A Home That Welcomes Real Living
Now that is what a home should be all about, a place where one or a family can sit back, relax and really live. I'd say the home of Interior Designer Cortney Bishop allows for just that kind of living. It was such a pleasure to work with her on a feature story in the new issue of House of Fifty, where she details her approach to her own home as well as those of her clients...and here are a few of the highlights.
Cortney shares that one of her favorite spots of her home is the porch with its "crooked, quirky nature and oversized lanterns." With its many doors leading into the home, I can see why and can envision how lovely this spot would be in the evening with the lanterns softly glowing.
A big passion of Cortney's is art and collecting favorite pieces for her clients and her own home. This abstract was found at a vintage shop, catching her eye with its color and abstract composition.
A simple kitchen carved out of a space that was once a porch is a well used space where she enjoys catching up with her husband as he prepares the meal (that is the kind of kitchen I can appreciate!) while the kids do projects at the small table or burn off energy running in and out of the room.
A lower level family room opens up to the pool and filled with musical instruments, toys and favorite pieces of artwork, it's another well used spot in the home.
Cortney's growing art collection includes a photograph by Annie Leibovitz, an image she was drawn to when it reminded her of her husband's country boy roots.
And a tackle room? Yes, unexpected, but its presence makes perfect sense when learning Cortney's husband is a professional fly fisherman. This room was created as a thank you for taking the leap to move to the Carolinas with her from his home state of Tennessee.
To see the rest of the home read the article in House of Fifty and visit Cortney's site to see more of her fantastic design work.
9 comments:
I love all the little things (and the big like the lights on the front porch). That metal looking side table is making me swoon and of course cool artwork. Sometimes, if the artwork is interesting, I hardly notice the rest of the house :)
Loved the shutters on her porch.
I mentioned to my hubs the tackle room after I read about it. He said she must be the perfect wife. I told him that maybe she did it because she had the perfect husband.
What a gorgeous gorgeous space! She is a talented lady with a great eye! That front porch is stunning!
That front porch is so gorgeous with those spectacular lanterns! I love a tackle room! Never heard of that, but how "custom' is that?
Have a great day.
xo Nancy
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Did you ever post your completed family room upstairs? I remember last summer you were redoing it and I don't recall seeing it complete. I really enjoy reading about your home projects.
Ruthie, Shoot, I'd hope no one would notice! :) It is as done as it is going to be at this time, sitting there right now, where I have my office set up. I'll take photos and post soon...Janell
Hi Janell,
Do you know what kind of trees are those on that marvelous porch?!?
Wow...what a beautiful and comfortable home. I can see why her front porch is a favorite spot...the door and shutters are sheer perfection! I love the eclectic original artwork...so unique and interesting.
ps...looking forward to the pics of your bonus room too! ;)
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