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b'We are continuing our special series highlighting the FLOWER magazine showhouse here in Atlanta. Ballard Designs is proud to be one of the sponsors of the house, and we are so excited to share all the gorgeous spaces with you. Each day this week we will interview a different designer from the showhouse to talk about the room they designed, their inspiration, trends throughout the space, and much more. Our guest today, Melanie Milner, discusses her work on the scullery in the showhouse. Melanie is an Atlanta-based designer with The Design Atelier known for her timeless style and use of colors. Her work has been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle, LUXE, and more.\\nIf you\\u2019d like to visit the house in person you can purchase tickets here, and also follow along with the podcast series whether you can see it in person or not!\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\n\\nWhat is a scullery and why did it speak to Melanie?\\n\\nWhy Melanie worked alongside the dining room team of the showhouse to coordinate designs.\\n\\nMelanie chose plaster finishes for the scullery for a durable, unique, and ethereal look.\\n\\nAll of the lighting in the scullery is recessed to have a functional and practical workspace.\\n\\nWhat appliances go into a scullery?\\n\\nWhy the small details can be the star of the show; especially in a kitchen space.\\n\\nHow was designing this space different from designing other clients\\u2019 kitchens?\\n\\nWhat are some new things Melanie is seeing in kitchens?\\n\\nWhat goes in the cabinets of a scullery?\\n\\nWhy do Taryn and Melanie like bridge faucets?\\n\\nWhat other trends is Melanie seeing that she\\u2019s excited about?\\n\\nWhy organization can be such an important, albeit luxury, design element.\\n\\nIndoor/outdoor rugs are a great way to soften a space in a kitchen while still being easy to clean.\\n\\n\\nDecorating Dilemma:\\n\\nHi Nancy,\\n\\nThere are a lot of really cool switch plates out there if you\\u2019re willing to spend the money. A metal backplate would be a good place to start or you can find a colored one. I wouldn\\u2019t paint it since it doesn\\u2019t generally last. If you were to get wallpaper, you can have the installer cover that as well for an easy solution. Depending on how you design the bar, it could be a good idea to integrate the metal from the plate with hardware and accessories. I would say it depends on whether you want to be more subtle and integrate the switch plates or make a bold decision.\\n\\nWe appreciate your level of detail, Nancy! Let us know what you decide. And thank you for listening to all of our episodes; twice!\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\nThe Design Atelier\\nThe Design Atelier on Instagram\\nDomingue Finishes - Plaster\\nForbes and Lomax - Switchplates\\nLutron - Switches'