Mike and Renee Slaughter decided to downsize as soon as the right house came on the market.
They didn’t want to live in a 55-plus community without a yard and needed a lot that was big enough for a pool, which was a must-have for Renee. They also desired to remain near their jobs in Atlanta’s northern suburbs.
When Paran Homes introduced a new ranch design for one of its Cobb County neighborhoods, they were sold. It was half the size of their previous home, which had nearly 6,000 square feet and a basement, but offered an open floor plan, a three-car garage and space for a pool in the backyard.
“Everything just fit us perfectly,” said Renee Slaughter.
Credit: Reann Huber
Credit: Reann Huber
Snapshot
Residents: Mike and Renee Slaughter and their long-haired dachshund, Mason. Mike is director of discipleship at The Church of the Apostles and Renee is a real estate agent with Re/Max Unlimited.
Location: Kennesaw's Chestnut Farms neighborhood
Size: 2,816 square feet, four bedrooms, three bathrooms
Year built/bought: 2018
Builder: Paran Homes
Project consultants: AquaRama Pools & Spas, Atlanta Sod Company, Pike Nurseries and Chad Graham of SG Masonry
Architectural style: Ranch
Favorite architectural elements: Stone and shake exterior, dark cedar pillars and shutters, decorative gables, tin over the windows
Interior design style: Transitional
Favorite interior design elements: The home has a neutral palette and streamlined furniture from retailers such as RH, Pottery Barn and Bassett. Some of the seating is leather, and other chairs are upholstered, a few of which have graphic prints. Another key feature is their Kawai grand piano. "We took one of the main-level bedrooms to do triple duty as office, piano room and sitting room," she said.
Favorite outdoor features: Pool and screened-in porch
Decor tip: "Don't go with trends," Renee said, "just get what you love and do it."
Resources: Furniture is from Bassett, Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, Pottery Barn, Kawai, RH, Georgia Patio and Frontgate. The dining room chandelier is from Wayfair. Rugs and pillows from Target, Bassett and Pottery Barn. Art is from Outrageous Interiors. Appliances are from Frigidaire, the kitchen sink and faucet are from Moen. Paint throughout is Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray. Upholstery by The Bronze Monkey.
