Picture a Titian-haired Carrie Bradshaw-meets-Marie Antoinette. That’s who Scott Laslie imagined when he designed a residence for the Traditional Home Built for Women Showhouse III. “She wants the best and has the best. And she’s definitely a redhead,” he says, with a laugh.

Laslie designed a 2,200-square-foot townhome for a single sophisticate as part of the Traditional Home showhouse project in Woodstock, Georgia, a historic community 20 miles north of Atlanta. Award-winning Atlanta builder Pam Sessions of Hedgewood Properties developed Woodstock Downtown, a community that combines nearly 400 residences—flats above shops, single-family homes, and townhouses—with shops, parks, and office spaces. The small-town-like atmosphere fosters neighborly relationships, while the proximity to Atlanta gives easy access to big-city culture, shopping, and entertainment.

In the living room, elegant pin-tucked draperies made of Jim Thompson silk sateen are paired with rustic turned-walnut tables. Painted Moroccan screens flank a French-inspired sofa, and modern club chairs sit by a vintage glass-top coffee table.

The room’s ivory, turquoise, and coral color palette was inspired by the English Wilton rug Laslie found in New York, and it was perfect for his redhead sophisticate. Laslie really does personalize his color palettes. “We look at hair, skin, eyes, and what’s going to complement and work best for her,” he says. “After all, she wants to glow at her own party.”

Interior design: Scott Laslie, Scott Laslie & Assoc., 692 10th St. N.W., Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404/532-1900, scottlaslie.com.
Architect: Lew Oliver, Lew Oliver Inc. Whole Town Solutions, 65 Sloan S., Suite 3, Roswell GA 30075; 770/643-3938.
Builder: Hedgewood Properties, Inc., 5920 Odell St., Cumming, GA 30040; 770/889-3667, hedgewoodhomes.com.

Photography: Colleen Duffley
Produced by Robert Young

Sources:
Artwork (About Last Night—Encaustic Nightgown, by Lissa Rankin): Bill Lowe Gallery.
Sofa: J. Robert Scott.
Fabric on sofa (“Gandhara’’ #3164/01): Jim Thompson.
Pillow fabric (“Rita’’ #11204/10): Lulu DK. Pillow fabric (mohair): Stratford Hall.
Mirrored coffee table (antique): Mimi Williams Interiors.
Bowl; glass ball; mercury-glass vase on coffee table: Anthropologie.
Rug (“Wilton’’ #3556): Nemati Collection.
Screens (hand-painted): Ray Goins.
Skirted armchairs flanking sofa (“Palladio’’): Mirage.
Fabric on skirted armchairs (silk): Pacific Showrooms West.
Lounge chair (“Paris’’): Niermann Weeks.
Fabric on lounge chair (“Sari Sea’’ #310N80): Raoul Textiles.
Pottery, fish plates (#T996-100), coral shipwreck sculpture (#B303-76): PierceMartin.
Saki jars: Mimi Williams Interiors.
Books: A. Tyner Antiques.
Plants: Lush Life.
Side tables (turned wood): Scott Laslie & Associates.
Side tables in sitting area (“Charlotte’’ #7785/10, Mariette Himes Gomez Collection): Hickory Chair.
Chandelier (“Bagatelle’’): Niermann Weeks.
Floor lamps (“Giorgio’’ #TOB1008): Circa Lighting. 
Wall, trim and ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Drapery fabric (“Smythe’’ #3079/04): Jim Thompson.

The living room showcases the homeowner’s travels and family treasures, along with Laslie’s twist on traditional design. An antique Swedish secretary is accessorized with a collection of porcelain Asian masks and doll heads. The modern fireplace—featuring a polished quartz surround, bronze-tinted mirror, and polished nickel fire screen dotted with crystals—is combined with a framed antique oval mirror.

Sources:
Secretary; Masks: Mimi Williams Interiors.
Brown glass vase on secretary: Donghia.
Doll heads (#T899-57, antique); pottery on top of secretary: PierceMartin.
Lamp on desk (crystal): Circa Lighting. Desk chair (“Natalie Chair’’ /Antique Ivory #5419/23,  Alexa Hampton Collection): Hickory Chair.
Fabric on outside back of desk chair (“Voyage Stripe’’ #2036/11): Jim Thompson.
Fabric on seat and inside back of desk chair (“Paddock’’ #SA-703): Contract Leather.
Drapery fabric (“Smythe’’ #3079/04): Jim Thompson.
Framed mirror: Mimi Williams Interiors.
Plants: Lush Life.
Fireplace surround and hearth (quartz surface; color, Desert Limestone #2200): CaesarStone.
Fire screen (“Panache’’ by James Lockridge): through Ainsworth-Noah.
Pot at hearth: PierceMartin.
Lounge chair (“Paris’’): Niermann Weeks.
Fabric on lounge chair (“Sari Sea’’ #310N80): Raoul Textiles.
Wall, trim and ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Hardwood flooring: (“Epic TownSquare,’’ 5” wide plank, color, walnut): Shaw.

