Langston presents a fresh look at a modest stone cottage. It features a romantic exterior complete with a Country French atmosphere. This one-level house feels larger than it is, with high ceilings, numerous windows, and open rooms. An engaging entrance ushers you into the foyer, where the 13-foot ceiling provides a sense of spaciousness. The spacious kitchen and breakfast room, with its wall of windows, are to the left of the family room. The master bedroom is located on the left side of the house, the other two bedrooms on the right. Frank Betz Associates, Inc., of Smyrna, Georgia, has designed an optional space for the second floor. If needed, this room with full bath can be the perfect guest retreat or home office. Access is provided by stairs near the kitchen. more

Holly Hill evokes charm and elegance with a touch of European style. Notice the subtle arched entry, the mixture of exterior materials, and the board-and-batten shutters. A multitude of windows invites light from all angles. By working the garage into the facade, Frank Betz Associates, Inc., of Smyrna, Georgia, cleverly concealed this utilitarian space. A two-story foyer, a tray ceiling in the master bedroom, and the open feeling created by the vaulted ceiling in the family room contribute to this home's spacious feel. Holly Hill provides the distinctive characteristics that homeowners desire. A chorus of rooms--the family room, kitchen, and breakfast room--invite family fun. The master suite and a second bedroom complete with its own full bath are located on the first floor. The bedroom would work well as as a guest room or a nursery. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a bath. A bonus space is easily converted to a playroom or home office. more

Graceful lines and detailed brickwork give our Red Mountain House its commanding appeal. Such strong features as brick soldier courses, jack arches, and keystones complement this traditionally styled house and evoke a stately presence. Inside, the formal dining and living rooms flank the double-height foyer, which leads to the family room. The family room offers a large, inviting area for group activities. Ceiling heights are 9 feet on the main level and 8 feet upstairs, with the exception of the master bedroom, which is enhanced by a 10-foot tray ceiling. Featured in the Southern Living Hometown Collection, our Red Mountain House was designed by Stephen Fuller, Inc., in Atlanta. more

Our courtyard house, designed by David Sullivan of Atlanta, contains pleasant surprises. Inside its traditional exterior is a gently contemporary plan. Outside, a series of private gardens and terraces expands the living space to take full advantage of a range of mild climates throughout the South. Detailed in stucco with natural stone accents, the house is designed to be at home in either the Coastal or Piedmont South. Tall stone chimneys and gabled dormers create traditional cottage appeal. Inside, a semiopen floor plan features vaulted spaces and loft overlooks from the upper floor. High ceilings alternate with conventional 8-foot ceilings, making the house both dramatic and cozy. The plan offers quiet and privacy to bedrooms while allowing activity areas, such as living and dining rooms, to share spaces. French doors in the master bedroom, living room, and at both ends of the foyer allow spillover onto the surrounding courtyards and terrace. more