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After a water main break flooded their home, Doug and Julie Minton made some major renovations. In the living room, the couple replaced their furniture with comfortable pieces, like a leather sectional by Broyhill...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The white columns add a touch of Southern charm to Doug and Julie Minton's 2,587 square feet, four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath Marietta home.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A trio of mirrors stand out against the walls, painted Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (at 50 percent strength), in the living room. The largest mirror is from Hobby Lobby, and the two smaller ones are from Target, but...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Soft neutral tones mixed with darker woods gives the living room the cozy feel Julie Minton desired. An ivory shag rug by Safavieh California from the Home Depot matches curtains from Target, while throws and pillows...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Julie Minton made the industrial floating shelves in the upstairs bonus room with supplies from Lowe's. She combined farmhouse chic style with sporty touches.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
As an interior decorator, Julie Minton has created numerous gallery walls. She said was excited to create one in her home office and carefully chose pieces in various shapes and sizes. She made the arrow, found...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Julie Minton freshened up secondhand bookshelves with paint and paired them with a darker desk by Ameriwood Home from Target and a nailhead trim desk chair from HomeGoods. She and husband Doug made the side table...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Plush tufted chairs from Target's Threshold line surround the dining room table. The walls are painted Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand (at 50 percent strength), and the glass bell chandelier by Jojo Springs was...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
White glossy ceramic tile from Moda Floors & Interiors is one to the kitchen, which Carlton Kitchen and Bath gutted following a water main break. Whirlpool appliances from Lowe's, new hardware, a pendant light by...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The kitchen table was a Craigslist find. It's one of the touches of wood the couple chose to add warmth, Julie Minton said. The pitcher filled with flowers adds an easy hint of farmhouse flair.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A custom wood countertop installed during the renovation adds convenience to the laundry room. Floral prints -- hand-painted watercolors from the Netherlands Julie Minton bought on Etsy-- make a utilitarian space...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Minton made a pennant with her son's name on it, and crafted a sports-themed mobile from Christmas ornaments that hangs in the teepee. She also chose foam tiles that look like gray wood for the playroom flooring...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
For the DIY headboard in the master bedroom, Julie Minton cut the shape out of plywood, then added two pieces of egg crate mattress pad, covered them with batting and stapled it on. Then she wrapped it with fabric...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The beveled mirror is from Overstock.com, and the dresser is from Coaster Fine Furniture in the master bedroom. The corner chair from Target follows the same swooping lines of chairs in the living room.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Julie Minton said her old master bath was awkwardly laid out and cramped, so when a water main broke and damaged the space earlier this year, the couple created a better layout. The new room accommodates an oval...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Julie Minton's DIY projects include the tufted headboard in the guest bedroom. Geometric mirrors mimic the pattern on the bedding from West Elm, making for a stylish guest space.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A Craigslist find makes for a mini mudroom in the home. Julie Minton painted it and changed the hardware, and the couple cut out the front to hold wood bins they made.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A wet bar was not on the Mintons' must-have list, but since adding it under the stairs during the renovation they've ended up loving it.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Julie Minton said the nursery is one of her favorite rooms. Wood bookshelves by Alondra from Amazon, a weathered Fisher Price crib and a star collection fit the home's farmhouse style. "It was such a joy to create...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Cuddly stuffed animals and a piece from Etsy that quotes Isaiah 58:11 are displayed on shelves in the nursery.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Doug and Julie Minton worked with Archer Restoration Services, Moda Floors & Interiors, and Carlton Kitchen and Bath on renovations and repairs after a broken water main flooded their home earlier this year. They...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Lockman Homebuilding Co. built their four-bedroom and three-and-a-half-bath bungalow in 2015. The 3,100-square-foot bungalow was designed by DeCarlo Hawker Architecture & Design to fit into the Old Decatur Historic...Christopher Oquendo
Seven- and 9-year-old Jane and Avery Breslin have their own “doll house” in their backyard. The playhouse was already on the lot and built by the neighbors for their now-grown children. The neighbors even repainted...Christopher Oquendo
The screened-in back porch functions as another dining room. In fact, they eat out there eight months out of the year. “Our builder was generous with the dimensions of the porch, and it’s got a brick floor,” said...Christopher Oquendo
Kate and Dave love to relax out on their front porch, reading the newspaper on the weekends or having a glass of wine in the evening. The vintage rocking chairs from her great grandmother are in one of three seating...Christopher Oquendo
A casino craps table that Dave bought on Craigslist sits on the wraparound front porch.Christopher Oquendo
One of Kate’s favorite architectural details is the reclaimed wood arched ceiling in the hallway to her master bedroom, installed by builder Patrick Lockman in 2015. A pendant light from Progressive Lighting contrasts...Christopher Oquendo
A row of windows brings light into the master bedroom. The neutral-toned room, with pillows from Trinity Mercantile & Design and bedding from bed Bath & Beyond, is accented by lamps in a soothing seafoam hue from...Christopher Oquendo
In their last home, the master bathroom was cramped, so the Breslins said they loved the spa-like master bath in the home by DeCarlo Hawker Architecture & Design and Lockman Homebuilding Co. Marble floors from Construction...Christopher Oquendo
