Photos: The timeless beauty in traditional design

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Photos: The timeless beauty in traditional design

The tufted chair and ottoman, made in England, have a classic look that fits with the home's traditional interiors. Christopher Oquendo/AJC FILE

Pendant lights from Progressive Lighting contrast with the light and airy style of the kitchen, while stools from Grandin Road provide a bit of traditional style. The island and kitchen table provide great places to gather. “With the openness of it, it’s really easy for all of us to be there, to have company over, communication is very easy,” said Schwartz. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers/Atlanta Journal Constitution.

A sofa from Pottery Barn and chairs from Scott Antique Markets continue the clean neutral theme from the kitchen into the den, while long drapes from Drape 98 give the den a sense of height. Homeowner Paige Henkel said her design style is “not your mother’s traditional” in that she likes classic looks but with cleaner lines and fewer frills than traditional style sometimes entails. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers/Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The tufted ottoman from Lee Industries in the living room is one of mom Kim HarrelsonÃ¢â¬â¢s favorite pieces of furniture because of its style and durability. Ã¢â¬ÅIt is truly a kid magnet, and they love to ride, stand, dance, and surf on it, and it shows no signs of any of the above,Ã¢â¬Â she said. Text by Shannon Dominy/Fast Copy News Service.
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Granite countertops paired with a gray tile backsplash give the renovated Marietta kitchen a clean update, fitting with their fresh traditional-style interiors. The herringbone pattern in the backsplash provides visual variety. Text by Shannon Dominy/Fast Copy News Service.
(Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com)

An easy-to-maintain rug from The Home Depot pads the floor of the living room, a feature that Becky says is important with a young son liable to make messes. A coffee table from Ashley Furniture displays home decor books and a candleholder, while tufted couches from Ashley Furniture and table lamps from Pier 1 Imports give the room its traditional, comfortable style.

Kate bought her traditional dining room table and sideboard at Scott Antique Market, but her dining room chairs cost $35 each from a secondhand store. She reupholstered them with burmese fabric by Sister Parish Design for the chair backs and Sunbrella fabric for the seats, adding a soft touch of a seafoam hue to the room, which has a rug from Stanton Carpet.

Color and classic influences are combined in this welcoming foyer at the Cashiers (North Carolina) Designer Showhouse. Contributed by Tomas Espinoza

To walk the line between traditional and contemporary, homeowners Brad Resler and David Pippin installed geometric light fixtures from Ballard Designs and topped light gray servers with arched hutches in the kitchen. The large drawers in the Ballard Paulette servers are useful for storing plates and cookware, Resler said. Text by Lori Johnston and Katie Tiller/Fast Copy News Service. (Christopher Oquendo Photography-www.ophotpgraphy.com)

Iridescent oyster shell chandeliers hang over the island in Martha and Jean-Francois Morizur’s kitchen, giving the light space a warm glow. Two chairs at the end of the island are where Martha and their daughter, Jillian, sit for breakfast. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers.

The spacious master bathroom in Jean-Francois and Martha Morizur’s Forsyth County home is open and warm. The large window over the tub gives the space great light in the morning, and the large area means that the couple can have their own space to get ready in the mornings. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers.

The veranda of Martha and Jean-Francois Morizur’s home looks out over their backyard and pool area. A sofa, chair and coffee table from Wayfair provide seating around the outdoor fireplace, and the fleur-de-lis wood and iron art above the fireplace from Hobby Lobby ties the outdoor decor into the French style of the interior of the home. Text by Shannon Dominy. Photo by Reynolds Rogers.

With a formal dining room and a designated music room, it would have been easy for the space to feel overly formal, but Mary and Bob Love want their Sandy Springs home to feel warm and inviting. Reynolds Rogers/For The AJC

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