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2013 Best Before-and-After Awards
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Smart home improvement starts here.
Project
categories
20 Best Kitchen
34 Best Bath
42 Best Basement
47 Best Bedroom
48 Best Dining
Room
52 Best Living
Room
56 Best
Landscape
58 Best Outdoor
Living Space
63 Best Exterior
64 Best Whole-
House
Renovation
Photos courtesy of (clockwise from top left) Homescenes, Danna Cain, ASLA Home & Garden Design, Inc.,
Nelon Saliva with Photo Grax, & Rabaut Design Associates
Celebrating Atlanta home makeover projects
ON THE COVER: Kitchen makeover by Hall Design Build, (678) 239-4428, www.halldesignbuild.com.
Photo courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grax.
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Before and After
editorsletter
Each year, remodelers,
contractors and
designers from all over
Atlanta enter their work in
Atlanta Home Improvements Best
Before-and-After Contest in
hopes of being featured in this
issue. This year we received
75 entries from more than
30 companies, and our panel
of judges selected 18 projects as the best of the best,
including a Best Overall, to be featured in our 2013 Best
Before-and-After Issue. Among the winning projects, youll
nd ideas for kitchens, baths, outdoor living spaces, whole-
house renovations and more. See something you love?
Visit our website at www.atlantahomeimprovement.com/
before-and-afters.html to view all the entries and winners
and to pin photos to your Pinterest, Houzz or other online
ideabook.
So what makes an award-winning before-and-after project?
For starters, the project must have been completed in the
last three years. We also ask for projects that have not been
featured in other publications. Its all about the latest and
greatest ideas and fresh, new content!
Photography is also important. Photos that show the
before and the after from the same angle are very
compelling. We also look for well-composed, high-
resolution after photos for best print quality, and photos
that illustrate the true picture of how the room or landscape
has changed. Finally, a brief project description that
includes the main features of the project, length of the
project, the homeowners goal and any challenges that were
overcome is essential. With all those basic requirements
met, the judges then look at what the before-and-after
project accomplished and how dramatic the transformation
was to determine the winners. Join me in celebrating these
amazing projects!
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Special Section
Remodeling Planner
Questions to ask yourself and
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Features
Remodeling spotlight
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Expert Q&A
A:
Whats the best way
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Youve planned, youve
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Local Remodeler Wins National Contractor of the Year
Award for Ne-Yo Project
M Remodeling, Inc., with team members MODA Floors and Interiors and
Recentered Pieces, LLC, has won a national Contractor of the Year Award
from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The award
was given for the teams entry in the Residential Interior Element category,
a replace makeover at the Atlanta home of R&B singer Ne-Yo. It was a
fun project that allowed us to stretch our creativity, says M Remodeling
president Mark Galey. I want to thank Ne-Yo and Mo for the opportunity
to do the project and, secondly, thanks to all who participated. The custom
16-foot replace features hundreds of pounds of black marble and required
complex framing and custom steel brackets to support the structure. Only 26
national winners were selected from more than 100 regional nalists, which
included projects by Battle Renovations, of Buford, and Kade Homes and
Renovations, of Cumming, in addition to M Remodeling. Visit www.nari.org
for more information.
Photo courtesy of
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Three Named to National Kitchen
and Bath Association (NKBA)
30 Under 30
Three Atlanta area kitchen and bath
professionals have been named to the National
Kitchen and Bath Associations rst ever 30
Under 30:
Courtney Foster Shearer, kitchen and bath
designer at Bell Kitchen & Bath Studio and vice
president of academic relations for the Georgia
Chapter of the NKBA;
Brandy Haney, inside account manager at
Hansgrohe, Inc.;
and Chelsea Dunbar, of Chelsea Dunbar
Interiors.
The program highlights 30 exceptional young
professionals who are excelling in todays kitchen
and bath industry and offers new opportunities
for growth, according to a press release from
the NKBA. The group was acknowledged at the
associations annual Kitchen and Bath Industry
Show (KBIS) in April, where they assisted in
spotting trends as well as researching the
showroom of the future, the next generation
of universal design and the overall direction of
the kitchen and bath industry, presenting their
ndings to attendees on the last day of the show.
Visit www.nkba.org for more information.
Ackerman Security Systems Partners with
Essential Housing and City of Atlanta
Ackerman Security Systems is providing a home
security system for a model home in Legacy Pointe,
a new affordable and sustainable community in
Reynoldstown. The security system will feature
the latest technology with the ability to protect the
home from the threats of burglary, home invasion,
re, carbon monoxide and medical emergencies.
