Intimate Arrangement

Intimate Arrangement Forget the dark, apocalyptic designs of yesteryear. Today's traditional decor is softer with a contemporary -- even eclectic -- touch. Taupe walls offer a warm yet impartial backdrop to this elegant living space, where a set of couches is organized for intimate fireside conversation. Design: Carey Karlan



Robin's Egg Blue Hand-painted detailing on the walls combine with a geometric-patterned rug and ikat chair fabric within this funky dining area. Lean painted in a robin's egg blue balances the layering of patterns to maintain the space fresh. Design: Katie Ridder



Contemporary Twist This McAlpine Home imperial two-poster mattress by MacRae Designs provides a modern twist on a traditional design. Layout: Fernandez and True Interiors



Romantic Vibe Soft lavender grey and pink tones give the dining room a dreamy, intimate vibe. The brass chandelier adds a mixture of midcentury modern and traditional elegance. Design: Jennifer Jones, Niche Interiors



Built-In Shelving Built-in shelving provides maximum functionality without sacrificing distance, which is ultimately what all chambers hope to realize. Layout: Design Development NYC/Photo: Trevor Tondro



Neutral Tones A number of neutral tones and patterns are layered to create a soft, cozy, elegant master bedroom. To stop from obstructing the views out of the room, the furniture is located at the center of the room. Layout: Jamie Herzlinger



Prints and Patterns A mixture of classic prints and patterns create this large, open space feel relaxed and comfortable. Design: Kathryn Greeley



Feminine Powder Room A washstand is a great option in a toilet where storage isn't an issue, such as this female powder room. Designer Christina Stillwaugh of Jessica Lagrange Interiors mixed the gold sink and sconces with a stunning, large-scale wallpaper which celebrates the pink tones from the rock flooring. Layout: Christina Stillwaugh



Shades of Blue Three distinct shades of blue -- periwinkle, turquoise and royal blue -- are layered through this area to offer vibrant pops of color and depth. Design: Lynn Morgan



Comfy Nursery Knit lampshades above the toddlers include a whimsical touch to the clean lines of the cozy nursery. Design: Nancy Twomey/Photo: Angie Seckinger



Approachable Touches Contemporary chairs and art add approachable touches into the expansive formal dining room in the Atlanta Decorators Show House. Underfoot is a rug boasting an antelope fur print. Design: Robert Brown Interior Design/Photo: Ben Rollins



Vintage-Inspired Brighten up a work space with vintage-inspired furniture and refreshing art. Design: Layout Development/Photo: Trevor Tondro



So Plush Plush armchairs plus a cozy sofa provide the living room a romantic sense. Design: Niche Interiors



Beautiful Balance The white ceiling panels in this library assist reflect light in the windows, balancing the dark wood of this space. Design: David Mitchell/Photo: Angie Seckinger



Creative Touches The formal dining room includes an over-dyed turquoise carpet from Creative Touch in Secaucus, N.J., while the dining table awakens from Brooklyn-based artisan woodworker Palo Samko. The paper on the ceiling echoes the design from the adjoining living room. Design: Vanessa Deleon



Crisp White Kitchen To refine a kitchen and its own occasional disorder, tall cabinets in sharp white provide necessary storage for optimum performance. Choose pops of color for delicious intrigue. Design: Design Development/Photo: Trevor Tondro



Luxury and Sophistication Classy and elegant, this guest bedroom features a geometric-patterned silk and wool rug, luxury bedding and customized wood-and-iron shelving. Design: Anne Rue



Sterile Lines This living room communicates clean lines, ideal proportion and clever use of color -- all complemented with beautiful contemporary art. Design: Robert Brown



Juliet Balcony French doors open to a committed Juliet-style balcony, which overlooks the front lawn and boasts breathtaking views of the hills and mountains. Layout: Linda Woodrum



Parallel Elements A cohesive design is reached within this master bedroom via the use of parallel elements and replicated gold accents, like the exceptional ceiling lamp. Design: Susan Jamieson/Photo: Angie Seckinger



Grand Lobby Feel This wonderful great room was made from previously separate living and dining rooms. The homeowners like to amuse and wished to have the feeling of a grand reception of a hotel. A turquoise, red and gold color scheme creates a warm setting to host large parties. Design: S&K Interiors



Delightful Touches The Atlanta Decorators Show House kid's room is full of beautiful touches, like colorful throw pillows, architect floor lamps along with globe accents. Design: Clay Snider/Photo: Ben Rollins



Floor-to-Ceiling Windows High ceilings do amazing things for a living area. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide spectacular all-natural lighting, and help to open the room visually. Layout: Design Development/Photo: Trevor Tondro



A Study in Purple This analysis includes custom traditional-style built-in bookcases, while the glass table is topped with Jonathan Adler's charming horse lamp. The homeowners' vintage midcentury whitened cane-back barrel seats are finished with cotton cushions in shades of grey and lilac to complement the vintage purple carpet. Design: Vanessa Deleon



Aromatic Experience Fresh cut flowers and also a potted fruit tree bring the outdoors in and make an aromatic experience in this dining room. The window mullions are a couple shades darker than the inside color to create depth and eliminate the need for window treatments. Design: Joel Snayd



Smart Separation A nook off the living room will help create a separation between work area and comfort space within this living room. Layout: Michael Hampton/Photo: Angie Seckinger



Antique-Style Antique-style furnishings lend a lived-in look in this master bedroom. A serpentine-front cabinet stands as both a nightstand and clothing and linen storage unit. Design: Linda Woodrum



Blue and Brown Soft blue and chocolate brown are always a tasteful combination. Graphic patterns onto the carpet and background as well as tailored details about the chairs, ottomans and window treatments, maintain this design looking updated. Design: Jamie Herzlinger



Splashes of Color Touches of red and tufted upholstery walls make this traditional living room modeled after the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Fla., pop, as seen on HGTV's Color Splash. Layout: David Bromstad



Modern Appeal A pendant light adds modern appeal to the casual, transitional breakfast nook. Design: Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts/Photo: Ben Rollins



Regal and Masculine Smoking chairs covered in royal blue shadow, Venetian plaster with brass nail head trim and backlight shelving sets a regal, masculine tone in the Atlanta Decorators Show House cigar room. Design: Habachy Designs/Photo: Ben Rollins



Family-Friendly Dining Room On display front and center above the dining area's sideboard are some of the homeowners' photographs from his European architecture collection. While the children, prone to spills and drops, sit in rugged steel chairs, their parents enjoy meals in armchairs draped with washed-linen slipcovers. Design: Jon Kelly Davis



Airy Colors Only items with clean lines and a small scale have been chosen with this living area. Light, airy colors also help to make the room feel spacious and open instead of cramped. Layout: Erin Hiemstra



Full of Charm This sunny living room is filled with charm. The neutral palette is accented with touches of turquoise. The rug adds texture , and gold accessories provide the space heat. Design: DeLisa Oakes