A fresh take on a traditional row house

Entryway lumber floors

The heart-pine floorboards throughout the house, supplied by Willis Everett of Vintage Lumber, were salvaged from dismantled structures.

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Living room

To give the living room a focal point, we created a faux fireplace with an antique mantel that was stripped and repainted with an aged, distressed finish. The fireplace was set on a rectangular piece of slate as the hearth. A gray mirror with a slate surround inside the opening gives the fireplace a sense of depth.

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Living room bookcase wall

Designed to resemble an early-1900s library, the living room contains a wall of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Two large, double-hung windows punctuate these built-ins, along with cozy window seats below.

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Dining room

On the left side of the room, reclaimed heart-pine pocket doors can be closed to give privacy from the kitchen.

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Dining room chandelier

Eloise Pickard of Sandy Springs Galleries in Atlanta created this and other vintage-looking fixtures from bits and pieces of turn-of-the-century gas and electric fittings.

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Uniform ceiling color

On all of the ceilings in this house, Sherwin-Williams Window Pane in Hi-Gloss reflects light back into the rooms.

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Kitchen

To balance the traditional feel of Abercorn Place, the kitchen's counters, appliances and cabinets are by Ikea. A quartz material called Caesarstone protects not only the top of the kitchen island but also the sides from daily bumps and dings.

Paint: Toasted Pine Nut by Sherwin-Williams

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Custom vent hood

Builder John Bynum surrounded the Ikea stainless-steel vent hood with wood planks, trim and support brackets to give it a built-in cabinet look.

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Scullery

Adjacent to the kitchen, a pantry houses the refrigerator and handles much of the work and mess of food preparation.

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Transom windows

Typically found in exterior walls, transoms offer natural light when used inside.

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Keeping room

Traditionally, a keeping room is a smaller sitting area typically located near the kitchen; Historical Concepts designed this one true to form.

When not in use, the TV is tucked away in a recess above the mantel.  It is concealed behind framed artwork by Artissance, which has been divided and hinged like bifold doors.

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Stair hall

Local artist Dee Keller painted a durable faux runner on the basement stairs.

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Mudroom

Drawers under the stairs make use of every available inch.

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Spalike master bath

The master bath evokes the opulence of an Old World spa, complete with a large soaking tub and a spacious shower covered in intricate tile work. Large, double-hung windows bathe this space with natural light, which is reflected by the honed-marble tile flooring. Cafe curtains provide privacy when drawn, while allowing sunlight to enter the upper window sashes.

Cabinets under a ledge conceal the tub's plumbing lines, supply storage for towels and bath products and create a display space for plants and artwork.

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Entertainment room

Although Abercorn Place is designed with family in mind, it's not all geared to the kids.

In fact, the top floor is the grown-ups' domain. Created with the feel of a warm and cozy den, the front room contains rich upholstery and textiles, dark-stained furniture and a leather wing chair.

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Pub-style bar

Serving as a bonus to the entertainment room, an adjacent bar is equipped with an undercounter refrigerator, ice maker and wine chiller. It also serves as a handy coffee station and kitchenette for overnight company.

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Outdoor overlook

The party in the entertainment room can continue outside on the adjoining terrace. Finished with brick pavers and stuccoed walls, it also affords a bird's-eye view of downtown Senoia. The Big Green Egg grill sits in a custom cabinet.

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Multifunctional porch

Lined with handsome box columns and accessible through pairs of French doors, the side porch functions much like an interior room, complete with comfortable seating and durable outdoor rugs. This gracious extension of living space contains a teak dining table for informal meals.

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Courtyard

The porch is gracefully connected to the courtyard below by two sets of steps. Because an urban setting like this tends to hem in private yards, the brick-paved area was individualized as much as possible. A high brick wall surrounds the courtyard, which is bordered by streets on three sides.

Garden experts James T. Farmer III and Carmen Johnston created lush potted plantings to soften this hardscaped area while lending it some needed color.

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Meditation garden

Wood-plank partitions with integrated gates screen the quiet Lennox air units.

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Floor plan: Basement

Hall by stairs
The basement stair hall also functions as a mudroom.

French doors
French doors in the family room open to the courtyard.

Golf-cart garage
Because Senoia is a golf-cart-savvy town, this small garage comes in handy.

Elevator shaft
The plan offers an elevator shaft, but it can be converted into a closet for each floor if not needed.

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Floor plan: Main floor

Living room/dining room
Features such as bookcases, a faux fireplace and columns distinguish the living room from the dining room, even though they’re combined in one open space.

Keeping room
The keeping room serves as an extension of the porch.

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Floor plan: Third floor

Laundry room
The laundry room is on the same floor as the bedrooms.

Master bedroom
The master bedroom is connected to the bath via a dressing area that’s filled with built-in cabinetry for accessories and jewelry.

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Floor plan: Fourth floor

Closet
The closet next to the studio is filled with shelves for storing gift-wrapping, craft and hobby supplies.

Bathroom
This nearby bath is especially appreciated when overnight guests arrive.

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