Additionally, the Ackerman system can help save
energy with optional thermostat controls, lighting
controls and video recording and surveillance.
Legacy Pointe is a joint project of the Essential
Housing Program, Environmental Protection Agency,
Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Department of Transportation and the City of
Atlanta seeking to provide safe, sustainable,
energy-efcient, healthy and affordable homes in
urban environments close to public transportation
and economic centers in an effort to rehabilitate
neighborhoods and revitalize local economies.
Ackerman Security Systems is honored and
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president Jim Callahan. Visit www.ackermansecurity.
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Innovative Outdoors Renamed Boyce Design and Contracting
Innovative Outdoors, LLC, has changed its name to Boyce Design and Contracting. The companys maintenance
division will continue to operate under the name Innovative Outdoors, while its Design/Build portion of the business
will operate under the new name. Our new name reects the signicant expansion that we have had with the
Design/Build portion of our business since we rst began operating in 2001, says president Thomas Boyce. The vast
majority of our business is Design/Build work, so we wanted our name to more accurately reect what we do. There
has been no change in ownership and no changes with our staff. The company will continue to operate under its
normal structure and points of contact remain unchanged. For more information, visit www.boycedesign.com.
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woodstockmarketshow.com
Thurs., July 11 Sun., July 14
Scott Antique Market
12:45 p.m. 6 p.m., Thurs.
9 a.m. 6 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
10 a.m. 4 p.m., Sun.
Atlanta Expo Center
3650 and 3850 Jonesboro Road
Atlanta, GA
(404) 361-2000
scottantiquemarket.com
Sat., July 13
Atlanta Street Food Festival
Noon 8 p.m.
Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive NE
Atlanta, GA
atlantastreetfoodfestival.com
Sat., July 13
Cherokee County Master
Gardeners Succulents Seminar
10 a.m.
Canton Senior Center
1001 Univeter Road
Canton, GA
(770) 479-0418
Sat., July 27 Sun., July 28
37th Annual Collectible Glass
Show and Sale
10 a.m. 5 p.m., Sat.
10 a.m. 4 p.m., Sun.
Cobb Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA
(770) 426-1458
psdgc.com
Sat., July 20
Art on the Circle: Miami Circle
Art Stroll
11 a.m. 4 p.m.
650-800 Miami Circle NE
Atlanta, GA
miamicircleshops.com
WHATS HAPPENING This Month
Keepyourtravelingunderwraps. While you may want to
share your exciting travel plans, its best to keep that news
ofine. Posting information about the date and destination
of your trip on social networking sites like Facebook or
Twitter makes you an easy target for potential burglars.
Discourageburglarsfromchoosingyourhome. Burglars
prefer to break into homes that are unoccupied, so one way
to protect your belongings is to make it appear as though
you are home. Set timers on lights, radios and televisions
to turn them on during appropriate times. You can also
temporarily stop delivery of your mail and newspaper
while you are away. Additionally, burglars will take notice
of an overgrown lawn and use overgrown hedges as a
hiding spot. Make proper arrangements to have your lawn
mowed and foliage trimmed if you will be gone for an
extended amount of time.
Denyeasyaccesstoyourbelongings. Research shows that
burglars usually spend no more than 60 seconds breaking
into a home. Using locks on windows and doors is one of
the most basic ways to increase the break-in time, which
may cause burglars to look elsewhere. Also consider using
motion-sensor lights in the dark areas outside of your
home, such as your garage or backyard.
Managetheriskbyenlistinghelp. Inform trusted
neighbors, friends and family of your vacation plans and
ask them to keep an eye on your property. Tell them how
long you will be gone as well as names and descriptions of
anyone who may need access to your house. Always leave a
house key and a phone number where you can be reached
with a trusted individual. Avoid accidentally triggering your
alarm by making sure anyone who will have access to your
home knows how to properly operate your alarm system. If
you will be taking an extended vacation, consider a house
sitter and let your local police know when you will be away.
Protectyourhomebybeingabletodetectaburglar.
Studies also show that homes without security systems
are three times more likely to be broken into than homes
equipped with a system. By investing in a security system,
youll add to your protection and peace of mind, whether
youre at home or away. Before your vacation, get into the
habit of arming your system each time you leave your
home. Crime statistics show that homes with security
systems are often successfully burglarized because the
system was not armed at the time of the burglary.
