Interior Design

If you’re looking to transform a space for the little one in your life, a good starting point could be your child’s personal wish list. Creating a fabulous room for kids 12 and under calls for getting him or her “involved in the design process,” says Terrell Dinkins, residential interior designer and owner of Posh Interiors, LLC, 
www.poshinteriorsllc.com, 
in Atlanta. Check in with y… Read more...

Winning projects from our Decorating on a Dime Contest As part of our annual “Decorating on a Dime” Contest, we challenged Atlanta homeowners and design professionals to complete a room makeover for under $1,000. Entrants were required to submit project photos and details along with a complete accounting of their expenses, excluding labor, and where they purchased each item. The winning proje… Read more...

A cozy fireplace with flickering flames is a welcome sight on a chilly day. For centuries, the hearth has been a symbol of welcoming and a centerpiece of the home. The inviting warmth draws family and friends together. Your mantel, too, is a place to showcase prized possessions. Read on for the hottest ideas in fireplace design and tips on everything from building materials to accessories. No deta… Read more...

Interior lighting is one of the home’s most basic needs, but today’s popular fixtures are anything but basic. Designers commonly refer to lighting as the “jewelry” of a space—the finishing touch that dazzles and delights. Your home is filled with special decorative pieces, and lighting should be no exception. Now more than ever, homeowners are turning to light fixtures to showcase their… Read more...

  In our homes, windows offer pictures of the world—a glimpse of sunlight or the great outdoors. These pictures deserve beautiful frames. Decorative blinds, shades and window treatments serve many functions, but they should always enhance your home decor. There are many elegant choices beyond white plastic blinds and vinyl shades, and you don’t have to settle. With all the resources availabl… Read more...

While Atlanta has a rich history of traditional architecture and interiors, the city’s modern design movement is creating a buzz like a Frank Lloyd Wright wonder in Buckhead. That’s good news for Elayne DeLeo and Bernard McCoy, founders of Modern Atlanta’s annual “Design Is Human” Week (www.modern-atlanta.org), an event that celebrates modern design and lifestyles. In its fifth year, �… Read more...

If there’s one room in a family’s home that changes the most, it is likely a kid’s bedroom. As children grow, their styles and furniture need change. While some change is inevitable, the following choices will endure the test of time. Trundle day bed Perfect for lounging, reading, sleeping and more, day beds are a popular option for kids’ rooms, according to Cecilia Staniec, ISD, ASFD, n… Read more...

For this year’s “Decorating on a Dime” Contest we wanted to find out just how far $1,000 goes these days. Atlanta residents accepted the challenge and were happy to share their budget home decorating projects with us, including exactly how much each item cost. We hope the savings strategies of our winners will inspire you.               Non-Professional Win… Read more...

                    From the Runway Fashion designer Jason Wu’s collection of bath fittings and accessories for luxury brand Brizo is turning heads with edgy lines and a matte black finish. The collection includes a coordinating lavatory faucet, towel holder, soap dispenser, wastebasket and more. The combination of Scandinavian and Baroque design elements b… Read more...

What started as a cluttered, storage-challenged kitchen with a poor layout now looks and functions better than ever. To maximize space, the existing peninsula was removed and a new island was placed in the center of the kitchen, creating an open layout that incorporates the adjacent dining area. The custom maple island with beadboard-style end panels and 3-inch-thick Tigerwood countertop provides… Read more...