Rustic and Modern

Remember that Simple With A Hearty Side Of Significant post I published last month? If so, you probably remember that cute little boy that found the notepad I hid over by the gazebo.

His name is Mikey, and Kevin and I had the opportunity to visit him and his house the other day.

He and his mom and dad, Traci and Mike, live just around the corner from us, and I’ve been dying to get in there and see the place ever since we moved here! (Confession: I have craned my neck many-a-night while driving past their house because if the shades are up and the lights are on and you’ve got a chandelier made out of driftwood, I’m lookin’!)

Traci and Mike started building their house in the Fall of 2011, and when it came time to start picking out interior colors, finishes, and decor- they had to really put their heads together. Why? Mike loves rustic, and Traci loves modern. Totally opposite styles, but boy did they do a great job blending them together! For every slick surface, there’s a textural one. Where there are neutrals, there are also vibrants. Curves and geometrics get along great in every room, and equal parts whimsy and worldly make for one truly inspired home.

The gray-colored paint you see on all the doors and trim is a Sherwin Williams color called Dovetail.

One of my favorite ‘little things’ in their kitchen is the small dachshund figurine that looks just like their real dachshund, Bo Jackson…

…and this next photo shows what I’ve been craning my neck so hard to see:

(Note to Traci and Mike if you are reading: I hope I am not freaking you out! I promise I will quit craning now- ha!) #maybe

We headed upstairs after we were finished taking pictures of the kitchen and living room. Check out the cool railing they had made for their stairwell:

Their master bedroom is sunken, which made it feel even more retreat-like…

#I’mASuckerForSunken

Rustic meets modern in this room, too. A branch lamp- painted silver, a bright yellow pillow- that features the silhouette of a bird, and a shiny bedspread, topped with a furry throw are just a few of the ways they fused their styles…

The master bathroom is through a set of small doors, opposite the bed:

There isn’t as much rustic going on in this room, but wow is there a whole lot of fabulous! Check it out:

Mike said most of the tile came from Lowes, and Traci told me the light fixtures were ordered by a local interior designer friend of theirs.

There are several more beautiful rooms in Mike and Traci’s home, but we didn’t want to get too snap-happy, or overstay our welcome. I mean, we’re not house stalkers or anything like that. *ahem*

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124 Responses to Rustic and Modern

1. Heather Parrish says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 12:58 pm

   I am loving so many things about this place, but one of my fav’s is the turquoise horse!!! This post, as usual, is full of sunshine on dreary day! Love it & you!

   

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2. Rene' @ thedomesticlady.com says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:09 pm

   Seriously, that is an amazing house! Love the yellow with hints of turquoise!!! Wish my neighbors house looked like that, heck I wish my house looked like that!

   

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3. Mandy says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:13 pm

   Wow wow wow! That is a seriously cool house! Love the kitchen and the master bath especially, and all the wood plank walls!

   

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4. Abbey says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:14 pm

   Me too Heather! Textures and colors, the light, everything is so refreshing. I would’ve craned my neck too Layla!

   

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5. Deidra D says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:18 pm

   They have a great home!! The picture of the marble tile on the master bathroom sink is exactly the inspiration I needed to see! My guy was a motorcross racer throughout his teens and his parents still have all of his trophies! I was at their home a few weeks ago and noticed that all of his trophies (still there 20 years later, haha) have real marble bases. I thought there has to be a way to re-use and repurpose those trophy bases! I want to take the base from the trophy (which does have a hole drilled through the center), and somehow have them cut down to tile a sink. I now have the “picture” that was in my head!

   

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6. Kelly says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:18 pm

   Beautiful decor! I saw a lot of quattrefoils through Traci’s design. I am a Phi Mu sorority alumna and that is our shape of our badge…I am loving how that shape has become popular in the design world lately.

   

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   • gina says:

     Feb 26, 2013 at 11:37 pm

     kelly, it’s an ancient design motif. love seeing everywhere now, too!

