"[T]hat's one reason we love neutrals -
they allow you to see all the intricacies and textures."
Paige Schnell, Tracery Interiors
House Beautiful (March 2011).
Today's post features four different spaces designed by Tracery Interiors: a beach house in Florida; a primary residence in Mountain Brook, Alabama; a restored farmhouse outside of Atlanta; and a Southern Living Idea House on the Gulf Coast of Texas. I chose these four examples because they feature neutral rooms that are richly textured. Tracery, a national design firm with studios in Rosemary Beach, Florida and Mountain Brook, Alabama, uses different tones of the same colors to create depth and interest. The spaces are pretty, but not precious. They are carefully edited to showcase the beauty of curves - found in staircases, wing chairs, and bathtubs. Many of the light fixtures are somewhat industrial - the glass orbs that appear in the beach house kitchen and the clear pendant hanging in the Gulf Coast laundry room, for example - but their pure shapes add both modernity and delicacy to the homes' cleaning and cooking spaces. In the interiors below, antiques appear youthful, mirrored surfaces and glass add glamour, and metal pendants that look like vintage tubs ground more feminine elements. Take a look . . .
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"Range and hood, Thermador. Sink, Kohler. Fittings, Hansgrohe. Train schedule, Aidan Gray. Pendant lamps, Remains Lighting. Stools, Go Home."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"Dutch-inspired exterior; lantern Bevolo."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"Diaphanous curtains accentuate floor-to-ceiling windows. Trestle table, Clubcu. Wing Chairs, Verellen. Curtains in Old World Weavers linen. Art, Courtney Garrett."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"The fluid curves of a mirrored armoire establish a glamorous mood. Armoire and oyster-shell chandelier, Oly Studio. Sofa and chairs, Verellen. Coffee table, Clubcu."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"The fluid curves of a mirrored armoire establish a glamorous mood. Armoire and oyster-shell chandelier, Oly Studio. Sofa and chairs, Verellen. Coffee table, Clubcu. Stool, Emissary. Throw, Canvas."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"Sofa and ottoman, Verellen. Pillows, Lacefield Designs. Coffee table, Oly Studio. Floor lamp, Global Views."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"Dusky metal pendant shades give weight to a frothy bedroom. Pendant lamps, Arteriors. End table, Emissary. Sconces, Go Home. Linens, Pine Cone Hill."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).
"The entry's framed wallpaper fragment and antique French chest establish the neutral palette of the house."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"Walls painted China White by Benjamin Moore set off a Swedish demilune table and French pen-and-inks."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"Hot pink hydrangeas bring the dining room alive, and the mix of cane-back and slipcovered chairs keeps it interesting. The walls above the wainscoting are stenciled with a clear glaze in a historical pattern, Troupe Square, from Whitewall and Co. An antique beaded-crystal chandelier 'has an ethereal quality that doesn't overpower this small room,' [Paige] Schnell says."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"The kitchen has 'a vintage restaurant look,' [Doug] Davis says. 'A kitchen tiled from floor to ceiling is a workhorse kind of thing.' Tiles are Akdo's Mini Brick. Lee's Dual Seat Counter Benches accommodate the family's four children at the island. The hood over the Wolf range was made by a metalworker, who had car paint matched to Benjamin Moore China White. Urban Archaeology pendant light."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"In a dining spot off the kitchen, a Circa Antiques runner dresses up a farm table."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"A desk chair is slipcovered in a cheerful stripe, Trasimeno by Designers Guild."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
" 'We intended for the master bathroom to feel more like a dressing room than a bathroom,' Schnell says. They designed the screen and covered it in a luscious Designers Guild cut velvet, Fredensborg. Its curves echo the curves in the Waterworks Empire tub."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"Patterns and textures give a greige-toned bedroom a subtle richness. Walls are Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter. The Bernhardt bed in natural linen is from Three Sheets. Throw pillow from Ankasa."
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Interior design by Paige Schnell and Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
"All Dressed Up" interview by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (March 2011).
"A perfectly worn painted table breaks up the sea of white tile and carries on the farmhouse look. White subway tiles by Daltile pair with octagonal tiles on the floor. The charcoal-colored grout remains true to the period style. Let an antique find inspire your wall color. The pretty pale green walls are painted Spinach White by Sherwin-Williams. Tuck extra storage into small rooms by using woven baskets. The natural material also adds warm texture to the space."
