Georgia

Plants and animals bring Najah so much joy that she’s surrounded herself with them in her botanical Atlanta home that “feels like a cool bar, coffee shop, or a library lounge.”

$70K plus a lot of blood, sweat, and tears turned this garage into a tiny home with a sleeping loft, full kitchen, walk-in closet, and “fairly sizable” bathroom.

Interior designer Molly Sellers has always been a bargain hunter, and describes her style as eclectic, but says she works to make her home feel luxurious on a budget.

This woman-owned Atlanta condo mixes organic modern style with original architectural features like glass doorknobs, an old telephone niche, and more.

There’s a carved front door, an intricate dining room archway, a non-working fireplace-turned-art installation, and more.

The “sleep divorce” trend has never looked so stylish than in this couple’s remodeled house that has a dual primary suite situation.

The lovely balcony is perfect for cozy movie nights.

Mary Disser, who's a fashion director, looks to her closet when finding home inspiration.

Kelsey Smoot is a graduate student, but didn't want this rental apartment to feel "collegiate," so they leaned into pops of color for this apartment in a way that they hadn't previously done in past apartments.

Tour this 880-square-foot rental apartment that's shared by two creatives; there are cool painted wall squiggles and a couple of fantastic secondhand scores.

During the pandemic Gillian Lyons moved to Savannah, Georgia, from NYC to be closer to her family, purchasing this 744-square-foot apartment.

As a Taurus, Reed's home is her castle and she spend a lot of time here, so she's made sure it's extremely cozy, has good lighting, and overall is a place that grounds her when she's in it.

Emily and Sean worked with designer Shelby Adamson at Little Black Fox to refresh their Georgia house that, at purchase, was clean and freshly painted but lacking in character. After a refresh, one room is now a deep monochromatic blue from floor to ceiling, and the rest of the house is full of personality.

When Mark and his wife purchased their home five years ago, they decided to go with a modern, minimalist approach with some bold choices. Extending their kitchen island into their dining table has become not only a cool style choice, but also a conversation piece.

Carla's duplex in Savannah had been rented to students and not updated in decades before she bought; one of the toilets almost fell through the floor when renovation began. Two years later and the whole place looks entirely different!

Sheena and Jason live, work, and travel the U.S. in this completely renovated 31-foot 1977 Airstream Sovereign. "The Airstream was originally left to rot away at a storage facility in a muddy field in Tennessee. It sat for years, slowly being consumed by the earth," explains Sheena.

Amber Cabral is an inclusion consultant, DEI Strategist, speaker, and published author, and lives in this "refined glam" rental apartment in Midtown Atlanta.

Raquel Lily is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and online content creator, and she released her debut full-length album, "Fixations," in early March. She lives in this colorful, musical house in Atlanta.

Scientist and educator Laurel Bristow's Instagram is a wealth of easy-to-digest and scientifically accurate information on COVID, vaccines, boosters, variants, and so much more. And her Atlanta condo she shares with her cat and axolotl is full of cool art and "cheeky little items."

There's an Op Art entryway. A Memphis Milano bathroom. Tons of rare tropical plants. And much of the design was DIYed on a budget!

It's not just the entryway (which was turned into a cozy and much more functional spot) that got a refresh... every room was updated without breaking the bank.

Heather has spent the last 14 months redoing every inch of this small rental studio apartment on a budget.

Prop stylist and cookbook author Annette Joseph lives in one of the DREAMIEST homes in Atlanta.

There are vegetable gardens, fruit trees, sprawling forests, solar energy rainwater collection systems, and a truly STUNNING greenhouse/bathroom made from upcycled wood-frame windows, just to name a few of the amazing structures on this 16-acre homestead.

A small half bathroom got a beautiful makeover thanks to some William Morris wallpaper.

Jodi Bond, of the popular blog and Instagram account "House on a Sugar Hill" has a beautiful home in Georgia she describes as "color layered on neutrals."

Adorable in style, this house is full of small-space lessons anyone could use for a size-challenged home, from a DIY Murphy bed (using hardware found on Amazon), to sliding doors, and even the use of color in a compact space.

