Seamless Living: Garden and Interior Converge in a Buckhead Home

Designer Andrea Henzlik collaborated with Charles Calhoun on the home’s new iron front door. Additionally, new shutters, railings, gas lanterns, and paint dramatically enhanced the curb appeal.

Gregorius Pineo bronze sconces in the living room add an unexpected modern touch that keeps the traditionally detailed space feeling current. Bold club chairs covered in a bird-motif fabric reflect the homeowner’s love of nature.

Henzlik and architect Greg Busch transformed the bar area into a custom alcove featuring curved architectural details and hidden shelving. The art and rug echo the warm, earthy tones of the cabinetry and millwork.

The dining room balances formal architecture with approachable elegance through its meticulously crafted white oak coffered ceiling, designed by Busch and hand-finished by artisan Larry Holt.

De Gournay wallpaper reflects the homeowner’s passion for botanicals while maintaining a light, airy quality that keeps the space from feeling overly formal

In the powder room, dramatic marble pairs with a floral wallpaper, an antique mirror, and Waterworks plumbing. Layers of luxurious detail—including the intentionally varied brass and gold leaf finishes—achieves a collected look.

To the right of the range, the pantry entrance features custom snap-back doors with elegant hardware that seamlessly blend into the paneled architecture for concealed closets. The cabinetry was designed by Laurie Lehrich of Cardea Home.

An iron bay window added during the initial renovation is the backdrop for the breakfast nook. Pottery by Michelle Toole through Bungalow Classic is collected on the table.

The library provides a masculine counterpoint to the home’s botanical and floral themes, offering the husband a sophisticated space for business meetings while maintaining continuity with the rest of the house.

A curated collection of small oil paintings crowns the bed in the primary bedroom. A Dedar tiger-print fabric on the Alexander Lamont burnished-brass bench is a whimsical and unexpected addition.

Rosa Bernal hand-blocked linen draperies set the bedroom’s soft blue palette.

The primary bathroom features white oak cabinetry with a deeper finish than other rooms to give the space its own identity. Bronze bird sconces are a marriage of femininity and masculinity.

A rope chandelier by Fisher Weisman hovers above the freestanding tub.

Old-world-inspired stone flooring instead of tile creates warmth underfoot and a softer transition from the adjacent bedroom.

The stunning built-in cabinetry was designed by Cardea Home and inspired by an antique European cupboard.

The garden feels both romantic and restrained, where symmetry meets softness and every bloom appears thoughtfully placed yet effortlessly natural.

A stone path leads through lush hydrangeas to the pool cabana.

Overflowing borders, softened edges, and timeworn details give a serene storybook quality.

“The greenhouse was always part of the vision—getting the placement right and allowing it to become its own moment was key,” says Henzlik.

When clients and designers work together multiple times, an unspoken understanding emerges. There’s an idea of what functions well and what doesn’t; which colors and patterns are preferred and which should be avoided. For interior designer Andrea Henzlik, her third project with a Buckhead family began before they even purchased their 1930s home. The Tuxedo Park house had good bones but lacked personality. In partnership with architect Greg Busch and contractor Roger Balko, Henzlik embarked on a phased renovation that allowed the family of six to live in the home and understand how they used each space before making major changes. In playing real estate defense, Henzlik encouraged steady, intentional evolution.

The home’s foyer immediately signals the transformation as it’s home to several of the initial modifications, including the iron door and plaster groin ceiling that captures architectural gravitas while maintaining a clean, transitional feel. “It was a great way to marry the two styles because the client really nods to the traditional side, and her husband leans to the contemporary,” explains Henzlik.

That marriage continues into the family room, where two sofas replace the expected sectional—a layout the couple loved in their Colorado home, also designed by Henzlik. Busch relocated the fireplace to accommodate the arrangement and added a steel corner window that frames a Japanese maple. Club chairs upholstered in a bird-dotted fabric, the client’s preferred motif, became a statement piece. “The fabric reflects her, and I love that,” says Henzlik. The space sits adjacent to the wet bar, which is accented by architectural curves, gradient cabinetry, and abstract art by Tyler Guinn.

For a large family that entertains frequently, the kitchen required both beauty and functionality. Chandeliers make an unexpected, oversize impact above the island, while custom-designed counter stools and rush seats add charm. In the dining room, artisan Larry Holt hand-finished a white oak ceiling to achieve the perfect patina. Whimsical wallpaper brings botanical softness to balance the room’s sophistication.

The transformation extends outside across a half-acre garden on the 1.3-acre lot. Late landscape designer Carson McElheney of Carson McElheney Landscape Architecture and Design (CMLA) worked closely with Henzlik to design an English-inspired sanctuary, which was installed by Marc Galbraith with Galbraith Grounds Management. “The back of this house presents so beautifully, and it’s such a luxury to have this much flat backyard,” says Henzlik. The CMLA team, now Hamilton Land Services, Inc., aimed to create different vignettes and moments throughout the yard— espaliered fruit trees, bubbling fountains, and a charming shed that houses garden tools and serves as its own destination point were all incorporated. A greenhouse anchors one section of the garden, while other structures, including a cabana designed by Busch, offer separate outdoor “rooms” within the landscape.

“We wanted it to feel like a working garden but create these little experiences as you move through it,” she says. The garden even includes pickleball courts tucked discreetly into the design. Because of the flat backyard, the garden becomes part of the interior experience. “Being inside never disconnects you from the garden,” notes Henzlik. “It’s as if the outdoors become part of the interior—a beautifully seamless way of living.”

At its heart, this project represents what happens when trust, time, and talent converge. Like the garden that unfolds in carefully tended layers, the phased approach allowed for thoughtful decisions rather than rushed ones. The collaborative spirit between Henzlik, Busch, McElheney, and the homeowners meant every space reflects genuine needs and authentic style—honoring its historic bones while living beautifully for a modern family.

INTERIOR DESIGN Andrea Henzlik, Andrea Henzlik Design, (404) 797-3476; andreahenzlikdesign.com ARCHITECT Greg Busch, Greg Busch Architects, AIA, (404) 252-8073; gregbusch.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Carson McElheney, Hamilton Land Services Inc., (404) 355-3330; hamiltonlandservices.com BUILDER Roger Balko, R. Balko; rbalko.com