Calm, Cool, and Collected

To fashion the ideal combination of color and curated collections, a Jackson couple worked with local talent to add a modern flair to their home.

- MARY NEFF STEWART

For their 27 years of marriage, Leigh and Chad Bridges have resided in beautiful historic homes; their previous house was built in 1857 and is said to be the oldest in Hazlehurst. While enjoying the process of renovating and decorating a historic home, the two felt it was important to stay true to the period of the house and closeted their more contemporary tastes. After deciding to relocate closer to their offices in Jackson, the couple searched for a home with a more contemporary feel. When the couple discovered a house in the Eastover neighborhood constructed in 1965 but extensively remodeled in the late 1990s, they found the perfect space to intertwine their traditional antiques with modern elements to create a style more suited to their personalities.

The previous renovation of the French Country home resulted in smart design choices with an ideal layout and good bones with cypress doors and intricate crown moldings. The stately home stands high on a hill that showcases its simplicity, symmetry, and refined elements. The single-level home also provided well-established landscaping and the ideal space to install a swimming pool and guest house. After a cosmetic update that included a kitchen refresh by contractor Louis Wilkinson of Craig Wilkinson, Inc., Leigh and Chad were set to commence establishing their personal style.