience frequently wet or humid conditions. “A great technique is using tile to ‘wallpaper’ a feature wall behind a sink or tub or on the back wall of a shower,” says Jennifer Creasser Bridges of Tile Collection. Featuring a wall of mosaic tile behind a bathtub also creates the ap-pearance of a larger room. Alternatively, focusing tile application on a sink wall makes a statement that is bold, yet less costly than tiling a tub wall because it typically contains less coverage area. A tiled sink wall makes such a statement that you can feel free to tile the remainder of the bathroom surfaces in a more affordable, basic tile pattern and still achieve the lux look you’re seeking. Don’t be limited by using tile to “wallpaper” a bathroom or kitchen wall. Tile also pivots attention in the dining or living rooms, bringing a dining table into focus, for example, or setting the mood in a living room. “Tiling a wall in a main living area is a unique twist to painting an accent wall. Not only can you enjoy the jolt of color that paint usu-ally provides, but the addition of texture through tile choice can set the room’s ambiance,” says Bridges. Tiling urban concrete walls is becoming prevalent in downtown con-dos. “We’ve been wrapping concrete columns with tile, and it provides

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Pick something you love and design your room around it. It’s advice Brian Macuga of Arbor Construction Group gives his clients. When working on something like a kitchen or bathroom, Macuga says, “Choose a focal point – something you can’t live without – and redesign your dream bathroom or kitchen around that object.” Macuga says, “it will be different for every client.” Launa and Allen Kendle loved the cantilevered space that Arbor Construction created to hold a bathtub and its marble surround in their renovated master bathroom. Since the marble was the most expensive part of the project, choosing that first and the coordinating tile second made the most sense. “I drove to the marble warehouse and found a

slab that I wanted as the focal point,” explains Launa. Macuga sent an interior designer with Launa when she shopped the tile store, which helped Launa quickly winnow the overwhelming tile choices down to four options. With just those four, she was able to make a final decision, matching the marble and completing her dream bathroom around what she felt was the highlight. In their gutted and renovated kitchen, Christa and Ben Rogers de-cided color needed to play the star. “Creamy, off-white cabinetry with a light glaze overtop really popped out against details like crackle tex-tured subway tile on the backsplash and a custom-built stove hood,” says Christa.

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When purchasing a home, two of the top ten amenities buyers in-spect with detail are the kitchen and the bathrooms. The kitchen is the hub of the home these days. Not just for cooking meals anymore, it’s a gathering area for family and guests to relax, chat, enjoy food together and be comfortable. Bathrooms are the hardest rooms to renovate, with plumbing, tile and fixtures being permanent elements that can’t be changed along with your mind. We spoke with Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD) Maria Stapperfenne to find out why having a professional design these two very important rooms can make all the difference in your home.

How can a CKBD benefit homeowners? There are numerous options available to a homeowner in kitchen and bath design and a designer can help you make the best choice for your home and your lifestyle. “The perception is out there that a profes-sional kitchen and bath designer costs a lot of money,” explains Maria. “But in fact, a professional SAVeS you money at every turn by helping you create a beautiful and functional design with quality products.”

What does a CKBD do? Kitchen and bath designers go through a rigorous education and training program to earn their certification. Maria says that in addition to helping clients navigate choices on cabinetry, countertops and hardware, they are also are trained to ensure that the National Kitchen and Bath As-sociation design guidelines have been implemented, creating a beautiful and safe space for homeowners. “Certified designers have the vision to see the project completed and communicate that vision to contractors.”

What should homeowners know before hiring a CKBD? Clients should do their homework before meeting with a designer, suggests Maria. Look through magazines like Urban Home and web-sites like Houzz.com to see what style and functionality appeals to you. Maria adds that most homeowners don’t have industry language to communicate their likes and desires, so having photos can really move the process along. “Be sure you know the scope of what the designer provides, it’s ok to meet with several in order to find the one that un-derstands your needs the best.”

