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You are here: Home / Friends / Rustic Meets Refined

Rustic Meets Refined

Sep 9, 2013 By Layla

Remember Tammy? My neighbor, the caterer, with the incredible shrimp and grits recipe? Well, after I published that post, several people asked to see photos of her house, so I thought I’d share a few more here today!

Their house is laid out almost just like ours is, but they made a few tweeks to the layout here and there. For instance, where we have a sunroom…

First_Floor_Layout_Lettered_Cottage

…they have a dining room:

Phoenix Fossil Paint | Dining Room | The Lettered Cottage

Cotton Wreath | The Lettered Cottage

Vintage Pillows | The Lettered Cottage

Hall Tree | Cotton Wreath | The Lettered Cottage

Vintage Doorknobs | The Lettered Cottage

Phoenix Fossil Paint | The Lettered Cottage

Tammy said the paint color in the dining room (and all throughout the first floor) is called Phoenix Fossil. The ceiling is painted Gray Stone, and the trim is painted Horseradish. They’re all Benjamin Moore colors.

And while our master bathroom is still laid out like this:

The_Lettered_Cottage_Master_Bathroom

They laid their master bathroom out like this:

Light Green Paint | Bathroom | The Lettered Cottage

The wall color is French Gray, and the ceiling is painted Bahia Grass. Both of those are also Benjamin Moore colors, too.

One day, I like to do a little reconfiguring upstairs here at our house. There’s not much countertop space in the current master bathroom. Just two little vanities, that sit front-to-front:

Second_Floor_Layout

Other than those two rooms, the rest of the house is pretty much laid out the same as ours. Here are some more photos of their kitchen:

Fossil Gray Paint | Black Kitchen Cabinets | The Lettered Cottage

Galvanized Pipe Pot Holder | The Lettered Cottage

Stone Backsplash | The Lettered Cottage

Black and Gray Granite | The Lettered Cottage

Antler Door Handle | The Lettered Cottage

Phoenix Fossil Paint | Black Kitchen Cabinets 2 | The Lettered Cottage

It opens up into their living room just like ours does:

Phoenix Fossil Gray Paint | Benjamin Moore | The Lettered Cottage

Brass Deer | The Lettered Cottage

Phoenix Fossil Gray Paint | The Lettered Cottage  Chippy Paint | Armoire | The Lettered Cottage

And just like at our place, there’s a big open space between to the two rooms:

Phoenix Fossil Paint | Antler Chandelier | The Lettered Cottage

We use the space as our “dining room”, but it’s fun to see it staged as a foyer too!

Last but not least, one of my favorite things in the whole house is the laundry closet doors outside the master bedroom upstairs:

Phoenix Fossil Paint | Sliding Barn Door | The Lettered Cottage

Unless you’re talking about favorite things with tails. Then I’d choose this little fur baby:

White Toy Poodle Dog | The Lettered Cottage

Isn’t she darling?!

She and her owners are so much fun to have as neighbors, and we’re so thankful to have them next door!

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  1. Jean Murphy

    Sep 9, 2013 at 7:32 am

    Beautiful home, awesome photography and adorable pooch! Thanks for sharing. Your posts never disappoint!

  2. Jenn @ HomeStyleReport

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:18 am

    Such a neat home! How does one neighborhood have so many stylish people?!?! I feel like every time you talk about your neighbors/friends they have stellar houses – it’s amazing!!!

  3. kristin

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:23 am

    I was thinking “rustic cottage farmhouse” and once those antlers started popping into the picture I knew I had the “rustic” part right! Perhaps add “lodge” to that list! I love how she mixed up the handles/knobs–so out of my element, yet I appreciate it. She shows a definate style in her home and I love that–people who have their home speak who they are and what they love!

  4. Amy C

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:30 am

    So beautiful! I love the mix of elegant and rustic 🙂

  5. Emily

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Delicious! That whole home is eye candy!!! Love the colors, textures, mixed knobs. Absolutely in love with the dinning room!!!

  6. Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:34 am

    WOW – your neighbors’ house is stunning!! I love that they painted their ceilings a color instead of just the predictable white..thanks too for sharing the paint colors!

  7. Gloria

    Sep 9, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and unique home! Do you know the name of the granite in the kitchen? We are building a home and I love the look of theirs.

    • Tammy Griffin

      Sep 9, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Gloria,
      The Granite is Mombasa.
      It was the last slab in a bundle and was just enough for my kitchen.
      Thank you,
      Tammy

  8. Robin @ our semi organic life

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:03 am

    Love their (and your!) house! I didn’t realize your house was only 2 bedrooms. It looked so much bigger!

