100 Superlative Spaces
1) The breakfast area of Debra Johnston’s Buckhead home features an array of midcentury design classics.
2) This Phoebe Howard-designed bedroom looks as if it’s floating on a cloud.
3) Bobby McAlpine created this weekend getaway at Lake Martin, Alabama, for an Atlanta family.
4) On a horse farm in Coweta County, Joye Hirsch incorporated pieces of Americana in the home.
5) In a Rabun County lakeside getaway, Craig Kettles created a cottage-style kitchen.
6) Chip Cheatham’s living room features dramatic art, custom furniture and influences from the Far East.
7) In one of Buckhead’s oldest homes, Margaret Bosbyshell complemented the classic architecture with a bold, yet tailored vibe.
8) An outdoor “room” created by Joel Kelly and David Bennett makes the most of Atlanta’s long summer season.
9) Rita Carson Guest melded contemporary art with antiques in a Colony Square penthouse.
10) Bill Musso’s striking tableau and photography arrangement creates a memorable focal point in his living room.
11) A chair in Dan Carithers’ dining room is as much an objet d’art as it is a functional piece of furniture.
12) This master closet is a model of organization and sophistication, courtesy of Douglas Weiss.
13) Blue-and-white is an Atlanta staple; in Judy Bentley’s bedroom, the combination takes on a fresh, lighter-than-air feeling.
14) A shower designed by Summerour & Associates Architects is the ultimate in bathing luxury.
15) Hank Hitopoulos’ closet is composed of pieces amassed from years of collecting.
16) Gwyn Duggan
17) All of the objects in this living room by Jill Vantosh have a sculptural sensibility.
18) A loggia in Sandy Springs echoes the lush gardens of California.
19) Rough-hewn shutters effortlessly meld with a crystal chandelier and leather folding chairs in this dining room by Susan Sing
20) On Lake Rabun, a country kitchen is pared to the basic essentials.
21) Summerour & Associates Architects designed two islands for this kitchen—one square and one round.
22) Against a backdrop of elegant architecture, Mimi Williams displayed a collection of decorative objects in varying shapes.
23) At the hands of Tish Mills, a bathroom vanity is like no other.
24) Liz Williams amassed a collection of antique botanicals for a soothing Ansley Park dining room.
25) “Utilitarian chic” is the best way to describe Barbara Westbrook’s closet.
26) Henri Jova’s bed in Palm Beach County is surrounded by objects and mementos of personal importance.
27) Shon Parker brought the outside in with a unique installation of tree limbs covered in gold leaf.
28) The reception area in Suzanne Kasler’s office is a melting pot of furniture styles and periods.
29) This living room by John Oetgen reflects his long-time love affair with collecting.
30) Robert Brown melds traditional furniture with contemporary colors and art.
31) Jim Essary
32) A child
33) Jared Paul mixed a re-issued 1970s print wallpaper with a tailored vanity to create a perfect powder room.
34) Stan Topol’s scheme for a high-rise living room fits his clients’ lifestyle to a “T.”
35) An outdoor fireplace at a Virginia-Highland residence by Joel Kelly and David Bennett is an ideal gathering spot for the own
36) Stan Topol’s living room personifies his personal style.
37) Sara Steinfeld, Brian Bell and David Yocum created a striking contemporary glass addition to a classic in-town residence.
38) Douglas Weiss— scheme for a master bedroom is sexy and chic.
39) Symmetry is the defining force in a living room by Robert Brown.
40) Rita Carson Guest’s take on this dining room melds organic shapes with cutting-edge furniture and photography.
41) A living room by Suzanne Kasler is pure glamour.
42) Bedrooms designed by Phoebe Howard are feminine, comfortable and cozy.
43) Kay Douglass’ breakfast room is a model of striking simplicity.
44) Furniture serves as art in the home of Michael and Audrey Landy.
45) A residence by Tim Hobby blended the owner’s collection of handmade objects with contemporary furnishings.
46) This cozy sleeping alcove, designed by Craig Kettles, harkens to a bygone era.
47) John Oetgen designed this foyer based on a Parisian hotel particulier.
48) Black-and-white images matted in blue create a powerful focal point in the living room of Keith Arnold and Marc Henderson.
49) Led by Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio created this one-of-a-kind kitchen by juxtaposing stainless stee
50) This elegant bedroom by Joel Kelly features ornate furnishings against a loft-style backdrop.
51) A sunroom by John Oetgen is as glamorous as a 1940s Hollywood movie.
52) Carolyn Malone’s fresh take on this dining room in Cashiers, North Carolina, puts a new spin on mountain style.
53) Kelly Wolf Anthony’s scheme for a living and dining area is as pure as snow.
54) Randy Korando and Dan Belman transformed a ho-hum bedroom into an exquisite French-inspired retreat.
55) Kathy Guyton and Chip Cheatham upped the ante on rustic design by incorporating wicker, rattan and iron.
