Historic Homes: Restoring the Original Architecture of the Francis Palmer Smith House

We love a home with history. The Francis Palmer Smith House is one such project with layer upon layer of rich stories to tell.

historic homesfranki emblemSeptember 4, 2018transformations, historic homes

Featured Project: The Stone Manor Known as Gray Gables

When the afternoon sun casts long shadow across the front of the house, the combinations of field stone, rip-sawn timbers, slate, and clinker brick make for an interesting texture of light and shadow on the house.

Spectacular Spaces: Dreamy Bedrooms Steal the Show

While everything about this Louisiana residence is worthy of admiration, the bedrooms themselves are something to behold.

spectacular spacesfranki emblemSeptember 3, 2018bedroom, master bedroom, tray ceiling, fireplace, terrace

Standout Features: Indoor Basketball Courts with Perfect Form

Swimming pools and indoor fitness rooms may not raise eyebrows, but regulation-sized basketball courts certainly do.

standout featuresWilliam BakerSeptember 3, 2018basketball court, sports, athletic, gym

Interior Architecture: A Grand Elliptical Two-Story Study

This home’s two-story study features an elliptical opening revealing a spectacular balcony.

noteworthy detailsfranki emblemSeptember 2, 2018eliptical, balcony, study, office, library, stucco, dramatic

Noteworthy Details: Usher in Fall with Covered Porches & Outdoor Fireplaces

We love those evenings that offer the perfect weather for sitting on a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace.

noteworthy detailsfranki emblemAugust 31, 2018covered porch, fireplace, outdoor, covered patio

Noteworthy Details: Nautical Details in a South Carolina Lake House

Embracing the waterside location, nautical details are seen throughout the home.

Transitional Architecture: Regency Style Meets India in Bill Baker's Lotus House

In choosing Regency-style architecture, the family was able to create a house connecting stylistically with the architecture of the Raj in India and also to architecture found in Georgia. I

Resort Homes: An Airy Lake Oconee Retreat

Step inside this spacious lakefront home.

resort homesfranki emblemAugust 29, 2018suzanne kasler, lake house, lakefront, lake oconee, resort homes

From the Portfolio: Stucco Manor

Granite cobblestones line the driveway leading to this transitional style home. Its two projecting wings on the front facade enclose the bluestone walkway that leads to the minimalist iron and glass canopy.

from the portfolioWilliam BakerAugust 25, 2018stucco manor, estate, wooded estate, stone, swimming pool, vaulted ceiling

Featured Project: Architectural Features of Our Countryside Sports Pavilion

In addition to the basketball court, the owners of this sports pavilion enjoy a luxurious sports bar, game room and well-outfitted locker rooms.

Featured ProjectWilliam BakerAugust 22, 2018basketball court, sports, pavilion, spors bar, game room, showers, bath, locker room

From the Portfolio: The Winston

A closer look at The Winston, a standout architectural masterpiece on Atlanta's Peachtree Street.

from the portfoliofranki emblemAugust 19, 2018commercial projects, Winston, atlanta, classical architecture

Noteworthy Details: Entrances that Greet Guests in Style...

In celebration of the holidays, we've rounded up six very different stylistic approaches to the front door. Step inside to see more...

noteworthy detailsWilliam BakerAugust 17, 2018doors, front doors, entrance, facade

Featured Projects: The Crescent at Post Riverside

Designed in the spirit of Regency England, The Crescent at Post Riverside boasts the classic architecture of Bath, England.

Featured ProjectWilliam BakerAugust 15, 2018commercial projects, the crescent

Featured Project: A Lousiana Low Country Residence Embraces the Natural Terrain

The architectural detailing of the house takes its inspiration from the architecture of the Louisiana low-country.

Featured Homesfranki emblemAugust 15, 2018Louisiana, Rock Outcropping, site, louisiana low country

Standout Features: A Private Luxury At-Home Spa

This lower-level retreat rivals the spa experience of the world's most exclusive resorts.

standout featuresfranki emblemAugust 13, 2018spa, basketball court, bath

Spectacular Spaces: Luminous Living Rooms

Designing a home to capture the light in all the right places.

Spectaular Spaces: Patricia McLean's Atlanta Symphony Showhouse Living Room

Designer Patricia McLean created the interiors of this space within one of the homes featured in Great American Homes III.

spectacular spacesWilliam BakerAugust 12, 2018book signing, Patricia McLean, symphony show house

Featured Homes: The Gambrel Roof House

The owners of this residence wanted to build a home with some of the same New England charm found in their community along Lake Island Sound in New York.

Interview: William T. Baker Discusses Luxury, Design & His Latest Book

Enjoy an interview with Mr. Baker where he reveals more about what makes the homes in his latest book special as well as what trends he's seeing among his clientele.

interviewWilliam BakerAugust 10, 2018books, portfolio, limestone chateau, rock point, trends, basketball court, spa