  9. Shannon - AKA Design

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Oh my goodness! I love this house! Rustic and refined is perfect. I think my favorite is the dining room…but her dark kitchen almost makes me rethink my love of white kitchens!
    xo, Shannon

    • Layla

      Sep 9, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Hi Shannon! That kitchen was so much fun to hang out in the other day. Tammy is right in her element in there!

  10. Donna

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I love the dresser with the chalkboard like front. Where did she find them? Please share. Been on the hunt for an office chest/dresser. Thanks!

    • Tammy

      Sep 9, 2013 at 10:36 pm

      Donna,
      I bought the chalkboard dresser from a company at Market in Atlanta.
      The company Park Hill. So glad you like them. Thanks!

  11. Rachel

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:10 am

    Don’t love those deer hanging on the wall…….the rest of it is very cute!

    • Tammy Griffin

      Sep 9, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Rachel,
      Hey it’s Tammy. I agree I don’t really like the deer either, but it was a compromise with the hubby.
      Thanks!

      • SheilaE

        Sep 10, 2013 at 12:40 pm

        I love the deer. Matter of opinion and taste.

  12. Alisha

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Oh goodness that is simply an amazing difference. The difference in styles for the same layout is astonishin!

  13. apronsgonewild.etsy.com

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Wow…truly inspirational decorating. And such attention to detail. Loved seeing this. Thanks for the peek.
    Joanne

    • Layla

      Sep 9, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Sure thing, Joanne! Thanks for stopping by today! 😀

  14. Mindy

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I love those laundry closet doors too! What a unique and lovely home – I can’t let me husband see this though, or he’ll try to convince me to put his mounted deer heads in our living room…They look great here and fit the decor perfectly, but I’m just not sure if I can commit to them in my own house!

  15. Annie

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Just Stunning!!! I’m not one to put animal heads on my wall but if knew it would look like this, I’m in!!!

  16. Tardevil

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Beautiful furnishings and style. Everything looks perfect!

  17. Loui♥

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Layla..
    your photos of this home are awesome..!
    altho farm from my style or taste, it is a beauty
    thanks for the interesting tour..
    hugs and smiles..
    Loui♥

  18. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc.

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:37 am

    An amazing way to combine rustic and style! Some of the elements I find down right yummy!!! Thanks for sharing!

  19. Dawn

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Layla,

    Thanks for showing us how yor neighbor does Rustic Meets Refined. I love the screen door on the pantry and the dry stacked fireplace but most of all I love the fur baby that lives there.

  20. Robin

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Layla, I love all the unique details! Do you happen to know where the 6 panel doors in the dining room came from? Thanks for sharing!

  21. Amy J. Bennett

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Ahh!! So much to love. Just gorgeous! I think those doors are my favorite too!

  22. Kristi

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Beautiful home and tastefully decorated. Shhh…don’t tell my father and brothers I said this, but this is one example of the use of antlers and taxidermy that I actually like. 🙂 Perfect balance.

  23. Lesley T

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:51 am

    WOW, looks like a Southern Living idea house! Thanks for sharing, we all like to see what’s behind the front door of these darling houses!

    PS, I love that your floor plan already says “Kids Room”!

  24. Terry

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:52 am

    what a fun tour and charming home. Loads of personality and way cool ‘stuff’!

  25. Candice

    Sep 9, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Gorgeous! I just bought a ranch style home and have been thinking of doing it with this sort of rustic vibe, so this is very inspiring! I would love to get a peek at their bedrooms. Thanks for another great post. You have such creative neighbors!

  26. Mary | Lemon Grove Blog

    Sep 9, 2013 at 10:42 am

    What a stunning home!! That dining room, is absolutely AMAZING!! Love it!

  27. Ter"e Crow Lindsay

    Sep 9, 2013 at 10:53 am

    GULP! GULP! GULP!!!!
    i have never seen so much gray lovliness in my life. What a beautiful home.
    HOWEVER, I about fell on the floor when I viewed that kitchen. i loved the cabinetry!!!!! I have solid cherry at my house, but I wanted black. Our builder thought I was on drugs!!!!! I still want black and I want them aged!!! Did Tammy order her cabinets this way or did she have them refinished? Simply glorious!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh breathtaking!!!!!
    Loved that little puppy too. What is she? My Havanese, Charley, wants to send her a wink!
    Love,
    Ter’e and Charley

    • Tammy Griffin

      Sep 9, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Ter’e and Charley,
      She is a toy poodle and my little baby!!!
      Thank you,
      Tammy

  28. gayle

    Sep 9, 2013 at 11:32 am

    I love the mix of rustic, hunting, sophistication and style. I never thought I would like birds and animals on my walls but this is done very nicely. Happy you like your neighbors so much!

