Photos: This Lawrenceville luxury home is ‘dark and bold’ in all the best ways

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Photos: This Lawrenceville luxury home is ‘dark and bold’ in all the best ways

Leah Atkins Design turned this Lawrenceville luxury home into an interior design masterpiece.

"Leah Atkins graduated from Carson-Newman University with a four year degree in interior design," the firm's website said. Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

"Leah Atkins, owner and designer, has passionately pursued interior design interest since a young age," the firm's website said. "Her lifelong dedication to design and interiors has given her a unique and artistic talent which is used to continuously provide unmatched design services." Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

"We specialize in home interiors and decor, office/small business customer facing design, space planning, and remodeling concepts," the firm's website said. "Other services can be provided upon request." Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

"If you are interested in Leah Atkins Design, or would like more information, feel free to contact us with any questions," the firm's website said. Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

Leah Atkins Design is an Atlanta-based interior design firm that services the greater Atlanta, Nashville and Florida coasts. Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

“Don’t be afraid to be different!” she said. “Whatever your style is, it can be done in a chic way that feels put together.”

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To any Atlanta homeowners that feel inspired by the project, Atkins suggested being true to yourself.

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“The formal living room is without a doubt my favorite room in this home,” she said. “I love when I’m able to paint a room black, and this was the perfect opportunity to do so. The original painting hung above the sofa is one of my favorite statement pieces in the home, as well as the chandelier. The bold colors in this space mixed with the luxe velvets definitely give off the spooky vibe the client requested.”

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To Atkins, the vision for the home was best realized in the living room — a space full of evocative artistry.

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“I actually spotted these statues on Facebook marketplace and immediately sent a picture to the client!” Atkins said. “We didn’t even have a place in mind for them, but we knew she had to have them. They were originally made for a book tour and followed the author around the country. I love how strikingly beautiful they are as well as the statement they make. Especially during this time, when we are past the civil rights movement but Black people are still having to fight for their rights in this country every single day, they hold such powerful meaning and evoke strong emotions.”

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To help reach her vision, Atkins stuck true to her client’s instructions — she designed boldly.

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“It definitely gave me a quick gut punch regarding my privilege again. I love that this project not only allowed me to look outwards as all interior design projects do, but it also pushed me to look inwards at my privilege. I hope that every white person that walks into this home feels that same push.”

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“I wanted this home to evoke a sense of wonder while at the same time intertwining the feelings of inquisition and being welcomed home,” she said. “We wanted original art on the walls that would invite conversation and depict Black people in non-African environments. The client wanted to be sure that her children had people that represented them on the walls of their own home. As a white person, I didn’t realize how difficult of a request this would be. Almost all art (especially non-original art) featuring Black people shows them wearing African clothing."

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At 2,471 square feet, the home features four bedrooms and four bathrooms’ worth of challenges. And those challenges went far beyond bold aesthetics.

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“This client had actually met with several designers that had turned down her project simply because of her design style,” Founder Leah Atkins told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “She used the words spooky, dark, and bold to describe her aesthetic. While this is certainly different than what we are used to hearing from clients, I was thrilled to take on the project and viewed it as an exciting challenge!”

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Several designers had already turned down this Lawrenceville project — a Georgia home in need of a “spooky, dark, and bold” aesthetic — but for Leah Atkins Design, one of Atlanta’s top interior design firms, it made for a unique opportunity.

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"Leah Atkins graduated from Carson-Newman University with a four year degree in interior design," the firm's website said. Courtesy of Leah Atkins Design

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