
This Charming West Virginia Home Will Make You Want to Wallpaper EVERYTHING
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For almost 250 years, West Virginias storied resort The Greenbrier has attracted generations of guests to its 11,000 scenic acres in the Allegheny Mountains. The National Historic Landmark, which has hosted everyone from royalty (the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace) to 28 U.S. Presidents, remains an enduring symbol of Southern hospitality and exuberant interiors. So when designer Kendall Rabun was tasked with outfitting a new country house for a New York family of five at the Greenbrier Sporting Club, a private residential community on the pastoral property, the Atlanta-raised, and now Bronxville, New York-based, designer felt the weight of the task.I [sensed the] looming presence of Dorothy Draper, Kendall says, referring to the design legend who masterfully transformed the resorts interiors in the 1940s with 45,000 yards of fabric and 40,000 gallons of paint. (At one point the resorts green-walled, red-carpeted writing room was said to be the most photographed room in America.)Matthew KisidayClassic country touchesincluding a blue beadboard half-wall with shelf, an apron-front sink, and a skirted storage area in the laundry roomabound throughout this well-appointed property.Despite the undisputable design chops of her chintz-loving predecessor, Kendall felt confident this modern Greek Revival property merited its own point of view. I just knew from the beginning that my goal wasnt to try to compete or emulate but to sneak in little references [to The Greenbriers storied design] while pivoting toward a more country feeling, says Kendall. Case in point: The floral wallcovering in the laundry room (Lucknow by Carolina Irving) is a not-too-on-the-nose nod to Drapers iconic Rhododendron wallcovering, seen throughout the resort.The same goes for slightly more subdued pops of patternincluding paisleys, florals, checks, and stripesthat play well throughout the 3,200-square-foot home. Similarly, while the resort itself is known for bold contrasts, Kendall embraced color via a more complementary, landscape-inspired lensthink earthy browns, sky blues, and serene greens. For the homeowners and their three sonsages 12, 11, and 9the result is everything they hoped for and more. A country home suggests a dwelling with an inextricable relationship to the natural world, says Kendall. Here, from the gracious back porch, you can truly take in the majesty of the Allegheny Mountains. Its a humbling and awe-inspiring thing.Below, step inside the dreamy home: Tour More Dreamy Country EscapesPolished PatternsMatthew KisidayMatthew KisidayWith its large-scale circa-1800s paisley print, the entrys wallcovering sets a lively tone befitting the propertys history. The custom ink drawing by Hugo Guinness features five dandelions, referencing the homeowners and their three children. Underfoot, a Greek key design hand-painted by Connecticut-based artist Shelly Denning gives a wink to the homeowners Greek ancestry. The bronzed brass-and-glass globe lantern is modeled after a 19th-century antique. Get the Look:Wallcovering: Kashimir by JasperLantern: Vaughan DesignsConversation CornersMatthew KisidayThe welcoming living rooms many blues, greens, and neutrals blend for a one-with-nature scene that complements the setting outside the French doors. A textural grasscloth wallcovering adds coziness but doesnt compete with the patterned fabrics.Matthew KisidayMatthew KisidayPaired with a vintage marble and brass drinks table, the rooms custom banquette, covered in a petite patterned stripe, creates an intimate conversation corner. Above it, 19th-century artworks, including a British equestrian painting in a simple burl frame, hint at the familys horse-racing history. The rooms oversize ottoman was designed so every houseguest could put both their feet up and their drink down. (Note the slide-out drink tray on the right.)Get the Look: Banquette Fabric:Dutch Stripe by Jasper FabricsGrasscloth Wallcovering: Manila Hemp by Phillip JeffriesOttoman:James Showroom Matthew KisidayCustom door panels based on a Moroccan motif add an exotic touch to the wet