A Soft, Soothing Palette and Exquisite Architectural Details Bring a Buckhead Tudor Revival to Life

Classic Tudor Revival details on the home’s front exterior got a fresh interpretation at the hands of late architect Frank Neely, who worked closely with his associates Christian Reed and Todd Pullen, along with interior designer Jessica Bradley. 

The gallery serves as the home’s hub, connecting the private and public wings. Limestone flooring from Francois & Co. imparts old-world charm.

A mahogany door with quintessential Tudor charm welcomes guests into the foyer.

The study is wrapped in Benjamin Moore’s Puritan Gray for a cocoon-like effect. A leather ottoman warms up the space, while a classically inspired Currey & Company chandelier and landscape painting from Huff Harrington are undoubtedly conversation starters. 

A neutral palette allows the great room’s eye-catching architectural elements to shine. English-inspired chairs from Hickory Chair in the dining area are upholstered in faux leather for easy cleanups. Bradley enlisted locally based Mill & Forge to fabricate the chandeliers overhead. 

A graceful motif separating the great room from the kitchen is repeated throughout for a sense of harmony.

The multi-purpose keeping room is well-equipped for enjoying both a morning cup of coffee or unwinding with a nightcap. The ottoman is custom made by Westside Custom Upholstery and the light fixture is by Currey & Company.

Oiled white oak beams add interest in the open and airy kitchen. Neely and Jenna Merrel of Jessica Bradley Interiors designed the cabinetry, which was fabricated by Brian Ashworth of Ashworth of Atlanta. Mill & Forge made the steel hood. 

In the dining room, a crystal chandelier from Ainsworth-Noah holds court above a Holland MacRae table. Bradley selected the latter’s round shape to give the room a more casual flair. A light oak buffet sourced through Schwung Home also plays up this aesthetic. The artwork is by Sally Threlkeld through Huff Harrington.

Neely and his team designed the limestone mantel and elegant paneling that is adorned with an Arteriors mirror.  

Smaller scale trusses dress the primary bedroom’s vaulted ceiling. In a nod to the room’s lush outdoor views, a chandelier by Vaughan features pressed steel leaves, and a floral Madeaux fabric is sprinkled throughout. 

Deeper tones in the abstract painting by Allison Chambers add depth to the bedroom. The bed is by Bernhardt and the rug is from Designer Carpets. 

A picture-perfect niche in the primary bath is one of many beautiful vignettes dreamt up by Neely and his team.

A splash of color in the laundry room makes mundane tasks more enjoyable. 

A fun fabric by Lacefield Designs sets the tone in the craft room.

Overnight guests are treated to garden views framed by Chelsea Textiles curtains.

The architects carved out charming spaces such as the daughter’s bedroom. The blush pink McLaurin & Piercy linen fabric is a sophisticated selection that will grow with her.

A one-of-a-kind Tiles of Ezra mosaic through Francois & Co. provides a special touch in the bathroom. The painting is by Christina Gregory.

A perfect post for warmer months, the pool house can accommodate cooking, dining, and lounging. Its open-air setting allows views of the vast property to be enjoyed. The landscaping is by Chris Holden of Land Plus Associates. 

Sparing no detail, Mediterranean-like tiles and a limestone hood from Francois & Co. elevate the outdoor kitchen. 

Sparing no detail, Mediterranean-like tiles and a limestone hood from Francois & Co. elevate the outdoor kitchen. 

A soft, soothing palette puts a present-day spin on this traditionally inspired home full of exquisite details.

While imagining their forever family home, a couple found themselves drawn to a Tudor Revival residence in Buckhead. They reached out to the home’s architect, Frank Neely, to design an equally grand home on their plot of land just outside of Atlanta, but with a caveat: to make it light, bright, and approachable.

 “Traditional Tudor Revival houses tend to have a dark and heavy nature to them, however, these clients wanted a strong connection to the outdoors, so amid the classic elements we incorporated lots of windows and just a general sense of openness,” explains Todd Pullen, who alongside Christian Reed served as associate architects of the project before Neely’s passing last year.

 The home’s great room best exemplifies this marriage of styles. Spanning nearly 36 feet, a series of steel window doors floods the room with natural light while grand trusses gracing the vaulted ceiling add a sense of history. Custom doors with charming Tudor arches flanking the fireplace have a similar effect. It’s the woodwork’s lighter finish—a careful choice by the team of architects and interior designer Jessica Bradley—though that keeps the look fresh.

“Before we even tackled the interior furnishings, we really started off with the finishes of the house,” recalls Bradley. “One of the biggest decisions was deciding on the stain of the wood so that the house, even with its grand architectural details, feels cozy rather than formal.”

The client’s desire for a more relaxed, family-centric home had them questioning their need for a traditional dining room. “I was up for the challenge of convincing them that it didn’t need to be an intimidating space used just twice a year,” says Bradley. A round table ensures conversations flow easily while leather chairs and an elegant fireplace offer a warm library-like aesthetic. Pocket doors add the final intimate touch to a room that’s become one of the most prized.

 During warmer months, entertaining shifts to the home’s expansive backyard. The pool house was designed as far more than just a place to dry off. It’s a convivial sanctuary complete with an outdoor kitchen and multiple gathering spaces. Pullen and Reed, now principals of their own eponymous architectural firm, took advantage of its open-air setting, allowing the slate roof to be seen through the rafters.

 “It’s subtle but impactful,” notes Reed. “We excel and pride ourselves on attention to detail, which was really important to Frank as well. That’s the fun of a home like this; everywhere you look there’s some special detail or vignette to discover.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Jessica Bradley, Jessica Bradley Interiors, (404) 846-3220; jessicabradleyinteriors.com ARCHITECT Frank Neely, Frank G Neely Design Associates, (404) 817-0807 ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTS Todd Pullen and Christian Reed, Pullen & Reed LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Chris Holden, Land Plus Associates, (404) 238-9595; landplusassociates.com BUILDER Randy Hardy