Personal touches abound in the guest room, from the antique bureau and mirror, which belonged to Kate’s grandmother, to the curtains. When she and her family moved in 2015, Kate worked with Tena Herbik of Design...Christopher Oquendo
A gallery wall of restored photos from their families hangs on the wall beside the bed from Bungalow Classic in the guest room. “The room is just so pretty and calm, and has great natural light,” said Kate.Christopher Oquendo
Seven-year-old Jane Breslin’s room is light and cute, with two twin beds from Scott Antique Market crowned by matching framed prints. In both Jane and her sister’s rooms hang linen curtains that their mother Kate...Christopher Oquendo
A Jack-and-Jill bathroom links Jane and Avery Breslin’s bedrooms. Framed pictures of the girls and their art adorns the bathroom. “Each year, with our daughters’ help, we select one of each of their masterpieces...Christopher Oquendo
Bright colors accent the crisp white bedding and desk from Target in 9-year-old Avery Breslin’s bedroom. Framed art from Trinity Mercantile & Design bring bursts of color to the walls, while a full bookshelf by...Christopher Oquendo
Kate still has the antique furniture from her childhood bedroom, passed down to her from her parents. The dresser and bedside table are now in the bedroom of Avery. Kate recovered the chair in five patterned fabrics...Christopher Oquendo
The art in the loft sitting room is from Trinity Mercantile & Design by Parker Owen, an Atlanta native. Kate, who works for Trinity, has been a fan of Owen’s work, which he calls “naive art,” since Trinity started...Christopher Oquendo
The violin on the coffee table with a geometric design was homeowner Kate Breslin’s when she was a child, and now her 7-year-old daughter, Jane, plays it. The beige chairs and sofa in the loft family room are from...Christopher Oquendo
Neutral colors and transitional style flow through the home. Builder Patrick Lockman in 2015 added several vintage details, like the transom in the dining room. The transom, dining table and sideboard are from Scott...Christopher Oquendo
Kate bought her traditional dining room table and sideboard at Scott Antique Market, but her dining room chairs cost $35 each from a secondhand store. She reupholstered them with burmese fabric by Sister Parish...Christopher Oquendo
The industrial Flatiron Desk from RH, with its steel frame and antiqued elm top, adds masculine style to Dave’s home office. A brass floor lamp from Holtkotter Lighting can swing to light either the desk or the...Christopher Oquendo
A vintage drink cart sits in the corner of the home office. He found the drink cart, fallen into disrepair, and he and his two daughters stripped the paint. Then he reinforced it, making a cool upcycled piece for...Christopher Oquendo
“We tend toward transitional, neutral pieces. But over time we are adding more color, texture and pattern,” said Kate. The red patterned chair in the living room is from CRLaine.Christopher Oquendo
Aluminum frame Soho bar stools from Trinity Mercantile & Design by Neuvo Living give the kitchen a touch of industrial style. The glass pendant lights from Progressive Lighting above the marble island help create...Christopher Oquendo
A custom bookcase by Trinity Mercantile & Design in Decatur sits in the kitchen as one of the touches of red Kate’s sprinkled through her kitchen and dining area. The framed vintage print with French cooking terms...Christopher Oquendo
A sliding panel door makes it easy to open up the laundry room or tuck it out of sight. Kate uses open shelving and baskets to keep the space organized.Christopher Oquendo
Baskets from The Container Store and hooks from Rejuvenation create an organized mudroom area. Each of the four family members has a basket for shoes, an organizational lifesaver since the family adopted their 10-month-old...Christopher Oquendo
A tea table from Vanguard Furniture topped with a red lamp from Bradburn Home and wooden chairs by Bernhardt are nestled into the window of the bungalow. Other seating areas in the living room include leather swivel...Christopher Oquendo
Red accents dot the living room. While her style impulses tend toward neutrals, Kate’s stepping out of her comfort zone and embracing more color with a chair from CRLaine that her oldest daughter loves, a red lamp...Christopher Oquendo
The console table from Vanguard, X-stools in red velvet from Jonathan Adler add a touch of contemporary chic to the living room. “I want to create kind of a more collected, eclectic look in my house, and this was...Christopher Oquendo
Dave and Kate Breslin and their daughters, Avery, 9, and Jane, 7, moved into their new bungalow in the Old Decatur Historic District in 2015 with their Goldendoodle puppy, Romeo. Kate is the marketing consultant...Sara Moe
Reds, oranges and blacks warm the white walls and 14-foot ceilings of this eclectic loft. Steven and Carrie Burns installed the black drapes from Atlanta Blind & Shade to create a more energy-efficient home. Photo...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The new Mercedes-Benz Stadium is now part of the scenery from the Castleberry Hill loft.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
This wooden shelving unit, which features intricately carved floral details, is a family antique that just won't fit through the living room door. "It lives in the hallways and provides even more storage and conversation...
One of Carrie Burns' favorite pieces frames the loft's entry. She commissioned this linear mural from artist Brandon Morrison (who goes by IBLet) after coming across a similar piece of his on a Castleberry Hill...
A trio of painted skateboards are another beloved and quirky element in the home. "Those are by a good friend, Chris Hamer, a local artist. He did many pieces in the house, but those are a favorite," Carrie said...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
At the other end of the entry is a lighted display cabinet. "My sister says that our place is like a curiosity shop," Carrie Burns said. This cupboard, a family heirloom, shows off collected items and family photos...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
"We kept finding couches that were 'lofty,' but ridiculously expensive," Carrie Burns said. Trying to fill such a large space and find a piece suitable for a two-dog home was difficult, but a burgundy leather sectional...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The lady lamp was a gift Steven Burns' mother found while thrifting in Cullman, Ala. "She thought it would be perfect," Carrie Burns said.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
This isn't any old midcentury sputnik lamp. Carrie Burns got this piece after trading it for a mirror with designer Brian Patrick Flynn.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The concrete floors were recently refinished, stained and sealed, and the kitchen cabinets were refaced, which Carrie Burns said brightens up her kitchen. These ocher and fire engine red barstools from Bova tie...
