Photos of Atlanta couple home transformed to dream home

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Photos: Atlanta couple transforms 1940s house into dream home

When Jason Warshaw and David Diehl moved into their Atlanta home in 2016, they knew it had potential to be the perfect home for them, but it was a little rough around the edges.

David Diehl and Jason Warshaw bought their traditional style Fulton County home in 2016 and moved there with their dachshund mix, Jackson. The home is 5,200-square feet with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.

When previous homeowners completely rebuilt the house in the 1990s, all that was left of the original 1940s structure was the basement, which David Diehl and Jason Warshaw renovated when they bought their Fulton County home in 2016. They worked with Floor Coverings International to put in new flooring and gave the space fresh paint so that they could use it for a recreation space, gym and wine cellar.

A sectional sofa from Macy's and an ottoman from Jesup Furniture Outlet pair to make one of the bedrooms in Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's Fulton County home a comfortable hangout and gaming space.

David Diehl and Jason Warshaw put up the shiplap in their basement themselves. "It was painstakingly difficult to put up," said Warshaw, but they love the way the finished product looks in the sitting area and around the card table, which they purchased at Havertys.

When Jason Warshaw and David Diehl renovated their basement last year they put in a wet bar with a countertop of polished granite. With the help of Diehl's father they also put faux wood siding around the load bearing column in the basement, making it a decorative feature of the space.

One of the upstairs bedrooms in Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's five-bedroom home serves as a home office, with furniture from Jesup Furniture Outlet.

When they bought their home in 2016 Jason Warshaw and David Diehl repurposed a basement closet space into a wine cellar. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers.

David Diehl and Jason Warshaw worked with builder Jessica Murphy of Her Cave Atlanta to completely renovate and refresh their master bathroom. "The hardware that she matched in the showers, tubs and on the sinks has a high end designer feel that we love, and the stone and tile have a rich look that reminds us of the luxury hotel rooms," said Warshaw. A floating bathroom vanity by CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio ties in with the rest of the home's warm hardwoods, while quartzite countertops installed by Atlantis Granite & Marble and shower tiles by Zumpano Enterprises and Floor & Decor give the space a clean, light look that the couple loves.

A Savoy House nine-light chandelier from Progressive Lighting hangs over the staircase in Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's Atlanta home, marking the transition from the traditional main floor to the more modern second story.

There are two master bedrooms in David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's home, each with its own en suite bathroom. Those bathrooms were the first spaces that Diehl and Warshaw renovated after moving in. They worked with Jessica Murphy of Her Cave Atlanta to create a clean look and a spa-like feel.

A sofa, coffee table and chairs from Jesup Furniture Outlet create a comfortable seating arrangement in the living room of Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's Fulton County home.

A custom bench cushion by Susan Daves of Drapery Workroom accents the window seat in the breakfast nook of Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's home.

David Diehl and Jason Warshaw picked out their bed from Lexington Home Brands because of its art deco feel, which they liked combined with the other elements in their home. Their bedding was custom made by Susan Daves of Drapery Workroom.

The mid-century modern buffet that sits in the second floor landing of David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's home was passed down from Diehl's parents. It's a beautiful and unique piece fashioned from one piece of rosewood. The glass pieces on top are mementos from Warshaw and Diehl's trips to Italy.

The mudroom of Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's home is dedicated to their dachshund mix, Jackson. The Italian tile makes the room a bit whimsical and easy to clean. The room's theme is completed by a custom painting of Jackson, painted by Diehl's father.

Jason Warshaw and David Diehl moved into their Fulton County home in 2016 with their dog, Jackson. They renovated both master bathrooms, spruced up the basement, refinished the patio and redid the floors throughout their home. Warshaw is the corporate head of training for Briggs Equipment, and Diehl is the global director of hospitality sales for Precor.

The master bedroom of Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's Fulton County home is a spacious and inviting room with a working gas fireplace that they refinished when they bought their home in 2016. The marble herringbone pattern on the front was created by Diehl's father, who hand cut each piece of stone. Custom drapery by Susan Daves of Drapery Workroom adds softness to the space.

A 67-inch bathtub and freestanding faucet by Kardiel create a bathing oasis in the upstairs master bath of David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's home. They worked with Jessica Murphy of Her Cave Atlanta to renovate their master bathroom after they bought the house in 2016.

The dining room is one of the more traditional spaces in David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's Atlanta home. With a table and chairs passed down by Diehl's parents and paintings by his father on the walls, each piece in this space has a story.

When David Diehl and Jason Warshaw bought their Fulton County home in 2016 they renovated the house's two gas fireplaces and worked with Floor Coverings International to replace the floors throughout the home. Now the living room, which is open to the front entryway and the kitchen, is an inviting area where the couple spends most of their time.

Homeowners David Diehl and Jason Warshaw love how their kitchen is open to the rest of the living area. "You can be working in the kitchen, but you're still effectively in the living room," said Warshaw. "You can move all around the space and still feel connected." The abundance of space on the granite countertops and the chef's gas range are also favorite features of the couple.

Chairs and nesting tables from Overstock.com create a cozy seating area in David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's large master suite.

The staircase that spans from the basement to the second floor is one of David Diehl and Jason Warshaw's favorite features of their home, which they purchased in 2016. "It is one of those architectural features that is kind of a wow factor," said Warshaw. "It really stood out to us, gave it a little bit more formality and made the house a lot more inviting."

David Diehl and Jason Warshaw loved the look of the kitchen when they bought their Atlanta home in 2016. The only change they've made in the three years they've lived there is to update the backsplash above the stove in Casa Rustica tiles from Floor & Decor.

The enclosed porch of Jason Warshaw and David Diehl's home provides a peaceful place for Diehl to work and a lovely place to serve cocktails when the couple entertains. Plus, the vinyl screens, installed by CoolScreen, help the porch stay well insulated and comfortable when the doors to the rest of the home are open. The porch furniture is from Parr's Furniture.

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David Diehl and Jason Warshaw bought their traditional style Fulton County home in 2016 and moved there with their dachshund mix, Jackson. The home is 5,200-square feet with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.

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