I’m a Board Member of the Atlanta chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association and this Fall our October meeting took place at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine Serenbe Showhouse. This Victorian style home was part of the new Overlook section of this sustainable community. Serenbe is the brainchild of developer Steve Nygren who had previously developed a bed and breakfast in the area. It’s a planned wellness community located just miles south of the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport.
“Each of Serenbe’s hamlets have complementary commercial centers focused on the elements of a well-lived life: arts for inspiration, agriculture for nourishment, health for wellbeing, play for a joy-filled life, and education for awareness.”
Please check out their website for more information at Serenbe.
After a beautiful ride through the countryside of South Metro Atlanta, I ended up in this bucolic community filled with so much charm. We were meeting early, and after a little bit of confusion and trial & error on Google Maps part, I made it to the house. This showhouse is one of my favorites every year and I get so much inspiration for my business and my home. The art and styling are my favorite parts of a showhouse and it gives me so many ideas.
After you’ve read this post, please come back and look at my previous posts:
2023 Serenbe Showhouse – Part 1
2023 Serenbe Showhouse – Part 2
After all meeting up, we started off on the porch and saw this sweet little corner with a bench and hats as art on the wall.
We registered at the entrance to the downstairs level and were greeted with this spectacular ceiling and light fixture. This living area was dark and moody, just how I like it.
These neutral colors were anything but boring. Multiple textures and tones made it so cozy.
The bar seating area had these cream busts that added a lot of drama.
As we walked around the corner, this bar was certainly a statement. Like I always say, dark and moody is my jam and this bar’s striking stone top was the chef’s kiss.
The downstairs bathroom was dark and moody also. I love dark colors accented with gold, like the frames and the light sconce. A good design tip is that you could put a bust, vintage books, vintage art or just about anything as your accessories and it doesn’t have to be just for a bathroom. Get creative.
When we went upstairs we were immediately in the mud room. I love how the designers went all out on the accessories to make it seem like somebody already lives here like this backpack and jacket.
Again with the worn boots and cane. The art looks very collected and I love the checkered floors in muted tones with not so much contrast.
The kitchen was lovely with muted tones, but very luxurious.
I’ve never seen a farm sink like this, but I love it. Also, look at the window with the larger middle pane. Very unique.
I’ve always loved this look of an antique hutch on top of the countertop. Very cool and great for extra storage.
The open concept had a very comfortable family room off the kitchen. I would say this house has a very transitional style which is a mixture of contemporary and traditional.
Here’s another view of the living room looking back towards the kitchen.
On the other side of the living room there was a dining table for extended seating. On one side there was a low settee which is a great alternative to a bench and much more comfortable.
Beyond the dining area was a lovely sunroom where I would spend every morning with a cup of coffee.
This main floor powder room I have to say is one of my favorites. The wallpaper and moldings were stunning. Very much my style and look at that marble!
On the main floor there was a primary suite. The drapery up close was so beautiful. The pictures don’t really do them justice. The raindrops, we made up the name, on the wall were a surprising bit of art.
Another view of the nightstand styling and drapery.
The primary bathroom suite was very serene and classy and I loved how the transom windows allowed plenty of light to come in.
Heading upstairs we found this landing with a game room and I was stoked. Normally people don’t know exactly what to do with a landing or loft room and they default to a playroom, but this was very inviting.
This upstairs laundry room was everything. The color palette, the upholstered stool with the desk area, the lamp, the art. Just perfection.
Here’s another view with the washer and dryer. These showhouses really go all out in laundry and powder rooms and I’m here for it. I mean, why not?
Okay, when I entered this room I caught my breath. The hand painted wallpaper caught my eye and all of the textiles went so well together.
The nightstand was fabulous too. Another one of my favorite rooms.
The attached bathroom had matching drapes! Yes ma’am it was beautiful.
This corner was so beautiful with the brass outstretched hands as a soap holder. Gave me all the feels. I love to go to vintage stores, find something that’s supposed to be for one use and then use it in a totally different way.
The next guest bedroom was the exact opposite of the previous one, but was equally beautiful. Soft and serene are the words I would use to describe this space.
A desk was across from the foot of the bed and I love the vase with large sprigs of branches.
There was also a chaise in a corner of the room.
Another primary suite on the upstairs level. So versatile. This one was in a soft green with wallpaper panels framed behind the bed. So nice.
Can you tell I love styling nightstands? I always show this view to see all of the interesting ways designers style theirs.
A seating area in a primary bedroom is always a good idea.
The upstairs primary bathroom was simple but very elegant on the countertop.
I usually don’t list the pros and cons, but I thought I’d list them this year because some parts of the house were a little underwhelming. I love these showhouses and I’m in no way trying to denigrate any of the designers’ work because I know they put a lot of thought and hours into these spaces.
Pros:
The house was not overly big like some showhouses so it seemed very cozy and accessible
Styling of the house was on point like somebody already lived there
Architecture of the outside was outstanding with an updated Victorian look
Each room was impeccable (except for the one below) and the art was fantastic
Cons:
No incredible tile work like previous showhouses (I noticed afterwards that I didn’t take any pictures of showers and I usually am blown away by the tile)
No backyard space (last year’s house didn’t have any backyard space either)
The upstairs primary suite bathroom didn’t have anything in there, like the designer had come and taken everything out except for soap, a couple of towels and a vase with flowers.
Price was not accessible ($1.7mm)
Overall, I love going to this one in particular because of the beautiful and serene environment. The horse trails make me want to go horseback riding and the town square is filled with lovely shops that make you want to park and just stroll around.
Let me know if you’ve been this year or any other year and what you thought in the comments.
See ya next time.
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