The loft is an eclectic escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta. This custom shelving unit displays some of the couple's most interesting memorabilia, which can be seen on the Oct. 14 Castleberry Hill...
This ingenious shelving unit, built by a friend, features just the thing needed to keep Carrie Burns' PEZ collection standing -- notches for their feet. She has around 700 dispensers displayed, and often gives away...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
This antique ferris wheel also displays some of the PEZ collection. The fragile piece was given to Carrie Burns by her grandmother.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The 2,000-square-foot residence, which will be on the Oct. 14 Castleberry Hill Loft Tour, is the only unit in Mueller Lofts with a garage door. Their home, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, was once the...
The centerpiece of the garage door is this mosaic tile, given to the couple as a housewarming gift by a college friend.
The home theater room houses more of the couple's memorabilia, like this one from "The Big Lebowski."
Movie buff Carrie Burns turned this room into a theater. The sleeper sofa ensures the former bedroom still has sleeping space.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Memories and special moments are readily displayed in this loft which has concrete walls and exposed pipes. The lanyards are a collection from events like Music Midtown, the Atlanta Film Festival, Dragon Con and...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
This sentimental corner of the loft is filled with treasures, most notably the "Yes" painting by Emmy Dudley and the framed piece of art underneath it. "Another talented friend made that piece," Carrie Burns said...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Carrie and Steven Burns painted the stairs blue and the handrails yellow to draw even more attention to the architecture of their eclectic Atlanta loft. Their decor choices are driven by emotion and connection to...
Keeping with the blue-and-yellow palette, this "Star Wars' homage in the office was created by neighbor and artist Greg West. The painting serves as a focal point when people walk into the loft. It's just a beautiful...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Steven and Carrie Burns purchased this floral coverlet from Williams Sonoma. With little natural light and brick walls, the colorful bedspread brightens the bedroom.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
When Carrie Burns updated the bathroom, there was one thing on the beach lover's mind: making it "like an island oasis." The Caribbean blue paint filled the bill.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Steven and Carrie Burns, with their dogs, Watson (left) and Sherlock, have lived in this loft in the Mueller building for a decade. He works for Look Listen as a software developer, and she owns and operates Atlanta...
Chris and Brian Fitzgerald bought their 1920 bungalow in 2007. When they purchased the home, it had been converted to a triplex, so they worked with contractor Mike Dooley and designer Walter Mazzanti to transform...Christopher Oquendo
Chris and Brian knew it would take a lot of work and renovation to make it fit for their family. Their home will be on the Oct. 1 Candler Park Tour of Homes.Christopher Oquendo
Chris painted the ceiling of her front porch Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand, a more subdued nod to traditional sky blue porch ceilings. Fitzgerald consulted Stephanie Andrews of Balance Design for all her exterior...Christopher Oquendo
A black Barcelona chair, passed down to Chris by her parents, now sits in her Candler Park family room. The leather chair lends mid-century modern charm to the 1920 bungalow.Christopher Oquendo
Modern art by Robert Fitzgerald hang above the fireplace in the living room, which has windows and mantel from the 1920s.Christopher Oquendo
An upholstered bed, bedding and colorful, whimsical art from West Elm set the stage for an inviting guest room.Christopher Oquendo
Chris and Brian remodeled their kitchen in 2012, opening the room to the dining room and creating a vibrant family-friendly space where Chris and her daughters like to bake. “It was completely horrible before,”...Christopher Oquendo
Modern wood counter-height Barstool Barstool chairs from Blu Dot offer a convenient seating at the sleek Silestone counters in the renovated kitchen.Christopher Oquendo
Blue glass pendants from Lighting Loft contrast with bright yellow kitchen walls.Christopher Oquendo
Chris Fitzgerald and her husband, Brian, installed industrial stainless steel shelving in their kitchen in lieu of more cabinets. Cups, bowls and cookbooks are part of the decor on open shelves that don’t close...Christopher Oquendo
Art in Maribelle and Violet Fitzgerald’s room displays inspirational phrases, hashtags and quotes, including one from one of Violet’s favorite books, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.” The girls created these...Christopher Oquendo
With dark gray walls as a background, the bright blue pendants and colorful artwork in the kitchen really stand out. On the walls, paintings by Robert Fitzgerald (Brian’s brother) mingle with graphic art from Kibbee...Christopher Oquendo
A table from Crate and Barrel and mid-century Eames shell chairs anchor the dining room. During renovations, the Fitzgeralds closed a large opening between the dining and living rooms to create separate spaces.Christopher Oquendo
In the dining room, a large, whimsical painting by Robert hangs on the wall next to a piano the couple bought secondhand, which their 9-year-old daughter now plays.Christopher Oquendo
When they renovated their home, they worked around the existing windows. Prior to the renovations, a kitchen was in the space that would become their master suite. The row of windows from the old kitchen provides...Christopher Oquendo
The couple softens their modern style and clean lines with cozy furniture, like the sofa and chairs from Crate and Barrel.Christopher Oquendo
Leather and wood chairs with mid-century design from Crate and Barrel create a sophisticated seating area, while a graphic rug from Target lightens the darker hardwood floors.Christopher Oquendo
Built-in shelves that frame the living room fireplace are filled with a colorful mixture of titles and genres. A wooden table lamp from Direct Furniture Outlet softens the room with a touch of traditional style...Christopher Oquendo
A square rug from Target ties in with the creams and grays found throughout the living room, while adding a dash of pattern and texture to the space. A gas fireplace insert, made with an antique basket by Chimney...Christopher Oquendo
Brian and Chris Fitzgerald, who both work in sales – he at M-D Building Products and she at Rebels Footwear – bought their Candler Park home in 2007, when it was still a triplex. After working with contractor Mike...Christopher Oquendo
