CASE STUDY

Revolution Doughnuts

Reweaving history and modern living in historic Inman Park

This 1910s home, once fragmented by past renovations, was transformed into a cohesive space that unites historic charm with modern functionality.

Inside a bakery with a glass display case filled with assorted donuts. Four people work behind the counter, and the bakery has white walls, pendant lights, and a black door.
Shelf display with coffee mugs, travel mugs, hats, and coffee-themed signs in a store.
Interior of a coffee shop with a counter, a barista serving a customer, and a coffee grinder on the right. Shelves with boxes and menu boards are visible in the background.

Our initial focus was on reshaping the home’s dated layout and underutilized space into a sustainable plan suitable for a modern family.

Interior of a modern living space with a fireplace, wood logs, a colorful pillow on a dark sofa, a bookshelf, a blue rug, and large glass doors leading to an outdoor area with greenery.

Grounded in function

On the main level, extra living space became a private office, while two small bedrooms merged into a generous primary suite with a walk-in closet and laundry. A new half-bath improved circulation, and a high-efficiency wood stove now anchors the living area. In the dining room, a pellet stove and built-in banquette create warmth and connection.

A cozy corner with a modern chair, fluffy white throw pillow, small wooden side table, hanging pendant light, glass block wall, and part of a kitchen counter with a sink.

Spaces reimagined

The kitchen was refreshed with refaced cabinetry, improved daylight, and a cozy seating nook. Upstairs, the spiral stair was rotated to improve flow, freeing room for a larger bedroom, an additional bath, and a second laundry. Reworked roof insulation brought comfort and efficiency.

A covered porch with two wooden chairs with cushions, a hanging porch swing, a ceiling fan, and surrounding greenery.

Restoring character

While the home’s silhouette remained, patterned glass from the 1980s was removed, original siding restored, and a new roof and paint gave the exterior a crisp finish.

A corner of a room with a built-in beige upholstered bench seat, a decorative pillow, and a small wooden table. Behind the bench is a wooden bookshelf filled with books, framed photos, and decorative items. A window with blinds is partially visible on the left.

A home renewed

The result is a home that feels cohesive, efficient, and deeply connected to its historic character—ready for its next century in Inman Park.

Gallery

  • Interior of a restaurant with beige padded bench seating, black chairs, wooden tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

  • Inside a coffee shop with a stainless steel La Marzocco espresso machine, two employees, shelves with coffee supplies, and condiment bottles on the counter.

  • Shelves with coffee mugs, canned coffee, hats, and coffee-related items in a retail display.

  • Display case with various donuts, including vanilla bean yeast-raised, chocolate, and decorated with colorful toppings.

  • Inside a coffee shop with a counter, a barista talking to a customer near a large window, and a coffee grinder on the counter.

  • Interior of a bakery with a glass display case filled with various donuts and pastries. There are customers and staff behind the counter, and the decor includes hanging lights and ceiling fans.

  • Inside a donut shop with a white counter, a cash register, a vase with flowers, shelves stocked with donut boxes, and a menu sign on the wall. The door has an 'EXIT' sign and visible cars outside.

  • Inside a cafe, a long wooden counter with five wooden stools facing a large window. Outside the window, a parking lot with several white cars and trucks, and trees in the background.

  • Shelves filled with stacked boxes and cartons of baked goods, possibly pizza or bakery products, in a bakery or cafe setting.

  • Interior of a small coffee shop with a display case of pastries, a counter with a coffee machine, menu boards on the wall, and a storage shelf with merchandise. The shop has hanging lights and ceiling fans.

  • A black metal chair with curved backrest next to a wooden table on a gray floor.

  • Display shelf with coffee mugs, hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee-related products in a coffee shop.

  • Interior of a cafe or restaurant with a wall-mounted light fixture, a metal wire shelving unit filled with boxes, and a tan cushioned bench.

A man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache is smiling and standing in a modern kitchen. He is wearing a blue blazer over a white and navy striped shirt. The kitchen features a patterned backsplash, large window, and plants.

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All ADU photographs this page by Angie Terrell.

Artwork featured courtesy of Spalding Nix Fine Art.