Welcome to Atlanta, USA, where Julie Anne Burch has transformed a quaint Southern home into a truly charming and comforting escape. This project artfully blends dark, exposed wood, a neutral color palette, and organic, holistic motifs

Interior designer Julie Anne Burch has meticulously crafted the home to accommodate both intimate gatherings and lively celebrations. A generously sized dining space, a well-appointed kitchen, and an expansive outdoor hosting area perfectly align with the rich family traditions of the American South. Plush furniture, cherished antique heirlooms, and carefully selected local art imbue each space with depth, comfort, and personality, ensuring the owners are enveloped in a warm, nostalgic embrace. The result is a harmonious blend of cozy atmosphere and lived-in elegance.

Upon entry, a playful tiled floor immediately captivates, offering a delightful counterpoint to the traditional antique décor gracing the walls. Dark wood and gold accents elevate the sense of elegance, while pieces like the Peachtree Battle Antiques dresser anchor the home firmly in its cozy, charming Southern aesthetic. The expansive living room invites intimate gatherings and serene nights-in, featuring a luxuriously soft sofa from Holland Macrae and armchairs upholstered in exquisite Pollack textiles fabric. A classic fireplace and antique lighting echo the warmth of a traditional Southern family home, while thoughtfully placed modern art ensures the space feels timeless, not outdated.

At the heart of the home, as is tradition in the South, lies the kitchen. This is where Southern comfort truly comes alive, with a large island and ample space designed to host everything from elegant dinner parties to lively summer barbecues. The striking contrast between dark wood furniture and bespoke light wood cabinets, alongside luxury appliances, lends the kitchen a contemporary feel without sacrificing its inviting warmth. Blue painted tiles introduce a global touch, infusing the home with a sense of history and personality—a feeling of adventures and stories waiting to be shared by the fire.

Flowing seamlessly from the tiled hallway, the vaulted dining room boasts an elegant dark wood table crowned with a vibrant blue stone top, sourced from the South of France via Foxglove Antiques. With many accessories in this room hailing from antique stores across Georgia, North and South Carolina, the home remains deeply rooted in its quintessential Southern heritage.

The master and guest bedrooms offer serene retreats, bathed in light and featuring a curated blend of antique linen textures sourced from the South, inviting deep rest and relaxation. The interplay of patterns and textures on the beds pays homage to Southern craftsmanship and history, firmly establishing the home's sense of belonging to the region.

The bathroom is another masterclass in blending the antique with the contemporary. Modern fittings, such as Waterworks towel racks, are beautifully complemented by intricate and polished wooden accessories like the mirror and side cabinet. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the historic charm of the home is impeccably maintained while rendering it perfectly suited for everyday needs.

Additional retreats within the home include a sunroom and a cozy library, perfect for quiet contemplation and enjoying the beautiful landscapes beyond. A Dixon Rye coffee table in the library introduces a touch of modernity to a room rich with antiques. The exterior seamlessly integrates with the interiors, thanks to large French doors in the kitchen that welcome the warm, mild Southern weather indoors. The gardens and seating areas are adorned with classic flowers and foliage synonymous with the American South, adding a touch of femininity to the residence. Wicker and wire furniture from Logans Gardens grace the porch and gardens, inviting residents and guests to revel in the outdoors during warmer months. In winter, the evergreens surrounding the property provide a serene backdrop as the colder season arrives.

Based in New York City, interior designer Julie Anne Burch draws upon universal source energy to inspire each space she creates. Her distinctive style is a harmonious fusion of formal design training, a lifetime dedicated to crafting spaces, and profound knowledge of wellness and the spiritual world. She adds a unique dimension to every project by integrating the energy of the client, the inherent feeling of the space, and the energetic frequency of everything within it. "I take a holistic approach to every space I create for someone," Burch explains. "I know it’s complete when it not only achieves the particular goals the client sets, but also resonates to a certain energetic frequency. I can feel it. The client can, too."

Since launching her career in 2006, Julie Anne Burch has cultivated environments for a growing clientele that includes large families with multiple residences and esteemed professionals across finance, medicine, law, and real estate. Her expansive portfolio spans a multitude of styles and spaces, from Pre-War to modern structures, gracing locations throughout New York, Connecticut, Atlanta, South Carolina, Santa Fe, Colorado, California, Paris, London, Italy, and Berlin. Today, she collaborates with her accomplished team of professional shoppers, builders, carpenters, healers, artisans, and fine artists to flawlessly translate her clients' every desire.