Articles in Featured Homes

Estate of Grace
While The Swan House basks in all the glory, another important local masterpiece awaits a new beginning. Atlanta architects and residential designers reveal their thoughts on...
Originally published: February 2012
Enchanted
When it comes to the holidays, Designer Benjie Jones applies his everyday decorating approach to his Christmas decorations: keep it artistic but measured, and fun without...
Originally published: December 2011
Country Strong
In a true labor of love, interior designer Jared Paul transforms a dilapidated 1850s farmhouse in Palmetto into a charming, unpretentious retreat
Originally published: November 2011
Pastoral Pleasures
A verdant, inside-the-perimeter estate feels miles away from its urban environs
Originally published: September 2011
Rock Solid
For the 13th year, high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a select group of Southern tastemakers—including many Atlantans—created the ultimate showplace for the 2010 Cashiers...
Originally published: July 2011
Small World
In her diminutive Manhattan abode, Cartersville native Lindsey Harper proves that even the smallest space can live large
Originally published: July 2011
A View From the Top
Matthew Quinn and Ric Parrish translate their chic design aesthetic to luxe quarters 22 floors above midtown
Originally published: June 2011
Comfort on the Coast
For clients in Florida, Keith Summerour and Jackye Lanham make a stylish splash on the sun-kissed gulf shores
Originally published: June 2011
Simple Sophistication
When it comes to getting away, Atlanta tastemaker Kay Douglass and her family answer the beck and call of their 1920s lodge-turned-vacation home on Lake Rabun
Originally published: May 2011
Lakeside Leisure
Tempering an all-white palette with natural wood and stone, designer Paige Sumblin Schnell creates a relaxing retreat on the shores of Lake Martin
Originally published: May 2011
Connecticut Calling
Atlanta’s finest design talents fashion unpretentious luxury for a rambling estate overlooking Long Island Sound
Originally published: March 2011
New Traditions
Looking forward—with a nod to the past—Alison Womack Jowers redefines classic style for today
Originally published: December 2010
100 Superlative Spaces
Originally published: December 2010
Boho Luxe
In a historic building rich with patina and charm, a stylist creates a personal loft space that melds the urban alllure of the Lower East Side with the vestiges of European...
Originally published: November 2010
Homes of the Year
The winners of our Homes of the Year competition inspire and impress with refined, yet definitive statements of superb style
Originally published: November 2010
A Masterful Mix
Designer Gretchen Edwards and Harrison Design Associates turn conventional style up a notch in a home set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Oconee ­­­
Originally published: October 2010
Stylish Simplicity
Designer Amy Morris and architect Bradley Heppner team up to create a modern-inflected home that still pays homage to the architecture of its traditional surroundings
Originally published: October 2010
Perfect Pitch
Architect D. Stanley Dixon and designer Betty Burgess team up to create a winning design for Atlanta Brave Derek Lowe
Originally published: August 2010
Going Green
The 2009 Cashiers Designer Showhouse provided an abundance of stylish and eco-friendly decorating ideas
Originally published: July 2010
Personal Space
A cheery, relaxed aesthetic prevails in an airy Alys Beach retreat by Atlanta designer Kay Douglass
Originally published: July 2010
Mexico Modern
For the design and decoration of a Brookhaven couple’s vacation home along the Sea of Cortez, designer Barbara Howard eschews traditional south-of-the-border style, opting...
Originally published: June 2010
Island Bliss
Designer Walter Mazzanti creates a contemporary Key West getaway that doubles as an Atlanta couple’s romantic retreat and entertaining paradise 
Originally published: June 2010
A Soft Touch
Designer Tammy Connor’s quiet approach to design brings a Buckhead residence to life
Originally published: April 2010
Atlanta Style Now
This winter, we took an already amazing home—a gorgeous William T. Baker-designed estate on tony West Wesley Road in Buckhead—enlisted the help of 23 of Atlanta’s top...