2012 Southern Living Idea House: Historic Farmhouse Renovation in Senoia, Georgia.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.
"2012 Idea House: Farmhouse Restoration" article by Jennifer Kopf.
Southern Living (August 2012).
"A combination of styles including wing chairs, a curvy settee, and burlap-topped benches circles the dining table. Flowy draperies frame the dining room's three sides of windows to soften the space. A continuous curtain rod keeps the look unfussy. Add height and color to your table with an assortment of vases and pedestals. Skip the chandelier and give an everyday dining space a casual vibe with a large hanging lantern."
2012 Southern Living Idea House: Historic Farmhouse Renovation in Senoia, Georgia.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.
"2012 Idea House: Farmhouse Restoration" article by Jennifer Kopf.
Southern Living (August 2012).
"Shaker-style cabinets by IKEA have a modern-vintage look that works in a classic farmhouse setting. Stack subway-style tile up to the undersides of the cabinets, and use dark grout for a modern look that's easy to clean. Wrap the vent hood with custom millwork for a more seamless look."
2012 Southern Living Idea House: Historic Farmhouse Renovation in Senoia, Georgia.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.
"2012 Idea House: Farmhouse Restoration" article by Jennifer Kopf.
Southern Living (August 2012).
"Paige [Schnell] designed a custom antiqued mirror backsplash for the stove. It reflects light and gives the cook a glimpse of the room behind her, or her guests seated at the bar. Installed in 14 3/4 inch by 17 1/4 inch pieces, the backsplash 'has a casual look and is easy to keep up. It already has a vintage appearance, so you really can't see spots on it,' says Paige. The aged mirror is a nice counterpoint to the sleek stainless steel stove and the bright white cabinets."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Architects: Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette of Dungan Nequette.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"Paige [Schnell] balanced beauty and utility with her countertop choices - Calcutta marble on the island, and maple butcher block on either side of the stove. 'The extra-large piece of white marble lightens up the space and is beautiful on top of the espresso-colored cabinets,' she says. As contrast to the dark cabinets on the island, Paige selected unfinished cabinets for the rest of the kitchen and had them painted to match the crisp white trim. Sleek nickel hardware adds a modern touch to the Shaker-style cabinets."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"Paige [Schnell] placed a painting by Florida artist Justin Gaffrey in the kitchen, beside the family room. His expressionistic style reflects the land and waters of the Gulf Coast."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"Influenced by train bunks, the architects designed a row of three built-in beds on the third floor loft, each lit with a marine-style sconce and closed off with curtains. Storage areas for the bunks line up across the hall, with a cubby and a drawer for each bed."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"On the open landing, Paige [Schnell] placed a counter-height table so that kids can still see over the railing to the beach while playing a game."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"Paige [Schnell] turned her attention to even the most utilitarian room, hanging a sleek glass pendant above the washer and dryer."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"Instead of a basic doorway between the downstairs bedroom and bath, the architects designed a glass wall as a divider, with grommeted curtain panels that can be pulled for privacy. The glass wall visually enlarges the space and adds a sense of calm to the dramatically stenciled room. The large floating bathtub invites relaxation and serenity."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"To embrace the fishing lifestyle of Port Arkansas, the 'fishing capital of Texas,' the architects designed a fish prep station inside the garage, along with space for an outdoor grill to cook up the day's catch."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
"The second-floor Gulf-front porch, accessed from the family room, is the ideal spot from which to watch the sun rise and set. Two Adirondack chairs facing the water are the most fought-over seats in the house. Architects Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette designed a horizontal rail, rather than conventional vertical pickets, for a seamless view."
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Architects: Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette of Dungan Nequette.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
Southern Living.
"Tarpon Run" - Southern Living's 2009 Port Arkansas Idea House on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Interior design by Paige Schnell of Tracery Interiors.
Architects: Jeff Dungan and Louis Nequette of Dungan Nequette.
Photo credits: Laurey W. Glenn and Robbie Caponetto.
Styling by Matthew Gleason.
"2009 Texas Idea House" written by Jennifer Berno.
Southern Living.
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