     

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   • Emily says:

     Mar 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm

     After seeing those mirrors, my first thought was, “She must be a Phi Mu.”

     

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7. Beachbrights says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:19 pm

   I have to have more of this house. OMG.

   XOXO

   

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8. Jan says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:28 pm

   Love love love the weathered wood on the walls!

   

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9. Amy says:

   Feb 25, 2013 at 1:37 pm

   GORGEOUS!!

   

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10. Shannon Fox says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    What a treat! I can imagine that light fixture made you want to get inside to see more. I’m sure glad you did. I really enjoyed seeing how they blended everything so well.

    

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    • Amy says:

      Feb 25, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      So did you figure out where they got the driftwood chandelier? Something like that would look great in my dining-room-turned-office!

      

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      • Angie says:

        Feb 28, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Amy, I live in Canada. We have Homesense here, which is equivalent to HomeGoods in the states. Right now, Homesense has huge driftwood balls that could easily be turned into a hanging lamp with a pendant light kit. I saw it today and immediately thought of this post and how I wanted to make one. Im mad at myself for not picking one up for only $35! I might have to head back in the next day or two. Maybe check out Homegoods and see if they have any!

        

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11. Melissa from the Blue House says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Oh my goodness. I WANT this house. Lusting. Drooling. Coveting. I’m pretty sure that’s a lot of sins….

    

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12. Katie says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I would LOVE to see a tutorial/how to on those wood planked walls!! Thanks for an awesome post!

    

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13. Paulette S. says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Oh Layla, you are so stink in’ cute! Thanks for the post!

    

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14. DJ says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Traci and Mike, your house is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it with us. And Layla, your photos are beautiful. How wonderful to have such great and talented neighbors!

    

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15. Rochelle says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    This home reminds me of the Hiya Papaya house that House of Turquoise featured a while back! Just gorgeous!!

    

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16. Stacy says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Wow, I’m glad they let you look (stalk) around. Those pops of color and the attention to detail are fantastic!

    

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17. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    I have one thing to say!
    STALK THIS DANG HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!
    WOW, it took my breath.
    I’m thinking my house is lookin kinda cute…….and then THIS POST came along.
    Holy GUACamole!!!!!!!
    I need a glass of wine……………………………………………………………………..

    

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18. Kim A says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Would love to know the paint color of their door. It is so hard to find a nice mellow yellow (no pun intented).

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      thank you for the kind words, it is Martha Stewart – Rattan

      

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19. Gina says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    WOW! So many great things in that house. Really love that driftwood chandleier!

    

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20. the farmer's wife says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I am in awe. Their style is beautiful! I am taking so much away from this post. My husband is a hunter and I am in a house full of boys, so this is a great balance of feminine and masculine.

    

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21. Mary | lemongroveblog says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    What a lovely home! All the homes in your guys neighborhood are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

    

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22. Beth says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    Love this house!!!! Tell her she needs to start blogging so we can see more off it!

    

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23. Autum says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Wow! Thanks for the glimpse inside this lovely home. I want to live in your neighborhood.
    I was not even finished reading your post when my husband walked in to ask if I wanted to go with him to Lowe’s. I think I startled him a little when I jumped up and said yes I do! I need yellow paint for the kitchen chairs. I seriously got right up and went to buy paint. Back home and armed with yellow paint, I had to finish the tour ; ) Now I can’t wait to see more.

    

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24. Jody says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    What a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing!

    

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25. Cathy Chavis says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Wow – an amazing house! I live in the neighborhood and have been in love with the yellow door. I knew the interior would be fabulous!

    

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26. tara Lowry says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    I love how they’ve mixed modern with rustic….yellow is such a happy color….the perfect color for their palate.

    

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27. Claire says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I think that may be one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen!

    

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28. katie says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I adore those wood plank walls and all those pops of yellow! Love that mix of rustic and modern – very cool!