Keepaneyeonyourhomewhileyoureaway. Smart
home technology can be a useful tool for protecting your
property while you travel. An enhanced security system
complete with surveillance cameras gives you the power
to see whats going on in your home and receive activity
alerts straight to your web-enabled device.
Source: Electronic Security Association (ESA), www.esaweb.org
Haveahomeimprovementquestionornewstip?Sendtoeditor@homeimprovementmag.com.
Formoreeventlistings,visitwww.atlantahomeimprovement.com.
TipoftheMonth:SecureYourHome
editorialresources AckermanSecuritySystems, 1346 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 175, Atlanta, GA 30093, (770) 552-1111,
www.ackermansecurity.com. BoyceDesignandContracting, Two Ravinia, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30346, (770) 237-0284, www.
boycedesign.com. DecoratedDesigns, (404) 386-1468, www.decorateddesigns.net. ElectronicSecurityAssociation(ESA), (888) 447-
1689, www.esaweb.org. NationalAssociationoftheRemodelingIndustry(NARI), (847) 298-9200, www.nari.org. NationalKitchenand
BathAssociation(NKBA), (800) 843-6522, www.nkba.org.
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Home in need of a makeover?
Whether its a kitchen, bath, outdoor or whole-house renovation youre contemplating,
the winning projects from our 2013 Best Before-and-After Contest are sure to inspire.
Turn the page to see the radical transformations our judges selected as thebest of the best.
Before-and-After
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This kitchen is part of a whole-house renovation
project undertaken by Hall Design Build and interior
designer Rebekah Simpson that took four months to
complete. The homeowners requested a large, open
kitchen with functional, free-flowing workspaces
and a clean, timeless appeal. To accomplish this,
the existing support columns and knee wall were
removed and replaced with an engineered beam.
The team made way for a walk-in pantry and desk
area by reducing the size of the gas chase and
oversized foyer closet. Finishing out the kitchen are
custom shaker-style cabinet doors and drawers
by Kitchen and Bath Design Group, appliances and
plumbing fixtures by Ferguson, honed Absolute
Black granite countertops by Stonecrafters and a
backsplash made with custom tiles by Daltile.
Kitchen
Hall Design Build
(678) 239-4428
www.halldesignbuild.com
Photos courtesy of Nelon Saliva with Photo Grafix
TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THIS PROJECT

BEFORE KITCHEN IMPROVEMENT
Open and Functional Kitchen
Shaker-style Cabinet Doors
and Drawers
ATLANTA HOME IMPROVEMENT JULY 2013 21
Best Overall
(Judges Choice)
1st Place
Honed Absolute Black
Granite Countertops
Walk-in Pantry
Backsplash Made with
Custom Tiles
Kitchen
Hall Design Build
(678) 239-4428
Walk-in Pantry
Best Overall
(Judges Choice)
1st Place Contd
Island with Larger Overhang
(enables dining and meal preparation)
Spherical Metal Light Fixture
Terri Ervin, of Decorating Den Interiors, and
CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio turned this 20-year-old
kitchen into a more workable and contemporary
space, as requested by the homeowner. The existing
island cooktop was moved to a perimeter cabinet,
and a new countertop with a larger overhang was
added so the island could be used for dining and
meal preparation. Ervin selected a chocolate brown
for the wall paint and added sleek, contemporary
furniture as well as two new light fixtures to
complete the kitchen makeover.
Kitchen
Decorating Den Interiors Terri Ervin
(770) 995-0165
www.local.decoratingden.com/tervin
Photos courtesy of Decorating Den Interiors
Metal Light Fixture with
Capiz Shells and Crystals
Bamboo
Valances
Best of the
Best Projects
2nd Place
High-top Granite Table
Swing-out Door Pantry
Energy-efficient Doors
The Home Creations team took a 1980s
wallpapered, country-themed kitchen in an Atlanta
home and turned it into a sleek, modern cooking
and living area. The homeowners wanted a crisper
and cleaner look complete with a high-top granite
table. To kick off the two-month project, the kitchen
was completely gutted and materials were recycled.
New energy-efficient doors and windows were
installed, and new appliances were ordered. A
custom pantry was created with swing-out doors
for double food storage. Steel posts surrounded by
cabinet boxes matched with the rest of the kitchen
cabinets were created to support the granite table.