What should a homeowner expect from a CKBD and what cost is involved? The scope of what is offered by designers varies. Some are turn-key, designing the project, providing the products and managing the installa-tion, while others provide design only or design and products only. Fees, therefore, will vary as well. “For my company,” explains Maria, “We will take a design deposit and apply it to the purchase of their cabinetry, countertops, hardware and any fixtures we provide to them. In our case, clients have their own contractors and/or installers that have referred us for product design and selection.” Find a local CKBD by visiting www.nkba.org and clicking on ProSearch.v

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The NKBA recently held their Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago, where they released a list of the nation’s top ten kitchen and bath trends and treatments for 2012 and we’ve outlined them for an easy go-to guide. Transitional Style. One broad trend is the increased popularity of transitional style in both kitchen and baths. For the first time since the NKBA began tracking annual design trends, traditional is no longer the most popular type of design. Transitional style blends traditional and contemporary design, with lines that are simpler than traditional, but more elaborate than contemporary to create a modern, classic look. Cassie Abernethy, manager at the Charlotte showroom for Hughes Supply, says understated design is in demand. “Our customers are ask-ing for simplicity. They want clean lines and less detail. The transitional style fits all of those requests. Clients can use this in their traditional and contemporary settings.” Glossy Finishes and Fixtures. Current kitchens shine with a combi-nation of shimmering surfaces, high-sheen finishes and perfectly placed lighting accents. Stainless steel, walnut wood veneer and lights along the base of a kitchen island’s recessed toe-kick and polished wood floors are perfect examples of this prominent trend. Interior Concrete. Concrete used inside the home continues to grow in popularity and is seen in many different contexts. Think bath-room countertops with integrated sinks or concrete surfaces buffed to

a high shine and tinted with a variety of hues. When used with stone surfaces like recycled tile, exposed brick or lava rock, concrete unifies the space. Color Infusion Behind Glass. Glass may be a niche material for kitchen countertops, but the survey shows more than half the NKBA designers are using it in several ways. One kitchen in the design compe-tition inspired the judges with its simple painted wall and glass panels overlaid to create a sleek sheen of cool color that became a calm focal point in a family kitchen. Jennifer Creasser of Tile Collection in Charlotte suggests incorpo-rating colored tiles in a different way. “Say good bye to painting over the scuff marks on your stair raisers every year,” she says. “With color infused glass, you can add a whole new dimension to your stairway and dress up your high traffic areas with color.” The White Kitchen, Reinvented. Classic, contemporary and clean, the white kitchen is consistent from year to year. This year it’s cleverly reinvented in a variety of hues including muted, milky tones. Jennifer has also noticed this trend with designers, seeing their use of White Carrera marble countertops. “With a backsplash of flickering metals, color or glass, it really pops. Traditional material meets contemporary tile finishes in popular linear designs to create a transitional look,” she says. Suspended Lighting. In kitchen design, suspended lighting pro-vides an element of artistic sculpture that exudes light, glimmer and

Every year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) surveys the design industry to learn more about the materials, styles and products designers used most often in the past year. The fixtures, finishes, color palettes, technology and shapes are all part of the toolbox used by the nation’s most creative kitchen and bath designers – and their picks set the trends that inspire the rest of us.

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glitz. These dangling focal points drop light onto defined areas, perfectly accenting the high-sheen finishes that are so wonderful in this year’s kitchen designs. Symmetry in Design. Symmetry in room design creates stability and balance. For example, a wall with a large framed window behind the kitchen sink will be counterbalanced by open, glass door cabinetry that draws the eye up and around the room. Repeating and Complementing Shapes. Designers know that re-peating a particular shape in various sizes, colors and textures creates a continuum that adds a soothing element to any room design. In a bathroom for instance, a designer may use large squares of travertine on the floor, glass mosaics in the shower and a series of square windows to draw the eye up and repeat the theme. Traditional Technology in Non-Traditional Spaces. Creative de-signers are using today’s technology to solve design challenges in the kitchen. Fridge drawers that are integrated into the sleek lines of cabi-netry and a steam oven placed where sink plumbing once existed create solutions to kitchen space problems. Tile in Totality. Designers are using tile for more than the wall, floor and bathroom space. One bathroom design presented at the 2012 NKBA Design Competition featured translucent recycled glass tiles sur-rounding a Japanese soaking tub. Muted pine green tiles were paired with small mosaic tiles in colors that evoked a tranquil sunset. Linen-textured, sand colored porcelain tiles created the foundation for a restful space wrapped entirely in glass tile.

