Heritage Hunt Club - Gainesville, Virginia

In 2009, Phase I work began on the upper level of the two story structure. The construction and FF&E budget was not to exceed $800,000. The proposed spaces included the Entry Lobby, Ballroom, Billiard Room, Card Room, Library, and restrooms. In total, about 7500 SF of space.

As design inspiration, the Team pitched a story about a wealthy, well traveled, “Plantation Owner” who shipped found treasures to his Virginia home. The resulting décor is a mix of European and American style furnishings with pieces reflecting a worldly education. Quality antiques and reproductions were commissioned using hand crafted methods. Fabrics were selected to reflect a mix of textures and patterns.

The biggest improvement can be found in the ballroom. The room’s poor illumination and acoustics was a constant problem. The Team selected new large scale chandeliers for more illumination while sconces were installed on antique mirrors for soft reflective lighting. Custom upholstered panels were added to provide acoustical and decorative details to the space. A multi layered paint scheme was incorporated to highlight the existing architecture.

Artwork and accessories were chosen to convey a sense of Heritage. The Team found antique equestrian hunting prints, maps as well as historical scenes reflecting the Civil War battles from the neighboring area of Manassas.