CAREFULLY CRAFTED
In collaboration with Interior Decorators Leslie Wolfe and Brittany Harris, Architect Jack Jenkins and General Contractor Jamie Herndon, the Boykin's Lake Harding home has been transformed into a sophisticated getaway.
LAKE VIEW
The view of the Boykins’ Lake Harding home is an inviting one featuring lush grass and blue stone pavers. Originally the path to the back of the home was concrete but the new owners wanted a more natural feel as friends and family arrived by boat.
Shades of blue and white give this sitting area on the screened in porch a relaxing place to sit and visit with a cool drink and watch the gorgeous views of the setting sun at night. The swivel chairs are slipcovered for easy cleaning and are from Serena and Lily.
The whole purpose of living in this picturesque place is to take advantage of the outdoors when weather permits. - Liza Boykin
Kevin and Liza Boykin were looking for a weekend getaway home on Lake Harding and in 2021, they found the perfect one for their family of four. Brinegar Contracting built the home in 2003 for Phil and Anita Tomlinson and in October of 2021, the Boykins purchased this 4300 square foot home from them. They enlisted Herndon Construction, architect Jack Jenkins and interior decorators Leslie Wolfe and Brittany Harris of Benton Parker Designs to make this home work for their family. By opening up the rooms, the owners achieved their wish of uninterrupted views of the lake. One of the upstairs bedrooms was converted to a media room for the kids by opening up the wall and adding a large window facing the lake. In addition, in the downstairs dining room, french doors leading to the porch were converted to bi-fold sliding doors which open up the downstairs living space to the outdoor porch connecting the two living spaces.
What a statement these handsome custom made doors by Valley Fir are when entering the Boykins' home. The hardwood floors from Francois & Co. continue throughout the bottom floor and to the upstairs landing. The chest is from Webb Marsteller in Atlanta and the mirror is Palecek. The Oushak rug which softens the space against all the hard surfaces was purchased at Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta and blends in perfectly to the natural wood tones.
The Boykins also wanted the home to have more natural materials, so they removed all the concrete poured on the side of the house, the tile on the porch, and the concrete path to the lake. The porch and paths down to the lake are now covered in blue stone giving the house a more natural look and feel.
Being such a short drive from the Boykin’s primary home in Midland, Ga, makes this retreat a fun place to escape to and relax in. “ Leslie and Brittany made it a place that we can enjoy year round for years to come with our family .” - Kevin Boykin.
The owners favorite past time at their home on the lake is relaxing on the porch during a sunset and cruising on the lake and meeting up with friends.
This gorgeous Turkish rug is layered over handsome concrete tiles from Floor Studio giving the laundry room /office a warm and cozy feel. The washer and dryer from Daniel Appliance are hidden behind custom made cabinets by Peach State Cabinets. The white countertops are from Elegant Surfaces, and the wicker baskets and chair add some natural texture to this hardworking space.
With two teenagers, it was important to have an upstairs space where they could hang out with their friends. Jack Jenkins decided to take down a wall and add a larger window allowing more space and more light. The motorized blinds and drapes are from Frazier Blinds & Shutters and allow the girls to make this room a dark one for tv viewing or taking a nap. The drapery fabric is McLaurin & Piercy with Samuel & Sons banding. The fun chandelier and floor lamp are by Gabby and add a youthful feel to this space as does the art by EMYO from the Gregg Irby Studio in Atlanta. The cabinet under the TV is Four Hands and the wood and marble coffee table is by Gabby.
White walls, white bedding from Pine Cone Hill, and a white wool rug from Floor Studio allow these fabulous four poster beds to take center stage. The four poster beds are steel and are finished with a durable coating paint. The fabric on the pillow and curtains are Frederick Mason and the end of the bed benches are Coley Home. The curtains were custom made by Frazier Blinds & Shutters in La Grange, Ga. and the desk and chandelier are from Worlds Away.
What guest wouldn’t want to spend the night in this cozy bedroom. The walls and ceiling are painted in the color Aegean teal which picks up on the color of the two pillows in a fabric by Imogen Heath Interiors. The pink in the pillows is pulled into the artwork and roman shades by Sister Parish. The bedding is Pine Cone Hill and the white wool rug is from Floor Studio. The bedside table is by Gabby and the pendant lighting is by Arteriors.
The white wool rug from Floor Studio helps to define the living room in the downstairs open concept space. The chairs are from Webb Marsteller in Atlanta, the lamp is by Visual Comfort and the side tables by each sofa are from Bungalow Classic in Atlanta. The drapery fabric by Schumacher blends into the walls so as not to interfere with the gorgeous views of the lake beyond. The custom fireplace mantel is Francois & Co. and the natural rattan wall art is from Palecek.
The bar, which is part of the kitchen and dining room, is painted in down pipe by Farrow & Ball. The dramatic color pops against the white tile and countertops from Elegant Surfaces in Newnan. The Oushak rug softens the hard wood floors from Francois & Co. in Atlanta. The floral painting by Erin Clark was purchased from The Gregg Irby Gallery in Atlanta and adds a fresh young feel to this space.
This fabulous master bathroom flows right into the dressing room which has a view to the screened in porch allowing light to flood in. Lots of natural finishes were used including an antique Turkish wool rug over marble herring bone floors from Elegant Surfaces in La Grange, GA, and reeded cabinets by Grace Fabrications in Montgomery, Al. The countertops are HanStone royal blanc from Elegant Surfaces, and the motorized blinds are from Frazier Blinds & Shutters.