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building and architectural guidelines and codes, and homeowners are free to build the style of home they choose. Despite this ever-present diversity, two of the past years’ “Best In Show” winners from the Charlotte Home Builders Association Annual Remodeler Council Awards show that today’s lake living is quickly turning contemporary. Why contemporary? This simple, clean and minimalistic approach centers focus on the outside surroundings - in some ways bringing the outside, in. These homes have many elements in com-mon, but perhaps the most obvious being the focus on the landscape and outdoor spaces. These elements are highlighted with large windows and doors, offering unobstructed panoramic views. Windows are linear, with no mutton bars or mullions, maximizing the scenery. Doors are frequently all-glass with heavy use of transoms to allow in as much light as possible. On the interior, concise and sharp corners with minimal moldings define this style. Slab marble and granite stones with smooth finishes are dominant in countertops and back splashes, instead of tile with a lot of grout joints. Cabinets also reflect this sleek style with stained and exotic

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people who like to have all the details in front of us,” O’Dell says. “We chose Advanced Renovations because we liked their in-house design/build option. It was a good fit for us.” “Design/build projects tend to flow smoother,” says Duane Johns of Advanced Reno-vations. “There’s no need to worry about meshing different ideas and personalities and the communication process is easier from the beginning. The design/build process elimi-nates finger pointing. ” The O’Dell’s new backyard retreat includes an L-shaped covered porch that connects to the house off the kitchen and living room. The space includes a fireplace with a wall-mounted TV above, vaulted ceiling complete with ceiling fan, honey-stained tongue and groove boards and cove lighting around the perimeter. The defining element is a built-in brick planter with fragrant gardenias, which separates it from the stepped-down, uncovered patio created with large pieces of bluestone edged with a rowlock brick border. The project took three months to complete and the O’Dell family is enjoying the area for the first time this spring. “The look is classic, clean and timeless,” says O’Dell, who adds that the only challenge was matching the original red brick from 1987. Luckily, Advanced Renovations was able to do it. “The rest of the house really fits our family’s lifestyle, so we made the investment to turn this into our ‘next stage’ home,” explains O’Dell. “While we contemplated a move before the deck fell off, we discovered how much the house worked for us.” O’Dell says that the collaborative working relationship they had was very unique and successful. “From the beginning, Advanced Renovations provided us with a project plan, complete with a three-month calendar,” O’Dell says. “No other contractor provided that and they were as committed to following the timeline as we were.” Advanced Renova-tions made the process easy and the results beautiful. v

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What To Look For When heading out to these creative venues, the experts advise you to be open to finding items you love, even if you’re not sure where you will use it in your home. “Charlotte residents are fortunate to have an abundance of wonderful mar-kets at our feet,” says ede Graves, owner of Classic Attic in Charlotte. “It makes it easy and enjoyable to satisfy our inner ‘hunter-gatherer’ and find treasure in just one afternoon.” “Listen to your gut,” says David Newcombe, owner of Alexander Scott in Charlotte. “If you think you have found a great, unique item at the right price, buy it. Don’t waste precious time pondering or it will be someone else’s great find.” Of course many homeowners and designers are on the hunt for that something special, with a specific need in mind. Janna Baker, General Man-ager of The Depot, explains that many interior designers celebrate Charlotte’s rich manufacturing history by seeking industrial pieces they can repurpose in unique ways. “Designers come in looking for metal objects from old mills and ma-chine shops,” she says. “Metal pulleys,

