Prairie-style architecture is more than a century old, but the low-slung horizontal roof lines and asymmetrical floor plan gave an Atlanta home a progressive appearance when Arman and Sanaz Soltani viewed the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired property.
Set on a double lot amid traditional and Craftsman-style homes in Virginia-Highland, the home’s oversized windows and rich wood interior trim offered a modern, yet timeless, look.
“We were debating building a modern home on a lot, until we came across this home,” he said. “It feels very refreshing being in the home. It’s completely different.”
Snapshot
Residents: Arman and Sanaz Soltani, daughter Ariana, and cats Waffles and Garfield. Arman is a commercial real estate investor; Sanaz is a real estate agent.
Location: Atlanta's Virginia-Highland neighborhood
Size: 5,100 square feet, five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths
Year built: 2010
Year bought: 2013
Builder: Abraham Properties & Builders
Architectural style: Prairie
Favorite architectural elements: Distinctive deep overhangs and oversized windows
Interior design style: Transitional
Design consultant: Interior designer Rene Beltran of Romancing the Home
Favorite artwork: A painting over the fireplace by Atlanta artist Nazanin Kani
Favorite rooms: The dining room, which has walls faux painted by artist and refinisher Alyson Smith of Interior Evolutions, who used a multi-step process. Another favorite spot is the screened porch, which has a playful color palette and overlooks the wooded backyard.
Favorite piece of furniture: The Arcade Center Table with a limestone top and arched legs, from Baker
Favorite outdoor feature: The private setting, on a double lot
Landscaper: Lantana Landscaping
Resources: Furniture and fixtures from Baker, Crate and Barrel, Bernhardt, Nourison, Cantoni, Hickory White, Environment, Vanguard, Liberty Rugs, CB2, New Baby Products, Surya and Noguchi by Herman Miller. Florals by TWELVE and Nonie's Garden.
Decor tip: Select wall colors and special finishes to give rooms the feeling you want, such as the dining room inspired by the look of VIP rooms in high-end restaurants or the transitional master bedroom with light blues and greens that are calming, Arman said.
