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LOCAL ART IN EVERY ROOM

As any designer will tell you, one of the easiest ways
to add color and energy to a room is with original art.
"We're so blessed in this region to have wonderful
artists," says Stephenson.
Owen grew up appreciating art-her mother was a
docent for the Roanoke Fine Arts Center at Cherry Hill
in South Roanoke (which later became The Taubman
Museum).
Owen and Stephenson collaborated to make the most
of the Weavers' art collection-relocating certain pieces
to different areas of the house, reframing some for an
updated look, and adding new paintings to the mix.
In the foyer, a leopard stair runner and abstract
painting by Courtney Cronin set the fun and colorful
tone that continues throughout the house. Two abstract
paintings in the dining room by Greensboro artist Kevin
Rutan are paired for contrast-one in soothing neutrals,
the other in vibrant colors.
One of the most remarkable pieces of art is a work
by Peter Ring displayed above the family room sofa.
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Go for HIGH GLOSS paint.
It can be showstopper
on walls or trim, as in
Owen's office. But hire
an expert, because a
smooth finish is vital.
LEOPARD goes with
everything. The leopard
stair runner in this house
hides dog and cat hair
and plays nicely with
other patterns.
Don't be afraid of COLOR.
The magenta pillows
are the perfect dose of
whimsy in the otherwise
serene living room.
If you can invest in one
thing, BUY ART. Galleries
like LinDor Arts have
unframed art on paper
that is affordable for
nearly everyone.

The painting of two birds has been in Owen's family
for years and is one of the largest works the Roanoke
artist ever created.
Also in the family room is a painting of the Maury
River in Lexington, by Nan Mahone Wellborn, which
the couple found at LinDor Arts' downtown gallery.

ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: The
classic colonial sits on a
quiet Hunting Hills street.

FRESH, INVITING COLOR

Twin mirrors, lamps and
demilune tables in the
living room flank the office
entrance.

Owen's office has extensive built-in shelving and desk
space. Once a dark-stained wood, it's now painted in
high-gloss blue green, set off by neutral walls.
A green sofa, a chair recovered in a lively Chiang Mai
Dragon pattern by Schumacher and a multi-colored
wool rug complete the room's transformation.
These colorful elements create a welcome backdrop for
Owen's display of memorabilia-photos of beloved horses
and ribbons won during a lifetime of riding and training.
In the living room, a sofa and chairs were recovered
in soothing shades of platinum and icy blue, and sit atop
a Greek key-patterned rug in blue and cream. Colorful

A leopard stair runner
pairs nicely with a glossy
black railing.
Wallpaper adorns the
unique sink base in the
powder bath.

A lamp that Stephenson
found is one of the owner's
favorite new items in the
formal living area.
All new furniture and a
cheery scheme on the
porch creates the perfect
spot for relaxing.

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