Alabama the Beautiful with Amy Johnson

This article features Mountain Brook resident and California native, Amy Johnson, who discusses how she collaborated with Cross Building Company to transform her home into a reflection of her personal style and life. She highlights several key areas of her house, detailing the design choices and inspirations behind each space. Johnson begins by describing the master bathroom, emphasizing its connection to the outdoors. Firerock from the pool deck and patio was extended into the bathroom to create a unified indoor-outdoor feel. A nano wall that fully opens is a favorite feature, designed to blur the lines between the interior and exterior. The bathroom also incorporates a Mirror-tique distressed mirror with a diamond pattern and Calacatta Gold marble. The article then moves to the front of the house, where Johnson explains that the neighborhood's spacious lots and mature trees were a significant draw. To capitalize on the views and bring more of the outdoors in, the original front doors were replaced with iron and glass doors. This choice also introduces an industrial contrast to the home's traditional style. The doors were designed by Kate Hartman and fabricated by Iron Horse Metalworks, with installation by Cross Building Co. The foyer features a large distressed mirror from Mirror-tique, artwork by Emily Debuys, and a paneled screen passed down from her husband's parents. Next, Johnson discusses a hidden wet bar in the den. This feature, which was present when they purchased the house, appears as a closet when closed. Opening it reveals a lit space, including a discreet liquor cabinet. Recent additions include wallpaper and glass shelves to enhance the brightness, contrast, and visual interest of the area. The black and white powder room, completed by the previous owner, features Schumacher's Queen of Spain wallpaper. A framed vintage picture of Mick Jagger, left by the former owner, complements the wallpaper. Johnson has added her own collection of vintage Hollywood pictures, including one of the Chateau Marmont, holding sentimental value from her wedding night. For her four children, ranging from 3 to 10 years old, an attic space was converted into a playroom by adding a dormer. This shared space accommodates various activities, with a chalkboard wall and a pull-down projector screen being particular favorites. A unique Dutch door with a shelf was installed, painted in an accent color, allowing for supervision while containing children and pets, and also serving as a "storefront" for their imaginative play. Regarding the boys' bathroom, a leak prompted a full remodel. Given her husband's height and the likelihood of their sons growing tall, a bathtub was replaced with a floor-to-ceiling shower for more space. A linen closet was converted into flush-to-the-wall drawers for improved functionality and organization, and a double trough sink countertop was installed. Finally, Johnson addresses the dining room and her general approach to furniture. With four young children, she and her husband have prioritized the home's structure over extensive furniture investment, opting to use existing pieces. The dining room was painted a darker shade for coziness, and the original parquet floors were left bare to be showcased. #HomeDesign #InteriorStyle #IndoorOutdoorLiving #HomeRenovation #FamilyHome #CustomDesign #MasterBathroom #Playroom #HomeDesign #InteriorStyle #IndoorOutdoorLiving #HomeRenovation #FamilyHome #CustomDesign #MasterBathroom #Playroom