Asian masks and doll heads reflect an interest in travel.

The first time Laslie walked through the three-level townhouse, he saw party potential. “It was still in the framing stages, but I could tell this definitely was an entertaining unit. It had really nice flow,” Laslie says. “None of the rooms in the main living area were separate from each other,” he adds. “There’s a circular pattern on the main level, which is great for parties.” The open arrangement makes for easy traffic flow when entertaining and allows natural light to brighten spaces during the day.

Inspired by the natural light, Laslie coated the ceilings and trims with a high-gloss ivory paint. Walls have an eggshell finish for a slight sheen. “I’m really big on how light hits a space. I like to bounce light off reflective surfaces,” Laslie says.

Morning light floods the east-facing front room, which serves as both a dining room and a gathering area. “The house has no formal foyer, so we needed a space where people could gather when they come upstairs, as well as a place for our girl to drop off keys and mail,” Laslie says.

On the opposite end of the room, Laslie created an intimate dining area for six. “I thought her dining style would be less formal,” Laslie says. “She would tend to have small sit-down dinner parties.” Rather than centering the table in the room, Laslie pushed it toward a wall close to a banquette tucked between two tall antique Chinese chests. Rattan dining chairs painted a glossy white provide more seating around the oval glass-top and acrylic-base table. A clear Venetian-glass chandelier, the see-through table, and the open weave of the chairs give the dining area a light and breezy feel, while nubby-textured fabric on the chair seats keeps it warm and tailored. “I like that the furniture has sort of a fashion edge. The fabric on the chair seats is reminiscent of a Chanel jacket,” Laslie explains.

Sources:
Banquette: Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Banquette fabric (“Falling Water’’ #2040/03); fabric on accent pillows (“Erato’’ #3257/01 and “Passions’’ #3179/01): Jim Thompson.
Dining-table base (acrylic): Allan Knight & Assoc.
Tabletop (custom); antique Chinese cabinets: Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Dining chairs (#M-282, Laura Kirar Collection): McGuire Furniture.
Dining-chair fabric (#54232, Jamie Drake Collection): F. Schumacher & Co.
Venetian chandelier: Illuminations.
Rug (“Peshawar’’ #40331): Moattar Ltd.
Walls, trim and ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Window shades (“Alustra Vignette’’ Modern Roman Shades in “Mali’’ fabric in Allure: #S7-419 with UltraGlide retractable-cord system): Hunter Douglas.
Drapery fabric (“Smythe’’ #3079/04): Jim Thompson.
Napkins; pitcher centerpiece: Pottery Barn.
Chargers, dinner plates, salad plates, striped footed bowl: (Incanto Baroque Collection); flatware (Duetto Collection); water glasses (Imperialstemware, Amber Collection), champagne glasses (Incanto Flower Collection); tumbler (Perle glass), wine glass (Classic Glass Collection): Vietri.
Artwork on main wall: (Clueless Annunciation, by Rimi Yang): Bill Lowe Gallery.
Pottery above Chinese chests: Allan Knight & Assoc.

An interior window above the sink allows for light flow and lets our hostess see (and be seen by) arriving guests when she’s in the compact galley kitchen. Upper cabinets and walls are painted the same neutral ivory to keep the room feeling clean and uncluttered. “Bottom cabinets are a darker finish, and that grounds the room,” Laslie says. An Art Deco-inspired tile in blue, green, and cream tones adds an artistic touch and repeats the dining-area and living-room color palettes. Matte finishes on the tile as well as honed quartz countertops contrast with the high-gloss finishes on the ceiling and the light fixture above the sink.

