Design

Picture your best friend. she has your back at all times. She is unwaveringly supportive during the good times and the bad, invests time in deepening the relationship and helps...

All art is meant to evoke emotion. paintings, sculptures and other creative works serve to beautify a space, pique one’s curiosity or kindle the imagination. But there is a difference...

In today’s world, it’s all about speed. fast fashion, overnight shipping, instant gratification—trends that are in today and out tomorrow. At Berkeley Architectural Interior Woodworking, they get that. Their large...

Maurice Chandelier is a destination for anyone captivated by the elegance and history of Continental antiques, especially lighting. Spanning an impressive 15,000 square feet, this showroom has a treasure trove...

Window blinds, shades, shutters and drapery provide finishing design touches to rooms and address the all-important aspects of privacy and light control. As an investment that homeowners live with for...

When Charity and Bob Hatfield of Hatfield Custom Homes are building a new residence, they put their heart and soul into its design and construction. The Hatfields, who have lived...

It’s June 10, 1974. four-year-old Britt Wood sits wide-eyed at his Aunt Debbie’s wedding in his grandparents’ house in Opelika, Alabama, captivated by the enchanting atmosphere, the elegant dresses, the...

Combine a designer’s artistic vision with innovative lighting techniques, apply it in a commercial or residential setting, and you get the distinctive installations offered by Illuminations Lighting, Atlanta’s unparalleled contemporary...

In the heart of Buckhead lies a stunning 4,800-square-foot home that has undergone a remarkable transformation. Owned by a young professional couple who share an equal love for entertaining, traveling...

With a 40-plus-year track record in downtown Atlanta, Le Chateau is synonymous with coveted French antiques. The family-operated business includes inventory sourced from auctions, historic hotels, chateaus, liquidation sales, antiques...

Lighting design is a vital element of the ambience and functionality of both homes and businesses. Whatever you choose can profoundly impact the overall experience of a space, enhance a...

By his own admission, Mark Carson English wasn’t a good student during his formative years. “I didn’t even have good grades in art class because I didn’t follow the rules,”...

For years, Chris and Lizz McKay have been fighting against an idea. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say they’ve been fighting against a lack of ideas. Brilliant, thoughtful, creative...

Twenty-four years ago, Allen Jones wanted a refrigerator in his garage. He found such a great deal that he decided to sell it for a profit instead. As a former...

Tucked away in a quiet courtyard at Ansley Mall in Midtown is Odd McLean, an unassuming gift shop filled with chic accessories and decorative gems for the home. Tabletop displays...

It’s not uncommon for a client to ask an interior designer to work with some of their existing furniture or décor, especially if they have heirlooms or need a bit...

Alexandre Fleuren’s clients were living in Amsterdam when they contacted her about refreshing their home before their return to the United States. The six-bedroom, five-bath, 5,100-square-foot home in I’On was...

Shopping has become an experience that many people have foregone in favor of the quick, hassle-free ease of going online, with contactless everything and fast delivery just a click away....

A surprise knock on the door led a Buckhead-area couple to the unexpected sale of their home and a chance to start over in a new family home. While they...

A new gallery in Atlanta, Sonny Hardman Fine Arts, brings a fresh perspective to local collectors and art lovers through a focus on Eastern European fine art paintings. This is...

Atlanta literally rose from the ashes after the civil war, rebuilding its center into a national metropolitan hub and establishing itself as the unofficial capital of the New South. During...

There’s one thing senior gallery director Liza Rawls wants everyone to know about Vinings Gallery: It’s a full-service art gallery. With two locations and a framing shop, all located within...

Imagine walking into a new home with modern amenities but feeling like it is rooted in place and built many years ago, with an age-worn patina to its design elements....

Windows are elements of our homes that most of us take for granted. We don’t think much about them as long as they let in light and air and frame...

Chances are, if you have lived in atlanta for any time at all, you have heard of Jubin Rugs. Steadily built over the course of 30 years by Jubin Tavakol...

The task of looking for patio furniture can be daunting given the options and variety in quality available today. However, Palm Casual has been offering best-in-class outdoor sets at exceptional...

In an increasingly hectic world, our homes’ outdoor spaces have become more important than ever before. Outdoor living areas such as gardens, patios, kitchens and pools give us places to...

