The 5,200-square-foot house in Canton contains four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. The 6-acre property also features a 3,000-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath guest house that owners R. Hardy Smith and Terrie...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware. The stainless steel appliances are by Thermador and white subway tiles line the walls.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sliding barn door leads to the basement in the Canton home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the home's two office spaces is filled with lights, a desk, a chair and pinboards from RH. "We have never been able to share an office, so I managed to carve out two small spaces for each of us," Terrie Rice...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Black wall bunk beds line a wall in the upstairs loft. "The room is modern yet casual," said Terrie Rice. A pair of black leather chairs surround a wood coffee table and eclectic ottomans.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of homeowner Terrie Rice's favorite features is the modern black iron staircase. "It makes a statement when you walk in the front door," she said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the main home's four bedrooms contains a carved wooden headboard and sofa.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The covered back porch of the Canton residence contains both a dining area and entertaining area with a fireplace and TV.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A stone walkway leads to an entrance of the guest house on the 6-acre property. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service.(Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com)Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Striped Libeco bedding and iron headboards from RH add to the farmhouse feel, along with mounted cast iron horseheads, in a guest house bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's "party barn" is a vaulted structure with 3,000 square feet, two bedrooms and a bathroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Massive wooden beams in the "party barn" accentuate the spacious guest house and crystal chandeliers from RH bring city glam to the farmhouse-style structure.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The "party barn," , contains a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The island, open shelving and shiplap add to the modern farmhouse interiors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Shiplap walls encase a sitting room in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton residence. A print of a bull on canvas from Urban Farmhouse, one of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces, highlights the space. Floor lamps...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A vintage wine opener is attached to a rolling bar cart, which displays crystal brandy decanters. The oversized wall clock is from Urban Farmhouse.Christopher Oquendo

The sprawling kitchen doubles as a breakfast nook with a wooden table, chairs and bench. Black cabinets line the wall and the doorway to the butler's pantry, and a dramatic white hood hangs over a Thermador range...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A mesh door helps separate the kitchen from the butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton home, while still allowing the space to feel open.Christopher Oquendo

Open shelving hangs along subway tile walls to create a beckoning space in the kitchen. Lighting by Savoy House from Progressive Lighting hangs over the long wooden table.Christopher Oquendo

A pair of eye-catching Dunbar six-light chandeliers by Savoy House in brass and bronze accents illuminate the kitchen.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Three glass and brass chandeliers hang over the Carrara marble dining table. The giant circular wood frame mirror reflects the bull canvas print in the sitting room.Christopher Oquendo

The modern farmhouse living room features neutral sofas and high-backed chairs. A wooden coffee table with an urn rests on a rug from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

Like in the dining room, the walls of the modern master bedroom feature a Thibaut grasscloth wallcovering. "I love the romance of the dark grasscloth and the tall antiqued mirrored headboard accented with the light...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo

In the master bedroom, a carved wooden console that Terrie Rice calls her "porcupine piece" is from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

A black-and-white standalone bathtub with brass hardware from RH highlights the farmhouse-style master bathroom.Christopher Oquendo

One of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces is the arched armoire from RH in the master bath. "It really added a lot of personality to that space," she said.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware.Christopher Oquendo

