Lori Paulk Nipp didn’t have to sacrifice space in her move from the suburbs to the city. Her Inman Park home has enough room for her to frequently entertain, with guests often hanging out in the kitchen and den. » Continued on the next page

“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, four bedrooms, 41/2 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.