The kitchen is just off the comfortable and eclectic living room, which is decorated with midcentury modern furniture and some antiques from New Orleans. Photo captions by Lori Johnston and Marena Galluccio/Fast...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The building was a warehouse in the 1950s, but was converted to a loft in 2000. Ryan and Karen Gravel bought it in 2013. Ryan Gravel is the founder of the Atlanta Beltline, which is around the corner.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Near the front door are a Notre Dame art piece and a weathered chest of drawers, part of the loft's eclectic design. The concrete floors are durable enough for the family to bring bikes and athletic equipment inside...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The living room is a mix of contemporary seating, including a couch in saffron from Design Within Reach that backs up to a midcentury wood console table. Red pops of color can be found throughout the home.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The china cabinet, a work in progress by Ryan Gravel, is partially built into the wall and provides a space to display family mementoes and antiques from New Orleans.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Large, white industrial pendant lights hang over the stovetop in the kitchen.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
An accent wall rounds the pantry space in the kitchen. The interesting architecture is because the loft was a warehouse in the 1950sChristopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A modern George Nelson propeller pendant lamp hangs over the Crate and Barrel dining room table. The light was purchased from Design Within Reach. The collage at the head of the table was created by Karen Gravel...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Ryan Gravel created the corkboard that is filled with photos of family and friends. Dog leashes, scarves, purses and jackets hang from hooks, while baskets of sports equipment and a skateboard find their home here...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The red stairs, with a geometric design on the railing, lead to a communal study and reading space.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Exposed red beams and pipes pay homage to the building's original use as a warehouse.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A Shepard Fairey "Hope" poster of former President Barack Obama and a framed poster of one of his speeches decorate the upstairs landing.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Lucia Gravel wanted a loft bed in her new room, her parents said,and this one from Ikea filled the bill. The charcoal, black and white colors are modern but not sterile, with the help of plants and strands of twinkle...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The dorm-like room features fun details such as a geometric rug and monkey statue. Large rectangular windows let in natural light. Two kids' bedrooms and a communal space upstairs were among $45,000 of renovations...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The upstairs study is between the children's new bedrooms. Ryan Gravel combined shelves from his mother's old sewing studio for one continuous piece filled with books, games, a map of Georgia, an Atlanta pennant...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Renovations built out the upstairs of the modern loft, giving the family a place for reading and studying. Architect and homeowner Karen Gravel said the opening helps the loft still feel like a loft.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Originally the home only had one bedroom and three bathrooms. Jonas bedroom -- one of two added in 2016 -- has a cozy bed nook filled with Star Wars plush and a steel beam that is used as a bookshelf.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A gallery wall, including many floral pieces, leads to the master bedroom.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The wooden truss ceiling is a favorite architectural feature of the homeowners. The four-poster bed, a small chair and the floor add to the aesthetic.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The backyard may be only 20 feet by 20 feet, but it has a patio, plants and a grill. Ryan Gravel appreciates that the small outdoor space doesn't require time-consuming maintenance but still gives him a spot for...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Ryan and Karen Gravel live in the Inman Park loft with their children, Jonas, 9, and Lucia, 12, and their dog, Chica. Ryan Gravel is an urban planner, designer and founding principal at Sixpitch, and author of "Where...Courtesy of Dessa Lohrey/Lord Aeck Sargent
The brick Roswell townhouse was built in 1839 as two units for mill workers. It was later renovated by architect Lew Oliver in 2006. Today, the four-bedroom home is featured on the Roswell Historical Society 2017...Christopher Oquendo
When Dee and Mark Simonton moved into their historic Roswell home in 2015, they completely renovated the courtyard. One thing they kept, however, was the majestic lion fountain.Christopher Oquendo
The courtyard behind the home is a frequent spot for the homeowners to eat dinner, relax with a glass of wine, or entertain family and friends.Christopher Oquendo
The creamy yellow walls and ceiling are a favorite color of homeowner Dee Simonton, who has used a similar hue in other homes. The vibrant painting was an auction item for a school fundraiser. The doors on the stairwell...Christopher Oquendo
Below the stairway, a pair of doors that Dee installed for their artistic and historical qualities marks the entry to a closet. The two mismatched doors — one wooden and one metal — came from a feed store originally...Christopher Oquendo
The faux candle chandelier in the dining room is from Lamps Plus.Christopher Oquendo
At one point, a thick brick wall split the dining room and sitting room in the Roswell home, which was built in 1839 and originally part of a mill village community called "The Old Bricks." Today, a double-sided...Christopher Oquendo
This buffet was the first piece that Dee and Mark purchased when they bought their first home years ago. It was not until they moved in in 2015 that they took it out of the shed, cleaned it up and gave it a new...Christopher Oquendo
Dee designed the living room sofa and covered it with fabric from Lewis & Sheron Textiles. Many of her furnishings have a traditional style, although some pieces, such as the open bookshelf, have a rustic touch...Christopher Oquendo
Shelves made from reclaimed barn wood and pipes, from The Home Depot, house decorative knick-knacks, from a blown-glass rooster to a wooden ark.Christopher Oquendo
The artwork over the mantel was a Christmas gift that Dee bought for Mark from a shop on Roswell's Canton Street. Meanwhile, the vase was a gift for Dee, that she now displays on the hearth.Christopher Oquendo
The door behind the two gray chairs is painted a custom charcoal gray. As the historic home was originally two separate units, this door once served as one of the original front entrances and now leads to the courtyard...Christopher Oquendo
