House Tours: An Eclectic, Yet Elegant Home
This 1851 Victorian-style row house in historic Savannah, Georgia strikes a sophisticated balance between traditional and modern styles.
By Catie Bielecki
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Soft beige walls and wood floors in the parlor provide a neutral backdrop for fun patterns to shine -- a stenciled-zebra cowhide rug and graphic yellow and white sofa. Unique accessories, such as the Moroccan-inspired wood screens and orange vase punctuate the space.
Painted-white brick adds texture and charm to this cozy kitchen. A small, narrow room can be a decorating challenge, but the homeowners took advantage of under-cabinet and wall space for storing paper towels, knives, and cooking utensils. A cylinder of bright oranges, a tiny vase of fresh flowers, and pretty seafoam-green dishes add a pop of color.
For jotting down quick notes or reminders, it's a practical choice to paint a section of a kitchen wall with chalkboard. Wooden countertops are warm and earthy. The crystal chandelier hanging from the pot-rack is an unexpected, but chic touch.
Mint green and white offer a cool and sophisticated color palette for the home's sunroom. Dark tile floor creates contrast and grounds the space. Airy accents, such as a sparkly chandelier, Lucite side table, and glass vase help give the room a fresh and light feeling.
The living room features a stunning piano with intricate carved details. Unique wallpaper and a chic cow skin rug define the music corner. An intimate seating area around the fireplace is formed by a plush gold rug, a pair of silk, tufted slipper chairs, a rich, chocolate brown loveseat, and delicate gold coffee tables.
The substantial white fireplace features traditional architectural elements and a built-in distressed mirror. A pair of white ceramic dragons is an eccentric touch; a vase of pink blooms freshen the space.
Nail head-studded brown leather chairs are cozy and rich when topped with stylish brown and blue pillows. The color scheme is repeated in the accessories and accented by bits of bronze and gold.
The second-floor parlor is the homeowners' favorite entertaining space. A tufted Victorian chair is upholstered in silver silk and topped with yellow and white pillows. An oversized mirror propped against the painted-brick wall and contemporary accessories, such as the modern glass cylinder, provide harmony and balance.
In a corner, a pair of red-painted Asian chairs from the 1960s are a charming surprise and bold contrast against the neutral walls.
The third-floor office is a clean and modern space with a nod to mid-century style. The high ceilings, exposed joists, and ebony-stained wood floors provide a loft-like feel, but soft fabrics and natural elements keep the space inviting and livable. A brown, white, and orange color palette really pops in the large room.
In the master bedroom, black and white paisley wallpaper steals the show. The black painted headboard is traditional and ornate, while the glossy white and chrome nightstand is clean and modern. A chartreuse pillow and throw are bold and surprising accents.





I love the looks of these rooms. I am getting so many ideas of things I can do to redecorate my home. I have a half moon table (from http://qualitytablesandmore.com ) that I have just been dying to put somewhere, and I think that it would look great under a mirror like in the first picture. Thanks for the help!
9/15/2011 02:21:48 PM Report AbuseI love this site!!!! I will never get anything done with all you have for us to see. I love everything about it! Organization and for transforming real homes. So many decorating sites are for the rich and famous. This one is for the real world.
9/9/2011 07:42:25 AM Report AbuseI am with you all, is the purpose to show what people can do (and not tell us) or the purpose to inspire and recreate...You really need some text in here for folks like me, who want to take this information and DO something with it. Thanks.
8/2/2011 10:44:45 PM Report AbuseThis is classy, fresh, bright and cheery for my taste.
7/27/2011 02:16:31 PM Report AbuseYou guys kidding? This house is GORGEOUS. Gor-gi-osity!
7/27/2011 12:03:50 PM Report AbuseI like the kitchen, cozy and cute.
9/1/2010 12:09:46 PM Report Abuse