  29. Janette @ The 2 Seasons

    Sep 9, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Please, please, please find out where her television box is hiding. If she doesn’t have one, what kind of cable system is she using. Our t.v. is over the fireplace just like hers, but we have a box. You can leave the answer in the comments. Thank you.

  30. jude - a.k. mom

    Sep 9, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    We have the same super-heavy-duty pot rack! Love the industrial look : ) Did they distress the cabinets, or buy them like that?

    • Tammy

      Sep 9, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Jude,
      I’m so glad you like them. They were finished like that at the cabinet shop.
      They are custom and I had the builder distress them for me.
      Thanks,
      Tammy

  31. jennifer

    Sep 9, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    AWESOME!!! Love this house!!!

  32. Carole@Rustic Artistry

    Sep 9, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    As someone who also decorates with antlers, I love the antler door handle. And the rest of the house was definitely rustic chic. I would feel right at home there. Thanks for sharing.

  33. Lisa M

    Sep 9, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Love the home. Also would love to know what type of flooring they have in their home. Love. Love , Love it!!

  34. Amanda

    Sep 9, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    What an amazing combination of elegant and outdoors…makes me want to haul our deer heads into the main part of the house!

  35. Stacey

    Sep 9, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I love the cotton wreath. I have never seen a cotton field, but it is on my list and I would love to have something like that for the summer around here!!
    Also love the bathroom!!

  36. Angie Perry

    Sep 9, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    I love the photography – on every posting you guys do! Period!
    I’m a fan. Thank you. A Perry, Greensboro, NC

  37. shelby

    Sep 9, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    love. it. all. I have a crush on the lighting over the island, Care to share where I could find them so I could be a kopy kat?

    • Tammy

      Sep 9, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Shelby,
      The pendant lights came from Pottery Barn.

  38. Ashleigh

    Sep 9, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Now I”m itching to repaint everything in our house! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures!

  39. Joan Pratt

    Sep 9, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Gorgeous home! Love the chandelier and chalk front dresser. Please tell us where they came from. Antiques?

    • Tammy

      Sep 9, 2013 at 10:28 pm

      Chandelier came from a company I found at Market in Atlanta.
      The company is Barreveld. I was looking for a rustic look with crystals.
      The dresser came from Park Hill another company I buy props from for my catering business.
      Thanks!

  40. Catherine

    Sep 9, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Wow, what a gorgeous home. Whilst there are elements that I wouldn’t use (ie. taxidermy), I just love that they have decorated it to show who they are and what they like. I love to see a bit of personality! Thanks for showing us!

  41. Suzanne

    Sep 9, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Any way I can get a better look at the settee in the dining room? Perhaps buying info?
    I love it!

  42. Celeste

    Sep 10, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Their house is beautiful, I’m so glad you shared because I was really curious after the shrimp and grits recipe.

  43. amy

    Sep 10, 2013 at 9:56 am

    LOVELY. thanks for sharing 🙂

  44. Christa

    Sep 10, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Great decor! Where did you purchase the door knobs?

  45. Nancy

    Sep 10, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    What a beautiful home filled with personality. I love it when a home truly reflects who the owners are. Those are some fabulous laundry room doors! I’m curous to see what is behind them because it is easy to make your decor pretty, but it can be challenging to make something as mundane as a laundry room both functional and attractive, and a place to you don’t mind spending time in.

  46. Terri

    Sep 10, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    ummmmm… beautiful pics… and …I’ll take one stacked stone fireplace just like that one … and one set of those gorgeous kitchen cabinets please!!! GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!

  47. Julie B. [Holland]

    Sep 10, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    What a great house, it has so many interesting things to look at. Looks really homey and lived in.

  48. Melanie

    Sep 11, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Once again, Layla your post rocks! Your neighbor’s house tour has given be so many great ideas for the game room re-do we emailed about. I appreciate your talent and your understanding for what your loyal followers want to read about. An interesting aside, in the photo of my game room I sent to you (very poor quality) on the table under the window you can see the very same brass deer everyone commented about wanting or finding recently! Made me laugh because I had them stored for awhile, but since brass is making a comeback they re-emerged recently!

  49. Amy Youngstrom

    Sep 11, 2013 at 10:40 am

    Absolutely, absolutely, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ALL of it!
    Thank you and your neighbor for sharing!

  50. Karen Diperi

    Sep 11, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Love the rustic charm…they’ve done a wonderful job, but what has me leaving a comment is their little dog. I would love it if you could ask what breed it is. A little guy that looks exactly like him showed up in our yard a few weeks ago. After 3 weeks of Craigs list and posters with no response we are thrilled to keep him and would love to know what type of dog he is.
    Thanks bunches!
    karen

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