Harrod's creek

Southern Living, Aug 2003 by Doyle, Alice Welsh

Master Retreat

Past the living room, you transition through a hallway and step down to the master bedroom. Its location makes it a private sanctuary. The adjacent porch, with its great view, provides another area of retreat. A slipcovered love seat and chair in faux suede and a skirted table give the room a soft feel. Touches of sage green enhance the creamy palette.

The bath continues the serene mood. Cut-stone tile covers the floor, and limestone accents the countertops. Hexagonal tiles, in variegated natural hues, act as a border for the tub surround, wrap around the shower, and adorn the sinks' backsplash.

Suited to Teenage Girls

Off the family room are two bedrooms that share a bath. Each has its own walk-in closet and vanity area. One is vintage chic in style, filled with ivory faux-finished furniture distressed to look old. A four-poster bed with a floral-and-green check duvet cover stands in front of the window.

"Eclectic" best describes the other bedroom, which is dominated by shades of purple. Instead of a headboard, lightweight fabric covers the entire wall behind the bed. It's tied on to drawer pulls that are attached right below the ceiling.