Showhouses

Pasture with horses in a black wooden fenced enclosure, a small barn, and a large mountain in the background under a cloudy sky.

Sweet Serenity

While the star of the 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse was it’s 40 acres of rolling lawns, fenced pastures and stunning views, it was the imagination and creativity of some of the Southeast’s top design talents that transformed a sprawling estate—and its trio of living quarters—into a gracious, peaceful retreat.

Bedroom with a large white bed, grey upholstered headboard, leather armchair, and a white side table next to a window.

Top Design

At the recent Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Showhouse & Marketplace, area designers unleashed their impeccable style on a rambling Colonial-style Buckhead abode. The result: tailored-to-a-T spaces that both push the envelope and beckon guests to stay awhile.

Covered porch with white paper lanterns, striped curtains, a white wire coffee table with oranges and greenery, and a white stool.

Storied Spaces

Color and show-stopping art reigns supreme in the deft hands of designers at the 2013 Cathedral Antiques Show’s inspiration house .

French-inspired mansion with cream stone facade, gray slate roof, manicured hedges, and a lush green lawn.

Atlanta Style Now

The 43rd-annual Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens featured a dream team of design talents at a house that embodies today’s new elegance.

Antique wooden secretary desk with distressed white drawers, featuring a large green textured lamp, metal wall art with attached black and white photos, and a coral-colored vase with dried flowers.

Delight in Design

At the recent Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House, rooms created by the area’s top designers served as a harbinger of where local design in headed in 2013. The outlook is fresh and fearless.

Formal dining room with a large oval table set for dinner, tufted banquette seating, ornate chairs, a crystal chandelier, and a fireplace with artwork above. A large coral rug covers the hardwood floor.

Atlanta Style Now

Highlights from the 2012 Atlanta Symphony Associates’ Decorators’ Show House & Gardens

Living room with brown leather chairs, a dark brown sofa with a white fluffy pillow, a teal vase, and wall art made of wood slices.

Inspiring Spaces

In the deft hands of twenty designers at this year’s Cathedral Antiques Show‘s Inspiration House, fine antiques, mid-century objects and vintage finds never looked as new

Dining area with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a light wood table with white chairs, and a pink beaded chandelier.

Power of Pink

Designer Kerry Howard and Redefined Home Boutique add a feminine verve to a modern, light-filled space.