56 december 2021
WBM
WANTED to showcase these windows and not
add any distraction,” Patterson says.
Every light fixture was changed. Pointing up to
the ceiling of the family room, Hutchens says, “This
“I
was a huge candelabra that almost started to look more like an
old world dungeon.”
Natural, light wood fixtures were used instead.
“Then I said, ‘Hey would you be open to some wallpaper?’”
laughs Patterson.
Wallpaper brightened up a dark breakfast nook and gave
new life to the powder room.
“I haven’t had wallpaper since I was a child,” Hutchens
says. “Chris said, ‘Absolutely not’ and then he saw it up and
did a complete 180 and said, ‘This is incredible!’”
A lighter color palette achieves an updated look. Blend-ing
old décor with new keeps hold of the home’s original
character. “Adding antiques and pieces with a patina create
a feeling of warmth without having to use rich, dark colors,”
says Patterson.
Seasons change. When the Hutchenses first moved into
their home in 2008, the side yard had a wooden swing set
that was later replaced with a trampoline. Today it’s a putting
green. Portraits of the children when they were little have
been brought from other parts of the house and all put in
Sandy’s office, a suggestion from Kenny.
“Sandy’s goal was to design and build a legacy home, one
the family could enjoy as it grew and evolved over the years,”
Kenny says. “She has a real talent for cooking and opening her
home to everyone.”
Fresh surroundings from the makeover prepare the home
for the next stages of life.
“I see grandkids here one day; it will be the house the kids
will have deep roots in,” she says.