Atlanta Magazine

A photographer and bookshop owner collaborated with Hayes Little Studio to design their modern bohemian residence centered around Southern art.

On Jones Street in Savannah's Historic District, the 1853 Margaret Dibble House stands as a testament to how interiors can honor the past while embracing the present. Designer Linn Gresham of Leah Bailey Interiors has orchestrated multiple transformations over the years for the homeowners. The residence is a clever combination of renovation, historic preservation, and new construction. “It’s a work in progress,” she says.

The circa 1800s house na­med “Com­e Away” sits at the heart of a 2,900 acre property in Norwood, Georgia, that is thriving with new trees, stocked ponds, and wildlife since being recently restored and repurposed fro­m a com­mercial hunting and conference center to a family ho­me.

How to make a Virginia-Highland bungalow even better? When the location is perfect, but the client needs more space and updating, the answer is Cottage 2.0. Interior designer Nikie Barfield and architect Mark Arnold identified the home’s charm factors and enhanced them.

The past few decades have seen a rise in the “anti-lawn movement,” which prioritizes native plants that welcome pollinators and work with, rather than against, the natural environment. This cultural shift comes as Atlanta grapples with increased climate challenges.

Beth Meyer had a vision for the pilot’s clubhouse that sat on her clients’ stunning 300-acre property along the Etowah River in Kingston. The modern structure would serve as an ideal weekend getaway for the outdoorsy Marietta-based owners and their children and grandchildren, who were looking for a place to hunt, fish, and spend quality time together.

When Anne and Daniel Arwood moved from their Druid Hills home to a new build in Ansley Park, they had two big items on their wish list. They wanted their new home to accommodate their busy lifestyle, and they wanted it to reflect their love of nature and the outdoors.

At the recent High Point Market, luxury furniture brand Baker debuted a collection of furnishings and accessories in collaboration with Atlanta-based interior designer Susan Ferrier. The 70-piece line, which is a first for the designer, includes pieces for the living room, dining room, and bedroom. It will be available in showrooms in late summer.

The home is traditional yet soaked with color, and Sophie Kaufman shows off her storytelling capabilities through the decor. Sophie designed the interiors herself, documenting the process for her 134,000 followers on social media. The home’s decor is a mix of high and low. Investment pieces, including wallpaper and a custom couch for the living room, are meant to stay for the long term, while other pieces were sourced at big box stores, estate sales, and through Facebook marketplace.

Two Atlanta designers, Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis, and Laura Jenkins of Laura W. Jenkins Interiors, recently debuted a hardware collaboration for Jessica’s luxury hardware brand Nest Studio. The new eight-piece Profile collection features an interplay of shapes and craftsmanship, with customizable handles, geometric knobs, and a dangle-drop pull, all available in three finishes.