Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Another Peek into the Decorators' Dorm


The beauty of living in a high-rise is that when an ice storm hits and one is trapped indoors for days, cabin fever never really strikes.  There are simply too many interesting neighbors with whom to spend time chatting and drinking wine.  Or at least, where I live, there are a lot of interesting neighbors.

One of those neighbors is David Hayes, a prominent member of the Atlanta design community.  Back in 1964, David joined Alan Ferry Designers, which eventually grew into the very successful firm, Ferry Hayes Designers.  (The firm is now known as Ferry, Hayes, & Allen.)  Now retired, David had a long and illustrious career, working as both a designer and an architect.  His training and expertise obviously came in handy when renovating and decorating his apartment, which is considered to be one of the chicest residences in my building.

But now, David is leaving our little community to move back to the house in which he was raised.  His apartment is for sale, and I had the chance to take a peek inside during last week's winter storm.  What I noticed about the apartment is that it is an effortless blend of sleek interior architecture, now-classic modern furniture, and high-style traditional pieces.  Some of the pairings and furnishings that stood out to me were: gilded consoles and mirrors paired with modern lamps; classical sculptures and bronzes; contemporary art; klismos chairs; neutral-colored fabrics; black accents; and a lot of books.  My neighbors were right; David's apartment really is quite chic.

I took numerous photos of David's apartment, which you'll see here.  If you're interested in more information, please contact broker Skeet Thomas at skeetthomas@dtpga.com

















All photos taken by Jennifer Boles for The Peak of Chic; copyright of Jennifer Boles

13 comments:

  1. another title for this post could have been simple 'absolutely stunning' as it clearly is!

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  2. WOW, if one had to put a moniker to the style, it would be "French Zen"... An absolutely beautiful space that shows what a clear thought, editing and a firm hand can accomplish. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Architect and Quatorze, The apartment is even more beguiling in person!

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  4. Fabulous, Jennifer! I love the Klismos chairs and that last console!
    Perfectly edited...
    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  5. adore his apt! + stunning! + great photos. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  6. My heart is about to explode. This is perfection. Yes, French Zen, but more. And those Robsjohn-Gibbings chairs paired with 18th c. gilt. Thank you so much for this wonderful post.
    Mary

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  7. Someone (Elizabeth Enright??) once described a bachelor's apartment as 'many small valuable objects set on tables.' This elegant apartment epitomizes that look. I liked the many Egyptian touches among the Classical.

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  8. There's something special about being all hunkered down in a snowstorm. Especially when you can sit quietly with all of your design books and your cup of coffee! Love this post. So elegant. (I'm in Florida so the weather is just fine.:))

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  9. Anonymous6:23 PM

    Perfect! And in the chicest building in all of Atlanta.

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  10. What an amazing apartment!

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  11. I'm thinking the people who live here could star in a TV series: The Faultless Towers! Great interiors plus fun,witty conversations. And I'm betting on well-stocked bars.

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  12. I visited 6 or 7 years ago for a reception after a tour on a hot summer day. The slidding glass doors were open with a nice breeze blowing through and we were served homemade pound cake and fresh peaches and cream. The interior was considerably different than the photos, but just as chic. Pictures truly do not do it justice, it was gorgeous and I was deeply impressed. I wish him well on his future endeavors.

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