    

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29. debbie r says:

    Feb 25, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    u do the “not stalking” and take the pics and i will “not stalk” every picture you post by looking and drooling over them.

    

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30. Anna-Ruth Murphy says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 5:50 am

    WAY COOL STYLE!

    

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31. kristin says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 7:06 am

    Layla,
    You were cracking me up with your comment about the chandelier, lights on..too funny! I also, would love, love to peek at many peoples homes. The area you live is too cute! I love all the cottagy homes. And that post office! Anyway, the homeowners did an AMAZING job! Oh my goodness-I have never liked modern but this is beautiful!!! Thanks to your neighbor’s for letting you be a “lights on, lookin’ in the window, kinda stalker, Layla”!

    

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32. Brooke says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 7:19 am

    I was sold before “we” even made it through the front door…wow.seriously.wow. I’m beginning to think that the internet is actually going to make it harder when we start building our house! #toomanyfabideas

    

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33. Liz VanKirk says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Beautiful home. I love the gray & white but do wish some of the photos were bigger. Esp. in the kitchen. Hopefully we will get to see more!

    Liz

    

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34. ELENI FITSAKI says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I love the patterned fabrics! I love the kitchen! I love the yellow chairs! I love the bathroom! Did I say that I love a lot of things in this house?

    

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35. Miss Charming says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I love their style combination. What a cool and beautiful home. (And I’m loving that scrolly mirror in the bathroom!)

    

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36. KRISTEN says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 8:46 am

    WOW! That is all….

    

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37. Corrie says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Beautiful house, thank you so much “neighbors” for sharing. I would love to know where they bought the bed spread on their master bed.

    

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    • Layla says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Corrie! Traci said she got it through her designer friend, but that she saw a similar one at Target not long ago!

      

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38. Leah says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Okay…I’ve just gotta know – is that planking really old wood, or did they do all the “distressing” themselves???
    #lovemeaplankedwall
    Leah: )
    P.S. Looking forward to seeing your bathroom re-do!!

    

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    • Mike says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      Hello all! I’m Mike, the homeowner. I have really enjoyed reading all of your comments. Certainly makes Traci and I feel good that so many of you like our home. Thanks to Layla and Kevin for featuring it also. The photos are fantastic. To answer the question about the wood walls, the wood is approximately 100 years old. It came from the old Micolas Textile Mill in Opp, Alabama that was torn down not too long ago. All of the distressed look is completely natural. Some old roofing tar stains, old paint, and natural weathering all can be seen along with plenty of old knots. Glad you like it!

      

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      • Jan says:

        Feb 27, 2013 at 7:28 am

        Mike!! It’s your cousin, Jan Kelly Wright. I’ve followed this blog for a long time and when I saw your picture, I recognized you right away. It’s been a long time! You have a beautiful family and your home is stunning. We need a reunion! I’m one of Uncle Ralph’s girls, by the way.

        

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      • Patti says:

        Feb 27, 2013 at 3:59 pm

        Hi Mike,
        Do you know if they have any of the wood from the Textile Mill left? We are building a house in Birmingham and I would love to use some of this wood. Can I ask who you purchased it from? You can send me an email at pattila27 (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!

        

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        • Traci Kelley says:

          Mar 1, 2013 at 1:38 pm

          My father in law purchased the wood a few years ago from an auction in Opp and it has been sitting in their pasture since then. I know he didn’t buy it all, but I have no idea if there is any left. I’m sorry.

          

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39. Lisa says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I’m so impressed by their design and decorating. I love the gray’s and white’s with the pops of color. It looks like such a relaxing place.

    

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40. Sueody says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Any chance you can get them to tell you what the tile around the fireplace/TV is? I’ve looked at Lowe’s and I don’t remember seeing this. I’ve been trying to do this in our master and can’t seem to find anything like it.