Brandon Hancock has a flair for antiquing with industrial items at his Marietta townhome. For instance, here a pair of industrial warehouse lights from The Big Chandelier hang over a pool table in the basement....Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The traditional brick townhome in Marietta was built in 2002 by Ashton Woods. The townhome has 2,472 square feet, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Industrial Chic Loft turned an old cart into a dining table, giving it a custom top. The table can fit between 12 and 15 people around it, said homeowner Brandon Hancock.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The collection of theater spotlights, which homeowner Brandon Hancock says are from a playhouse in Brooklyn, that shut down in the early 1940s, is a conversation starter. "Everyone mentions them," he said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen has an island with quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The home was built by Ashton Woods.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A vintage Underwood typewriter, from Scott Antique Markets, and a terrarium of cactus rests in the foyer.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Addison Hancock's sitting space has a sofa and a coffee table from Industrial Chic Loft by Christopher Bailey over a cowhide rug.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. Homeowner Brandon Hancock said it holds the minutes from 1912 to 1918 for the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Hancock's industrial, eclectic living room consists of a Bush Hog saw blade mirror from Scott Antique Markets and a pair of Indian horse statues from Kudzu Antiques in Decatur on the mantel. "I wanted something...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An old production crate for a movie company serves as the living room's coffee table, purchased from Scott Antique Markets. Hancock said he believes that the book is written in Swedish and filled with magazines...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. The modern pendant is from West Elm and a vintage Chevrolet sign hangs over the stairs.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The sitting room is a central gathering spot for Cobb County homeowner Brandon Hancock and his family and friends. A pair of steer horns hangs over a television, and an antique Belgian woodworking bench holds a...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of star lights from Scott Antique Markets cast a stained glass-like effect in Brandon Hancock's daughter's bedroom. "They fit perfectly," he said. "At night they give off a really good shadow, which is really...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A wood upholstered bed, with its unusual headboard shape, is from Scott Antique Markets. A pair of nightstands by Industrial Chic Loft flank it with lights from Kudzu Antiques. The art piece above the bed is a painted...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Brandon Hancock snagged the carpet after seeing it in front of the cash registers at Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market. It wasn't for sale, but he asked if he could buy it. A few days later, the store...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom closet has built-ins by the homeowner, while he believes the island is a vintage GE cart (it's from purchased from Varnish + Vine).Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The light is from Rustique Iron in Marietta.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Black-and-white photographs by Atlantan Emily Hart line the stairwell. The mirror is composed of metal gas station numbers.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A teak sofa from Rocky Mountain Ski & Board offers a place to sit on the back porch. Like inside the home, Brandon Hancock has decorated with items from Scott Antique Markets, including the vintage Double Cola sign...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brandon Hancock, a restaurateur, purchased the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhome in 2015. The 2,472-square-foot home is decorated with antiques and vintage pieces from Scott Antique Markets and Paris...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Students at Inman Middle School in Virginia-Highland display protest signs. AMANDA COYNE / AJC

In Clayton County, Mundy’s Mill Middle School seventh grader Deonte Barkley created a poster for the protest. MITCHELL NORTHAM / AJC

In Cobb County, a group of about 40 Walton High parents and community members observe a moment of silence outside the school at 10 a.m. VANESSA McCRAY / AJC

DeKalb County: Students at Decatur High show solidarity with Parkland (Fl.) students. 

In Cobb County, Sprayberry High School resource officers and teachers were posted outside to make sure students would not leave the campus. JOHN SPINK / AJC

Atlanta City Councilmembers and City of Atlanta employees participate in #nationalwalkoutday in support of the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. and the nationwide protest. ATLANTA...

ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Students at Washington High planned a silent protest by taking a knee and bowing in the hallways to honor 17 victims in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. LATISHA GRAY / TWITTER

GWINNETT COUNTY: The protest scene at Lambert High School in Suwanee. TWITTER-SUBMITTED

FULTON COUNTY: Northview High School students show protest posters. KRISTEN HAROLD / TWITTER

West Forsyth High students carry balloons as part of their protest. FROM TWITTER

COBB COUNTY: Marietta High students participate in the walkout. MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS / TWITTER

Sylvan Hills Middle School students made signs for the protest. FROM TWITTER

More from the scene at Sylvan Hills Middle, an APS school. FROM TWITTER

The stadium at Westlake High in Fulton County was packed for the walkout. FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS / TWITTER

Atlanta City Council members and city employees participate in the walkout. ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL / TWITTER

Students at Bunche Middle School in Atlanta take part in the walkout. DR. ISIS MANBOARD / TWITTER

Katie Hemsworth wrote on Twitter: “Biked over to Grady HS to show my support on #NationalWalkoutDay. Impressed by the student-led speeches, chants, and demands for action at community and governmental levels.” KATIE...

