2017

Contemporary Cool

In her downtown loft, Minhnuyet Hardy proves that modern and edgy have a place within Atlanta’s historically traditional design landscape.

Living room with a sectional sofa, abstract art, and white furniture. Dominant colors are white and light blue, with accents of gold and brass.

Up in the Clouds

Soft sophistication rules in this urban aerie by Melanie Turner Interiors.

Blue dining room with dark wood table, upholstered chairs, patterned curtains, and a painting of birds on a tree branch.

Lived-in Luxe

Andrew Howard transforms a newly built home into an inviting family retreat thanks to his classic-meets-refreshed aesthetic.

White kitchen with a large brass range hood, gray island with white marble countertop, and light gray upholstered bar stools. Large black-framed windows overlook greenery.

Crème de la Crème

The 2017 Kitchen of the Year Contest winners prove that it is possible to marry the practical and the pretty in one of the most-frequented spaces in the home—if you balance hardworking design details with timeless touches.

Bar with extensive liquor shelves, mirrored back wall, and pendant lighting. A long wooden bar top with black stools with orange accents is in the foreground.

5 Questions for John Adamson

American Cut’s executive chef discusses the restaurant’s lively, multilevel layout and Southern-influenced menu.

Navy blue kitchen with stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range with red knobs, and white subway tile backsplash.

Fit for a Chef

Deliberate design decisions strike a balance between form and function in chef Kevin Gillespie’s entertaining-friendly kitchen.

Living room with white sofa, abstract art, gray armchair with orange throw, and black geometric hanging chair.

Mindful Makeover

A century-old Ansley Park abode receives a masterful addition thanks to the keen vision of decorator Alice Cramer, architect Caroline Reu Rolader and landscape designer Carson McElheney.

Living room with coral sofa, abstract art, white armchair, and blue patterned lamps. Geometric wall design in pale gray and cream.

Kinetic Crush

Margaret Kirkland gives a Buckhead couple’s light-filled oasis a vibrant refresh.