Clay McLaurin

Two men smiling in front of a backdrop of patterned textiles.

Two former longtime Atlantans have taken the West Coast design scene by storm with their entrepreneurial spirit, exquisite eye and covetable textiles

Interior design studio with two men working at a large white table, shelves of fabric samples, and a large white pendant light overhead.

Homes, Office Spaces

January 2016

Design Duo

Textile designer Clay McLaurin and designer James Wheeler‘s shared office space is an ode to fresh-faced beauty.

Man in a v-neck sweater and olive pants stands next to a modern chair in a room with white brick walls and large windows.

Style, Tastemakers

June 2015

Ones to Watch: 15 Under 40

Atlanta’s rising design talents haven’t just paid their dues—they’ve created platforms, introduced products and adopted philosophies that are changing the way we live today.

Outdoor dining area with a round table set for four, navy cane-back chairs, and a blue and white striped rug, overlooking a mountain landscape.

Homes, Showhouses

May 2015

At the 2014 Cashiers Designer Showhouse, a talented group of designers and landscapers paid homage to the surrounding views of Whiteside Mountain with memorable textiles, fresh color and stylish accessories. Sited on 29 acres in Cashiers, North Carolina, this charming home was an ode to timeless Southern style.

Living room with a large wooden hutch filled with plates, a white sofa with green pillows, and a long upholstered ottoman. The walls feature a scenic mural and a fireplace.

Homes, Showhouses

September 2014

The Italian Job

At the 44th annual Decorators’ Show House & Gardens, Neel Reid and Philip Shutze’s 1926 Italian Baroque “Pink Palace” is transformed to Palazzo Rosa thanks to Atlanta’s top talents.