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      I went on a tile mission for months! I wanted the perfect clear tiles with a bit of shimmer, but not too purple-y. I finally found them and believe it or not, they were cheaper than all others I had found. they are:Jeffrey Court Raindrops II Glass Dots Pattern – Glacier Bay (color) 3/4 x 3/4. These were not bought at Lowes, but at a local tile shop. I did find them online a few minutes ago, so you can still get them. They really pick up the light without having too much shimmering colors (purple, orange, green, etc)..if that makes sense…

      

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41. Cyndi says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I would love to know what color paint the yellow on the chairs is…and the wall color. I really love these colors and I think they are the two that I have been looking for for my kitchen…but I can’t find that quite right blend of soft and sunshine, this looks to be it. Please if you wouldn’t mind.

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      the soft yellow on the exterior doors is Martha Stewart – Rattan
      the bright yellow on the chairs is a Glidden Gloss and here is what is on the paint can b/c I think it was custom mixed. maybe this will make sense to the paint people.
      Glidden – Bright Gold BMC
      CLRNT OZ 384th
      AX 6 – 13
      C 1 – 66
      E 0 – 48
      KX 3 – 156

      

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Feb 26, 2013 at 5:37 pm

      sorry, the soft white
      wall color is Martha Setwart – Lamb

      

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42. Chrissy says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Wow, I love that double story front porch! Gorgeous.

    Also, the planks for the hallway. Its great because it recycles old wood, while looking totally pretty in a normally empty space.

    Beautiful house! The owner did a great job. <3

    

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43. camille says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Wow! That IS a lot of fabulousness in one home. Well done!

    

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44. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    WOW!! They did a fantastic job of marrying their styles! I love those wood walls and that chandelier is totally fab!

    

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45. Tonya Kappes says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Can you ask her where she got her bedroom curtains? Please??

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 7:37 am

      curtains were custom made through LeeAnn Interiors. they are a combination of the yellow fabric underneath and the overlay has the sheer panels to allow the yellow to peek through.

      

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46. Julie B. [Holland] says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Such a beautiful house! Thanks for sharing !

    

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47. Traci Kelley says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    hey everyone,
    this is Traci. Like Mike said, we are humbled by your responses and have been so excited to read all the kind words. We will try to reply to each of you with questions answer each question that we can.
    Thanks again!

    

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    • ileana says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Traci, you are so gracious in sharing your home and then answering all of our questions! Thank you. It is beautiful! Just wondering if dovetail is the gray you used outdoors as well – I am looking for a gray to do outdoors. Thanks for your time.

      ileana

      

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      • traci kelley says:

        Feb 27, 2013 at 7:30 pm

        yes, Ileana, the exterior color is dovetail as well.

        

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48. April says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Seriously love this house! Me and my husband are thinking of building a 2 story porched house in NC and I would love to see more pictures of the outside or know who the architect is. Gosh! It is a beauty!

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      the home was drawn up by Steve Thrash, of Custom Home Design in Prattville, AL. He drew up most of the homes here and Im sure he has a website that you can google. He was awesome to work with. We would be happy to share more exterior pictures if you wish. My email address is traci.kelley34 (at) gmail (dot) com. If you are interested, email me and when the weather is pretty, I could take a few more and email them to you.

      

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49. Sara Silver says:

    Feb 26, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I think this kind of design is what inspires people to write and blog and decorate…it’s art as well as home decor…just beautiful. The muted paint colors, pops of color and rustic/modern feel of their home is really breathtaking. Love,

    

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50. Julie B. [Holland] says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 4:12 am

    If someone might be able to give me a hint on why my name and email are not staying in their place on the blog can you please let me know? Ive followd The Lettered Cottage for yeas and last week I noticed my name and address were no longer in the right space in the comment section. As you can tell Im too techy. I asked Lalya and she didnt know either… thanks !

    

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51. {hookedonhickory} says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 7:28 am

    traci/mike- would you mind sharing exterior paint color? body of the home? gorgeous tour!