Originally published: March 2010
New Avenues
Sovereign’s skyline views offer a fresh perspective for Pieces owner Lee Kleinhelter and her growing family
Originally published: January 2010
High Style
Designer Bob Brown translates a fashion-forward color scheme to a new Buckhead condominium
Originally published: January 2010
Classic Remix
Designer Barbara Howard guides a young couple to embrace a fresh take on traditional style
Originally published: January 2010
The Luxury of Comfort
A family home combines classic Tudor charms with stylish updates and personal touches
Originally published: December 2009
The Luxury of Color
At The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Atlanta, Buckhead, designer Bob Brown imparts elegance with a rich palette
Originally published: December 2009
A Little Slice of Heaven
Amid the tree canopy of Buckhead, and with sweeping views of downtown, a new residence by designer John Oetgen offers an ethereal vision of tranquility
Originally published: November 2009
Fresh Appeal
A designer’s signature style transforms an aging Buckhead residence into a charming family home with modern French flair
Originally published: October 2009
Designing Duo
Classic California design inspires the style of a grand Buckhead manor
Originally published: October 2009
Designing Women
Originally published: October 2009
The View from Here
Towerhouse, architect Keith Summerour’s personal Meriwether county retreat, at once transcends styles and defies convention
Originally published: August 2009
Shore Thing
An Atlanta couple works with designer Liz Williams to create a peaceful Amelia Island retreat
Originally published: July 2009
Ideal Escape
Two Atlantans design their dream vacation home along the crystal waters of Florida’s gulf coast
Originally published: July 2009
Modern Magic
Inside an unassuming 1970’s contemporary house in Buckhead, John Oetgen and John Lineweaver make themselves at home among a superlative collection of 20th-century decorative...
Originally published: June 2009
Having it All
Thanks to designer Sara Steinfeld and a talented duo of architects, an Ansley Park home gets a contemporary conversion while staying true to its traditional roots
Originally published: June 2009
Cleverly Conceived
A visionary shop owner transforms her Tudor-style home into a chic and winsome dwelling, awash in white plaster walls and one-of-a-kind treasures
Originally published: May 2009
Pretty Glam
With a nod to legendary decorator Dorothy Draper, designer Margaret Bosbyshell creates a bold and brilliant scheme that’s perfectly on-point
Originally published: May 2009
White Now
A Virginia-Highland couple ushers in a new chapter of their lives with a delicate blend of soothing colors
Originally published: April 2009
Purity of Purpose
A charming country cottage, owned by well-known Atlanta artist Andrew Crawford and his wife, fulfills their shared vision for fuss-free city living under a cover of pure...
Originally published: April 2009
Cabin Chic
Not willing to settle for the typical mountain home, Mimi Williams creates a restful retreat that reflects her one-of-a-kind global style
Originally published: April 2009
Stylish Sanctuary
A dream team of design professionals creates a pool house that is a soothing oasis of style
Originally published: March 2009
Self-Portrait
A home in Buckhead is more than walls, furniture and fabrics; it’s a reflection of the woman who built it
Originally published: March 2009
Timely Turnaround
Armed with a bevy of antique finds, Phoebe Howard gives a young family the home of their dreams—in a flash of decorating dexterity
Originally published: January 2009
All Dressed in White
A light palette mingles with dark woods, varied textures and cool metallics to create a harmonious look that’s always in fashion
Originally published: December 2008
Cozy & Classic
After 30 years in their Brookhaven home, an Atlanta couple downsizes without sacrificing style
Originally published: December 2008
New Traditions
After the catastrophic loss of their home outside of Savannah, a couple returns to Atlanta for a fresh beginning
Originally published: November 2008
Easy Elegance
Designers’ rooms from last year’s Christmas House prove that high style need not be fussy to be gorgeous
Originally published: November 2008
Above & Beyond
Filled with verve and vigor, designer Keith Arnold’s high-rise condo sets the standard for a new generation of stylemakers
Originally published: October 2008
Great Heights
High-flying but gracious, the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles designer model at Sovereign, by Westbrook Interiors, reverberates with the same stylish frequency as the new...
Originally published: October 2008
Analyze This
Featured pros from the 2008 Decorators’ Show House & Gardens talk about their spaces and what made them tick
Originally published: September 2008
Fresh Approach
With elegant touches and a restrained palette, designer Suzanne Kasler honors a Buckhead home’s short, but illustrious, history
Originally published: September 2008
William H. Harrison
The Atlanta-based, internationally renowned architect is, by all accounts, a local treasure. He recently sat down with AH&L to discuss his accomplishments to date,...
