When designer Bailey Ward‘s clients purchased a house in Atlanta’s beautiful Chastain Park, it lacked warmth and character. The main goal was to make it feel like home while facing the challenge of blending the husband’s contemporary minimalist taste with the wife’s layered, traditional aesthetic. The result is a charming and cozy home, perfect for starting a family and hosting intimate Thanksgiving dinners. Let’s take a look inside!

Photography by Kelly Blackmon of Emily Followill, and styling by Brittany Forsling.

The dining room was just an open space so they used fully upholstered chairs in a rich brown wool to create a more intimate dining space. The fine art photograph is sentimental to where the couple got engaged, and the wallpaper is Brunschwig & Fils Bird And Thistle.

The large breakfast area was outfitted with a fully custom banquette in a stain proof fabric in preparation for little fingers.

“We didn’t shy away from color in the family room with a beautifully upholstered sectional in Peter Dunham performance fabric,” Bailey said. “Jewel tones fill the space and give the homeowner’s that much desired character the home was lacking.”

The Office was filled with builder grade paneling which Bailey replaced with more appropriate picture molding. We the walls were the walls and built-ins (which were expanded upon for the client’s extensive library)  were coated in Farrow and Ball’s Elephant Tusk.

While the walls remain white to keep a serene feel in the client’s primary bedroom, a fully custom headboard makes a statement. We balanced the traditional elements with a playful quilt, contemporary lines in the lamps, and a woven bench.

The perfect home for Thanksgiving or any family gathering! To learn more, please visit Bailey Ward Interiors and follow @baileywardinteriors for ongoing inspiration on Instagram.