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      the exterior pain colors are as follows:
      the gray is Dovetail by Benjamin Moore
      the yellow is rattan by Martha Setwart
      the white is Pearly White by B. Moore

      

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52. Bree C says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I don’t think I’ve been as inspired by a hour tour anywhere on the internet in a long time. This is really perfection and everything that I would love to achieve in a home one day. Our house is currently very rustic but both my husband and I would love to be able to add in the modern, I just really don’t know how to blend the two. It’s a tricky line to walk. You two have done an amazing job!

    

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53. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 9:12 am

    heeeeeeey:
    Is there any chance of “us” hearing how Traci and Mike did their planky wall???? This multi-color workmanship would better suit my home.
    I would be so appreciative…….(and yes, I have re-read this post 40 times)
    Thanks, of course!!!,

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      when we received the wood planks, some had been sitting out in the weather for a while, so they had naturally grayed look. the planks were about 3 inches thick, so we had a lumber company split them twice, so we got 3 boards out of 1. once they were split, some were exterior boards with old paint, some were the grayed out boards, and some were the natural wood color from being part of the interior 3 inch board. we then hired a “trim” guy to cover the studs with a black felt fabric (so that the studs would be hidden if there were any cracks) and attach the boards with an airstaple gun. we asked the trim guy to mix up the boards so that as few of the “like” boards were touching as possible.

      

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54. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 9:17 am

    OK, I have the perfect solution here.
    Layla, is there an empty house in your neighborhood? Perhaps we could open it up to a. B&B for a week. I Would volunteer cooking breakfast. Hey, this CA girl can cook grits!!!!!
    Then you and Traci could run a little workshop!!!! LOL.
    Problem solved.
    Why do I think you and Traci will be major trouble when it comes to sharing decorating ideas? LOL

    

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55. Ali Stevens says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 9:44 am

    My word! Somehow that really works, might even be “borrowing” a few ideas from them in the future!

    

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56. SheilaE says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Wow! Gorgeous home! The homeowners are so nice to share all their info with readers. If I got inside that home, you’d have to drag me out kicking and screaming, LOL. More pics in the future hopefully?

    

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57. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Ahhh….totally in love with that stock pot filler!!! One day I WILL have a pot filler. I know it’s just water over a stove but I must have it to feel complete!

    

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58. Mindy says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Love, Love, Love this house! So calming and warm while keeping a sleek, modern look. The combination is amazing. And the driftwood chandelier – I would have been wanting to peek too : )

    

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59. Megan says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    OH wow! I’d have looked too!! Love it!
    (also wanted ya’ll to know I’ve been thinking & praying for ya’ll on the adoption!)

    

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60. Casie says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    This house is absolute perfection!! I can’t pick just one favorite, but that plank wall pretty much has my whole heart! The master bedroom and bath are to die for. Such a beautiful and gorgeous house. I would never want to leave.

    

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61. Lisa says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I adore the house. And when I saw their kitchen table I almost tried to jump through the computer screen. I’ve been looking for a table just like that for sooooooo long. Please, could you tell me where it’s from?
    Thank you! Best wishes.

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      LeeAnn Turner, a local interior designer, ordered the table for us. I would be happy to give you her contact information, if you are interested.

      

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62. Lisa W. says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Awesome…thanks for letting them share guys. There little guy is ADORABLE, And their Bo Jackson is WAY cute,,, kinda sorta partial to those dashounds…I have a little lady named Gabbi and we love her to pieces too! There house is gorgous!

    

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63. Jenna says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Would love to know where they had the railing made. Would be perfect in my home!

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Feb 27, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      the railing was made by a local company, Diversified Steel Fabrications, in Wetumpka. We wanted a non-wood railing and our builder suggested this company. this is basically an “industrial” railing or an “outdoor” railing. they had a pattern book and we combined the patterned rail with the plain rails. they then welded it all together and had it painted with a high gloss black paint.

      

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64. Dawn says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Mike and Traci’s house infusion is awesome! I love how they intermingled the two! Great job you guys and thanks for sharing!

