Articles in Decorating

Elegance at Eighty-Eight
In a high-rise home at The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel and Residences—at 88 West Paces Ferry—the design team from Stan Topol & Associates delivers an air of quiet luxury
Originally published: February 2012
A Warm Welcome
Designer Beth Ervin infuses a Brookhaven home with equal parts comfort and classic style
Originally published: February 2012
Traditional Twist
Interior designer Amy Morris seamlessly mixes classic and modern in a Vinings house where style and relaxation prevail for a busy family of four
Originally published: February 2012
Rooms with a View
Architects Thomas Paul Bates and Jeremy Corkern create an airy pied-À-terre for a downsizing couple
Originally published: January 2012
Picture Perfect
Phoebe Howard’s light and bright approach to decorating serves as the ideal backdrop for a family’s contemporary art collection
Originally published: January 2012
Country Chic
Architect D. Stanley Dixon and designer Nancy Warren create a new vision of refined rustic living
Originally published: January 2012
Balanced Beauty
Form meets function in the charming cottage office of interior designer Barbara Westbrook
Originally published: January 2012
Cool Yule
Drawing inspiration from her world travels and eclectic tastes, Ballard Designs’ creative director Jill Sharp Brinson puts an unexpected twist on Christmas in her Peachtree...
Originally published: December 2011
Striking a Balance
Designer Brian Watford puts a mid-century modern spin on a craftsman-style home
Originally published: November 2011
Lasting Legacy
With their usual unerring eye for detail, Designers Bill Murphy and the late Jim Essary create a luxurious home as timeless as the priceless treasures with which it’s filled
Originally published: November 2011
Design Squad
Atlanta designer Brian Patrick Flynn and two of his design blogger friends take a New York apartment from temp to terrific
Originally published: November 2011
Rustic & Refined
With help from her pals at Bungalow Classic, designer Beth Webb creates a home that melds country charm with city sophistication
Originally published: October 2011
Southern Sanctuary
Designer Jimmy Stanton imbues a country residence with style and soul, creating a retreat that’s equal parts stimulating and restorative
Originally published: October 2011
American-Made
Using handcrafted artisan furnishings, Room & Board’s design team infuses a rustic family retreat with modern flair
Originally published: October 2011
Winning Style
The Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers recognizes the state’s best design with its annual Design Excellence Awards. From classic to contemporary,...
Originally published: September 2011
Decorators’ Showhouse
Global influences, jolts of color and a certain joie de vivre defined this year’s Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens
Originally published: September 2011
Past Perfect
With antiques as the focal points of rooms at the Cathedral Antiques Show’s inspiration house, Atlanta designers cast a new light on old objects
Originally published: August 2011
Elegance: remastered
Designer Mimi Williams’ favorite things take on a fresh perspective in her new Buckhead home
Originally published: August 2011
Rising to the Occasion
In a penthouse at the Aberdeen in Vinings, designer Carole Weaks takes her classic style to new heights
Originally published: July 2011
Coastal Chic
Outfitted head-to-toe by Interior Philosophy, a whimsical beach house dispels classic waterfront clichés
Originally published: July 2011
On a High Note
For a music lover’s new high-rise residence, a trio of design professionals creates a space that’s as elegant as a well-composed sonata
Originally published: June 2011
City Chic | Country Calm
Designer Jimmy Stanton renders a westside pied-à-terre wondrous, while maintaining a humble escape in the Georgia countryside
Originally published: May 2011
Blue & White
This classic color combination never goes out of style, especially in Atlanta, but today’s blue-and-white is fresher and—dare we say—edgy. Our roundup of more than 100 finds...
Originally published: April 2011
Bathed in Blue
A classically inspired Duluth home captures the spirit and passion of its gracious owner
Originally published: April 2011
Savoir Vivre
One of Atlanta’s landmark high-rise residences is the embodiment of the good life, compliments of designer John Oetgen
Originally published: March 2011
GAME CHANGER
Something magical happens when you gather the city’s top designers under one roof and give each of them carte blanche to decorate a room. that’s what transpired at our recent...
