Ryan Rodney drew from her travels when decorating her Atlanta condo, but in a different way than some homeowners.
“As a flight attendant, you are always in hotels. I wanted my home to be comfortable and yet modern,” she said. “I specifically did not want to live in a high-rise condo because for me it feels too much like a hotel.”
Her home also pays tribute to her mother, who died of breast cancer in January 2011, by incorporating art that her mother and father owned and bringing in her design mindset.
“My mother was a believer in a home that was comfortable and had style but was inviting to others,” she said. “I wanted to embrace her warm nature and spirit and wanted to reflect that in my home.”
Snapshot
Resident: Ryan Rodney, flight attendant with Southwest Airlines
Location: 3200 Clairmont North, Atlanta
Size: About 1,620 square feet approximately, two bedrooms, two baths
Year built: 1970s
Year bought: 2007
Architectural style: 1970s condo
Renovations: Lifted the ceiling in the kitchen and added recessed lighting, and updated the fireplace, by adding a mantel and tile.
Cost of renovations: About $2,000
Favorite architectural feature: High ceilings
Interior design style: Traditional with a flair of modern
Interior designer: Knetta Lilly with K Lilly Interiors
Favorite design feature: "I love the chicness of my home, or the glam look of the home. I like things that glow and flow. I think that the dining room shows off the glam look of my home. I love these wave-patterned mirrors in my dining space. They open up the room and make it feel larger. I recently hosted a 'Sip and See Home Decor' for New Year's, and the space accommodated all of my guests perfectly," she said.
Favorite outdoor feature: The neighborhood is great for walking, with shops and restaurants like Violette and Mykonos Taverna nearby.