farm hooks; we recently sold an old gurney that someone was going to make into a bathroom countertop!” Janna explains that these old items make a newly decorated space more ex-citing. One of her favorite re-purposing tricks is using old metal fryer baskets as a towel holder in the bathroom or creating an old light fixture from a metal trashcan. “Old canvas mill carts that were used to tote cotton from room to room in old mills make a perfect laun-dry basket for modern laundry rooms.” David loves to see homeown-ers reinvent treasures from the past. “Breathe life into stale silhouettes,” says David. “Take a Louise XVI arm chair and cover it with a wild animal print. A minimal investment in paint will always revive great pieces of furniture. Consider Chippendale dining chairs painted orange with faux embossed leather seats. Or incorporate contem-porary lighting into a vintage inspired room and watch the room’s personal-ity evolve.” Reinvent your rooms with the in-spiration that is all around you. Plan a day or a weekend at Charlotte’s unique markets to find unexpected treasures that add an element of surprise to your home’s décor.v

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Alexander Scott , housed in the former McColl Center for the Fine Arts, features more than 70 hand-selected vendors offer-ing a wide array of home furnishings, gifts and accessories, each with their own unique style. the brainchild of native Charlotteans david Newcombe and rusty griffith, Alex-ander scott is the fulfillment of their lifelong dream to have their own retail interiors store. With more than 7,500-square feet of furniture, art, linens, gifts and accessories, you’re sure to find the piece that adds inspiration to your home. “time and convenience are essential for today’s customers and designers,” says david Newcombe. “Multi-merchant venues offer one-stop shopping. In our venue you will find a mix of the old and new, allowing you to choose and create a unique environment with layers of styles, textures and colors represent-ing your personal taste. these layers create a warm environment that appears to have evolved over time.”

Post & Gray, located in Charlotte’s historic south end, houses over 35 mer-chants in 7,000-square feet of warehouse space. owners John and Kelley Vieregg saw a need for a retail outlet where individuals could sell their personal collections or collected inventories. “We have customers that became merchants and then opened their own stores,” explains Kelley Vieregg. “some of these merchants were so success-ful they launched product lines and sell nationwide. We saw a void in the market to develop a more relaxed, welcoming envi-ronment for the dIY generation and created Post & gray, where we offer a mix of private label products, designer fabrics, rugs, and pillows all at outlet prices.”

Slate Interiors on Central Avenue in historic Plaza Midwood in Charlotte, is a collection of more than 50 artists, merchants and designers offering everything from ultra-modern to traditional. original art, custom pillows, Mid-Century modern, quality vintage and repurposed items can be found, designed to take your home from boring and predictable to chic and interest-ing. the eclectic mix found at slate is best described as “Paris flea market meets soHo.”

The Depot at Gibson Mill in nearby Concord, NC is the largest antique and designer mall in the area with 88,000-square feet and 600-plus booths. once a part of the old Cannon Mills, the charming building houses an exciting mix of quality collectibles including antiques, reproductions, imports and new furniture all under one roof. the depot is as popular with homeowners and designers seeking that special vintage or one-of-a-kind collectible as it is with antiques dealers who want to showcase their products.

Classic Attic houses treasures from more than 8,000 consignors with hundreds of styles and colors, all in one huge showroom so you never get the feeling that everything looks the same. Another thing that won’t look the same? the price! Consignment is tHe way to get high-end quality at below-wholesale prices. “It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Park road shopping Center for more than ten years,” says ede graves, Classic Attic owner. Featuring quality American-made vintage and antique furniture, Classic Attic also has antique prints from england, Italian pottery and French furniture and porcelains. Most items are lightly used but you’ll see new draperies, pillows, lighting, furniture and accessories consigned by designers and decorator shops. Classic Attic is sure to have something you love and there’s a WIsH lIst to register your “desires”.

