Wednesday, July 13, 2011

BILL INGRAM ~ DESIGN IN MOUNTAIN BROOK

Owner and architect Bill Ingram designed this 1400 square feet home in Birmingham, Alabama.  The home is in the Mountain Brook area, a prime real estate section in Birmingham. It is a block from Mountain Brook Village, which has great restaurants and shops.

Ingram removed the siding, roof, and windows.  He also replaced the fireplace with stone.  The house now dons cedar shakes and a heavier shake roof.  The doors are glass. 

He painted the hardwood floors with large and small stripes.  The kitchen has been turned into the master bath and walk-in closet.  A tiny kitchen with a built in counter resembling a campaign chest now occupies the space near the living room.  A tiny table sits in the dining room.  To make the home appear larger, Ingram painted almost every room white.  The guest room is a dark color.

Ingram has been collecting furniture for years, mostly English and American, and it fits beautifully into his home.  He added Belgian linen panels from Restoration Hardware on the tester bed. 

ENJOY!










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7 comments :

Anonymous said...

gorgeous little place..so perfect as a summer weekend retreat..love the pendant light fixtures throughout..love the kitchen..
maureen

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

Fabulous! He did a great job. I just love little places like this. The details are all so wonderful.

under spanish moss said...

What a wonderful example of how you don't need a hugh house to have a beautiful home! We love the classic and cozy feel of this home. So many beautiful elements to love.

Bring Pretty Back said...

Every square inch is PERFECTION!
Every detail is just right! I love this home.
Have a PRETTY day!
Kristin

Karena said...

Teresa, could this little home be any more delightfull, so elegant, I love the lighting.

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Do come and enter my new Giveaway, a painting!

the nyanzi report said...

beautiful!

The enchanted home said...

Love it, really like the light and dark, the whites against the dark woods....so charming and cozy!

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