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Houzz Tour: '70s Condo Gets Extreme Makeover
Niki Papadopoulos Turns a Dowdy Interior Into a Modern Palace for Two
What happens when you finally discover your dream home but don't like its look? This is what an Atlanta couple experienced when they happened upon a spacious condo in Buckhead's Plaza Towers. It did have amazing skyline views, but it would take a visionary to see past the outdated '70s interior. Instead of allowing their new home to become a dream deferred, they called on Niki Papadopoulos and Mark Williams to transform the condo to a classic, modern palace for two. Their place is now a true dream home — a place for relaxing, entertaining and displaying their impressive collection of art and photography.
The home merges modern and transitional style, Papadopoulos says. This couldn't be more evident in the dining room. Architectural in design, these Phillips dining chairs by Minotti don removable chair covers with sporty side zippers. The Troscan dining table with its sculptural pedestal and metal base anchors the space. The artwork and chandelier soften the room and keep it approachable.
This sprawling kitchen island with integrated cooktop seats 6 and has storage to boot. Underneath the countertop are touch-latch doors that hide infrequently used items.
A frosted glass pocket door creates a division between the home's public and private areas. When the door is open, the living room provides a clear sightline to the master bedroom. When closed, guests can roam the living room, dining room and kitchen in the front of the home.
The home features an enviable collection of work from notable photographers such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritz, and Harriet Leibowitz.
From the 22nd floor, the homeowners and guests enjoy a generous balcony and breathtaking views of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.
A petrified wood stump doubles as a side table and balances the modernity of the Barcelona Chair
Glass lamps make numerous appearances. This common thread is one of the many design elements that maintains the consistency of the design.
Formally a bedroom, this comfortable den provides the homeowners a place to unwind and serves as a bridge between the public and private spaces.
A Platner coffee table centers the den and repeats the home's mid-century influences.
At first glance, one would mistake this textured wallcovering as seagrass, but it is actually a silk wallpaper made by Kneedler-Fauchere. Beautiful and durable, this wallpaper will maintain its original color even after years of sun exposure.
Design tip: Reupholster items of sentimental value. The mid-century chair, a handsome hand-me-down, was recovered in a neutral houndstooth pattern.
"The furniture in the master bedroom belonged to the homeowner's mother," says Papadopoulos. "It's a Swedish design of bleached mahogany with gorgeous copper details."
Because the master bath has no access to a window, Papadopoulos installed glass doors to the bathroom and constructed a wall with a acrylic insert between the closet and bedroom. The insert is a product made by Lumicor consisting of bamboo reeds cast in acrylic. This use of materials offers the homeowners a balance of light control, translucency and privacy.
Photography by Lauren Rubenstein
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Photography by Lauren Rubenstein
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