DEKALB COUNTY: Lakeside High students take part in the protest on campus. MARLON A. WALKER / AJC

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen (front) takes a selfie with student protesters at Inman Middle School. AMANDA COYNE / AJC

Rep. Erica Thomas, D - Austell, leads House Democrats out of the chamber to start their walkout. House and Senate Democrats staged a "walkout" this morning in support of the school walkout in protest of gun violence...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Rep. Erica Thomas, D - Austell, speaks in support of the student walkout.      BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Democratic State House and Senate members hold photos of Parkland school shooting victims during their press conference. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COMBob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Rep. Bee Nguyen, D - Atlanta, holds a photo of Peter Wang, 15, one of the Parkland school shooting victims during the Democrats’ press conference. House and Senate Democrats staged a "walkout" this morning in support...Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com

Students react as each 17 Florida high school shooting victims' name was called during a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence outside Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. National School...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Hundreds of students from Lakeside High School participate in a walk out calling for action on gun violence outside Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. National School Walkout was held Wednesday morning...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

At 10 a.m. students head out to participate in a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence at Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts to...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

At 10 a.m. students head out to participate in a walk out protest calling for action on gun violence at Lakeside High School on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts to...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Sixth grade students from left to right; Abby Morris, Callamei Chan, and Leyla Cooke form a human chain surrounding as much of the school as they can during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School...Jason Getz

Eighth grade student organizer Malori Switzer uses a bull horn to lead chants during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities align with the...Jason Getz

Eighth grade student organizer Malori Switzer wears a shirt designed by a fellow student to wear during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities...Jason Getz

A middle school student holds a sign reading, "Are We Next?" during the National School Walkout Day at Inman Middle School Wednesday, September 29, 2017, in Atlanta. The activities align with the national call for...Jason Getz

Cross Keys High School students hold a school walkout in Atlanta, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.They rallied outside and some students spoke demanding to authorities a better gun control. Students across the Metro...Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Senior Tayler Batts gave a speech outside Cross Keys High School were hundreds of students participate in a walkout in Atlanta, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Students across the Metro Atlanta area held walkouts...Miguel Martinez/Miguel Martinez/MundoHispanico

Noel Wheatley (left) and Nick Galenkamp attend a rally with other area students at Liberty Plaza by the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the conclusion of...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Area students hold letters and signs to deliver to their representatives while attending a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Students march to their representatives’ offices to deliver letters and discuss gun violence at the conclusion of a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol following their school walkouts on Wednesday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Druid Hills High School students Virginia Hudspeth (from left), Callie Weidman, and Ellie Welsch attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Druid Hills High School students Callie Weidman and Ellie Welsch (left), along with other area students, attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Local students look on while Druid Hills High School junior Anabette Vellines speaks out against gun violence during a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

Area students and parents attend a rally in Liberty Plaza at the Georgia Capitol after their school walkouts on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Atlanta. At the conclusion of the rally many attempted to meet with...ccompton@ajc.com/Curtis Compton

At 10 a.m. Marist School students were invited to leave their classrooms and congregate in alumni plaza. MARIST SCHOOL / FACEBOOK

A Westlake student holds a protest sign during the walkout. FROM TWITTER

Students and a few adults confront House Public Safety Committee Chairman Alan Powell, R-Hartwell, in a crowded Georgia State Capitol hallway to seek action on an assault weapons ban bill. MARK NIESSE / AJC

Not all student protests were held during the school day. Duluth High School students led an afterschool walk to the Town Green. ARLINDA SMITH BROADY / AJC

Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison bought the 2,500-square-foot, cedar contemporary home in 1997.T he dining room is an entertainment hub for Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison. The high ceilings give the room an open...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison bought the 2,500-square-foot, cedar contemporary home in 1997. The home, built in 1976, features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo/www...Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison describe their decorating style as modern and eclectic. Mixed media art, like these works displayed in their office, speak to that unique combination of style and intrigue...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Homeowners Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison are avid art collectors. Their pottery collection is especially important to the couple, as they tend to purchase pieces by local or regional potters.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The vaulted ceilings and soaring stone fireplace are among the homeowner's favorite architectural elements in the home. Licensed contractor Thomas Drew of and his partner, Barbara Morrison, put in over $100,000...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

