KITCHEN DESIGN:
Like Sunshine
The bright cooking and dinging spaces of newlyweds Anna Wooten and Randall Loggins
WRITTEN AND STYLED BY KATE ABNEY
PHOTOGRAPHED BY KYLE RIPLEY, HAIGWOOD STUDIOS
PHOTOGRAPHED BY KYLE RIPLEY, HAIGWOOD STUDIOS
When life gives Anna Wooten Loggins lemons, she thinks it’s a good thing. Whether it’s waffles, window treatments or inventive Mimosas, she always knows how to make the best of the batch. Isn’t that everything we want in an up-and-coming Atlanta tastemaker?
As an interior designer with almost seven years under her belt, what she doesn’t have in formal training (her bachelor’s degree is in textiles from North Carolina State), she makes up for in ingenuity, taste and acumen. “I fell in love with all things fabric,” says the Wilson, North Carolina, native who has parlayed that expertise into a promising professional niche in her adopted hometown.
Having moved to Atlanta post-graduation to be nearer her sister, Loggins got her start with Amy Morris Interiors. One year in, she attended the Art Institute of Atlanta to learn drafting, but the majority of her education was absorbed on the job through the creative osmosis that often occurs in the presence of industry greats such as Morris.
The 28-year-old formed her own firm, A. Wooten Interiors, at the turn of 2016, quickly collecting clients in their late 20s to 40s who seek her counsel to create kid-friendly spaces without sacrificing grown-up elegance. They’re always able to count on perfect fabrics for every space and situation. Though some reside as far afield as Raleigh, most are in Druid Hills, Sandy Springs and Buckhead.
“We love to have people over, but we keep it casual. Nothing too fancy,” she says, pouring fresh brew from their French press into her favorite clear mugs. This spring, she’s readying for the next to-dos on their renovation agenda, but until then they’re enjoying their little slice of sunshine.
Excerpt is from an article featured in the spring issue of Flavors Magazine, subscribe today and don't miss a single issue!
As an interior designer with almost seven years under her belt, what she doesn’t have in formal training (her bachelor’s degree is in textiles from North Carolina State), she makes up for in ingenuity, taste and acumen. “I fell in love with all things fabric,” says the Wilson, North Carolina, native who has parlayed that expertise into a promising professional niche in her adopted hometown.
Having moved to Atlanta post-graduation to be nearer her sister, Loggins got her start with Amy Morris Interiors. One year in, she attended the Art Institute of Atlanta to learn drafting, but the majority of her education was absorbed on the job through the creative osmosis that often occurs in the presence of industry greats such as Morris.
The 28-year-old formed her own firm, A. Wooten Interiors, at the turn of 2016, quickly collecting clients in their late 20s to 40s who seek her counsel to create kid-friendly spaces without sacrificing grown-up elegance. They’re always able to count on perfect fabrics for every space and situation. Though some reside as far afield as Raleigh, most are in Druid Hills, Sandy Springs and Buckhead.
“We love to have people over, but we keep it casual. Nothing too fancy,” she says, pouring fresh brew from their French press into her favorite clear mugs. This spring, she’s readying for the next to-dos on their renovation agenda, but until then they’re enjoying their little slice of sunshine.
Excerpt is from an article featured in the spring issue of Flavors Magazine, subscribe today and don't miss a single issue!
The Loggins’ kitchen, which they upgraded
with white marble countertops, modern brass hardware
and plenty of blue-and-white storage canisters, remains
sunny throughout the day, making it the perfect setting
for growing pots of herbs and ripening citrus fruits along
the window sill. They love that this room opens onto
the breezy screened-in porch—of which dachshund
mix Mabel has the run—while Anna Wooten says the
lemony Schumacher pattern on her Roman shades
never fails to bring a smile to her face. The vibrant yellow
rug is from Moattar Ltd., ADAC.
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Atlanta interior designer Anna Wooten Loggins
loves anything blue. Her casual dining space, which
she and husband Randall treat as a breakfast room,
is perfect for setting up classic Southern brunch
spreads, when a well-appointed table is always
appreciated. We love the Schumacher tablecloth,
frosted-glass Circa Lighting lantern (a Suzanne
Kasler design) and vintage bamboo dining chairs.
The pale blue rug is from Moattar Ltd., ADAC.
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Blueberry Lemon Waffles
Yield: 6 waffles
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut flour 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 large lemon, zest only 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Topping (recipe included) lemon zest for garnish |
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