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Waldenour
A former designer and her husband open the doors to their own personal Walden.

Create a super-stylish green home—floor to ceiling—with unique finds at Waldenour.

Who: Karen and Brad Raymer. She worked as a designer at ADAC for 18 years with Dan Carithers, then Tom Hayes and Toby West, while Brad worked in the corporate world until life events led them to open an eco-conscious store.

The Store: Open since Spring in the Brickworks development on Marietta Street, Waldenour offers one of Atlanta’s largest inventories of green products and in a relatively modest space. Aimed toward those who are allergy prone, medically sensitive, or just looking for sustainable products, the store carries organic fabrics, furniture and cabinetry, upholstery, bedding and bath towels, as well as countertops and vessel sinks made from recycled glass and concrete. Soon, those south of the city will be able to visit Waldenour without coming into the city—a location in Palmetto is in the works.

The Style: “We wanted to offer products and furnishings that could be modern, traditional and transitional—all in one,” says Karen. She has even stepped in to work with one of the furniture manufacturers carried in the store called FurNature, helping them design pieces and finishes that are more contemporary. The Raymers feel strongly about helping develop the green community, so much so that they’ve partnered with EcoBella in the Highlands. “They wanted to carry our natural wicker line, and now we’re going to stock some of their products,” says Karen. “Everyone has such a great story about how they got into the [green] business, and we’re all motivated for the same reasons,” she says.

Why the Westside: After meeting with the developer, Karen and Brad knew this was the place for their store. “[The developer] kept the existing buildings and renovated them. He didn’t have to, but he did,” says Karen. “And that spoke to us. It’s really the perfect fit for our company’s mission.” 

Where: 1000 Marietta St., Suite 114, (404) 745-3025, waldenour.com.