Originally published: February 2011
Neutral Territory
Phoebe Howard’s elegant style helps a Buckhead couple usher in a new era
Originally published: January 2011
Designers Reveal ALL
Local style experts give us the scoop on how Atlantans will be decorating in 2011
Originally published: January 2011
Interior Instincts
An art-enthused tastemaker gets back to her roots and builds the perfect Buckhead home
Originally published: November 2010
Modern Comfort
In buckhead’s sleek Sovereign high-rise, designer Barbara Westbrook takes the concept of casual chic to new heights with an intriguing blend of textures and styles
Originally published: November 2010
New Meets Old
In a new home for a couple and their teenage sons, a dream team of local design pros puts a fresh twist on classic style
Originally published: October 2010
Ready, Set, Decorate!
Ever wonder how a show house room comes together, and what ideas and tips you can incorporate into your own home? Decorator Stan Topol, designer of this year’s living room (...
Originally published: September 2010
25 Years of Spitzmille­r & Norris
With a level of trust between partners commensurate with marriage, Atlanta-based residential designers Frederick Spitzmiller and Robert Norris are shaping the future of our...
Originally published: August 2010
Pioneering Perspectives
This year’s Design Excellence Awards, bestowed by the American Society of Interior Designers Georgia Chapter, represent Atlanta design at its best
Originally published: August 2010
Designing Duos
Pursuing careers that run the gamut from shop owners to interior designers, these eight pairs of mothers and daughters—having chosen to work together—give a new spin to the...
Originally published: May 2010
Work of Genius
Four-time Shutze Award-winning architect D. Stanley Dixon calls upon his wealth of knowledge, experience and passion in his firm’s well-curated Buckhead design lab
Originally published: May 2010
Bright Star
Interior designer Suzanne Kasler’s light-filled atelier meets the modern-day organizational needs of any busy firm but with the softness and comfort for which her residential...
Originally published: May 2010
Personal Treasure
In a community all but forgotten by the hustle and bustle of modern-day Atlanta, Barbara Westbrook counts her personal home as the perfect reprieve.
Originally published: May 2010
Lucky Number 7
In her latest installment, Marcia channels numerology
Originally published: April 2010
Grace in Motion
The 44th annual Atlanta Steeplechase brings its equine splendor to the banks of the scenic Etowah River
Originally published: April 2010
A Soft Touch
Designer Tammy Connor’s quiet approach to design brings a Buckhead residence to life
Originally published: April 2010
Keith Robinson
Well-attuned to details, this events planner and bon vivant is the epitome of creativity
Originally published: April 2010
Lakeside Lush
Answer the call to comfort by filling your second home with the soft colors, textures and decorative touches reminiscent of this relaxed way of life
Originally published: March 2010
Tea for Two
Marcia takes a tasty trip down memory lane
Originally published: March 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
Amy Morris
In the first installment of our new series on local tastemakers, we catch up with a designer known for creating interiors that are beautiful, comfortable and well-edited
Originally published: March 2010
The Luxury of Inspiration
A roundup of our favorite rooms from the past year
Originally published: December 2009
Holiday Bliss
Decorator Phoebe Howard shares her top 10 tips for gracious holiday style
Originally published: November 2009
Holiday Redux
At last year’s Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House, four local interior designers put a fresh spin on holiday decor ­
Originally published: November 2009
Best of Both Worlds
Despite the distance, city and country dwellers Linda Beth and Ed Loughlin prove that life in two locales is completely within reach
Originally published: October 2009
Decorate & RENOVATE!