The floor boards throughout the Roswell home came from a farmhouse in Marietta, but are original to the mid-1800s time period. In contrast, the kitchen provides modern details like mini subway tiles above the AGA...Christopher Oquendo
The kitchen holds a nook with gray chairs and a table purchased from Kohl's website. The beams, which were already part of the house, frame a painting by Jean Raney, a friend of Dee.Christopher Oquendo
During the 1950s, Dee Simonton's historic Roswell home was a part of the Roswell Library. Simonton likes that the ladder she added to the shelves is a link to to that part of the home's modern history.Christopher Oquendo
The white subway tile found in the kitchen also made its way to the master bathroom. Elsewhere on the walls, she used boards of random widths, inspired by the walls elsewhere in the home. The chandelier is from...Christopher Oquendo
In the master bedroom, a bench that originally belonged to Dee's grandparents sits beneath rustic industrial shelving found online.Christopher Oquendo
The walls of the master bedroom are painted Amazing Gray with Snowbound trim and a Windfresh White ceiling, all from Sherwin-Williams. Their residence is on the Roswell Historical Society 2017 Home Tour on Sept...Christopher Oquendo
While Dee's two sons are now grown, her bedroom shelves hold mementos from their childhoods. The two silver cups are engraved with each son's name and birthdate, and the bronzed Atlanta Braves cap was worn and passed...Christopher Oquendo
One of the home's three-and-a-half baths, the renovated master bathroom is her sanctuary. The clawfoot bathtub is surrounded by happy mementos on the wall shelf, such as a rabbit that her older son gave her and...Christopher Oquendo
The stars along the wall of the historic Roswell home are hurricane bars that hold the outside brick to the inside brick and are original to the home, said Juliette Johnson, president of the Roswell Historical Society...Christopher Oquendo
One of four bedrooms in the home, the upstairs guestroom houses two twin beds and another fireplace. Hanging next to the fireplace is a woven bell pull that was made by Dee's mother.Christopher Oquendo
The antique rocking chair in the corner originally belonged to her mother-in-law. Simonton paired the antique chair with another family piece, her grandmother's yellow lamp, which complements the custom gray doors...Christopher Oquendo
Natural light streams in from the guest bedroom window over the armchair with its original cover and blue trim. It and the matching blue pillow now provide comfort as a reading nook.Christopher Oquendo
A painting of an old cowboy by Texas artist Travers Green, a family friend, is displayed above a mix of plaid, striped and floral bedding in the comfy-looking guest room.Christopher Oquendo
Ashley Derrick and Alison Grounds' 2,500-square- foot home was smaller when it was built in 1915. After renovations and additions in 2010 and 2016, during which they tried to maintain the integrity and architecture...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Ashley Derrick said the dragonfly wallpaper and original chandelier set within the coffered ceiling, along with natural light, took her breath away when she walked into the home. When she and Alison Grounds moved...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A reclaimed-wood island is the centerpiece of the kitchen, which has a subway tile backsplash, vintage-looking pendants from Schoolhouse Electric and a farmhouse sink. The new cabinets are from Wood Hollow Cabinets...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Grounds and Derrick's Craftsman-style home is on the Sept. 9-10 East Lake Tour of Homes. Coffered ceilings and granite fireplaces give the 102-year- old bungalow's living spaces a comfortable, collected feel. On...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The home office is an example of the owners' appreciation for midcentury design. They bought the desk with the house because it was one of a kind, beautiful and functional, they said.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A den was part of the $200,000 renovation and expansion when Derrick and Grounds bought home in 2009. A gray sectional from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, a rug from Oriental Designer Rugs and vintage lamps from...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The blue tile fireplace, original to the 1915 home, stands out against the guest room's soothing neutral walls, painted in Sherwin-Williams Portico. The homeowners fitted the guest space iwith a dash of patriotic...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
In the guest bathroom, the Apothecary's Garden wallpaper from Trustworth Studios is reproduced from the designs of architect Charles Francis Annesley during the English Arts and Crafts movement. Birds and flowers...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
An Asian-style print in the master bedroom originally belonged to Grounds' parents and hung over their sofa. It's zen-like and fun, she said. It works with the soothing Sherwin-Williams Silvermist walls and the...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A lineup of themed rubber ducks is a quirky accessory in the master bathroom. A friend began giving Derrick the ducks when she was in college, and other friends have added to the collection.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
When Grounds and Derrick bought their century-old bungalow in 2009, the house had no master suite. GreeneHead Construction transformed one of the original bedrooms into a master bath and closet. They also used original...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Craftsman bungalow's new screened porch looks out on the pool and pool house.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A fire pit, along with seating from Frontgate, gives the new outdoor poolside area even more entertaining and seating possibilities.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Scott Antique Market is a go-to for the homeowners, especially after they found a dog-shaped grill there. Dubbed"Big Bubba Blue," the grill is part artwork and part appliance. It's made out of a Kenworth truck,...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Working with Bennett Custom Pools, architect Eric Rawlings and GreeneHead Construction, the homeowners added a pool and pool house in 2016. They wanted the architecture to be modern but also complement their Craftsman...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
An outdoor shower allows people to have a quick rinse after swimming in the pool, which the homeowners added last year.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Meet the homeowners: Derrick is a real estate agent with Keller Knapp, and Grounds is managing partner for Troutman Sanders eMerge.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Aaron and Amanda Clark bought their 1928 Craftsman cottage in Peachtree Hills in 2013. The house is painted Sherwin-Williams Grays Harbor with Sherwin-Williams Moderate White trim and features a Craftsman-style...Christopher Oquendo Photography
