When it comes to interiors style, antiques, and Southern vernacular
architecture, Furlow Gatewood is a one-of-a-kind classic-this book
presents his magical private enclave for the first time. Antiques expert
Furlow Gatewood's highly personal property in
bucolic Americus, Georgia, where he has meticulously restored his
family's carriage house and added intimate dwellings and
outbuildings-several rescued from demolition-has evolved over decades to
become a sublime expression of stylish living. The structures
exemplify various architectural traditions-from mid-nineteenth-century
Gothic to Palladian. He has collaborated with local craftsmen to create
these follies and takes delight in designing the picturesque grounds and
plantings and in devising comfortable areas
for his beloved dogs and peacocks. A gifted designer and longtime
associate of antiques dealer John Rosselli, Gatewood has a talent for
discovering singular pieces with a poetic patina, composing custom paint
finishes and subtle palettes, and knowing how to
incorporate distinctive architectural elements. To accompany the book's
atmospheric images, close friend Bunny Williams writes about the
lessons she has learned from this master of discernment. Gatewood's
seductive and hospitable Arcadian oasis, with its exquisite
and timeless design, will have an enduring impact on the design
community.
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