A two-tone wooden bureau and art add texture, color and a sense of movement in the guest room.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

The dining room is an entertainment hub for Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison. The high ceilings give the room an open feeling, while also leaving room for the black-and-white work of Mac Stewart to be displayed...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Skylights and vaulted ceilings are homeowner Thomas Drew's favorite architectural details in his contemporary home.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

This psychedelic van was crafted by Peter Max, who was known for using bright colors to evoke the feelings of culture in the 1960s.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The fireplace in the Marietta living room is composed of a slab of quartz. It is accented by a copper mantel.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

According to homeowner Thomas Drew, the 100-year-old Indonesian matrimonial box was taken around the country from wedding to wedding.Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

The modern kitchen cabinets were installed by Chip N’ Nails, based in Winston. Stonehenge Granite & Marble installed the dark and decadent granite countertops. The backsplash is installed in a vertical pattern compared...Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen of the contemporary Marietta home opens up into a small keeping room where homeowners Thomas Drew and Barbara Morrison display some of their most unique furniture.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom of the Marietta home keeps with the white and wood palette throughout the house.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

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The screened porch added onto the home is a frequent entertaining spot. Their eclectic art and sculpture includes Jennifer the Giraffe. "She's a cool looking lady." said homeowner Thomas Drew of the six-and-a-half-foot...Text by Anna Logan/ Christopher Oquendo

"We have about a third of an acre in the back of our residence that is designed for dogs" said homeowner Thomas Drew.

Thomas Drew, a licensed contractor and owner of DBD Renovations, and his partner Barbara Morrison have lived in the art-filled contemporary home since 1997. They live in Marietta with their labradoodle, Kasey.Text by Anna Logan/Christopher Oquendo

Mauro and Kristen Martinez live in their 3,200-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath home with their daughters, 3-year-old Alessandra and 16-month-old Isabella, and dog, Roxy, in Woodstock’s Riverside neighborhood...

The 3,200-square-foot home  was built by Ashton Woods in 2016. Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

White built-in bookshelves flanking the fireplace have an assortment of metal and wood accessories. The carved angel wings are from No Mas! Cantina.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquend

Geometric patterns in the interiors include a star from HomeGoods and a carved block piece from Ashley Furniture on the living room bookshelves. Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquend

The dining table is one of Kristen Martinez’s favorite pieces of furniture as it can seat nine people comfortably, and pictures of family and friends can be added underneath the glass top. The table, along with...

The builder, Ashton Woods, used the subway tile backsplash as a herringbone inset above the Whirlpool gas range. The Cambria quartz countertops and Shaker-style cabinets give the room a modern farmhouse style. Text...

A breakfast nook combines farmhouse and modern styles. The banquette was custom built by Ashton Woods. Pillows from HomeGoods and RH add comfort and color with the custom-made curtains from Budget Blinds. The flowers...Fast Copy News Service

A indoor plant, known as the money tree, was a gift from Kristen Martinez's mother-in-law, showcased in the living room. The room opens to the breakfast nook and kitchen in the Woodstock home built by Ashton Woods...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

A collection of family photos in Ikea frames around a "Family" art piece from Kohl's greet those who take the staircase, which has wrought iron spindles.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Kristen Martinez combined pink and lavender in daughter Isabella's nursery. Decal frames, flowers and a quote hover over a crib that was a gift from Kristen Martinez's in-laws.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Three-year-old Alessandra's room is teal, coral and white with fun tassels from Hobby Lobby. A crib filled with fluffy pillows adds brightness to the space.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Sweet message signs, photos and accessories like pompons and unicorns, fill white ledges in the nursery. Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquend

A king-size bed from Rooms To Go's Sofia Vergara Collection is speckled with diamond detailing. The modern geometric bedding and pillows are from Hotel Collection.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Designer Preeti Howlett helped the Martinez family select their tile surround, which includes a glossy textured band. The freestanding tub, metal pendant and ocean-like artwork add to the modern look of the master...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Dual vanities connected by quartz countertops offer individual spaces within Mauro and Kristen Martinez's master bathroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