Name: Laura Gibson and family Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned No matter whether you’re personally a fan of farmhouse chic style or not, you have to hand it to Laura Gibson: She’s a woman (and blogger) with a distinct style. And an attention to detail that customizes every inch of a plain home.

The couple painted walls, added new light fixtures, tiled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, and installed butcher-block kitchen counters to transform this run-down house into a beautiful family home.

Bert is a history buff and graphic designer, and actively supports artists by collecting their wares. He shares his cool condo with pups Biscuit and Ms. Millie Nelson.

This incredibly colorful house in Atlanta is a catch-all mix of mid-century modern and contemporary with some Hollywood glam and vintage.

Name: Beth Brown and family Location: Buckhead — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 4,000 square feet Years lived in: 2 years,owned Stepping into interior designer Beth Brown’s home is like walking into a luxurious boutique. Not surprising, considering she grew up visiting her mom’s chic Buckhead jewelry store, Tassells, which sells inspiring wearable objects.

Apartment Therapy's Lifestyle Editor calls her style: Rock ‘n Roll Bohemian Goth!

Name: Meghna Davé and Jake Williams and Lemmy (our pup!) Location: East Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1000 sq ft Years lived in: Owned 1 year Dive into a world of brilliant colors displayed through the ancient form of block printing by Maelu Designs, a sustainable textile company by local Atlanta entrepreneur, Meghna Davé. The bold patterns in the home she shares with Jake are highlighted by a minimal and natural aesthetic, making this space modern with a sense of familiarity.

Name: Eric and Lori Wright with their kids Claire, Julia and Maximilian Location: North High Shoals, Georgia Size: 1700 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned This Georgia home has history. Built around 1898, Eric and Lori’s house is nestled on three acres of bucolic countryside near the Apalachee River; there’s a babbling creek that they can see from their sleeping porch.

Name: Jessica Garvin, husband Brandon, and daughters Harper, Eloise and Claire Location: Just north of Atlanta, Georgia Size: 3,200 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned “Our style is a mix between modern farmhouse, eclectic, and a touch of whimsy,” writes Jessica Garvin, the blogger behind the wildly successful blog Garvin & Co.

Name: Sean Michael Davis + Dog, Charlie Location: Ponce City Market in Old Fourth Ward — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 575 square foot studio Years lived in: 1 year With great natural light, clean lines, and a touch of creativity, this space is the envy of bachelor pads everywhere. Local Atlanta graphic designer, Sean Michael Davis, welcomes us into his home. Coming in at a whopping 575 square feet, this studio space is on the smaller side of the spectrum.

Name: Eryn and Jared Erickson + Dog, Sprocket Location: East Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1200 square feet Years lived in: 7 months, Renting Eryn Erickson of lifestyle brand, So Worth Loving, and Jared Erickson of the beloved Atlanta motorcycle co-op space, Brother Moto, combine their individual aesthetics and open their doors to give us a glimpse at where the magic happens in this beautiful and eclectic East Atlanta home.

Name: Jess, Zach, and Roxie Monette Location: East Lake — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1400 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years Take a visual stroll through a bohemian dream in a 1938 “American Small House.” Jess, curator of Scoutmob‘s maker shop, has filled her home with charming family mementos and handmade goodies, lifting this depression-era cottage into its serene style.

Name: Rachel Stroly, husband, and two rescue cats Location: Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1,600 square feet Years Lived In: 3 years, owned The house has a totally granite exterior and sits on top of a hill, so we fondly call it the “Frankfurter Fortress,” a.k.a. “The Fort.” I met my husband four years ago at a Halloween party. He was dressed as a chicken and I was a hot dog (frankfurter) so there are a lot of hidden (and not so hidden!) references to that around.

Name: Kevin O’Gara and family Location: Cabbagetown — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1,500 square feet Years Lived In: 5 years, renting My dad first moved to Cabbagetown, a historic neighborhood in Atlanta, when my parents divorced in 2009. His first pad was a three-room shotgun duplex where my sisters and I first started exploring the neighborhood, and quickly we fell in love with its artistic charm!