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I have always said that “anything goes” when it comes to design and breaking the rules is some-thing I can do comfortably. However, in the case of the Grams’ Quail Hollow home, tradition was the rule and I stuck to it like glue. A true dining room is traditionally formal and most often it’s op-posite the living room as you enter the home. The Grams’ wanted a formal dining room, and truly, it was in keeping with the look of the house. I was asked to help transform this once dated room to a lighter and brighter space with updated beautiful furniture, a new look for the walls and new accessories. There were two goals set at the start: to design a cohesive look that ties to the ex-

isting rooms and home style and to complete the project before the Wells Fargo Championship – being on the 14th tee, the Grams’ would have some guests. Shari Grams is one of my favorite clients, her excitement and enthusiasm is contagious. I put together several design boards to give she and her husband, David, a visual on how to create a tra-ditional look. I gave it a bit of an edge with the ac-cessories to keep it fresh and new, avoiding the often stuffy feel a traditional dining room can bring. It’s my opinion that when creating a traditional look, the finishes on the dining table and break-front, or sideboard, should jive. I chose a new oval

table and china cabinet - though this cabinet is multi-functional - with the same finish, blending it beautifully with her existing console. The “edge” I wanted to incorporate was created with the geometric pattern overlay on the cabinet, where I used a cream color to accentuate the detail and add a modern touch. Shari loved the graphic pattern against the more organic wallpaper so much that we continued the pattern in a new foyer runner. The palette of cream, tan and gold created a soothing, sophis-ticated look that highlighted the rich, dark furniture and really made it stand out. The robin’s egg blue provided a subtle pop of color, which beautifully compli-mented the formal living room across the hall. These few touches of blue in the artwork (a piece by Carol Boniford, showing at Abode on Tremont Avenue) and the side chairs broke up the monochromatic look and added a bit of whimsy. When I incorporated all of the accessories – the table linens, ac-cent bowls, centerpiece, lamps, mirror, vases and my favorite rub-ber flowers - the room really came together and looked “finished”. I

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Beth Keim is the owner of Lucy and Company, a full-service interior design firm located at 1009 East Boulevard. For more information visit www.lucyandcompany.com or call 704-342-6655.

have often mentioned in Urban Home that “it’s all in the details,” and it still rings true. Final touches can be hard to gather, but can be the most satisfying process. Mixing styles, textures, pat-terns, metals and colors are all part of giving any room interest and personality. While beautiful furniture pieces are an invest-

ment that can stand alone, how you accessorize them is equally important. Take the time to hunt for pieces or repurpose things you have. Bring your formal room down a notch by adding personality. Make it a room everyone is comfortable spending time in and not a room you are afraid to touch!v

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Wall color in Whole Wheat, sherwin-Williams, www.sherwin-williams.com.

spool chairs in Hickory White, traditions,www.hickorywhite.com.

We asked Traci Zeller of Traci Zeller Designs in Charlotte, to give us the rundown on one of her most recently designed client spaces. Here, she explains why this space works so well and outlines some of the key design elements she used to create it. “I began work on this existing home in Foxcroft approximately two years ago, when it was purchased by the current homeowners. A young professional couple with a five-year-old son and energetic puppy, the homeowners needed a living room that would function for entertaining friends and relaxing with family. The goal was to create a classic, elegant space that was also energetic

and fun. To accomplish this, we created a neutral base and layered it thoughtfully with color and pattern. The wife found the sofa first, which served as the starting point for the room. Horizontally striped curtains move the eye along the wall of windows, while leopard pillows, abstract art and a natural basket bring texture and interest. Off-white spool chairs and swivel rockers add plenty of seating and a large coffee table anchors the space. existing built-in bookshelves house a television, books for the avid readers and family photos.” v

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Drapery fabric in Mambo 01, Karen saks, www.karensaks.com.

sofa in walnut tucker resist fabric from front Door fabrics, via Brock Moran Home, www.brockmoran.com.

swivel rocker by Jessica Charles, traditions, www.jessicacharles.com.

