Room Envy: A relaxed dining room in West End
“Low seating feels more relaxed than traditional seating,” says Palmer Schallon, who built the furniture in this dining room. He and his wife, Melissa—both set decorators in the film industry—recently moved to this West End home from Los Angeles.
Room Envy: A cool kids’ room in Virginia-Highland
This multipurpose kids’ room in a Virginia-Highland addition has good ideas for all ages, thanks to the creativity of designers at Copper Sky Design + Remodel.
Room Envy: A soft and serene home office
Keeping it simple but elegant, interior designer Shawn Amtower relied on two winning surfaces for this soft and serene office: white oak and gold/brass tone.
Room Envy: Statement art and floor-to-ceiling windows elevate this Buckhead high-rise
“We focused the design of this living room around a special commission of Marilyn Monroe by Atlanta artist Steve Penley,” says interior designer Gabriela Eisenhart. Homeowner Jessica Alexander loves the way Penley painted the movie star, as it reminds her of her mom, whom she lost as a child.
A new toile print by a former resident highlights Atlanta landmarks
Print designer Katie Kime has launched the latest in her cities toile collection: Atlanta. Kime, who lived here for a few years after attending Duke University, launched her eponymous brand in Atlanta 10 years...
Room Envy: A colorful Decatur kitchen that blends midcentury style with cottage elements
For this Decatur house, interior designer Laura Jenkins cleverly blended midcentury style with cottage elements.
Saturated color and meaningful art add soul to this Grove Park abode
When interior designer Amber Guyton first visited Shanelle Walker’s Grove Park home, she noticed lots of art propped up against the walls—but that didn’t surprise her. “My client, Shanelle, is a woman of many talents,” says Guyton. Walker is a freelancer in Atlanta’s booming TV/movie industry and owner of the local apparel line Freedom Company, a brand “rooted in Black Empowerment and Love.” She’s also a writer, an activist, and a podcaster. Guyton says, “Her home is the core of all this creativity. She wanted it to be a place where ‘Dreams Don’t Sleep.’”
Goodbye, Peachtree Road: Pop Icon Elton John’s Buckhead condo is available for $5M
One of the most successful solo musicians in history is leaving Atlanta, his home base since the early 1990s. As much as we hate to see him go, his art-filled, Architectural Digest-featured penthouse is now on the market for some lucky buyer. For just under $5 million, you could have the coveted views and 13,336 square feet to entertain in style like the “Tiny Dancer” singer.
Room Envy: A vibrant dining room in Decatur
To distinguish this builder-grade dining room in Decatur, interior designer Vinanti Chauhan used a few creative tricks for her friends and clients, Monika and Kunj Pathak.
Your potted plants are (probably) thirsty
If you’re thinking of getting some new potted plants, prepare yourself for success by reading the nursery tags that say how much water and sun the plant needs. Those lush hanging baskets of ferns and pink petunias need water every day or so.