‘We only buy items we would put in our own home’

Courtney and Randy Tilinski want Bungalow Classic, their airy and sophisticated Westside boutique, to be as inviting and comfortable as their home.

The store: Bungalow Classic opened in August 2000.

What makes our store different: Our store is very personal. We only buy items we would put in our own home.

The main goods: Beautiful yet comfortable upholstery from Courand and Verellen mixed in with new and antique case goods.

Known for: Stand-out lighting such as Patrice Bead Chandelier from Made Goods; decorative pillows from Tourmaline; and great accessories such as picture frames from Pigeon and Poodle.

Popular gift items: Anything from Match pewter, which is handmade in Italy.

Georgia artists we carry: Susan Hable art (Athens) and Clay McLaurin textiles (Atlanta).

Claim to fame: We were one of first retailers that Atlanta developer Michael Phillips recruited to the Westside 15 years ago. Things have changed since!

As seen in: Elle Décor and House Beautiful. Most recently, our home in Memorial Park was featured in the August issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.

Favorite:

- Atlanta home/design stores (other than our own): Pieces, plus Le Jardin Francais for amazing terrariums.

- Blogs and websites: Net-a-Porter; Mr. Porter; Mark D. Sikes blog; La Dolce Vita blog; Tory Daily (Tory Burch's blog); Quintessence blog; The Blue Remembered Hills blog; and The Peak of Chic.

- Magazines: Milieu; Architectural Digest; World of Interiors; Cabana; Porter; Elle Décor; Vogue; and Atlanta, Homes & Lifestyles.

- Instagram: Private GG; Carlos Souza; Debbie Tenquist (she posts amazing gardens); and Carlos Mota.

Places for (unusual) or great finds: Creel and Gow in New York City. Also, museum shops. They have the best books and prints.

Every room needs: Antiques, books and pets. We have three cats and are about to rescue a dog (maybe two)!

Design pet peeves: Bad paint color. It can ruin a room. Also a lack of any personal touches.

Current design obsession: Gilles et Boissier and Carrier and Co.; Suzanne Kasler's new additions to her collection with Hickory Chair; fashion collection (MDS Stripes by Mark D. Sikes); and the updated look of the Il Pelicano Hotel in Italy.

New (or re-emerging) looks we like: Patterned wallpaper. Bennison, Schumacher and Fornasetti are some favorites.

Looks we are glad to see go: Anything that is too industrial modern.

Tried and true tricks: Curtains and rugs will always complete a room and make it cozier.

Most unusual request: We don't find any request unusual in this business.

Biggest design mistake we have made: Storage planning. Not considering where everything (light bulbs, pet food, broom) will go.

Biggest design mistake homeowners make: Thinking that every wall needs to have some sort of art on it. It is OK to have some space.

Furniture, colors, etc. we would never use: Anything that is not comfortable. Mid-century modern is not normally a first choice for us.

Our personal style is: Classic with twist

Can't stop collecting or buying: Antique chairs and books.

Favorite pieces in our house: The stone lamps in our master bedroom.

Dream project: Like anyone in this industry: a boutique hotel.

Latest project: 1975 Clem Ford traditional home in Atlanta.

What's new: Our furniture collection, Courand. Five new pieces will arrive in the store at the end of August.

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