Kelly Blackmon

1 month ago | atlantahomesmag.com | Alyssa Bird |Kelly Blackmon

When it comes to design, restraint is a powerful tool. It can be tempting to gut everything and start anew, but often the most successful projects are handled with self-control and a light touch. Such was the case with this 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Buckhead residence, which dates from the late 1920s or early ’30s. The house had been well maintained throughout its history, so the current owners decided that a complete overhaul wouldn’t be necessary.

1 month ago | atlantahomesmag.com | Colleen McNally Arnett |Kelly Blackmon

As the old saying goes, good things come in small packages. Jewelry, baby clothes, a perfect cup of coffee. Or, as in the case of a Buckhead new-construction home for a growing family, a Blue Celeste tile that inspired the entirety of the project. “The homeowner already had an idea, which is really nice when there is a source of inspiration and we build on that,” says designer Virginia Cheek.

Nov 14, 2024 | atlantahomesmag.com | Sejal Bhima |Kelly Blackmon

Designer Whitney Durham’s penchant for historic dwellings led her and husband Nathan to a grand 1930s home nestled on over 3 private acres in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park. While their previous cottage was big on charm, it lacked the space for their two growing boys and two energetic labs. “The cherry on top was this house had undergone a renovation by Norman Askins in the 1990s,” says Durham, noting her appreciation for the revered Atlanta architect.

Jun 19, 2024 | atlantahomesmag.com | Jennifer Bradley Franklin |Kelly Blackmon

It’s hard to imagine this moody, sophisticated primary bathroom as a cramped, poorly laid out space, but that’s precisely what Theresa Ory of Theresa Ory Interiors had to work with when her client brought her on. The limited flow wasn’t the only challenge: Ory and her team had just three weeks to transform the area into a show stopping oasis. “Our primary objective was to improve the flow and functionality of the space,” she says.