Chunky dentil molding, original to the 1928 cottage, crowns the ceiling and provides a frame for the espresso-stained Craftsman-style front door and living room windows.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Before the Clarks bought their home, the mudroom area was a side porch that the previous owner had enclosed and used as the master closet. Working with DBD Renovations & Homes, they added a new doorway to the outside...Christopher Oquendo Photography
The new mudroom, added by DBD Renovations & Homes, even gave Amanda Clark space for a reading nook.Christopher Oquendo Photography
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The brick fireplace in the living room was painted in semi-gloss Sherwin-Williams Dovetail gray.Christopher Oquendo Photography
By the living room fireplace, Aaron and Amanda Clark display one of several wooden folk art signs they have collected. Made by Brunswick artist known as Miss Kay, the artwork features encouraging quotes.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Throughout the renovated Craftsman cottage in Atlanta’s Peachtree Hills neighborhood, Amanda and Aaron fitted the doors with vintage bronze glass knobs from First Watch.Christopher Oquendo Photography
In the living room hangs a painting by Atlanta artist Maria-Louise Coil. Amanda fell in love with the collage of Atlanta landmarks when she saw it at the Inman Park Festival a few years ago. Then her husband surprised...Christopher Oquendo Photography
A natural fiber rug, woven baskets, live plants and botanical prints offer organic texture and natural color against the sky-blue background of the home office walls.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Amanda and Aaron added two small additions to their cottage when they bought it in 2013. In one of their additions, they expanded the existing sunroom to create a light-filled third bedroom, which they use as a...Christopher Oquendo Photography
Dark-stained hardwood flooring contrasts with the pale blue-green walls in the hallway and a matte gray dot porcelain basketweave tile floor in the adjacent guest bath. A simple cream-colored demilune accent table...Christopher Oquendo Photography
“The majority of our furniture are pieces that I have collected over the years,” said Amanda, who also refinishes many of the pieces herself. The dining room is filled with her collection, from the table and buffet...Christopher Oquendo Photography
A striking six-light chandelier in satin nickel, from Savoy House’s Damascus collection, hangs above the dining room table.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Before renovations, Aaron and Amanda’s kitchen appliances were “on their last leg” and storage space was minimal. The couple added new shaker cupboards and a huge central island by Andrei Kozlowski with ROC Cabinetry...Christopher Oquendo Photography
The small Craftsman cottage won the hearts of Amanda and Aaron, but they knew it would need to be more functional if they were to stay in it for another 10 years. The Clarks worked with architect Robert Kauffman...Christopher Oquendo Photography
Pocket doors leading into the third bedroom/home office addition by DBD Renovations & Homes save space in the 1,780-square-foot Peachtree Hills Craftsman.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Their original master bedroom was tiny, said Amanda Clark. She and Aaron took away a portion of a deck in the back to extend the house and create a master suite. A wall of windows allows natural light to flood in...Christopher Oquendo Photography
Placed high on the walls, decorative octagonal windows grace either side of the bed in the master bedroom, adding light and architectural interest.Christopher Oquendo Photography
Two large Kohler mirrored medicine cabinets reflect the Eramosa white porcelain tile shower walls and matte enamel Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray walls in the master bathroom. Antique nickel two-light bath bars from...Christopher Oquendo Photography
A gray-and-white marble mosaic is the focal point of the glass-enclosed double shower with a gray pebble floor in the master bathroom. A 72-inch Everett double vanity, from Signature Hardware, with semi-recessed...Christopher Oquendo Photography
Amanda wanted her small Craftsman to feel light and open. She chose pale shades of blue and green to achieve that open feel in the guest room, but brought in touches of red and yellow for added depth and interest...Christopher Oquendo Photography
French country chic design permeates the home. In the guest bedroom, floral bedding featuring blue and yellow tones complements the pale Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt walls while artwork above the bed punctuates the...Christopher Oquendo Photography
In 2013, Amanda and Aaron Clark bought the 1,780-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bath house in Peachtree Hills that they share with their two dogs, an English mastiff named Charlie and a Yorkie named Macy. Aaron...Christopher Oquendo Photography
“Art and design are in my blood,” said homeowner Jill Edee, who learned from her mother, Pamela C. Renfroe, a licensed Coca-Cola artist. Swivel chairs frame windows that look out into the backyard. Links Landscaping...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
When Edee, who owns Stephanie Leigh Designs, bought her home six years after it was built in 2010, she gave the grayish brick a fresh coat of white paint.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Jill Edee bought her Milton home, which has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, in 2016.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Vintage antique greyhound sculptures, from City Antiques & Interior Arts in Roswell, are perched along the backyard stairs. Edee painted them black to contrast with the white brick.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
In the basement art studio, Edee has covered the walls in inspirational pieces, and art created by her family and their friends. She used containers from Wal-mart to organize supplies.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A custom work island by Carey Durbin of CD Natural Creations is set on casters so it's easy to move around the basement art studio. The laminate top and concrete floors makes it easy to clean up spills and messes...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The bamboo bar cart, a spruced up Craigslist find, sits in the foyer. "I wanted this house to be like a blank slate where I could take my interior design paintbrush and brush strokes of color and surprise," said...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Milk glass, coffee table books, and a mirrored tray create a tableau beneath the a baroque-style gilded mirror Edee found at an antique store.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A custom dining table crafted by Carey Durbin of CD Natural Creations centers the dining room. Natural light fills the room through large windows that look out on the front porch. Combined with the white glass Treviso...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
