June 2013

Three people in formal attire at an event. A man in a tuxedo on the left, a woman in a purple dress in the middle holding a glass, and a man in a tuxedo on the right. The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles logo is visible in the lower right corner.

Out and About: Veneralia: Experiencing Art in Architecture

The Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 1993 expansion designed by Michael Graves, founding principal of…

Living room with fireplace, large abstract art, neutral upholstered seating, dark leather armchairs, and a white coffee table with books and vases.

The Next Step

Leave it to Barbara Westbrook to make even the most clean-lined interior appear not only approachable, but also incredibly sumptuous….

Hallway with a console table, octagonal mirror, two lamps, two ottomans, and decorative plates on the wall. The floor is made of large, light-colored stone tiles.

Online Exclusive: Decorative plates

This is month’s issue, our columnist Marcia Sherill explores the beauty of hanging plates. From foyers to kitchens, these whimsical…

Foyer with a large crystal chandelier, ornate wall sconces, a vintage-style settee, and a long patterned rug leading to a doorway with a table and floral arrangement.

Online Exclusive: Refashioning furnishings

This month’s “Classic Beauty” feature story demonstrates that what’s old can be new again. Having outgrown their Ansley Park home,…

Close-up of a tufted brown leather stool seat with polished chrome legs and a chrome footrest

What’s Hot Now

Modern Approach: Some of the hottest home furnishing trends emerge at the annual Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, Italy,…

Restaurant dining area with black leather booths, light wood tables, black chairs, and large globe pendant lights hanging from a green ceiling structure.

General Excellence

“We’ve always loved the simple design and casual ambience of classic delis, so we jumped at the chance to help…

Modern home with wood siding, large windows, and a white chimney. Outdoor patio furniture and a grill are visible on the grounds.

Modern History

William Carpenter may have numerous accomplishments to his name, but it’s the Decatur architect’s 4,000-square-foot “Leila House”—an affectionate nod to…

Modern living room with dark wood cabinetry, a brown leather lounge chair, a sectional sofa, and two wooden chairs facing a large window with city views.

A Bespoke Touch

Designer Robert Brown fashions a high-rise home that’s tailored to its owner’s life and style.