This Ultra Stylish Couple Designed Every Inch of Their Minimalist Alabama Home

Anna Lowder and Harvi Sahota are the co-developers behind Hampstead, a 416-acre New Urbanist community in Montgomery, Alabama. Inside, they opted for a clean, contemporary design, on full display here in the kitchen. Anna and Harvi relied on Poliform, one of their favorite companies for contemporary products, to create a serene atmosphere. "The Italian precision of fabrication and the textures and colors are second to none," Anna says about the company. She wanted a deep, intense wood to balance the galley-style layout, and countered it with a glossy gray on the island to reflect light coming from the courtyard. "We live in this room," Anna observes. "It’s the center of our home."

It's not surprising that Anna and Harvi chose to build a new home in the Hampstead neighborhood. They enlisted architect Gary Justiss to help design their two-story, compound-style home that features a large central courtyard for privacy, while still feeling connected to the community.

Harvi has a background as an artist, and Anna says she's always known him to collect artwork. "This 'Babe Rainbow' by artist Peter Blake holds special meaning as it was one of the first pieces we bought together — nearly 20 years ago," Anna shares. "We also collect photography from artists that we admire," Anna adds. "Striking pieces that involve architecture, fashion, history and design."

That artwork isn't the only thing the couple bought together. They found this 12-foot-long white oak trestle table by John Pawson in Spain, and loved how its length and warm honey tones worked with their open floor plan. Anna and Harvi chose natural concrete for the floors, and appreciate how the table brings out its warm undertones while also brightening up the room. They paired the table with Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs, which they’ve been collecting for the past 15 years. Meanwhile, the artwork on display here is by Sarah Boyts Yoder. "We love the boldness and simplicity of these pieces," says Anna.