bar.Get the Look: Door Panels:Mosaic HousePretty PleatsMatthew KisidayFor proof that a country house neednt skimp on softness, simply look to the homes breakfast room, which features block-print floral draperies, a custom pendant with a gathered floral print shade, and rattan dining chairs outfitted with cushions made of a carefree performance fabric. Even the antique furniture and fixturesa scalloped 19th-century pine hutch, a trestle table, ornate iron sconceshave soft curves. The brown-and-cream spongeware was inspired by 19th-century British stoneware. Get the Look:Drapery Fabric: Samode by Lisa Fine TextilesDining Chairs:Sika Design Dining Chair Cushion Fabric: French Ikat by Carolina Irving TextilesSpongeware: Tory BurchNatural TexturesMatthew KisidayIn the kitchen, custom wicker pendant lights illuminate the marble-topped island and its bistro-style rattan stools. The green weave of the seating plays off the green hue of the hand-finished terra-cotta tiles that compose the check-patterned backsplash. Kendall also looked to nature for the artwork, opting for a set of 12 antique botanicals in a single hand-painted frame. Get the Look:Stools: AnthropologieBacksplash Tile: Mosaic HouseBotanical Artwork:Casa Gusto Verdant Backdrop Matthew KisidayIn the powder room, a botanical wallpaper provides a verdant backdrop for the vintage rattan mirror and the marble sink.Get the Look:Wallpaper: Renaissance Herbier by SchumacherSerene GreensMatthew KisidayMatthew KisidayAny visitor to The Greenbrier is familiar with the signs that come out at bedtime: ShhIts Sleepy Time Down South. In this restful bunk room, Kendall coated the beds, walls, and trim with the same soothing green shade, which is echoed in the window treatments and the ceiling wallpaper. The golf bag print above the left bunk hints at the rooms 11th-hole view as well as the familys love of the game. The Greek key design, at right, on the bunk beds is another tribute to the homeowners Greek ancestry. Get the Look: Window Treatments:Argentine by Quadrille FabricsCeiling Wallpaper:Links by Galbraith & PaulPaint: Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & BallRELATED: Need to Sleep a Crowd? Try These Nostalgic Bunk Room IdeasFloral BluesMatthew KisidayIn the bath off the bunk room, a petite floral wallcovering is combined with a checkerboard tile floor and a sweet blue-shaded light fixture.Get the Look: Wallcovering: Devonshire by JasperLight Fixture:Sazerac StitchesThe Dorothy Draper EffectMatthew KisidayIn the primary bedroom, a plaster shell-form chandelier brings in a bit of nature, and a grass cloth wallcovering adds warmth.Get the Look:Wallcovering: Phillip JeffriesChandelier: Liz O'BrienMatthew KisidayMatthew KisidayAlso in the primary bedroom, Kendall again channeled Dorothy Draper with the large-scale fabric on the headboard, which is accompanied by an antique nightstand and a purple ceramic lamp. At right, an antique-inspired desk is paired with a 1920s marquetry chair reupholstered in a colorful floral fabric. Get the Look:Headboard Fabric: Thistle by George SpencerCeramic Lamp: by Christopher SpitzmillerDesk: by Highland House FurnitureChair Upholstery: Decors BarbaresRELATED: Best Bedroom Ideas for Every Decorating StyleLetting the Light InMatthew KisidayCaf curtains offer privacy in the primary bathroom but at the same time let in plenty of natural light. I cant help but start the day happy when there is so much sunlight and beauty around me, the homeowner says of one of her favorite rooms in the house. A pair of faux bamboo mirrors and lacquered brass sconces with whimsical floral backplates help complete the space. Get the Look: by Sconces:Ann-Morris LightingRELATED: Caf Curtains Are Back! Heres How to Get Them RightGolf Course ViewsMatthew KisidayFrom the comfort of the back porch, the homeowners can take in views of the Old White (a golf course named after the Old White Hotel, which previously stood on The Greenbriers grounds) while sipping wine on the rattan sofa covered with durable indoor-outdoor fabric designed by Mark D. Sikes.Get the Look:Sofa Fabric: Oleander from Schumacher Check Out More Homes in Dreamy Country Settings
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