Recently, The Local Vault had the great pleasure of visiting Flower Magazine’s first ever designer showhouse which was brimming with gorgeous and inspiring designs. It is no surprise that the showhouse, a nod to classic Regency style located in the historic area of Buckhead in Atlanta, is a stunner. As the nation’s only floral lifestyle publication, Flower Magazine is something of an authority on elegant homes and gardens, and as such, their first foray into designer showhouses reflects their expertise.

Inside the home, designed by award-winning Atlanta based architect Peter Block & Associates and built by luxury home builder Young & Meathe, twenty one celebrated designers contributed to showcase their unique perspective on interior design today. Outside the home, renowned Atlanta based landscape architect John Howard worked his magic on the grounds.

Margot Shaw, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Magazine is known for bringing the publication’s vision to life as the go-to source for ideas on decorating, travel and of course, gardening. She notes that the event “embodies impeccable design across every spectrum” and that “with the quality of the talent involved, it promises to be a masterpiece for the ages.”

Naturally, flowers play a powerful role in the design process as Shaw carefully paired each designer with an equally talented florist to collaborate on arrangements for each room.

Tish Mills of Tish Mills Interiors designed a wildly luxe bedroom filled with jungle inspired details from the lush and leafy wallpaper print to the artwork featuring regal wildlife.

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In the second story bedroom and en suite designed by Tammy Connor of Tammy Connor Interior Design, white botanical silhouettes against a moss green walls creates a graphic backdrop for this room filled with timeless and classic decor.

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The salon, created by Suzanne Kasler, features stunning vaulted ceilings papered in a tonal design by Phillip Jeffries and is decked out in pieces from the designer’s own collection as well as antiques she has carefully sourced.  Check out our recent feature on the designer here.

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The terrace-level family room , designed by Atlanta native Ray Booth, finds a serene sense of balance though the use of neutral  hues and soft blues seen in the elegant wall coverings and eye catching upholstered seatsing.

Bursting with color and filled with joie de vivre, designer Michelle Nussbaumer has created a mood boosting entrance foyer (and adjoining powder room). Boldly mixing patterns, colors and styles, the space is a thrill to behold. Read more about the designer and her outstanding body of work here.

Mallory Mathison Glen  has filled the second-story study, sitting room and en suite with elegant and whimsical details. With gold covered walls etched with ornate trees and birds, artwork at every turn, and candy colored glassware abound, the rooms make an excellent case for the “more is more” philosophy.

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A show stopping Chinoiserie wallpaper creates the ideal backdrop for the second story bedroom designed by  Lisa Mende. The space, in pale jewel tones of lilac and jade stuns with luxe gold details.

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Marked by soft pink walls featuring a black, gold and white crane motif the dressing room, primary bath and adjoining East gallery designer by Julie Dodson is deeply glamorous. Other areas boast a differently scaled and yet equally graphic wallpaper which offsets nicely with the classic decor and soft lighting. Flower arrangements pick up the blush tones in the carefully selected accessories including lamp shades and upholstery.

The three-story stairwell and adjoining landings are transformed beautifully by designer Jared Hughes who made maximum use of the ample wall space to showcase as much art as possible. The resulting spaces absolutely hum with the brilliant artwork and furnishings he selected. Regal busts, delicate blue glazed lamps and floral upholstery blend effortlessly with gilded frames and mirrors in this area of the home that is a feast for the senses.

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In the Fran Keenan designed terrace-level gym and spa, bold hued graphic prints bring an upbeat energy to the space which combines work out equipment alongside artwork and blush tone upholstered seating areas.

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In perhaps one of the most awe inspiring examples of flower arrangements in the showhouse, the Elaine Griffin  designed outdoor terrace and pool deck burst with color. A gorgeous verdant display awaits at the lush table setting.

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Ornate pieces blend with exotic and elegant details in the Don Easterling & Nina Long designed gentleman’s dressing room and adjoining powder room. Peachy pink walls enhanced with a lush mural juxtapose nicely with animal prints in this handsome dressing room.