Sources:
Cabinetry (door style, “Galleria Recessed’’ in Maple; finish, “Lace’’ with Charcoal Glaze and “Harbor Mist’’ with Pewter Glaze and Antique Drawn glass door fronts): Wood–Mode.
Countertop surfaces throughout (color: Lagos Blue 4350): CaesarStone.
Pendant above sink (“Carlyn’’): Urban Electric Co.
Sink (“Bakersfield’’ undercounter kitchen sink #K-5834-FD in Cane Sugar); faucet (“Torq’’ #K-6126-4-VS in Vibrant Stainless): Kohler.
Area rug (“Bakhshayesh’’ runner #8685): Nemati Collection.
Artwork (Mountain View, by Hollie Black): Sandler Hudson Gallery.
Refrigerator (bottom-mount French Door refrigerator, with custom door panels and hardware, #JFC2089HTB, finish: White); range (Pro-Style Dual-Fuel #PRD3630NP in Stainless Steel); chimney/hood (36-inch wall-mount chimney ventilation hood  #JXT8036ADS in Stainless Steel, with extension #CHMEXT8036); dishwasher (3-rack dishwasher with custom door panel and hardware #JDB2100AW); microwave (built-in microwave #JMC8127DDS in Stainless Steel): Jenn-Air.
Cake plate: Williams-Sonoma.
Vases by sink: Anthropologie.

Artisan wall tiles accent the stainless-steel, dual-fuel Jenn-Air range and chimney hood.

Sources:
Range (Pro-Style Dual-Fuel #PRD3630NP in Stainless Steel); chimney/hood (36-inch wall-mount chimney ventilation hood  #JXT8036ADS in Stainless Steel, with extension #CHMEXT8036): Jenn-Air.
Backsplash (“Facet/Deco Leaves,’’ colors: #1 Off White, #102 Light Grey, #103): Erin Adams through Ann Sacks.
Teapot on stove; colored bowls: Martha Stewart Living Collection through Macy’s.

Wood-Mode cabinets with glass doors visually open the kitchen; dark-glazed base cabinets with honed CaesarStone quartz counters ground the space.

Sources:
Cabinetry (door style, “Galleria Recessed’’ in Maple; finish, “Lace’’ with Charcoal Glaze and “Harbor Mist’’ with Pewter Glaze and Antique Drawn glass door fronts): Wood–Mode.
Plates, bowls (Bianco Collection); mugs in cabinets (Incanto Collection): Vietri.
Countertop surfaces (color: Lagos Blue 4350): CaesarStone.
Tray on counter; canisters; chargers: Anthropologie.
Napkins; blue glasses: Pottery Barn.

For the master bedroom, Laslie chose a brown-and-cream block-print fabric for draperies and an upholstered headboard. Pink accents in pillows, rug, and accessories—and a sensational 42-inch-diameter acrylic and steel chandelier—make the room “more girlie,” says Laslie. “It’s very modern-day Marie Antoinette.” Mirrors installed over the windows like transoms make the windows appear taller and “bounce light” around the room.

Sources:
Chandelier (“Neblina’’): Ironies. Headboard (“Ingrid,’’ custom): designed by Scott Laslie, Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Fabrication: Technosedia.
Headboard and drapery fabric (#41918/10 in Brown): Duralee Fabrics.
Mattress: Perfect Day by Serta.
Bolster fabric (silk): Castel.
Bolster trim: Rogers & Goffigon.
Bedspread fabric (“La Rive’’ #8100/00):  Yoma Textiles.
Bed linens (jacquard goose down comforter #12438), sheet set (sateen #12665, by Eileen Fisher), mattress cover (European feather mattress topper #0617), pillows (Monaco goose down pillows #0402): Garnet Hill.
Accent pillows on bed (“Malibu Woven’’ /Peony, Laguna Collection): Thibaut.
Drapery and bedding fabrication: Barter & Galambos.
Side chairs: Mimi Williams Interiors.
Bench (“Simon’’ #5409-29/Silver Leaf): Hickory Chair.
Bench fabric (“Monari Stripe’’/Aqua #7237/03): Romo Fabrics.
Nightstands: Empire Woodworks.
Bust lamps: A. Tyner Antiques.
Art (sketches of antique commodes): Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Walls and trim paint (“Catalina Blue’’ #703), ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Custom storage closet (Antique White): ClosetMaid through Lowes.
Rug under bed (antique): Moattar Ltd. Rug: Nemati Collection.

Brushed fringe trims the seat cushion of a bedroom chair from Hickory Chair. Wood floors by Shaw are eco-friendly. Wood for veneers comes from managed forests, and the plank’s cores are made with sawmill by-products.

Sources:
Boudoir chair (#7622-24, finish: Antique Ivory, Mariette Himes Gomez Collection): Hickory Chair.
Boudoir-chair fabric (“Kimura’’/Alpine #7253/04): Romo Fabrics.
Accent pillow on boudoir chair (“Malibu Woven’’/Sand,  Laguna Collection): Thibaut.
Drapery (#41918/10/ Brown): Duralee Fabrics.
Table: A. Tyner Antiques.
Lamp on table: (“Sandee Lamp,’’ blown-glass lamp with silk shade, designed by Scott Laslie): Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Leaves (Hycanthis) on table: Mimi Williams Interiors.
Art (Battle at Bastion, St. Gervais, by Eric Corrigan): Sandler-Hudson Gallery.
Hardwood flooring: (“Epic TownSquare,’’ 5-inch-wide plank, color, walnut): Shaw.