A freestanding white tub is surrounded by gray tile in the Woodstock home built by Ashton Woods.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Mauro and Kristen Martinez live in their 3,200-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath home with their daughters, 3-year-old Alessandra and 16-month-old Isabella, and dog, Roxy, in Woodstock's Riverside neighborhood...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquend/Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotogr

Elizabeth and Kyle Farrell's living room paneling and trim around the fireplace and bookshelves were painted white during renovations in 2016. The hardwood floors were replaced during the four-month renovation....Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The 4,400-square-foot home in Marietta’s Indian Hills neighborhood has five bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. It was built in 1975 and renovated in 2016.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The Louisa Bergere chairs with gray upholstery from Ballard Designs flank a demilune table that belonged to Elizabeth Farrell's grandmother.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

This iron and wood table was built by Elizabeth Farrell's father because it had to be tall enough to go above the white chair rail. The twin lamps are from TJ Maxx, and the painting is from World Market. The walls...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

A wall was removed to enlarge the kitchen, which is open to the breakfast nook. A vase from Pier 1 Imports holds branches from the backyard. The seagrass chairs are Pottery Barn, and gray bar chairs from Target...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The breakfast room leads to the laundry along a shiplap wall and barn door, both of which were added during the renovations. Tracy Davis from Creative Closets designed the laundry space. The black mirror is from...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Elizabeth Farrell said her favorite detail in the home is the custom black iron window, which was inspired by a photo she found in an architecture magazine. The farmhouse sink is from Rohl.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The renovations by 5th Generation included removeing a wall to expand the kitchen, which got new cabinetry, a Wolf range and a KitchenAid refrigerator.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Melissa Bean with 5th Generation Contracting suggested turning a room next the master into a dream closet. Tracy Davis at Creative Closets designed the space, which includes an island that holds an ironing board...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The master bathroom was gutted during the renovation. When a room next to the master bedroom was turned into the closet, the bathroom borrowed space from the old closet. The space with the freestanding tub was originally...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The shower in the renovated master bath is composed of matte subway tile with gray grout and frameless glass. The shower and floor tiles from Daltile.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Part of the renovations included adding flagstones around the pool.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The screened porch is a dining spot for the family, which gathers around a table from World Market. The stone pots holding the palm trees belonged to Kyle Farrel's parents.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Elizabeth Farrell said her family lives in the covered patio space during the summer, watching TV when not swimming in the pool. It's also where they watch football games in the fall. The doors lead to the unfinished...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Elizabeth and Kyle Farrell and their children, Brynn and Connor, moved in to the house in 2016. She works in sales at IBM, and he works in insurance for USI.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Players gather around North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark, center, after he kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday,...Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett High School players celebrate after kicker Cameron Clark (93) kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017...Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark (93) after he kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee...Branden Camp/Special

Fans and players storm the field after North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark (93) kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday...Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett High School players celebrate after kicker Cameron Clark kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in...Branden Camp/Special

Colquitt County's Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by a North Gwinnett High School player during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

Colquitt County's Ty Leggett (31) makes the catch before being tackled by North Gwinnett High School's Nicholas Pucciarello (37) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee...Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) runs the ball during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

Colquitt County quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) is tackled by North Gwinnett High School's Jayden Mcdonald (8) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett quarterback Jimmy Urzua passes the ball during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) takes the snap during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

Colquitt High School running back Daijun Edwards (3) scores a touchdown against North Gwinnett High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by North Gwinnett High School's Joshua Shuler (32) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

Colquitt High School running back Ty Leggett (31) is taken down near the goal line during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against North Gwinnett High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. BRANDEN...

Colquitt County's Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by North Gwinnett High School's Joshua Shuler (32) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.Branden Camp/Special

December 15, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Blessed Trinity linebacker Jake Rudolph (32) kisses the trophy after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017,...

Blessed Trinity lineman Jack Filipowicz (53) celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO...

Blessed Trinity players celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin gets dunked with gatorade after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7...Jason Getz/Photo

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin celebrates with players after he got dunked with gatorade after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in...