    

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65. Donna says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    So… Is there a little town down there where interior designers live? Or is it Magazine Stylistville? Insanely gorgeous!!

    

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66. Tammie says:

    Feb 27, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    I love the dark trim!

    

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67. Nicole says:

    Feb 28, 2013 at 6:43 am

    Fabulous blend of styles! I think you and Kevin have truly found your “home” in a town with style everywhere you look. What nice neighbors to allow you to share with us!

    

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68. Cher says:

    Feb 28, 2013 at 8:57 am

    I Love Everything about this house! I am especially dying over the coffee table. Can you please tell me where you got that. It is fantastic. You style is amazeballs!

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Mar 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm

      The coffee table was purchased from LeeAnns as well. It looks like a hay trough turned upside down. I’m sure a similar one could be made.

      

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69. Jhoanna says:

    Feb 28, 2013 at 10:58 am

    OMG! I love everything about your house. I want my house to look and feel like yours.
    What material did you use on your fireplace? And can you post more detail pictures?

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Mar 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm

      The fireplace materials are posted above. I would repost, but I’m on my phone and you know how much of a pain that is.

      

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70. Danielle says:

    Feb 28, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    What a gorgeous home!

    

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71. Sherry w. says:

    Feb 28, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    Traci thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Is that a dog bowl in the kitchen island? Love that idea!!
    I have too many questions so I’ll ask just a few. What are your kitchen counters?
    I’m also loving your floors too. Can you tell me what your wood floors are? oh and your bathroom sink is amazing. What can you share about the sink? Thank you thank you.

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Mar 1, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      Yes, that is built in dog bowls for Bo Jackson. We knew that with our last houses we never had a good place for them so that they were out of the way, but still convenient.

      The countertops are Caesar Stone. I am obsessed with Jeff Lewis (who is an interior designer on Bravo) and I always said that I wanted this material bc it looked so modern and was so durable.

      The floors were an unfinished hardwood that were gray washed with a gray stain instead of the usual browns.

      The bathroom sinks were an online find. To be honest, they are not deep enough and do not have the drainage hole to prevent overflows. I like the look, but I wouldn’t purchase that particular one again. Live and learn.

      

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      • Sherry w. says:

        Mar 2, 2013 at 7:52 pm

        Thank you for your reply Traci. Good to know about the sinks. We built a home 2 years ago so I know what you mean about live and learn. We are planning to build again and I would love to put in the Caesarstone counters. I hope they are as durable as they are beautiful.

        

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        • Traci Kelley says:

          Mar 3, 2013 at 8:36 pm

          yes, the Ceasar Stone is very durable. It is heat and stain resistant and does not have to be sealed. I have really loved it!

          

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72. Kristen @ LoveK Blog says:

    Mar 1, 2013 at 10:27 am

    This house is GORGEOUS! I love how they blended their styles so well!

    

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74. Amy says:

    Mar 2, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Your kitchen (and the whole house) is fabulous! The chairs are fun and classic – would you mind sharing where you purchased them?

    

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    • Traci kelley says:

      Mar 2, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      The chairs were painted that color. They were purchased, I believe, at a secondhand shop. I had a guy that has a paint booth, spray paint them several times and clear coat them really thick.

      

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75. cathi coutu says:

    Mar 2, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I keep coming back to look at these pictures…Never knew I was drawn to this style, but it has me caught under it’s spell. Thank you so much for sharing these photos and thanks so much to your friends for letting us into their home!!

    

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76. Kana/Ga says:

    Mar 3, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Stunning interior! Thanks for sharing. Would love info on ss tiles behind stove in kitchen.

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Mar 3, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      The stainless steel tiles were purchased from Lowes for around $10 /sq foot.

      

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      • Allie says:

        Mar 3, 2013 at 3:35 pm

        Hi Traci and Mike! Beyond beautiful!

