Walking through the front door of this 4,835-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom, traditionally styled house, you find an "open floor plan designed for a simple, relaxed lifestyle, which was central to the design," says Architect John Tee of Atlanta. Activity can easily flow from the living room, dining room, or kitchen, where generous windows allow ample natural light to brighten the setting.

A 20-foot ceiling above the living room connects the upstairs space with a walkway between bedrooms and the craft studio's balcony. Its simple hipped roof and traditional detailing reflect the older vernacular homes of the area," says Tee. "Ultimately, the goal was to create an unpretentious house that doesn't impose on the natural setting."

Muted, earthy browns, greens, oranges, and yellows set a peaceful, comfortable mood. Copper vases shine atop a weathered antique table, which sits on a green-and-brown rug woven of jute and other plant fibers. The etageres flanking the couch help define the space. Large-scale botanical prints and solid fabrics on the sofa, chairs, and pillows inject the room with pattern and color.

Sofa: Thomasville Furniture--Elliot; Upholstered wood chairs: Thomasville--Palos Verde Chairs; Etageres: Thomasville--Urban Retreat; Custom cabinets: Southern Cabinet Works, Inc.; TV: AVYVE; Rug, pendulum, bronze vases: Storehouse; Glass chargers: Studio Swan--Matt Janke; Antique table: The Vintage-Flea; Antique baskets: Rockin' B Antiques; Accessories: CCS Interior; Chair: Thomasville--Elliot; Electronics/TV: AVYVE; Trim paint: Sherwin-Williams--Creamy; Paint: Sherwin-Williams--Repose Gray