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin celebrates with his wife Kay after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won...

Blessed Trinity players celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) watches as Blessed Trinity fans rush the field after Blessed Trinity defeated Marist in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta...

Marist's Dean Johnson (22) is consoled after Marist's loss to Blessed Trinity in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist linebacker James Calhoun (49) consoles linebacker Joseph McDermond (41) after their loss to Blessed Trinity in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed...

Marist players run onto the field before their game against Blessed Trinity during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.Jason Getz/Photo

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) runs for yardage in the first half against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.Jason Getz/photo

Blessed Trinity running back Steele Chambers (22) is tackled by Marist defensive end John Fitzpatrick (87) and defensive back Dean Johnson (22) on a short gain in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game...Jason Getz/Photo

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) catches a touchdown pass in the first half against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.Jason Getz/Photo

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) is tackled by Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) after a run by Green in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15,...Jason Getz/photo

Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) makes an interception intended for Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017...Jason Getz/Photo

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) is tackled by Blessed Trinity linebacker Jake Rudolph (32) after a catch by Hamilton in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December...Jason Getz/photo

Marist quarterback Chase Abshier (11) attempts a pass under pressure from Blessed Trinity defensive back Steele Chambers (22) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December...Jason Getz/photo

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) is tackled by Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31, bottom) and defensive end John Fitzpatrick (87) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School...Jason Getz/photo

Fans begin to fill the stands before the game between Blessed Trinity and Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Six of the eight Georgia state football...Jason Getz/photo

Steam rises off the head of a McEachern player during a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, on Friday...

A McEachern player celebrates after the end of a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, on Friday,...

McEachern wide receiver Jaron Hull (4) receives a kick during Friday's game against Parkview at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. McEachern beat Parkview 43-28 to advance...

McEachern running back Paris Brown (8) runs the ball during a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia...

McEachern player DeWayne White (1) prevents Parkview wide receiver Miles Marshall (23) from a would-be touchdown catch during a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview...

McEachern defensive back Nasier Currie-Sudler (13) celebrates seconds before a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder...

A McEachern player celebrates after the end of a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, on Friday,...

McEachern offensive lineman Mark Bennett (69) laughs after the end of a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at McEachern High School in Powder Springs...

Parkview running back Christian Malloy (24) is grabbed by McEachern outside linebacker Tony Davis (23) during a 7A quarterfinal high school football game between the McEachern Indians and the Parkview Panthers at...

An Alpharetta Raiders player is comforted after the team loss to the Coffee Trojans, 28-14, during the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24, 2017, in Alpharetta...

Alpharetta Raiders linebacker Dane Motley (25) becomes emotional after the Raiders lost to the Coffee County Trojans during the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November...

Brookwood's Cameron Barrington (13) catches a pass for a first down during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Dante Black (3) runs for a touchdown during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Tift County players take the field before va GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Matthew Hill (2) is tackled by Tift County's Julian Faulk (40) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Tift County's Rashod Bateman (13) catches a pass for a touchdown during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Nick Perez (42), right, and Brookwood's Cameron Randolph (33) pray together on the field before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville...AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Chris Cotter (23) prays inside the locker room before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Matthew Hill (2) is tackled by Tift County's Ron Jackson (8) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Tift County's Mike Jones (14) runs with the ball during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Tift County's Rashod Bateman (13) scores a touchdown ahead of Brookwood's Jamison Collier (4) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga...AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Dante Black (3) runs with the ball ahead of Tift County's Julian Faulk (40) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ...AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Tift County's Branden Jones (7) deflects a pass intended for Brookwood's TJ Ellis (20) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Coffee Trojans wide receiver Marquavius Jefferson (22) runs the ball after catching a pass during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - The Alpharetta Trojans take the field before the start of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals game against the Coffee Trojans at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Coffee Trojans wide receiver Raekwon Burch (21) makes a touchdown during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta Trojans quarterback Matthew Downing (1) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November...ALYSSA POINTER

