Wednesday, May 9, 2012

5 Years Ago

One of the things that caught my attention was the year. This townhouse was first featured in Traditional Home back in 2007 and was built for Women III Showhouse in Woodstock, Georgia.
Images from Design - 59, posted back in 2008 here. Change a pillow or two and it could be published today. My favorite is the dark dining room - that you could leave just as is. (Designer(s) and photographers not known.)



Notice the narrow breakfast table - great reminder a table can be counter depth and still be practical.


A dark, simple and elegant powder room.
at

20 comments:

  1. Francine GardnerMay 9, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    This is when you see that good design is timeless.

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Lovely. So easy to live with all of it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Susan McClaskeyMay 9, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Gorgeous. Good design never goes out of style, does it?
    Best,
    Susan

    ReplyDelete
  4. bingata744May 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    What a beautiful home -- agree with others that good design is timeless --

    ReplyDelete
  5. ArchitectDesign™May 9, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Thats how home design should be though -right? I mean - it should change every 6 months like fashion. Too expensive and too uh-homey to live through constant change!

    ReplyDelete
  6. ArchitectDesign™May 9, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    correction- should NOT change every 6 months like fashion!

    ReplyDelete
  7. helen tilstonMay 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I love it too. Timeless. I liken it to a Chanel or Valentino design, pure classical.

    Thanks for sharing

    Helen

    ReplyDelete
  8. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeMay 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I love that bathroom and dining room - stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  9. KarenaMay 9, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Michele, so true timeless decor. I agree, fresh new pillows and then I would add a lighter fabulous work of art in the Dining Room, done! Voila!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  10. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMay 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Oh, goodness. When you get it right, not much to change. Gorgeous home.
    Thank your sharing, Michele.
    Teresa
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    lovely! I don't recall seeing that.. Look how timeless that design still is.. beautiful!
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Notes From ABroadMay 9, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    With our move back to the United States coming ... eventually .. I am studying your blog religiously :)
    I have plans for a house not yet bought, but which will be larger than the present home, and at least as old ( 100 yrs) .. I am so excited about having a new place to decorate ! :)
    besitos, C

    ReplyDelete
  13. Rose SmithMay 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    So classic and fine design! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Live Breathe DecorMay 10, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Hello! I remember this gorgeous townhouse when it was in Traditional Home magazine- I believe the designer is Barbara Westbrook. I always loved that dark aubergine dining room..Naomi (live breathe decor)

    ReplyDelete
  15. annechovieMay 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Very charming, Michele! Love all the light. xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. therelishedroostMay 11, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I love it, anything done with classic bones can stand the test of time! Trends in small doses, a pillow can be thrown away but a good sofa is here to stay!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Dovecote DecorMay 11, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I agree with Francine. Good design is timeless. I love the lanterns flowing through the space.
    Best,
    Liz

    ReplyDelete
  18. SHERRY HARTMay 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    You are absolutely right! Like the other commenters said...good classic design.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Completely ClassicMay 11, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Hi Michele - Such a great house! I especially love the dark powder room. So pretty and dramatic.
    Deborah

    ReplyDelete
  20. KathleenMay 11, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Why would anyone go with a design that would be considered a has been in 5 years? I suppose I'm shocked that it has to be noted that a home that was designed several years ago still looks nice. How in the world would the average person have the time, money or energy to redo their home that often?

    ReplyDelete