Birmingham-based architect James F. Carter is celebrated for creating beautiful homes that draw upon a deep historical context. His homes offer the best of both worlds – the charm and impeccable architectural detailing rarely seen in new construction today, plus common sense, modern convenience. His own personal home was featured in the March/April 2016 issue of Veranda, and I’m not quite sure how I missed it. The Glam Pad has previously featured his home decorated for Christmas, but I don’t recall seeing a full tour… so today we will revisit the Veranda article with additional images from his portfolio. The exquisitely designed interiors are by Jane Hawkins Hoke.
Carter selected a lot for his home that was narrow and deep, requiring a unique design. “I wanted it to be a bit rambling. I wanted quirks. I wanted personality,” he told Veranda. “It’s not, ‘Oh look at me, I’m so special.'” The result is a cozy Georgian with “easy grace” featuring whitewashed brick and a reclaimed-slate roof.
Inside, the home showcases a “hodgepodge” of family heirlooms, sentimental gifts, meaningful antiques, and a tremendous number of books Carter had collected over the last 25 years. Hawkins Hoke expertly arranged, added to, and edited Carter’s treasures to create instantly layered interiors.
Please visit Veranda and jamesfcarter.com for additional details. And click here to tour one of my all time favorite homes… Caroline Gidiere’s Mountain Brook home, designed by James Carter.
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Beautiful home. Even though pictures were from 2016…timeless. Love it!
Everything about this home is exquisite!
Perfection.
Love your blog….so inspiring…if you have a minute, take a look at my website…(I am an artist)
Simply gorgeous. Old world beauty and romance but with a wonderful warmth and coziness. Great collaboration between Carter and Hoke.
Oh I remember this house very well . Surprised to learn it was that long ago. I loved it them, I still love it except the bookcase with ladder by the stair case. The color selection is sublime. Thanks for the revisit
How funny, that’s my favorite part!! 🙂
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
Beautiful. Does he also like being called Jimmy Carter??
I am, still, crazy for Nicola Bathie McLaughlin’s earring
designs which are so pretty.
Your website is great!
LOL, I hadn’t thought of that! 😉 Thank you for the kind words!
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
I can not say enough about this lovely home. I think this is one of my absolute favorites that you have ever shown. Every detail is exquisite. I LOVE the light unstained wood features with the classic timeless style and design. I would just melt if I saw this in real life. I am not worthy! I am not worthy! Lovely article.
This house is so unapologetic with a relaxed timeless ease about it which I absolutely 100% love. Thank you for sharing!
I love everything and evry detail about this house!!!! In heaven…..
Love James Carter and his chic home!!!