Kitchen
Georgia Home Creations, LLC
(404) 456-8132
www.myhomecreations.com
Photos courtesy of Michael McKelvey Photography
Best of the
Best Projects
3rd Place
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Though the homeowners initially wanted to
renovate this kitchen so they could sell their
house, the plan developed by Handcrafted Homes,
Inc., convinced them to stay. While cabinet doors,
countertops and appliances were all replaced,
the company also addressed the layout of the
kitchen, suggesting the sink be moved from a
peninsula separated from the rest of the kitchen by
a doorway to an island in the center of the kitchen.
Other additions, such as a built-in dog feeding
station, helped make the kitchen more functional
and better suited to the homeowners lifestyle.
Kitchen
Handcrafted Homes, Inc.
(770) 642-1010
www.handcraftedhomes-inc.com
Photos courtesy of Handcrafted Homes, Inc./
Photography by Thomas Sands
Dog Feeding Station
Best of the
Best Projects
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KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN STUDIO
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For this Ansley Park kitchen renovation, the
homeowners wanted both an aesthetic and
functional update while keeping the same footprint
of the room. The design team visually enlarged the
small kitchen by bringing in bright-white cabinets
from Timberland Cabinets, quartz countertops from
Atlanta Marble, a backsplash made with uniquely
colored natural stone mosaic tile by Daltile, a
cabinet-style pantry and extra-large windows to
maximize the view of the garden. Other unique
features include a recessed iPad docking station on
the wall and an electronic self-closing trash cabinet.
The general contractor was M.B. Alexander, Inc., and
construction took approximately eight weeks.
Kitchen
Studio M Interiors
(404) 805-0670
www.studiominteriors.net
Photos courtesy of Studio M Interiors
Backsplash (colored
natural stone mosaic tile)
Quartz Countertops
Best of the
Best Projects
Honorable Mention
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THERE ARE
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HOME.
2013 Georgia Power
EARTHCENTS CAN HELP YOU FIND THEM.
Georgia Powers EarthCents program provides rebates
and incentives to help customers make home efciency
improvements. To learn about all the ways we can
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OFFICIAL ENERGY PARTNER OF YOU
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CLIENT:
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TRG JOB #:
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JOB NAME:
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PUBS:
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INSERTION DATE:
June 2013
TRIM:
8.375" x 10.875"
LIVE:
7.25" x 9.75"
BLEED:
8.625" x 11.125"
COLOR: CMYK / SWOP 133
FOR QUESTIONS CALL:
Todd Gutmann
214-891-3519
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Gray-Brown
Floor Tiles
Floor-To Ceiling
Glossy White
Wall Tile
New Mood Design transformed a 300-square-foot interior
space on two levels into a powder room for guests and a
master bathroom suite off the master bedroom. After the
space in this Vinings home was gutted, new connections
between existing rooms were added with a revised flow for
new functions. New Mood Design created a bright, expansive
space with a minimal, light-colored palette featuring floor-to-
ceiling glossy white wall tile. African mahogany millwork, a
soft walnut floating vanity cabinet and gray-brown floor tiles
add warmth and richness. Contractors included A Custom
View, LLC, and Artisan Custom Closets.
Bathroom
New Mood Design
(770) 500-8593
www.newmooddesign.com
Photos courtesy of New Mood Design, LLC
BEFORE BATHROOM IMPROVEMENT
Powder Room
Walnut Floating
Vanity Cabinet
Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
Hex Ceramic Mosaic
With Black Accents
Grohe
One-Hole
Deck-
Mounted
Faucet
With
Atrio
Handles
Calacatta Gold
Marble Top
15-inch Round
Vessel Bowl Sink
Working with Rabaut Design Associates, Keiffer Phillips -
Patricia Brown Builders, Inc., gave this small bathroom an
update using the existing tub and tiled walls. Highlights of the
10-week project in Atlanta include: new shower plumbing and
a new mixing valve; a new built-in linen cabinet with Calacatta
Gold marble top and open upper shelves; a new floor using
a traditional 1-inch hex ceramic mosaic with black accents
and black grout; and a new 15-inch round vessel bowl sink
and Grohe one-hole deck-mounted faucet with Atrio handles
perched upon a contemporary freestanding vanity with rich
ebony stain and Calacatta Gold top and backsplash.
Bathroom
Keiffer Phillips - Patricia Brown Builders, Inc.
