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Text by Margaret Zainey Roux In a world of whites and neutrals, Tricia Guild keeps things colorful. Since the 1970s, the London-based interior designer and Designers Guild founder has leaned on the power of the paintbrush to reimagine rooms and elevate them from blasé to bold. In her 17th book, Paint Box: 45 Palettes for Choosing Color, Texture and Pattern, Guild...

Red is bold and powerful, yet classic and timeless all at once. The color evokes an immediate response when one enters a room, so if your goal is to make a tasteful statement, you've made the right choice! Once you've decided to feature this rich hue in your home, there are a few things you should know. One misconception is...

Text by Tiffany Adams | Photography by Erik Kvalsvik Everyone knows the adage “location, location, location.” But what if, for a host of reasons, that idyllic place where that would be a dream to live in is just that—a dream? For these homeowners, they conclusively solved this conundrum by creating their own version of Shangri-la much closer to home. Fashioned after...

When this Atlanta couple originally bought their home, it certainly was not for the structure itself. An unremarkable 1960s rancher, the house had few redeeming stylistic attributes. But its location on the border of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Whitewater Creek presented irresistible possibilities. Complete with hiking trails and the river, the land is protected and will...

Much like people, houses often need an opportunity to evolve. Whether because of the homeowners’ changing tastes and lifestyles or the inevitable passing of time, a home that once fulfilled all the requirements of an accommodating abode can suddenly become less than ideal—or stated more bluntly, dated. Such was the dilemma that faced Kristy and Rick Schultz. While their...

  As the new year begins, many of us make lists of things we would like to accomplish during the next 12 months, whether it’s embarking on a new exercise routine, making a commitment to eating well, or striving for a certain goal in the workplace. Or maybe this past year was just a little too hectic, so your resolution...

  Jason Bertoniere of Jason Bertoniere, Inc. has been in the painting business since 1998. Fine Paints of Europe recently named him one of their 13 Master Certified Painters in the country. For homeowners, this is an excellent, informative way to know that a master certified contractor is a well-established company with many, many years of experience. It also informs clients that...

By keeping the front façade relatively intact while placing the more expansive additions in back, architect Ruard Veltman artfully designed this renovation to suit both the homeowners and the neighborhood. Text: Robert C. Martin Photography: Jeff Herr Being a good neighbor means more than just an occasional wave to the person next door or a friendly chat with the new folks on...

Text by Lydia Somerville From Atlanta, a swift drive delivers architect and designer John Oetgen and his partner, branding guru John Lineweaver, to their mountain escape in Highlands, North Carolina, a popular getaway for Atlanta’s design community. “This house was built for fun,” says Oetgen. “There’s nothing serious about it.” The three-peaked structure is separated into sections, one for the kitchen...

We understand that everyone wants to give a gift that is full of just as much character as the recipient. And that’s exactly what each timeless item from Southern Marsh Collection promises. With Southern culture at the heart of their products, you can be sure that each one is made of the highest-quality materials and packaged up to bring...