Name: Giana Shorthouse Location: FLATS at Ponce City Market — Atlanta, Georgia. Size: 655 square feet Years Lived In: 2 years, renting I’m a designer and prop stylist living at Ponce City Market; the building is a historic, mixed-use community hub and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. My apartment is an extension of me and what I do.

Name: Julie and Andrew Puckett, Starbuck the dog, and Mr. Butters the cat Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia Size: 200 square feet Years lived in: 4 months; Owned The American dream seems to change with each generation, and with the high cost of living these days and the longing to simplify, many young Americans are skipping the white picket fence and jumping straight into the tiny house movement.

Small space or not, you will likely glean some inspiration from Morgan and Andrew’s Atlanta home. They’ve kept their small home feeling peaceful and surprisingly spacious while chock-full of plants, textures, and light at the same time.

Name: Liza Monteagudo and David E. Peterson + Dog, Paco Location: Grant Park — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1,100 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years Designer and DIY guru Liza Monteagudo and abstract painter David E. Peterson have created an eclectic, creative home in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta. It’s a treasure trove of David’s paintings, art from Liza’s home of Puerto Rico, carefully chosen antiques, and plenty of clever DIYs.

Name: Chelsie and Nate Location: Decatur, Georgia Size: 1,000 square feet Years lived in: Rented for 6 months Chelsie and Nate moved to Atlanta six months ago from Nashville. Chelsie is an Atlanta native and Nate is from Athens, so they are both happy to be closer to family and friends in their home state. It was the vintage floral numbers and mid-century charm that sold Chelsie on this home instantly — this was the first and only home she looked at, and she signed the lease right away.

Name: Morgan and Andrew Beatton Location: Historic Marietta, Georgia Size: 915 square feet Years lived in: 4 months! Morgan and Andrew welcome us into their beautifully designed home on the outskirts of Atlanta. Plants and natural textures create the welcoming aesthetic of this home, leaving this smaller space feeling bright and airy. The Beatton’s home in quaint and historic Marietta, Georgia is a clever blend of old and new that feels finessed and effortless.

Name: Sam and Heidi, and their two young sons Location: Athens, Georgia Size: 1,750 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; owned When it comes to fixer-uppers, it takes the right person with a vision to bring it back to life. For this darling 1936 Spanish Colonial in Athens, Georgia, it was destiny that brought her the befitting champion—someone who could see her potential beyond the old peeling paint, the water damage, and years of neglect.

Name: Betsy, Manny and Tilly Location: Savannah, Georgia Size: 1680 square feet Years lived in: Owned 1 year Betsy and Manny are a duo who clearly enjoy a good renovation project. They moved to Savannah from Brooklyn, New York a little over a year ago after outgrowing the city—and their 400 square foot studio apartment.

Name: Brittany Shields, husband Brett, brown lab, Bear, and little tabby cat, Gus Location: Midtown — Atlanta, Georgia Size: 1200 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, renting From a creative family, Brittany started her interior design company, Penny Shields, in 2010. It’s named after her “quirky and edgy grandmother,” and she offers her design services on residential and commercial projects.

Project by: J. Wheeler Designs Location: Atlanta, Georgia The 850 square foot apartment designed by James Wheeler of J. Wheeler Designs is located in Midtown Atlanta and is the homeowner’s first home. It was chosen based on its location and the amenities, including accessibility to entertainment options, security of a 24-hour concierge, and ease of maintenance.

Name: Jessica, her dog, Bhalu, and her cats, Chutney, Norma, and Feynman Location: Atlanta, Georgia Size: 624 square feet Years lived in: 4 years In a small space, it’s important to surround yourself with things that serve a purpose but also have meaning. With a treasure trove of collected items, Jessica’s cozy quarters tell a story from every angle. On a rainy afternoon I meet up with Jessica, a talented local potter and blacksmith, to scope out her studio and home.