Ten local interior design pros offer up savvy solutions for decorating and remodeling projects, both big and small
Originally published: October 2009
2009 Decorators' Show House & Gardens
Originally published: September 2009
A to Z: Guide to Style, page 4
Originally published: September 2009
A to Z: Guide to Style, page 3
Originally published: September 2009
A to Z: Guide to Style, page 2
Originally published: September 2009
Chic & SMART
Editorial Director Clinton Smith talks to designer Joy McLean about the luxury of savvy spending on the home
Originally published: August 2009
House to HIGH-RISE
Atlanta designer Carole Weaks walks us through her latest project at The Aberdeen and offers insight into how her clients are making the move without buying everything anew
Originally published: August 2009
Designing Dozen
In Buckhead, there’s one last chance to see the work of 12 leading local designers before it disappears forever
Originally published: June 2009
Simplicity
Originally published: April 2009
Comfort
Originally published: April 2009
Serenity
Originally published: April 2009
The New Luxury
AH&L editors and local tastemakers reveal the secrets of the good life through serenity, comfort and simplicity
Originally published: April 2009
Creating a Blissful Bath
Four designer bathrooms—both large and small—show us how to infuse maximum style into these utilitarian spaces
Originally published: February 2009
Creating a Beautiful Bedroom
Six inspiring takes on the bedroom—from the 2008 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House—are as comfortable and stylish as they are decoratively diverse
Originally published: February 2009
Creating a Lovely Living Space
Some top Atlanta designers demonstrate their knacks for gracious design in these 2008 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House rooms
Originally published: February 2009
The 2008 Christmas House Preview Party
Featuring 26 of the city's best and brightest designers
Originally published: January 2009
In the Now: A Touch of Gold
Originally published: December 2008
A Decorated Life
Ribbon purveyor Nicholas Kniel parlays the splendorous stock of adornments at his Sandy Springs boutique into a published look at this often under-regarded decorative art
Originally published: December 2008
Seasonal Chic
With an extraordinary eye for detail, designer Beth Webb creates a scrumptiously stylish holiday scheme at her Buckhead home
Originally published: December 2008
Tribute to Bill Harrison
Originally published: November 2008
Table Matters
Renowned designer Dan Carithers shares his table-setting secrets, just in time for the holidays
Originally published: November 2008
Equestrian Style — with a Kick
Shereen Fuqua shares her secrets for incorporating fresh, contemporary equestrian flair and horsey accessories into her already stylish Robert Brown-designed interiors
Originally published: June 2008
The New Talents
The 20 young movers and shakers under the age of 40 who are making their mark on Atlanta
Originally published: March 2008
Get Cozy
Highlights from Conway Manor, the 2006 Alliance Children’s Theatre Guild Christmas House.
Originally published: December 2007
3rd Annual 20 Under 40
Atlanta’s Next Generation of Talent. Accepting Nominations until November 12.
Originally published: November 2007
The Paint Doctor Is In
You think slapping on a coat of paint is simple, right? Just brush it on, and you're good to go? Not so, says Archie Deese, also known as Atlanta's Paint Doctor. "There's a...
Originally published: October 2007
Natural Selections
Going au natural has never been more beautiful. From the beauty and elegance of Asia to bio-based upholstery these items will add nature's comforts to your home.
Originally published: September 2007
The 2007 Alliance Children’s Theatre Christmas House
The Alliance Children's Theatre has announced the designers participating in the 33rd Annual Christmas House, called La Maison Enchantee, located at 895 West Paces Ferry.
Originally published: September 2007
Defining Details
In this online exclusive, find out why in style, as in life, it's the little things that count.
Originally published: August 2007
What's Hot!
Originally published: August 2007
The Sensualist
Clinton Ross Smith takes an inside look at South of Market owner Kay Douglass' inspiring places. Click through the photos in our slide show to see more.
Originally published: November 2006
The Power of Paint
Choosing the right color can make a room dramatic, serene or even give it multiple personalities. Local designers, Barbara Westbrook, Barbara Howard and Joy McLean take us...
Originally published: June 2007
Hot Summer Color
Heat up your home this summer with these sizzling accessories. Fresh green fabrics to summer turquoise, these colorful items will brighten up your home.
Originally published: June 2007
Decorating with Prints
Add interest to any room by adding and mixing exciting prints. Click through our slide show to get ideas and see examples.
Originally published: April 2007

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