In Helli Luck’s painting Journey Home, five Roseate Spoonbills glide over the marsh as the sun sets in the distance. The fading light reflects differently off every element in the...

The materials that make up the large spaces in a home, such as flooring, tile, decking and wallcoverings, serve as a foundation for the home’s functionality, aesthetic and maintenance level....

In a complex world, the modern interior design trend of clean lines and quiet neutrals can be appealing because it offers a sense of calm and focus. But are we...

The site of a major battle during the Civil War and later a hub for aircraft manufacturing, the quaint Southern town of Marietta was an unlikely location to open an...

Pay attention to the “beyond.” If Bryan Craig has one word of advice about how to approach Antiques & Beyond, the Cheshire Bridge Road antiques institution he’s owned since 2018,...

Marylene Briere came to this country 31 years ago with $400 in her pocket. Moving here from her native France, she didn’t speak English and did not have any family...

Throughout the arc of Mitch Schlimer’s professional life, visualization has been the key to his success. A serial entrepreneur, his vision to see a need in the market made him...

You never know where you’re going to find Rik Cribb. As a lifelong singer-songwriter, he has played with local and national bands, including The Cribb, Rik Cribb and The Problems,...

Not far from the city lights of Atlanta sits an 1800s-era horse farm with surrounding outbuildings on 75 sprawling acres in northern Georgia. The homeowner and his family had lived...

You know how little birds weave things from nature to make a nest? That’s how we think of this house. This is my nest,” says Claudia Stimmel, interior designer and...

Not long ago, Russel Feldman taught a class that looked at the right kind of light for various uses. He brought out different bulbs, and he did some demonstrations. He...

While the hurry and hustle of the city were part of this Atlanta family’s daily life, it wasn’t the lifestyle they really wanted. The heart wants what it wants, and...

Imagine a place of business where you are surrounded by scores of high-quality, contemporary works by regional, national and international artists who are continually evolving. For Mark Mason Karelson, he doesn’t...

With its asymmetrical storybook appearance, Tudor architecture is one of the most beloved styles throughout history. Prevalent in England during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the style is...

In today’s world, it’s all about speed. fast fashion, overnight shipping, instant gratification—trends that are in today and out tomorrow. At Berkeley Architectural Interior Woodworking, they get that. Their large...

Pietro Piccoli’s painting Boats on the Beach in Badesi, Sardinia is not your typical seascape. Here, small wooden boats with multicolored hulls bob on a blue, pink and white sea. A thick...

Fashions will change, but traditional materials and superior craftsmanship remain the hallmarks of Architectural Accents. For Charles Nevinson, founder and owner, artisanal attention to detail and quality go hand in glove...

All art is meant to evoke emotion. paintings, sculptures and other creative works serve to beautify a space, pique one’s curiosity or kindle the imagination. But there is a difference...

Top fashion stylists can attest that accessories make an outfit. The right necklace, scarf or other adornment can elevate an attractive ensemble to next-level chic. The same holds true for...

Owned and operated by a single family, Le Chateau has been showcasing beautifully curated French antiques for the past 40 years. With an inventory sourced from auctions, historic hotels, chateaus,...

Lighting Loft embodies the maxim “design around the light source.” According to owner Shuly Zion, selecting the right light source for the task at hand is the most important decision...

Ricky Echegaray is both a collector of art and an aficionado of what he describes as “street art.” Echegaray’s Art-e Gallery has become a standout among the other galleries in...

Lighting is arguably the most crucial design element in a room. The proper lighting sets the mood and ambience; controls the emotion, energy and flow; and even makes small spaces...

Donna Mcdonald and Judy Goldberg joined forces to open Muse & Co. fine art gallery in Roswell in 2010. After a decade in the business, and due to many factors,...

With a Persian pedigree such as the Kashanis’, it seems only natural that the family would emerge as an authority on finely crafted antique Persian and Oriental rugs in the...

Founded by Moe Rabbani, Surena Rugs carries Atlanta’s best collection of Persian, Caucasian and Turkish fine area rugs. Rabbani was well-known in Atlanta’s design community, both for Surena Rugs and...