There’s something especially fun about starting a new project with returning clients who also happen to be old friends. After designing the main living spaces in their Atlanta home a few years back, we’re teaming up again for their house in Mexico, lovingly named Casa Don Julio. First up are concepts for the foyer and... Read more
We’re continuing through our Santa Rosa Beach project, this time with the kitchen and dining area. Both sit alongside the great room we shared recently, so we’re carrying the warm wood and sculptural shapes into these adjoining rooms. The goal is to make the three areas feel connected, with plenty of places to cook, eat,... Read more
Atlanta interior designer Jess Davis shares Design Chicago highlights, from AAPIDA and STARK’s trust panel to SHIIR Rugs, the MART Showhouse, and Brizo. Read more
Last week, we shared the great room direction for our Santa Rosa Beach project. This week, we’re taking a look at the primary bedroom and bathroom. Both build on the home’s warm wood and clean lines, with softer shapes and layered textures that invite a slower pace. In the bedroom, wood ceilings and an integrated... Read more
We’re getting into the details at our Santa Rosa Beach project, starting with the great room. A couple of weeks back we shared four layout options for this expansive room. Our clients chose the one that uses L-shaped sofas and low bookcases to create distinct seating areas without closing anything off. From there, we added... Read more
We’re back at our Sandy Springs project, and this time we’re taking a look at the scheme for our client’s dining room. The goal was to create a gathering place with enough presence to feel special, but none of the stiffness often associated with a formal dining room. We started with a streamlined wood table... Read more
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Designing a great room starts with deciding how the room should work. For our Santa Rosa Beach project, we explored four layouts, each offering a different approach to gathering, circulation, and connection. The first creates one generous conversation area anchored by a large sectional, keeping the arrangement open and communal. The second introduces a console... Read more
Last week, we introduced our new-build project in Santa Rosa Beach and the concepts for the exterior, pool, and pavilion. Now join us as we take an early look at the kitchen and scullery! The kitchen concepts feature warm wood cabinetry, expressive stone, and softly rounded details to bring an organic ease to the home’s... Read more
Atelier Davis is so excited to start a new-build project in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and we’re beginning with concept images for the home’s exterior spaces. These early references help us define how each area should look, feel, and function before we move into specific materials, furnishings, and finishes. By considering the exterior, pool, and... Read more
A primary bedroom should feel like an exhale, but calm doesn’t have to mean colorless. For our Sandy Springs project, we explored two ways to create a restful retreat with a punch of personality. The first scheme takes the bolder route. A pink and rust kilim rug sets the palette, balanced by pale wood and... Read more
We’re back at our Sandy Springs project, this time stepping into the sunroom! With its abundant natural light and connection to the outdoors, this space called for a cheerful mix of color, texture, and flexible furnishings. Our first scheme feels cool and breezy, pairing soft blue walls with warm wood grain and translucent accents. The... Read more