In her 13-year-old daughter's room, Edee arranged vintage milk glass dishes against walls painted Sherwin-Williams Koral Kicks. The gold elements in the mirror, Serena & Lily chandelier made of shells and bedside...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
"I really wanted to give her a space that she loved and felt at home in that also paid homage to her transition in life from little girl to a young lady" Edee said of her teen's room..Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee expanded her daughter's bedroom into a suite, complete with a sectional couch from Urban Outfitters and a rattan chair from Pier 1 Imports. Friend and designer Rachel Greathouse recommended that she remove...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A custom midcentury-style white and gold desk, created by Carey Durbin, is a stunning and functional centerpiece in Edee's home office. Edee owns Stephanie Leigh Designs. A fan of creative storage, she often uses...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee continues the trend of white to the walls of her home office and on to the mantel, creating a backdrop for an original Saul Steinberg New Yorker print from 1976 that hangs above her office fireplace.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee spruced up vintage Ficks Reed club chairs and an antique china cabinet. She added a coat of paint and new cushions to the chairs and a coral background to the cabinet, which was originally brown.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee said she loves adding pops of color against white walls, like this custom, beaded chandelier from AuCourant Interiors that's in her home office. The transoms allow this particular bright spot to be seen from...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee's collection of vintage blue glass adds touches of color to her family room. The ocean-like accessories and white sectional couch from Arhaus add to her Palm Beach Regency-style decor.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee recovered her vintage swivel barrel chairs and added a custom pillow. For a side table, she used an antique elephant satsuma-style garden stool.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Beachy decor, including bamboo elements in her desk and chair, mix seamlessly with subtle hues in the master bedroom. Above the bed are five hand-colored antique framed book plates. Rounded gourd lamps from Wayfair...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Calm neutrals fill homeowner the master bedroom. Monogrammed pillows and a throw blanket add subtle hues of blue to the upholstered bed from RH, which is flanked by vintage mirrored nightstands. A tufted bench from...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
A gold lamp reminiscent of a palm tree, and bamboo-detailed desk and chair from AmericasMart Atlanta are examples of Edee's Palm Beach Regency style in the master bedroom.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee's spa-like master bath includes a freestanding tub from Signature Hardware and marble herringbone floor tile from ProSource Wholesale. Modify Atlanta gutted and renovated the room last year.. Updates included...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Edee bought her home in Milton in 2016 and moved in with her children, 13-year-old Livvy and 10-year-old James Spencer; and their pets, goldendoodle Ricky Ricardo, and pugs Elwood and Belucy.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The 2003 bungalow the homeowners bought in 2016 didn't need much renovating. One of their few updates was whitewashing the brick fireplace and installing a new mantel made from an old barn beam. Photo captions by...Christopher Oquendo Photography
The front porch encourages people to be social and to have a community, said actress and Cabbagetown resident Amber Nash. An old kitchen table, a 1950s classic with an aluminum ring, and vintage vinyl chairs offer...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
On the front porch, homeowners Nash and Kevin Gillese use a vintage washing machine, originally purchased by Nash's aunt, as a cooler for parties. Two rocking chairs were left by the home's previous owners.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Pop culture art on the walls include a depiction of the Golden Girls as superheroes by Trevor Wayne, a portrait of Bill Murray, Spider-Man hanging in a window and a "Game of Thrones" print Gillese bought as a gift...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Bedding from Anthropologie tops the bed from RH. Art hanging above the bed, by R. Land, is from the first show that Gillese directed.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
"I have to say that when I'm looking for furniture, I can generally find something that suits my needs at an antique store, and that's exactly the story here. Cheaper than buying new furniture, and I prefer it aesthetically...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Gillese and Nash took the master bedroom and transformed it into a den to watch television. The gray sectional sofa is from Room and Board.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Vintage salt and pepper shakers that once belonged to Nash's great grandmother add whimsy and a sense of history to the 14-year-old bungalow's kitchen.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Homeowners Amber Nash and Kevin Gillese bought their 14-year-old bungalow in 2016. They made minor cosmetic changes, such as replacing the bland tan tile floors with black-and-white checkered marble and granite...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
The homeowners placed their TV in another room, because they wanted the heart of their living room to be about entertaining guests, not watching television. "It's very much a place to socialize and to gather," said...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
With a vintage bar and portable cart, the couple set up their open living area to make entertaining easy.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
A vintage bar from Highland Row Antiques is a sophisticated counterbalance to the eclectic elements in the living room.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Nash and her father created shelves out of vintage suitcases that Nash bought a few years ago. When she and husband Kevin Gillese moved into their home in 2016, Nash decided it was time to make her craft dream a...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Shelves made from vintage Samsonite suitcases and mounted behind the vintage bar hold antique decanters, cups and a flask the couple collected from Kudzu Antiques & Modern and Highland Row Antiques.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
"On the shelves above the bar, you might see some of my jalapeno-infused tequila that is so spicy that most people get mad when I make them try it," said Gillese. The shelves are made from vintage suitcases.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
The art gives the home character and personality. A chaise lounger from Room and Board and a whitewashed fireplace strike a balance between quirk and style.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
