Lisa and Bob Raines reinvent their classic Tudor home in Midtown Columbus. Plantation shutters from The Blind Factory allow light to pour into the formal living room. The white walls and white wool carpet allow the portraits of the children, and mahogany furniture to really stand out. The club chairs, ottoman and pillows are covered in a linen floral fabric from Valley Fabrics, called Magnolia, which has a distinct English feel.

By Marla Caligaris- Photography by S. Saxon and R. Caligaris

Having raised six children, Lisa and Bob Raines decided to downsize and move to Historic Overlook in Columbus, Georgia. Previously, Lisa had remodeled three homes in the neighborhood. However, there was one home in particular she had always had her eye on, but the owner was not willing to sell at the time. Finally, the 1933 Tudor on a hill came on the market and Lisa and Bob bought it. The home was in desperate need of a facelift. The roof was covered in moss, the yard overgrown and the kitchen and bathrooms were extremely outdated and nonfunctional. Not to mention the whole house both inside and outside was dark. Todd Chapman started the project by installing a light-colored roof, Bob Raines of Bob Raines Construction tore out the old kitchen and laid the foundation for the new master bathroom on the left side. Then the whole exterior was painted a light beige and every wall on the inside was painted white.

The last project was converting an exterior building into a screened in living space complete with a fireplace, television and seating where they enjoy watching SEC football. Having one daughter still in college who comes home, it was important for her to still have her own room. All the other bedrooms are beautifully decorated as guest rooms for when their adult children come for a visit. Well-loved antiques and art which have been with Lisa and Bob in all their homes fit perfectly into their new spaces. According to Lisa "These pieces are so special to us, and we always find the right spot for them in each home we have lived in." The result is a cozy light filled home filled which has been lovingly updated to meet their current needs.

The dining room is small but perfect for Lisa and Bob alone or with a few guests. The curtain and chair fabric are from Valley Fabrics and really pull the room together. The three stacked paintings were purchased on three different trips to European cities, and are very special to them.

The sunroom is Lisa and Bob’s favorite room for watching TV and gazing out to the neighborhood beyond. Lisa’s daughter, Avery, painted by Steve Ellis takes center stage as do the two landscapes by Columbus artist Marge Tilley.

TUDOR REVIVAL