Tift County players take the field before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood players in their locker room before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Amir Berry (7) takes a moment in the locker room before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood's Angelo DiSpigna (10) throws ahead of pressure from Tift County's Deontae Overstreet (5) during a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville...AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

Brookwood players prepare in their locker room before a GHSA playoff quarterfinal game between Brookwood and Tift County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in Snellville, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)AJ Reynolds/AJ Reynolds

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta Raiders running back Nolan Edmonds (3) carries the ball during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta Raiders quarterback Matthew Downing (1) runs the ball during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta Raiders wide receiver Spencer Gaddis (6) returns the ball during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November...ALYSSA POINTER

11/24/2017, Alpharetta, GA - Alpharetta Raiders wide receiver Luke Estes (80) makes a touchdown during the first half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November...ALYSSA POINTER

Alpharetta Raiders quarterback Matthew Downing (1) passes the ball during the second half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24, 2017, in Alpharetta. The...

Alpharetta Raiders defensive lineman Nick Markus (48) celebrates after making a sack during the second half of the Georgia high school AAAAAA football quarterfinals at Raider Stadium, Friday, November 24, 2017,...

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

- Marian Hill Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

- Marian Hill Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

Alt-J entertains a sold out Coca Cola Roxy Theatre crowd on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, with Marian Hill opening. Robb Cohen Photography & Video /RobbsPhotos.comRobb Cohen Photography & Video/

The Marietta home of Kris and Kim Harrelson has a fresh traditional style, as seen in the formal living room. A settee from Hickory Chair and a pair of armchairs from Drexel Heritage flank a glass and metal coffee...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Kim Harrelson said she loved how interior designer GordonDunning accessorized her rooms, adding what she calls the “special sauce” of style -- purposefully placed items, like the coffee table vignette in the formal...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

“I don’t want a formal living room that no one is allowed to touch,” Kim Harrelson said. In order to create balance, she drew from her mother’s flair for florals and color, and her grandmother’s more formal taste...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

A curvy wooden chandelier from Currey & Co. hangs in the two-story entryway..”It looks soft and open because of the colored wood and the design of it,” Kim Harrelson said.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The two-story living room, built by John Wieland, is open for entertaining and family gatherings. The homeowners have decorated with furniture from Bernhardt and Lee Industries, and lamps from Bradburn Gallery. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The Blanchard console table from Bernhardt has a marble top and polished brass finish on the base. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The tufted ottoman from Lee Industries in the living room is one of Kim Harrelson’s favorite pieces because of its style and durability. ”It is truly a kid magnet, and they love to ride, stand, dance and surf on...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The living room holds some of Kim Harrelson’s favorite pieces, including the ottoman. Pillows made with Schumacher fabric by Home Accent update the chesterfield-style sofa from Bernhardt. The lamps are by Bradburn...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

As part of their kitchen renovation in 2016, the homeowners added a breakfast nook with a kitchen banquette. A table from Ballard Designs pairs with antique chairs refinished by Naked Seat. Pillows and cushions...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Kim Harrelson loves that the kitchen banquette gives her family another communal gathering space in their open concept main floor. The seating area is open to the kitchen and living spaces, and looks onto the backyard...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Granite countertops paired with a gray tile backsplash give the renovated kitchen a clean update, fitting with their fresh traditional-style interiors. The herringbone pattern in the backsplash provides visual interest...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The Harrelsons love to throw birthday and dinner parties, so the dining room is often in use. Around the Potter Barn table are a mixed set of striped chairs from Lee Industries and chairs with custom slipcovers...Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The RH bed in the master bedroom is accented with pillows in fabrics by Jane Shelton and LuluDK by Duralee. The lamps are from Port 68, with shades made of fabric from Fabricut and trim from Schumacher. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

In the master bedroom, a settee from Joss & Main is framed by drapes in fabrics by Fabricut and Schumacher. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The beds and dresser in 5-year-old Natalie’s room are heirlooms passed down for three generations. The sweet space includes pale pink walls with bedding from Garnet Hill. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The finished basement has a relaxed family vibe, with a Lego table and soft, inviting seating.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The Harrelsons finished their basement in 2012, creating two seating areas, a workout space and a home office. Their 8-year-old son, Benjamin, uses the space to play Legos and video games. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