56) Carole Weaks imbues a formal dining room with casual touches.
57) Silk textiles and Chinoiserie influences define this living room by Chad Holman.
58) Phoebe Howard’s former dining room features an eclectic mix of pieces.
59) Sleek lines and fine art take center stage in a contemporary bedroom by Sara Steinfeld.
60) Restrained opulence best describes this inviting bathroom by Amy D. Morris.
61) Heriberto Brito’s design for this breakfast area showcases some of the best furniture designs of the mid-20th century.
62) An ethereal dining room by Barbara Westbrook packs a punch in black and white.
63) Order and high style are tops in this home office by Roy Otwell and Doug Henderson.
64) Soft Swedish style adds romance to a dining room by Mandy Culpepper.
65) The curry color of this dining room by Douglas Weiss allows the room to “glow” during candlelit dinners.
66) Beth Webb and Nancy Pendergrast Duffey, with Summerour & Associates Architects, imbued a lakeside home in South Carolina wit
67) Without sacrificing style, Tim Hobby and Yong Pak pared down this bathroom to its chicest essentials.
68) John Nelson and Michael Kirkland melded contemporary art, luxe fabrics and a hand-painted wall covering to create a room.
69) For a teenage boy’s bedroom, Barbara Howard transformed baseballs into a floating sculpture.
70) Books, manuscripts and more fill the shelves in the library of Bridget and Jerry Dobson’s former home, Descante.
71) Alice Cramer played old against new in this stylish aerie.
72) An artist’s studio by Carolyn Malone is a perfect composition unto itself.
73) Mimi Williams pushes the boundaries of color in this office‚—and what’s not to love?
74) This dining area by Wendy Meredith is the essence of American style.
75) With the eye of a curator, Kay Douglass redefines purity in her living room with a few select objects.
76) Red! Red! And more red! This room by John Oetgen is an immersion in color.
77) When she renovated, Sara Steinfeld worked with Jim Choate to devise a glass-box addition for her family’s den.
78) This soft yellow dining room by Suzanne Kasler is elegant, yet as cheerful as sunshine.
79) Scott Laslie designed this bedroom with a nod to glamour and divine textures.
80) Jamie McPherson’s kitchen garden is treated with as much care as any indoor space.
81) For this hallway, Paula and Glenn Wallace deftly mixed cuckoo clocks with works of art by SCAD students.
82) Dashes of blue add verve to a living room by Walter Mazzanti.
83) Ted Cleveland turned an upstairs alcove into a charming lodge-style bedroom.
84) A large screened porch by Bobby McAlpine blurs the boundary between indoors and out.
85) The living room of Katie and Ian Walker reflects a passion for collecting.
86) Keith Summerour’s Towerhouse Farm includes an eat-in kitchen for large gatherings.
87) Heather Dewberry and Will Huff made a bold statement with the arrangement of understated plates in this foyer.
88) Mixing animal prints with folk art, Barrie Buck creates a masterful combination.
89) Led by Stephen Pararo, Pineapple House Interior Design created a luxurious living room by playing up the power of symmetry.
90) Lee Boren Kleinhelter designed this nursery without so much as a single pink or blue hue.
91) Joel Kelly used casual, yet tailored slipcovers on the dining room chairs at an oceanside vacation home.
92) An elegant tester bed is the focal point of this French-inspired bedroom by Stan Topol.
93) By painting the antique chairs in her dining room, Beth Webb gave them a new lease on life, making them chic once again.
94) Bill Hudgins
95) A rocking horse serves as a powerful focal point in this living room by Barbara Howard.
97) John Oetgen used a maximalist approach in the colorful design of this living room.
98) This dining room by Carole Weaks sparkles, shimmers and shines; banquettes, in lieu of chairs, add an element of surprise.
99) Led by Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio mixed stone, metal, wood and painted finishes to create a modern feel.
100) Beth Webb’s design for this bedroom is as divine as rich chocolate.
As 2010 draws to a close and we move toward 2011, we thought we’d look back at some of the most memorable spaces that we’ve published in a little more than a decade. One hundred spaces, to be exact. It isn’t necessarily a “best of” list. Rather, they’re rooms that made big impressions on readers when they were originally published or created lingering memories for AH&L staffers. Some of these spaces—even those from years ago—are still often talked about; others have long since been forgotten but are no less extraordinary. Many of these rooms were chosen for their unequivocal devotion to personal style while others are just pretty, plain and simple. Some are charming; some are cozy. There’s a mix of classic and contemporary, and scattered throughout are a handful of cottage-style spaces, but we’ve left out most of the chateaux. What’s your favorite space? Let us know by visiting facebook.com/atlantahomesmag. In the meantime, we’re working on the next 100.
Photography by Mali Azima, Erica George Dines, Steve Pomberg, and Gil Stose