"We have industrial things. We have army stuff. We have kitschy vintage things," said Nash about the art in the home she shares with her husband. "Everything has a story."Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
On the hearth lies a faux bearskin rug, purchased from the Mast General Store in North Carolina. "I love fake stuff like that. I also have a fake mink stole that's made from felt that I like to wear like I'm a fancy...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Amber Nash, an actress and theater artist who is the voice of Pam Poovey on FX's "Archer," has an extensive wig collection. Instead of packing them away when not in use, she displays those wigs as decor.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
A window emblazoned with "Asylum for the Insane, " was a birthday gift from Gillese to Nash. Unusual art from around the world covers the walls of the couple's Cabbagetown home.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
A teal vinyl banquette adds a vivid splash of color to the eclectic living room. Nash's father bought the booths from Americanchairs.com to use in his business warehouse. When he no longer needed them, he gave the...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
The 1,628-square foot bungalow in Cabbagetown has three bedrooms and two baths.Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
Quirky artwork, including the piece hanging above the booth in their dining area, fills the home of Amber Nash and Kevin Gillese in Atlanta's Cabbagetown neighborhood. The painting, by Atlanta artist R. Land, is...Christopher Oquendo Photography/Fast Copy News Service
The fireplace focal wall -- installed by builder Ashton Woods using Lockport Glacier 12-by-24-inch tiles -- creates movement vertically in the living room, while a colorful couch from Article and rug from Overstock...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Wares built their 3,000-square-foot Cherokee County home through Ashton Woods and moved in this year. The four-bedroom house has 3 1/2 bathrooms. Many of the finishes were selected through Ashton Woods, like...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Interior walls in Sherwin-Williams Site White create a clean canvas for displaying art, the homeowners say. Their collection includes some pieces by Anthony Ware.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
In the hall just off the dining room sits a glass sculpture of Jesus on the cross. It was a gift from their son, who commissioned artist Tom Lillie of Lillie Glassblowers Inc. in Smyrna to fix the piece after it...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
One of their exceptional pieces of art, a 2-foot-tall monk statue, sits on a glass and iron table in the hall.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Clifton whitewashed mango coffee table and matching rectangular end table from Z Gallerie center the seating area in the living room. The windows across the back flood the room with natural light, keeping it...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
"Both of us love the kitchen because we enjoy cooking together and entertaining with family and friends,"Charyl Ware said. The light, airy kitchen -- complete with KitchenAid appliances and Viatera Minuet quartz...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Wares selected most of the light fixtures in their home from their builder, Ashton Woods. The three-light burnished silver pendants over the island in their kitchen are the exception; those they picked out and...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The homeowners integrated art into their modern dining room. The pendant light's silver finish fits with the mirror and chrome edges of the chairs. The vase in the corner is a piece Anthony Ware painted himself...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The homeowners bought this art about 15 years ago, when they lived in Texas. Drawn to the varied textures and patterns, they found a place for it in their Georgia home.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
An upright bass that belonged to Charyl Ware's father sits in the corner of her upstairs loft. The homeowners installed an Ikea storage unit around the TV, giving them space and utility while keeping neutral colors...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The loft is a place to watch TV and movies, and to listen to music, making it one of Anthony Ware's favorite spots in the home.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Charyl Ware fitted one guest bedroom with the 1940s bedroom set that belonged to her parents. She decided to repaint the family heirloom so it would fit the style of her home, while maintaining its sentimental value...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
In the corner of the guest room is a curio cabinet that belonged to Charyl Ware's grandmother. Ware remembers visiting her grandmother and going through the cabinet together. Now it holds family photos and sentimental...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Wares furnished a second guest room in sleek espresso-colored furniture from Ikea, topped with bedding from West Elm. A mirror helps to open up the room, which is decorated with organic prints by Colombian artist...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
When Charyl Ware and her husband moved into their Cherokee County home in 2017, she adopted one of the upstairs bedrooms as her "sanctuary room" where she reads, writes and prays. She selected a Joss and Main trundle...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Soft, neutral tones and bedding from West Elm make the master bedroom a calm retreat. When the Wares built the home, they were able to style it with a mix of new items and their own decor, including the bedroom...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The burgundy chair in the corner of the master bedroom is Anthony Ware's favorite piece of furniture. Tawny curtains and bedding create a soft, neutral contrast against the Sherwin-Williams Site White walls, keeping...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
The Wares upgraded their master bathroom with a frameless shower with 12-by-24-inch tiles by Shaw. Charyl Ware said she loves the faux wood appearance of the floor tile and the deep soaking tub.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Nickel finishings, granite countertops and Tahoe maple espresso cabinets provide a modern vibe in the new master bathroom.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Charyl Ware says she always wanted a screened porch, and she finds having one in Georgia is even nicer than she imagined. She selected chocolate-brown wicker furniture from Joss and Main and an area rug from Target...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
Charyl and Anthony Ware moved from Texas to the Riverside neighborhood in Cherokee County.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com
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