Michele Johnson Interior Design uses a painting by America Martin that pulls in shades of pink - Sept. 2023
Woman at Rest | Oil, acrylic, ink on paper | 27” X 45” in. (68.58 X 114.3 cm)
MASTER OF DESIGN
With soft curves, silky hues and artistic details, the 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse is a study in inspired design
Principal Photography by Jeff Herr Written by Tate Gunnerson, Jennifer Boles & Lori Johnston Produced by Lauren Iverson
Photography David Christensen
Livable Loft
Michele Johnson, Michele Johnson Interior Design
Upstairs TV Room & Hall Designer Michele Johnson drew from the clean lines and purposeful nature of modern European design for her chic light-filled loft. “I immediately wanted it to be almost all white,” she says. Texture adds interest, with mohair, velvet, linen, bouclé, leather, concrete and plaster in the furnishings and Schumacher rug. Resisting the need to overcomplicate the space, she relied on curves in the furniture—largely collaborating with Coley Home—to soften any spareness. The room embodies the modern, timeless way in which the designer mixes classic motifs with contemporary items, such as with the shiitake ottomans and a serpent side table. Another animal element—bust mounts—are a signature in her rooms due to their sculptural quality and 3D dimension, she says. A painting by Colombian-American artist America Martin pulls in shades of pink and leads the way to the hall. Featuring an 18-foot ceiling with skylights, Hunt Slonem’s whimsical butterflies and a Tibetan tiger rug serve as a gallery-like entrance to the surrounding bedrooms. “The art is amazing,” gushes Johnson. —Lori Johnston
Loft FLOORING The European Company SECTIONAL, BIRDIE OTTOMAN, MIA SHIN TOASTER CHAIR, ELLA CHAIR, SHIITAKE OTTOMANS, TODDY SWIVEL and TEENY BARSTOOL Coley Home EVA BAR TABLE, PIPER END TABLE and JENNI COCKTAIL TABLE Bradley USA ZIMBA IVORY/BROWN RUG Schumacher SERPENT TABLE Currey and Company CONA FLOOR LAMP Visual Comfort & Co. ROMAN SHADE FABRIC Caroline Z Hurley PAINTING America Martin through Tew Galleries MODERN STAR BOWL Elegant Earth PAINT Pearly White by Sherwin-Williams Hall PAINTINGS Hunt Slonem through Tew Galleries SCULPTURE Ihor Bereza through Tew Galleries RUG Moattar