Private Quarters: A Peachtree Hills property for pets and kids

Home and Garden

Photos: A look inside the 1940s Atlanta home of Dr. Duffy Jones, wife Courtney and their children.

With three children, two dogs, one cat and one guinea pig, veterinarian Duffy Jones and his wife, Courtney, knew their home needed to withstand daily wear and tear of pets and kids.

“Our house is not a museum,” Courtney said. “There’s nothing you can’t touch. There’s nothing you can’t get broken or upset about.”

Table covers with slits allow the family's dogs to push through the cover to get into their crates whenever they desire. The crates are where they need to be, but hidden and incorporated into the design of the room.

The couple chose hardwood floors and rugs instead of carpet. The outdoor rug is in the dining room, and it can be hosed off, if needed.

The 1940s Atlanta home of veterinarian Duffy Jones and his wife, Courtney, which they bought from the original owner, didn’t even have air conditioning. As they expanded up and out, they incorporated stain-resistant items such as outdoor rugs and easy-to-clean slipcovers, as well as furniture handed down from family members.

Changes included adding a garage, opening the kitchen to the family room (with new built-ins that hide toys, books and electronic equipment), putting in more windows, and customizing the master bedroom and bathroom.

A neighbor gave the couple this cast-iron fireplace, believed to date to the late 1800s.

The couple matched the hardwood floors to the existing red oak floors and bought items, such as reproduction crystal doorknobs, that kept the feel of the 1940s in the home.

The corner shelf is from Nadeau and the Parson's chair with slipcover is from Ballard.

Daughter Sydney, 2, has a pet guinea pig in her room.

The Jones' sunroom/covered patio has pet-accessible doors leading into the living room.

Duffy built a playhouse and created a zip line in the yard, which backs up to Peachtree Creek. “The kids love it,” he said. “They go out there and ride it all the time.”

The litter box is underneath the sink in a cabinet, accessed via a cat door, which keeps out the dogs and contains the odor.

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With three children, two dogs, one cat and one guinea pig, veterinarian Duffy Jones and his wife, Courtney, knew their home needed to withstand daily wear and tear of pets and kids.

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