A French-inspired wooden RH desk and peach custom drapes give Kim Harrelson’s home office a feminine feel. She worked with GordonDunning to decorate the room, which also has a desk chair from Ballard Designs....Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Kim Harrelson mixed peach fabrics with her love of ocean hues, like the lamps from HomeGoods. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

The backyard has places for entertaining and playing. The Harrelsons recently fenced in the area to give their dogs an enclosed space to run.Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Kim and Kris Harrelson bought their 4,172-square-foot home, built by John Wieland, in 2011. The traditional brick home has five bedrooms and four full baths, with a finished basement. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Benjamin (from left), Kim, Kris and Natalie Harrelson. Kim is integration manager of consumer health for Lonza, and Kris is a hairstylist at Grow Salon. Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com

Netherworld's proprietor, "The Collector,” likes welcoming Atlantans to his home, which is always decorated for Halloween (and we MEAN always). But if you’re looking to invest in maniacal manses, ghoulish grounds...Phil Skinner/Phil Skinner

This 1985 file photo proves that the Halloween House at Rhodes Hall in Atlanta pretty much only gets eerier as the years creep by. (Get it? “Creep” by?) Feel free to terrify the ghosts there with our awful puns...COPY

The Warren House in Jonesboro, just south of Atlanta, is said to be haunted. During the renovation of the house, hand writings from Civil War soldiers were found on many of the walls of the house. Bone up on your...JOHNNY CRAWFORD/AJC staff

'Doc' Holliday's uncle lived here: Fayetteville’s Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House is said to be haunted by John Manson Dorsey, who served with Fayette County’s first company to join the Civil War. Visit what’s called...PHILIP MCCOLLUM

As we head north of Atlanta, we come to the historic Kennesaw House, home to the Marietta Museum of History. Okay, so it’s an old cotton warehouse instead of a residence, but it’s one of the many locations in Marietta...

Folks in Decatur, just east of Atlanta, say the Swanton House, an Antebellum residence of Benjamin F. Swanton, is haunted. Drive right on by and see if you can get a gander at a ghost: 720 West Trinity Place, Decatur...COPY

Let’s compare some homes to haints on opposite sides of the state, starting in Coweta County. Bonnie Castle, a large 1896 Romanesque Revival Victorian home in the small west Georgia town of Grantville, has operated...KIMBERLY SMITH/AJC

Meanwhile, out east in Milledgeville, the Old Governor's Mansion has its own share of alleged ghosties. The mansion, completed in 1839, housed Georgia governors until 1868. Gen. Sherman liked the place so much he...Charlotte B. Teagle/AJC

The Hay House in Macon, now a museum, gets all dolled up for the holidays to welcome visitors. But folks say doors start slamming on their own and, as the Georgia Haunted Houses website states, “some have reported...Michael Dibari Jr./Special

Since we’re close to Interstate 16, which connects Macon to Savannah, let’s head on over to what’s sometimes called America’s Most Haunted City. The Kehoe House located on Columbia Square in Savannah, Georgia, was...WILLIAM BERRY

Mysterious laughter, cold spots and objects moving by themselves have given Savannah’s Pirates' House restaurant a reputation for more than food. Sounds like the resident spirits have enjoyed he old tavern’s spirits...(c)2001 Scott Warnke

Savannah’s Eliza Thompson House has seen its share of carriages since it was built in 1847. Its present owners claim on their website that it’s no stranger to “ghostly sightings, including Confederate soldiers in...PAUL NURNBERG PHOTOGRAPHY

We could stay in Savannah hunting the local haunts for... well, for at least a couple more photos. But we had to head on over to Americus in deep southwest Georgia because we think the Windsor Hotel, built in 1892...

Our friends down south at the Valdosta Daily Times wrote a fine piece in 2014 about how the Bell House, built in 1872 and named for its former owner, Dr. David S. Bell, may still house the doctor -- in some form...PAUL LEAVY / VALDOSTA DAILY TIMES