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A very cool Mid-Century Modern Home featured in the AJC ;-)

November 2nd, 2011
by vanessa

So the other day I got a phone call from a guy who said he worked for the AJC, at first I thought he was going to try and sell me some kind of advertising package, but when he started explaining how he was a reporter who focused writing about personal residences for the AJC Homefinder section, my ears pricked up and my heart started beating fast. You see, I’ve always enjoyed getting attention, ever since I was an obnoxious, snot-nosed little kid I would do all kinds of morally wrong things just to get my mom’s attention. This is what happens when you are the only child for 8 years and then all of a sudden you get 2 younger siblings. So when the reporter/photographer asked if he could photograph my house and write a little blurb about my business and decor aesthetic I didn’t say “yes,”  I said: “ABSO-FRIGGIN-LUTELY!” Then put the phone down and sprung into consecutive back-flipps.

Ok so now that my ego is over-inflated here are some pictures of my oh-so-fabulous Mid-Century Modern Home that I have tenderly renovated and decorated of the years. Thanks for reading ;-) For the full Article with all the Juicy Details CLICK HERE   ** Disclaimer:  Cheesy subtitles were taken from AJC Article.

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Real estate agent Vanessa Reilly relaxes with her dogs Desi and Chloe at her Atlanta home.

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Vanessa Reilly bought a pair of orange velveteen chairs at an estate sale for $60. "I had to completely re-decorate because of them," she says.

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Vanessa Reilly describes her interior design style as midcentury madness with a sprinkle of "Glamazon." She has filled the house with pieces that "make me happy," she says.

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A set of antique Elk Antlers adorn the brick accent wall.

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The living room features a Roman brick accent wall that used to be a decorative fireplace in the 1960s.

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The furnishings and art have been collected over the years and include a classic Eames lounge chair.

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Reilly's experimental design -- and personality --is seen in areas such as the upstairs Hollywood-style bathroom.

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“When I’m having a bad day, I will take it out on my house and re-¿arrange the furniture,” Vanessa Reilly says. “When I get the urge to move, which is about once a year, I will just call my painter instead."

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The dining room features a 78-inch oval Saarinen marble dining table that Reilly said she drooled over for several years before buying it.

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The kitchen is simple with a punchy green back splash and a big picture window that overlooks the backyard.

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Reilly painted the bedroom walls a soft grey blue and kept the furnishings simple. Because of the big picture window she chose a low rise IKEA platform bed. The light birch finish of the bed matches the light wood ceilings.

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The foyer has five skylights, an artist console with tiny drawers for storing paint, and a vintage Tomesode kimono.

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Vanessa Reilly bought her Atlanta home in 2008. She originally hated the man-made berm in the front yard, but has grown to love it over the years. "The berm shields the home from the street, providing an abundance of privacy," she says.


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ATOMIC Ranch Come and SOLD!!

August 25th, 2011
by vanessa

After months of showings, several offers, contracts and disappointments Meg and John C. are the new EXCITED Owners of 3506 Summitridge Drive! They have big plans for their first Mid-Century Modern house and haven’t waisted any time with getting it ready for their move-in! First on the list, a new ROOF! They decided they loved the Mid-Century Modern style after living in an original atomic ranch home with terrazzo floors in South Florida. I’m personally looking forward to seeing all the fun modern improvements they will make to 3506 Summitridge Drive, and I’m sure the neighbors are too!

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Meg & John excited about their new Mid-Century Modern Ranch. Here's to happy endings!

 

 


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Dick and Jane’s Mid-Century Modern Makeover!! (Before & After Pics)

November 5th, 2010
by vanessa

This one was fun!! The 3597 Eaglerock Dr. already had GREAT BONES and sits on one the most coveted lots in the Mid-Century Modern neighborhood of NORTHCREST! The lot is over an ACRE and the gardens have been loved and nurtured over the years to provide some of the most spectacular fruits and flowers!

Mr. and Mrs. Dingler lived and loved this house for close to 30 years and they had the basement dug out by hand to create a wonderful large office where Mr. Dingler could keep track of their day to day finances. The clean Mid-Century Modern lines of this house were left intact while we decided to go with a more modern gray color pallet for the outside and cool whites and blues for the interior. Wood Floors were added as well as a completely new kitchen and baths. All the electrical was updated along with some hip contemporary lighting that had a MCM twist. The copper plumbing is new and the “shag” a.k.a frieze carpet in the den added an element of cozy-class. The original hood-vent, which previously displayed an electric fireplace was left for the new owners to decide what they wanted to do with it. Some people like it some don’t. I personally think it gives the home a more original feeling and keeps in line with how the builders/ designers wanted it back in the 1960′s (but to each his own).

Northcrest was featured in the Atomic Ranch issue last winter. If you are interested in finding out more about this article please email me and I’ll send you a copy! Interested in finding out where to buy Mid-Century Modern Original pieces? Check out City Issue, Antique Factory and Highland Row!!

Enjoy looking at the dramatic changes and please forward to your friends and/or family who is looking for their very own Mid-Century Modern Home to call their own. This house is for sale and offered at $300,000.

Interested in purchasing a Mid-Century Modern Home? Interested in seeing this Mid-Century Modern home? Call Vanessa Reilly 404-556-1733 Today!!

3597 EAGELROCK Dr. BEFORE

3597 EAGLEROCK DR. AFTER Full Exterior Paint, New Front door, Modern Lighting!

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AFTER: New Hardwoods, Fresh Paint and a little Modern Magic!!

AFTER: Dick and Jane enjoy their evening gazing out the big picture window!

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AFTER: Deep SS Sink with chef’s faucet and SS appliances make Jane LOVE her new kitchen!

AFTER: New High-gloss custom cabinetry, solid surface countertops and mosaic tile back splash!!

AFTER: Dick never misses a phone call with his in-kitchen, wall mounted rotary phone!

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AFTER: New electrical throughout as well as swanky new light fixtures on dimmers!

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AFTER:Master bedroom feels EVEN BIGGER with new hardwoods, new trim and fresh paint!

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AFTER: NEW white marble and glass mosaic tile along with unique modern vanity spice things up!

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AFTER: say “goodbye” linoleum and “hello” expensive frieze carpet with extra padding!!

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AFTER: Dick loves his new office a.k.a man-room he spends hours going over his latest stock options!

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Home is where the HEART is

September 12th, 2010
by vanessa

Jon & Kevin had us over for tamales the other night, what a treat!! this October will mark the year anniversary of their home purchase! We met when they were scoping out Northcrest and fell in love with a spectacular Mid-Century Modern renovation that was already under contract! Sadly, they put an offer in on another house in hopes of tweaking it and making it similar to the one they loved. I am a strong believer that things happen for a reason… The offer on their dream home fell through and when I called them to tell them the good news they were elated! A year later they have decked out their Mid-Century Modern replacing the carpet downstairs with travertine, adding museum quality lighting to showcase all of their folk art and topping each room off with DWR (design within reach) furniture.


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PALM SPRINGS in ATLANTA?!?!

June 27th, 2010
by vanessa

PALM SPRINGS SHOW STOPPER!! Priced Less than a FORECLOSURE! This home will knock your socks off! Amazing space for the Money. Mid-Century Modern HOME accented with exquisite granite brick wall, red-wood Tongue and Groove ceilings and clerestory windows! HUGE Kitchen with mexican tile that is fun for now, but could be updated easily down the road. OVERSIZED 2-car garage with great storage. The back of this home is lined with sliding glass doors that open to cobblestone patio and very private, fenced backyard. MOVE IN NOW and enjoy the rest of your summer at the Northcrest Neighborhood POOL!!!