        I don’t see anybody asking about those gorgeous silver-gray wooden floors. Were they stained afterwards or pre-finished? If stained would you mind sharing the stain colour? I LOVE THEM!

        

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        • Traci Kelley says:

          Mar 3, 2013 at 8:39 pm

          yes, they were installed unfinished and were stained after they were installed. I will see if I can find out the exact color and post it as well. The gray has been awesome because it does not show dirt or dust like a dark brown does.

          

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77. Emily Morrison says:

    Mar 3, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Traci–What I’m dying to know about are the double doors in the master bedroom. Do you know how wide the doors are? I’m wondering if I could use 30″ bifold doors, remove the hardware and attach them to the door way to make double doors. They are just gorgeous and would look great going in to my closet and bathroom.

    

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    • Traci Kelley says:

      Mar 3, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you! the door opening is a standard size, we just chose the double doors. I am almost positive that you can get them like that as well. we purchased them from a local vendor and I do not think they had to be special made.

      

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78. christy says:

    Mar 4, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Such a gorgeous home! We have been planning our own custom build for about 3 years so I know how much hard work goes into picking all these gorgeous details – great work guys!

    Traci, if you don’t mind answering even another question – where did you get your gorgeous front doors & windows? I’m trying to nail down some door decisions and yours are so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing all your info with everyone

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Mar 5, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      honestly, I do not even remember picking out any door or windows. All of the homes in our neighborhood have a certain “look” and all I told my builder was that I wanted the outside doors to be 3/4 glass. I’m sorry, I know thats not much help.

      

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    • Mike Kelley says:

      Mar 8, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      The doors actually came from Southern Sash in Montgomery.

      

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79. Lisa says:

    Mar 4, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Yes, please. I would be interested in following up with your designer regarding the kitchen table. However, I need a table top that is 42″ (plus or minus 2 inches), because that’s all my nook with fit. So, if your table is in that range, I would be very grateful for further information!
    Thank you

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Mar 9, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Lisa,
      the table is 60 inches. Im sorry.

      

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81. Cottage Katie says:

    Mar 4, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I love the reoccuring themes of the gray and yellow AND the driftwood/reclaimed boards that are on the walls! I love the idea of using the horizontal boards like a wainscotting or even like a wallpaper and cover the entire wall! What a cool touch, and I must say that they created a unique and interesting blend!

    

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82. crina says:

    Mar 5, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Hi Traci, what a great home you have!!! Did you get a chance to find out about the color you used for the wooden floors? I am in the process of adding mine and would love that color!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!:)

    

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    • traci kelley says:

      Mar 5, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      the gray was a custom mixed color, I’m sorry. We had a few samples mixed and picked the one that best matched our trim, but still allowed the natural wood grain to show through.

      

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83. Em says:

    Mar 6, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Hi guys! Traci, since I see you’re responding to everyone’s questions, where did you find your bed?? I’ve been on a hunt for a great upholstered headboard and love that the nailhead trim is silver instead of bronze. Thanks so much in advance! And thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

    

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    • Mike Kelley says:

      Mar 8, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      That’s another element that was custom made. We got that through our designer, Leeann Turner. Not sure where she ordered it from but I think it came from somewhere in the Carolinas.

      

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84. Lori Greco says:

    Mar 6, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Wow! This house is just beautiful. I love it!

    

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85. Beth F. says:

    Mar 7, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home with all of us – friends helping friends! when we built our house a few years ago there was a lot of compromise bandied about between my husband and myself which included the kitchen cabinets. i wanted an aged white look and he wanted natural cherry. needless to say he won out…now, i want to paint them! you have given me the inspiration to start the conversation! thanks!!

    

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86. Susan @ Real Girl Designs says:

    Mar 9, 2013 at 7:58 am

    What a gorgeous home – I love the mix of rustic and modern!

    

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88. Beth says:

    Apr 5, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Just loving these images! Seems our taste is very similar. Curious to know what the color/brand of white is used on the walls?

    

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