A block-print fabric from Duralee was fashioned into draperies and
a headboard in the master bedroom. On the walls, an eggshell-finish teal-tinted paint from Aura by Benjamin Moore gives the room a lustrous glow.

Sources:
Drapery (#41918/10/ Brown): Duralee Fabrics.
Hardwood flooring: (“Epic TownSquare,’’ 5-inch-wide plank, color, walnut): Shaw.

The sparkle continues in the master bath, where Tile artisan Erin Adams working through Ann Sacks Tile designed a stunning backdrop for the Kohler whirlpool tub and nickel faucets. Vertical stripes of recycled aluminum beading and white and brown glass tiles create a pattern that mimics bamboo. For added impact, the design is reflected in a ceiling-high mirror above the double vanities on the opposite wall.

Sources:
Sconces (“Melissa,” in Satin Nickel): Urban Electric.
Rug (Kurdish #3661): Nemati Collection.
Towels (Castle Collection): Anthropologie.
Vanity countertop; tub deck (color: Eggshell 3141): CaesarStone.
Tub (“Archer’’ whirlpool bath #K-1122-96, finish: Biscuit); tub faucet (“Memoirs’’ bath faucet with deco handles with diverter and hand shower #K-T428-4v-BN, finish: Vibrant Brushed Nickel); sinks (“Archer’’ undercounter lavatory #K-23355-96, finish: Biscuit); sink faucets (“Memoirs’’ widespread lavatory faucet with deco handles #K-454-4V-BN, finish: Vibrant Brushed Nickel): Kohler.
Wall paint (“Catalina Blue’’ #703), trim and ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Striped wall tile (recycled aluminum beading with glass stripes, colors: Brown #106 and White #2): Erin Adams through Ann Sacks.
Floor (“Glace Pennies’’ #AS91216-03, penny round mosaic, color: Ice #V0699): Ann Sacks.
Wall covering in water closet (”Lasari Flock” in Lagood): Romo Fabrics.

A guest room on the upper level fosters comfort with an antique French daybed, grass-cloth wall coverings, woven wood shades, and draperies in a warm floral fabric. “We wanted this room to be neutral, where any guest would feel comfortable, whether it’s the homeowner’s mother or a girlfriend,” Laslie says.

Sources:
Lounge chair (“Grand Lounger’’ #5200, fabric (“Taipei’’/Toast): Lee Industries.
Chair in foreground (“Ifugao Chair’’ #P203-50), occasional table (teak-stained #BC899-79), chest (Irish #5110): PierceMartin.
Fabric on Ifugao chair (“IKAT”/Camel,  Fairfax collection): Thibaut.
Daybed (lacquered bamboo): Scott Laslie & Associates. 
Daybed fabric (“Flax’’ #3272): Arabel Fabrics.
Accent-pillow fabric (wool sateen/Parchment): Glant.
Accent-pillow fabric (“Spread Your Wings’’): Gretchen Bellinger.
Accent-pillow fabric (“Noblesse’’/Castlestone): Stratford Hall.
Rug: Tai Ping.
Table lamp (“Palm’’): Coalition Society.
Wall covering (“Surabaya’’/Extra Fine Arrowroot #071 SB): Phillip Jeffries.
Trim and ceiling paint (“Hush’’ #AF-95): Aura by Benjamin Moore & Co.
Drapery (“Zeigler’’ #02): Vervain by Fabricut.
Shades (“Provenance’’ woven wood shades in “Charleston’’ fabric in Ashley River, #WWMA393, Classic style): Hunter Douglas.
Mirror above daybed; table between windows: Scott Laslie & Assoc.
Mirror above side table: A. Tyner Antiques.

Observing light is one of Scott Laslie’s talents. The Atlanta designer watches how it shifts through a room, bouncing off shiny surfaces and melting into loosely woven fabrics. “It’s important to me to see how light hits a space,” he says. “I like to use a variety of fabrics—silk sateens, wools, cottons—because light hits each fiber differently. It’s a nice way to give a room another sort of sparkle.”

Scott Laslie and Associates is a full-service interior design business with a focus on residential projects—both renovations and new construction. Although based in Atlanta, the firm has done projects throughout the United States. Laslie studied art and interior architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and worked for several years with Atlanta designer Stan Topol before starting his own business (Scott Laslie and Associates, 404/532-1900; scottlaslie.com [37]).