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Mutabilis RugLush, wool-crewelwork hibiscuses shift hues across the floor, from saturated fuchsia, brown and burgundy to spectral grey. www.anthropologie.com.

Silver Camel Tapered Glass Brass LampThis sleek table lamp by Arteriors looks chic with a silver and camel tapered glass base. Brown leopard print lines the lamp’s shade, bringing a spot of glamour to the neutral accent piece. www.bedsidemanor.com.

Belle Meade Bijou Bar CabinetFashion meets function in the Bijou bar cabinet, making a luxurious statement with modern glamour. Belle Meade Signature defines this simple silhouette with rich borders around its sterling-finished drawer and door fronts. The cabinet opens to a fully lit bar. High Cotton Home, 704-335-1220.

Klismos ChairA classic form that remains timeless and iconic, this chair is generous in proportion and as comfortable as a dining chair. www.phoebehoward.net.

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Cameron Vase Z Gallerie makes use of the natural attributes of spectacular abalone shells to create this vase. The small shells are artfully applied to a composite base so that the beauty of the opalescent shells is visible. www.zgallerie.com.

Quentin Dining TableFrom the fine home furnishings brand Bernhardt, this dining table has a hand hammered stainless steel top with a solid Mindi wood base. The trestle-style stretcher in a sandblasted Driftwood finish gives it an edgy, unconventional style to match contemporary décor. www.thefurnitureconnector.com.

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1. Frank & Eileen ShirtThese airy, voile shirts are light enough to wear as a summer cardigan and come in every popsicle color of summer. www.frankandeileen.com.

2. Melvin JewelryI can’t get enough of this jewelry by hometown duo Martha Clifford and Morgan Walker. These are light, colorful, handmade and look best when layered. www.shopmelvin.com.

3. WM. J. Mills & Co. ToteThese guys have been making gorgeous, durable bags out of Greenport, NY since1880. Great for toting sunscreen and towels to the beach, but also a super summer laptop tote for work. www.millscanvas.com.

4. Garrett Leight SunglassesI’m obsessed with these sunglasses designed by Garrett Leight, son of Oliver Peoples founder, Larry Leight. www.garrettleight.com.

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6. Dezso by Sara Beltran BraceletsMy friend Sara Beltran produces these in Mexico and India, and they are the perfect accessories to bring out my inner “junior high”. www.dezsosara.com.

7. Mochila BagsI love this light alternative to a leather bag for the summer. These bright mochila bags, made by the Wayuu tribe in Columbia, hold everything and are easy to wear cross-body so your hands are free. www.wayuumochilabags.com.

8. Coqui-Coqui Mosquito RepellentThis totally organic mosquito repellent, from the coolest hippies in Tulum, serves dual purpose as repellent and perfume. www.coquicoqui.com.

9. Ancient Greek SandalsPerfect for walking from the beach to the street, this new collection designed by an LVMH alum is cheap, chic and ultra comfy. www.ancientgreeksandals.com.

10. Lem Lem ShawlThese florescent gauze shawls out of Kenya are like summer candy. It’s hard to pick just one. www.lemlem.com.

Laura Vinroot Poole is a style expert and the owner of boutiques Capitol and Poole Shop, located at 4010 Sharon Road in South Park. Visit them online at www.capitolcharlotte.com/blog and follow on twitter at www.twitter.com/capitolclt.

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Olympia Le-Tan ClutchThese hand-embroidered clutches mimic classic book covers and are signed and numbered by French artist, Olympia Le-Tan. They are all just as beautiful inside as they are out and remind me of my favorite reads. www.olympialetan.com.

DiptyqueThese beautiful French candles are made from all-natural essences and oils. If you keep the wick trimmed, these candles can last up to 60 hours and are well worth the investment. www.diptyqueparis.com.

Golden Goose SneakersMy trusty Golden Goose side-”kicks” are my go-to footwear for a trip to the farmer’s market on a Saturday morning. I don’t know what I’d do without these old pals. www.goldengoosedeluxebrand.com.

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