Lori Paulk Nipp didn’t have to sacrifice space in her move from the suburbs to intown. Her Inman Park home has enough room for her to frequently entertain, with guests often hanging out in the kitchen and den.
“I love the flow of my home. I have had parties with 100 or more guests and had no trouble accommodating everyone,” she said.
The intown location appealed to Nipp, who moved from Gwinnett County with her golden retriever, Buffy, for many reasons.
“My home has a great location. Besides being so close to downtown and the airport, I am walking distance to great restaurants and shopping,” she said. “Plus my neighborhood is fantastic – it is a fun, diverse, historic and very dog-friendly place to live.”
Snapshot
Resident: Lori Paulk Nipp, consultant with Huron Healthcare Consulting
Location: Inman Park
Size: About 3,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
Year built: 2006
Year bought: 2007
Architectural style: Craftsman
Architect: Harrison Design Associates
Favorite architectural feature: The porch. “In nice weather it is a great place to sit and read. In Inman Park we love our porches and have monthly porch parties,” she said.
Interior design style: Transitional
Interior designer: She worked with Bill Mohr, who helped her incorporate scale, color – such as a blue hue in the dining room – and family pieces.
Favorite design feature: A butler’s pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen. It’s a wonderful place to store the dirty dishes when entertaining, she said.
Favorite outdoor feature: The fountain on the flagstone patio.