Originally published: September 2008
Inspired Elegance
With one of her recently completed projects as our guide, designer Patricia McLean shares the secrets of timeless decorating with a personal touch
Originally published: August 2008
The Mansion
AH&L gets an exclusive look inside the Mansion on Peachtree Hotel & Residence
Originally published: August 2008
Fresh & French
With rich finishes and a dash of Old World elegance, designer June Chamberlain transforms a new home into a timeless living space
Originally published: August 2008
Pretty Classic
Garden designer Alex Smith transforms an aging Buckhead garden into a timeless living space
Originally published: July 2008
Mountain Heir
For the design of his North Carolina mountain house, Atlantan Frank Thomas draws inspiration from his friends and long-time mentors
Originally published: July 2008
Summer Simplicity
A year in the making, the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2008 Designer Showhouse captures the quiet grandeur of Flemish style—in a Southern setting—on the shores of Lake...
Originally published: July 2008
The Next Chapter
Decorating with a light touch, a young couple takes a fresh approach to classic design in their new home
Originally published: June 2008
Simply Charming
With the renovation behind her, a Buckhead homeowner falls in love with her house all over again
Originally published: June 2008
Small Spaces: Second-home Treasures
Designer Alice Cramer creates a turnkey interior for a downsizing couple by giving their favorite pieces a new look
Originally published: May 2008
Classic Photo Op
Designer Rita Carson Guest transforms a Colony Square penthouse into a stylish and well-edited backdrop for Ben and Ann Johnson’s collection of classic modern art
Originally published: May 2008
Beauty on the Beach
Interior designer Carter Kay fashions a sand-and-sea color scheme for a South Carolina beachside retreat
Originally published: April 2008
Small Spaces: Close to Home
Family antiques and rustic details make a small but gracious guesthouse in Sandy Springs feel like home
Originally published: April 2008
Sea Island Sophistication
Using the marsh as his muse, interior designer Billy Roberts appoints a beach retreat that is every bit as comfortable as it is luxurious
Originally published: April 2008
Small Spaces: Fire and Ice
In a Buckhead townhouse, designer Tish Mills creates a quiet retreat for a spirited homeowner
Originally published: March 2008
Tuscan Treasure
Step inside our Spring Show House at Montaluce Winery & Estates
Originally published: March 2008
The ‘Un-White’ House
Designer Sara Steinfeld and architect Staffan Svenson create a contemporary masterpiece in garden hills where a traditional bungalow once stood.
Originally published: January 2008
Art in Bloom
Chihuly glass and Otterness bronzes turn a Sandy Springs garden into a whimsical retreat.
Originally published: December 2007
Grand Tradition
Combining fine antiques with Southern hospitality, Jim Essary creates a traditional home that is just as welcoming as it is winsome.
Originally published: November 2007
Having It All
A Virginia-Highland home gets a makeover, fitting into the traditional neighborhood while accommodating the owners’ modern lifestyle.
Originally published: October 2007
Plantation Panache
Style and luxury abound on Lake Oconee at the hands of Suzanne Kasler and William T. Baker.
Originally published: October 2007
Graphically Speaking
Designer Courtney Giles’ classic townhouse pops with graphic elements and splashes of color.
Originally published: September 2007
Bold Strokes
With color and antiques, interior designer Liz Williams jazzes up an Ansley Park gem by combining dark, contemporary pieces with feminine flair.
Originally published: August 2007
Fashion Forward
Peoples Boutique owner Susan Singletary designs her home by following her stylish instincts. At the core, what motivates and inspires Singletary is the search for quality.
Originally published: July 2007
Script Change
"We had worked very hard in Hollywood and earned a good living writing soap opera. For 27 years, we wrote 100 pages per day. But, at last, it was time to get off the...
Originally published: December 2006
Architect Yong Pak's Atlanta home renovation
Realtor Glennis Beacham kept a photographic record of the progress of the construction of Beacham's new Buckhead home. Watch our slide show of this spectacular home.
Originally published: February 2007
Farmhouse Fresh
After years of searching for the perfect lake home, the Striblings settled on this three-bedroom oasis on Lake Burton. With the help of designer Craig Kettles, it is now the...
Originally published: July 2007
A Dream House on the Chattahoochee
Clinton Ross Smith's frank observations on Summerour and Westbrook's creation from "Written in Stone". Scroll through these photographs and learn more about this home.
Originally published: October 2006
Summer Show House
This past June, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles brought you 100 Ideas of High Style with their Summer Show House at the Riverclub in Suwanee, Ga. Take a peek inside this...
Originally published: June 2007
A Grand Plan
As interior designer, Judy Bentley designed and built her sophisticated townhouse and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles followed her every step of the way. Clinton Ross Smith...
Originally published: December 2006

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