(404) 949-8115
www.keifferphillips.com
Photos courtesy of KP Builders, Inc., & Rabaut Design Associates
Built-in Linen
Cabinet
Best of the
Best Projects
2nd Place
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In renovating this master bathroom, the
homeowner desired to open up the space and
eliminate excessive partitioning while creating a
sleek, modern, updated look. A key design decision
was the oversized light-gray textural subway tile
from Zumpano Tile, repeated throughout for a
contemporary look that still retains warmth and
a light and airy appeal. Claire Bell, of Chic Abode
Interiors, combined this pick with the homeowners
plumbing selections and a custom-designed
espresso-finished vanity built by Gary Luke, of The
Town Carpenter. The result raises the perceived
ceiling height, increases light and creates a lighter
visual weight throughout.
Bathroom
Chic Abode Interiors
(407) 923-3953
www.chicabodeinteriors.com
Photos courtesy of Claire Bell
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Subway Tiles
Expresso-finished Vanity
Best of the
Best Projects
3rd Place
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Tray Ceiling
Hall Design Build was called on by Laura Bloom,
of Home Expressions Interiors, to be the general
contractor on this Duluth basement remodel. During
the three-month project, the team added a kitchen
and bar, enlarged the gym, finished and upgraded
the media room and upgraded the HVAC systems.
Peach State Building Consultants addressed
structural changes for the new floor plan, and MODA
Floor & Interiors installed new floors throughout. In
the media room, can and spot lighting were added,
the slab plumbing was relocated to allow for a sink
drain in the bar and the HVAC and plumbing lines
were relocated to make way for taller ceilings. In the
gym, lighting was added along with a tray ceiling,
audio systems and mirrored walls.
Basement
Hall Design Build and
Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom
(678) 239-4428
TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS OF THIS PROJECT

BEFORE BASEMENT IMPROVEMENT
Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
BEFORE BASEMENT IMPROVEMENT
Can Lighting
Basement
Hall Design Build and Home Expressions Interiors
by Laura Bloom
68 239-4428 www.halldesinbuild.com
Photos courtesy o Nelon Saliva with Photo Grai
1st Place Contd
Best of the
Best Projects
Can Lighting
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Owner of Home Creat i ons, LLC
404- 456- 8132 www. my home c r e a t | ons . c om
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Before
Belinda Giddons, of Outrageous Interiors, called
on WallsTreat Studio to complete this Duluth
teens bedroom. The teen requested bold
designs and bright colors while still keeping
it girly. First, Giddons selected a grouping of
fun fabrics in brilliant colors for the linens and
accessories. Not wanting to stop there, she
asked Kass Wilson, of WallsTreat Studio, to
create a fun accent wall that would complement
the fabrics and tie in with the adjoining
bathroom to add color and drama. The result
is a fun and youthful bedroom filled with bold
splashes of color and excitement and a very
happy teenager that loves her new room.
Bedroom
WallsTreat Studio
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Photos courtesy of Kass Wilson, WallsTreat Studio
BEFORE BEDROOM IMPROVEMENT
Accent Wall
Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
Shag Rug
Banquette
Sideboard
Terri Ervin, of Decorating Den Interiors, designed
this sleek, sophisticated contemporary dining room.
Ervin incorporated items the homeowner already had,
including a new shag rug, an original piece of art
and a glass tabletop, which was outfitted with a new
table base. To add variety, Ervin used a banquette on
one side of the dining table and changed the fabrics
on the end chairs. At the request of the homeowner,
Ervin selected a sideboard to fit the small space. New
drapery panels are hung outside the bay window
to take advantage of the wall height, and pops of
red were used around the room to bring everything
together.
Dining Room
Decorating Den Interiors Terri Ervin
(770) 995-0165
www.local.decoratingden.com/tervin
Photos courtesy of Decorating Den Interiors
BEFORE DINING ROOM IMPROVEMENT
Sideboard
Pops of red tie
the design together
Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
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Part of a whole-house remodel, this living room is
located in Sandy Springs. The project was designed
and managed by Laura Bloom, of Home Expressions
Interiors, with Hall Design Build serving as the
general contractor. The project lasted four months
and involved space planning, updating the homes
color scheme, adding a home automation system,
artist work and new lighting, cabinetry, paint and
furniture.
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Hollies, after
limbing up method
The owners of this Virginia Highlands home wanted
to remove the huge hollies along their driveway
and replace them with a colorful garden. However,
approval to remove the hollies was denied by the
city arborist, so Home & Garden Design, Inc., pruned
the hollies, shaping and thinning out the canopy
using a method called limbing up, which exposed
the interesting trunks and created space below to
add new plantings. A large Italian terra-cotta pot
planted with annuals and tropicals was placed
underneath, and the requested Italian cypresses
were placed on either side of the hollies to create a
striking texture contrast.
