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Take Five: May Design Inspiration
Take Five: May Design Inspiration
From an event this month at Impossible Currency 1. Inside the 2023 Southeastern Designer Showhouse Take a peek inside Atlanta’s spring showhouse, built by Benecki Homes with interiors by Source... Read more...
The Notebook: Jacques Adnet's Visionary Designs
The Notebook: Jacques Adnet's Visionary Designs
(Dining chairs in a dining room by Nate Berkus via MyDomaine) Jacques Adnet, a true avant-garde artist of his time, captivated the design world with his innovative thinking and originality in form... Read more...
How to Care for Your Handmade Luxury Area Rug
How to Care for Your Handmade Luxury Area Rug
A good handmade rug is built to last decades, but only if you treat it right, and most of caring for one is simpler than people fear. I make these... Read more...
Take Five: March Design Inspiration
Take Five: March Design Inspiration
From my latest style campaign with Express Outdoor design tips with Belgard I wrapped up my four-part campaign with Belgard outdoor living, with my top tips for designing an outdoor space. It's all about... Read more...
Before & After: A Bistro-Inspired Breakfast Nook
Before & After: A Bistro-Inspired Breakfast Nook
Transforming a cramped kitchen in a historic 1920s Ansley Park home required strategic Atlanta interior design expertise and budget-conscious solutions. This French-inspired kitchen makeover proves that thoughtful design choices can... Read more...
Impressive Entrances: Entry Hall Rug Ideas
Impressive Entrances: Entry Hall Rug Ideas
The entry hall is your home’s first impression—a space that sets the tone for what’s beyond. Whether it’s a grand foyer or a narrow threshold, an entry rug instantly grounds... Read more...
Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul
Travel by Design: Hotel Peter & Paul
(via ASH World – Peter & Paul) Hotel Peter & Paul New Orleans: A Boutique Design Hotel in a Historic Setting When it comes to boutique hotels in New Orleans... Read more...
The Best Charcoal Gray Paint Colors (and How to Live With One)
The Best Charcoal Gray Paint Colors (and How to Live With One)
I painted my first room charcoal in a tiny Atlanta bungalow, mostly out of nerve. Everyone warned me that dark walls would make a small space feel smaller. The opposite... Read more...
The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy
The Notebook: Dorothy Draper's Optimistic Legacy
Dorothy Draper's iconic design for the Greenbrier Hotel. Dorothy Draper was a pioneering force in maximalist interior design who transformed how Americans approached decorating their homes and public spaces. Her... Read more...
Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light
Art Hearts: James Turrell's Mastery of Light
(via U.T. Austin College of Fine Arts LANDMARKS) James Turrell light art represents one of the most powerful approaches to transforming interior spaces through color and light. As a pioneering... Read more...
Why Library Dining Rooms Are the Most Inviting
Why Library Dining Rooms Are the Most Inviting
(via Fawn Galli Interiors) The library dining room is one of the most quietly sophisticated ideas in residential design. It's a room that does two things beautifully — hosts a... Read more...
From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design
From the Archives: A Neo-Traditional Townhouse Design
I thought it would be fun to start sharing a behind-the-scenes look at some of the design boards I've created for past clients, showcasing room inspiration and my favorite product... Read more...