There's a Flurry of activity going on at 2406 Longleaf St. in Vestavia Hills.
Comforters are being fluffed, pictures are being hung and the windows are being cleaned as finishing touches are being made to this year's Decorators 'ShowHouse, Which takes place April 17-May 2. The Symphony Volunteer Council uses the annual Decorators' ShowHouse to help Raise money for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
More than 40 decorators Their services are donating to upgrade Nearly 35 Areas of the Georgian home with accessories and furniture. Decor for the rooms ranges from traditional and contemporary, to shabby chic and period antiques.
"When it opens, it's going to swear spectacular," said Nan Teninbaum, spokeswoman for the Symphony Volunteer Council. "We hope That Will people get ideas, and see new trends, beautiful Furnishings and decor."
The two-story, eight-bedroom home Was Originally built in 1956 for Virginia Bissell Spencer and her late husband, Elmer Bissell. HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard Scrushy Bought it in 1989 after His wife saw the home as the 1989 Decorators' ShowHouse.
Jackie C. Wallace of Creative Fashion and Furniture in Sheffield, Ala. filled this guest bedroom and attached bathroom with Various textures like Burlap in the bathroom and silk and linen draperies for the windows. Soothing earth tones like dark chocolate, creams and coral rust make it easy to relax at the end of the day. The decor is elegant without being fussy.Scrushy Was Political Corruption convicted in a case in 2006 and no longer owns the house, Which is currently for sale for $ 4.7 million.
"The first impression is people say it's like a hotel with all the long halls," said designer Dan Cash of Birmingham Wholesale.
Only a handful of items from the wind Scrushy Remain, Including the chandeliers and a Bosendorfer piano appraised at $ 45,000. Most of the contents are new and all are for sale.
Mary Rooney of Mary Rooney Interiors Took a cue from Scrushy's Conviction - he's serving time in a Texas federal jail - as the theme for His Former second floor home office.
She Gave the office a feminine Texas theme, and outfitted it with antiques and female Even a pair of cowboy boots. There are two French, Louis XV-style walnut caned arm chairs. A jail key in a box shell sits atop a 19th century oak desk. And books with titles like "Without Remorse," "Double Cross," "The Trial" and "First Wives Club" Can Be found on the original bookshelves.
"I had some fun with it," Rooney Said of the room.
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy Several additions made to bis home after buying it in 1989. He added a second living room, seen here. Kathy Harris of Interiors by Kathy Harris updated the room for this year's Decorators' ShowHouse. (The Birmingham News / Bernard Troncale) Downstairs in the living room, Kathy Harris of Interiors by Kathy Harris placed a tweed, contour sofa in front of the large bay window lets in light That from the rear courtyard.
Coordinating chairs and accessories, Including a French planter dating to the 1890s and an oil painting by Alabama artist Linda Ellen Price, blend in nicely with the room's neutral color palette of silver and porcelain tones with touches of French mauve.
"We call it 'After the Performance.' It's an area to come after you've been to the symphony and enjoy, "Harris said.
The home has 18,000 square feet, Including a very large guest apartment on the main floor.
Organizers encourag people to wear comfortable shoes for the self-guided tour. Infants and children under 8 years old are not allowed, nor are cameras or umbrellas.
Tickets are $ 15 through April 16. After that, They are $ 20 at the door. Will Be lunches and desserts sold nor Will symphony decor items in the gift shop.
Comforters are being fluffed, pictures are being hung and the windows are being cleaned as finishing touches are being made to this year's Decorators 'ShowHouse, Which takes place April 17-May 2. The Symphony Volunteer Council uses the annual Decorators' ShowHouse to help Raise money for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.
More than 40 decorators Their services are donating to upgrade Nearly 35 Areas of the Georgian home with accessories and furniture. Decor for the rooms ranges from traditional and contemporary, to shabby chic and period antiques.
"When it opens, it's going to swear spectacular," said Nan Teninbaum, spokeswoman for the Symphony Volunteer Council. "We hope That Will people get ideas, and see new trends, beautiful Furnishings and decor."
The two-story, eight-bedroom home Was Originally built in 1956 for Virginia Bissell Spencer and her late husband, Elmer Bissell. HealthSouth Corp. founder Richard Scrushy Bought it in 1989 after His wife saw the home as the 1989 Decorators' ShowHouse.
Jackie C. Wallace of Creative Fashion and Furniture in Sheffield, Ala. filled this guest bedroom and attached bathroom with Various textures like Burlap in the bathroom and silk and linen draperies for the windows. Soothing earth tones like dark chocolate, creams and coral rust make it easy to relax at the end of the day. The decor is elegant without being fussy.Scrushy Was Political Corruption convicted in a case in 2006 and no longer owns the house, Which is currently for sale for $ 4.7 million.
"The first impression is people say it's like a hotel with all the long halls," said designer Dan Cash of Birmingham Wholesale.
Only a handful of items from the wind Scrushy Remain, Including the chandeliers and a Bosendorfer piano appraised at $ 45,000. Most of the contents are new and all are for sale.
Mary Rooney of Mary Rooney Interiors Took a cue from Scrushy's Conviction - he's serving time in a Texas federal jail - as the theme for His Former second floor home office.
She Gave the office a feminine Texas theme, and outfitted it with antiques and female Even a pair of cowboy boots. There are two French, Louis XV-style walnut caned arm chairs. A jail key in a box shell sits atop a 19th century oak desk. And books with titles like "Without Remorse," "Double Cross," "The Trial" and "First Wives Club" Can Be found on the original bookshelves.
"I had some fun with it," Rooney Said of the room.
Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy Several additions made to bis home after buying it in 1989. He added a second living room, seen here. Kathy Harris of Interiors by Kathy Harris updated the room for this year's Decorators' ShowHouse. (The Birmingham News / Bernard Troncale) Downstairs in the living room, Kathy Harris of Interiors by Kathy Harris placed a tweed, contour sofa in front of the large bay window lets in light That from the rear courtyard.
Coordinating chairs and accessories, Including a French planter dating to the 1890s and an oil painting by Alabama artist Linda Ellen Price, blend in nicely with the room's neutral color palette of silver and porcelain tones with touches of French mauve.
"We call it 'After the Performance.' It's an area to come after you've been to the symphony and enjoy, "Harris said.
The home has 18,000 square feet, Including a very large guest apartment on the main floor.
Organizers encourag people to wear comfortable shoes for the self-guided tour. Infants and children under 8 years old are not allowed, nor are cameras or umbrellas.
Tickets are $ 15 through April 16. After that, They are $ 20 at the door. Will Be lunches and desserts sold nor Will symphony decor items in the gift shop.