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Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
Covered Deck Area
Railing Post Never
Needs Painting
For this one-month project, the owner of this Vinings
home requested a long-lasting, low-maintenance
space to entertain guests outdoors. To accomplish
this, Leisure Time Decks created two main areas: a
covered sitting area with a stacked-stone fireplace
and an open dining area with a built-in grill, which
features a stacked-stone cabinet and a large
granite countertop. Among the low-maintenance
materials chosen for this project are Fiberon Horizon
decking, a new-generation composite that is stain-
and scratch-resistant. The company also chose a
composite railing post by Azek that never needs
painting. Black iron railings are by Fortress.
Outdoor Living
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Leisure Time Decks
(404) 939-2201
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Stain- and Scratch-
Resistant Decking
Stone-Stacked
Fireplace
Best of the
Best Projects
1st Place
Infinity-Edge
Swimming Pool
Stamped
Concrete Patio
Boyce Design and Contracting turned a crumbling
and overgrown concrete slab outside a Lawrenceville
home into a contemporary backyard retreat. To
take advantage of the sloping site and provide the
requested vertical planes, an infinity-edge swimming
pool was added, turning the existing retaining wall into
a beautiful water feature. A stamped concrete patio
wraps around the pool on three sides, with staircases
branching off symmetrically, and pockets of flowering
shrubs and perennials soften the hard lines of the
design, creating a powerful synergy that links the
house to the beautiful wooded surroundings.
Boyce Design and Contracting
(770) 237-0284
www.boycedesign.com
Photos courtesy of Micah Rogers
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Outdoor Living
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of this home with the goal of increasing curb appeal. The 50-year-old
home received new siding, roofing, stacked stone, windows and exterior
lighting as well as a new portico, with Craftsman-style details infused
throughout the whole project as requested by the homeowner. Special
details also were incorporated, including custom handmade shutters,
a custom paint job and a curved cedar arbor with custom, handcrafted
corbels. All of this was accomplished despite the obstacles of old tree
roots and coordinating multiple contractors.
Home Exterior
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(770) 235-6929
www.decksandmore.biz
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Commercial
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Mid-Century Modern Exterior
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Mid-Century Modern Exterior
Bryan Craig Development completed a six-month
remodel/rebuild of this 1950s ranch in Atlanta,
beginning by giving the exterior a mid-century
modern appearance. The existing carport was
expanded and enclosed with commercial overhead
doors to create a two-car garage. Large, open
living spaces were achieved by vaulting the interior
roof spaces, removing interior walls and including
vintage factory beams as architectural interest.
Storefront commercial windows in the entry foyer
and great room offer unobstructed views of the
property. Bryan Marquardt, of Bryan 2 Design
Kitchen & Bath Studio, re-imagined the kitchen,
which features modern European cabinetry, a
porcelain backsplash and industrial-style pendant
lights. In the master bath, a step-less shower and
floating vanities achieve a lighter, less cluttered look.
Whole-House
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(404) 606-3501
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drought-tolerant annuals or perennials.
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notice leaves starting to droop and fold; this is a
good indicator that the plant is under stress and it is
time to irrigate. Deep watering early in the morning
encourages roots to grow deeply and strongly. Use
a soaker hose to reduce water waste and prevent
disease problems by keeping the foliage dry.
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animals and your yard for best results. Check with
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your cats and dogs; treat your yard and other outdoor
areas with Triazicide or Sevin.
6. Battle the Japanese beetle population by plucking
them off of your roses and other ornamentals every
morning and dropping them into a bucket of water.
Plan to treat the lawn in the fall to destroy grubs that
become these beetles next summer.
7. Spider mites are one of the pests that thrive in
hot, dry weather. Inspect your plants often for signs
of these and other bugs. Many can be controlled by
a blast of water from your hose; check with your
local extension service or area nursery for proper
identication before spraying with insecticides.
8. Stake your tall owers (hollyhocks, gladiolus,
Mexican sunower) so that they will be protected
against damage during those pop-up evening
thunderstorms. Plastic twist ties work great to secure
them to garden stakes.
9. English ivy that is climbing trees should be
removed, as it encourages wetness at the crown and
steals moisture that should go to the trees roots. Cut
the vine at the base and remove as much as you can
from the tree; the remainder will eventually fall off
when it dies.
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success; planting in summers heat increases water
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