Lisa and Lorenzo relocated from Florence, Italy 11 years ago and wanted to transplant the flavor of their beloved home in the hills of Fiesole to suburban Atlanta, Georgia. Most of the pieces found throughout this home have been collected over the years, or passed down by family members. Using antiques in a fresh application is a passion of Lisa’s, which can be seen throughout the home. Many rooms have since been re-decorated, but the farmhouse antiques remain.
Above: The great room boasts 20-foot high ceilings, yet feel comfortable and cozy thanks to a neutral color scheme, natural textures, architectural elements, and a mix of vintage furnishings.
The homeowner, owner of interiors studio Lisa Gabrielson Design, has recreated the ambiance of a casual Tuscan farmhouse in suburban America. Family heirlooms, custom pillows, farmhouse pieces, relaxed upholstery, light colors, rich textures, and antique art, all mix to create a wonderful eclectic home.
Above: A formal living room gets a relaxed vibe with the layered daybed, farm table desk, and seagrass flooring.
What We Love: This Tuscan farmhouse is collected, comfortable and nostalgic. There are so many unique details throughout the interiors of this home, giving it plenty of character and charm. We are loving how there is a mix of antiques and budget finds with more upscale pieces to create a collected look. Overall this home is elegant yet inviting, ideal for family living.
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Above: A collection if antique Italian love letters and memorabilia on the writing desk in the living room.
Above: An Italian farm table is used as a writing desk in the formal living room.
Above: The kitchen countertops feature Brazilian Travertine. Special touches infuses personality and charm into this space. This includes an antique crystal chandelier, custom fabricated urn lamps, Italian plate rack, stone farmhouse sink, a curved backsplash, trellis fabric on bar stools, burlap drapes, collection of French baskets, and iron gate.
Above: Over-scale antique corbels add character and charm to the kitchen.
Above: A custom painted Italian plate rack houses everyday dishes in the kitchen.
Above: The kitchen breakfast nook offers mixed seating. The head chairs were slipcovered in department store quilts.
Above: A mix of Italian farmhouse antiques, modern touches and seagrass create a cozy, dining ambiance.
Above: In the powder bathroom, a gallery wall showcases antique mirrors and vintage art. Sitting on top of a painted antique chest is a vintage Turkish marble basin. Above the sink are wall-mounted faucets.
Above: The master bedroom features Italian antique furniture, creamy walls, linen drapes, and monochromatic bedding.
Above: Master bedroom detail of linen embroidered drapes and neoclassical black and white prints. Understated elegance.
Above: A chalkboard wall in a teenage boy’s bedroom.
Above: This luxurious guest bedroom was designed on a budget. The canopy and headboard are upcycled garage sale finds. The bedding is a fantastic mix of vintage, custom, and retail. The painted white walls and blue ceiling helps to make this space feel fresh and beautiful.
Above: A modern teen bedroom features a mix of antique and contemporary pieces in a black and white color scheme.
Above: In the home office, a gallery wall features special art and mementos, such as the homeowner’s daughter’s first pair of shoes, set on an antique corbel.
Above: The front entryway chandelier is actually a large Romanian chicken coop! The front door was painted in the same blue that has been woven throughout the interiors.
Above: This staircase mixes modern and rustic, featuring store-bought rugs stapled to the stairs to form a runner. The carpet rods are just cafe rods, screwed in place at the ends.
Photos: Lauren Rubinstein
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