For designer Caroline Gidiere, the elegant restraint of old Georgian traditions reigns—right up to the threshold of her exuberant Alabama home. Painted brickwork gives the classically inspired home a look more in line with its 1920s neighbors, says architect James F. Carter. “I expected typical black shutters, but Caroline wanted to match the shade to the house, and I think that went a long way to making it look really fresh.” The custom shade is similar to Gray Mist by Benjamin Moore. In
