CASE STUDY

The Starkey Renovation

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.

Living room with a fireplace featuring vertical striped tile and a stone base, topped with a light wooden mantel. Decor includes two white vases and a framed artwork above the fireplace. To the right, part of a doorway with a wooden frame and a glimpse into another room with shelves and furniture.
A dining room with a wooden table and mixed chairs, a built-in corner bench with cushions, framed artwork on the wall, a window allowing natural light, and a bookshelf with decor items.
A two-story house with a covered front porch, wooden steps, shrubs, and trees in the yard.

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 living area with a fireplace, a brown couch with an orange pillow, a garden view through glass doors, bookshelves, and a spiral staircase.

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.

Cozy corner with a modern chair, fluffy pillow, small side table, and a hanging pendant light, set in front of a wall of glass blocks in a kitchen or lounge area.

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.

Front porch with wooden chairs, a porch swing, and lush green bushes, featuring white columns and a sloped roof

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 cozy corner of a room with a beige cushioned bench, a decorative cushion with an artistic face print, a wooden table, and a dark wood bookshelf filled with books, framed photographs, and decorative objects.

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

A home renewed

Gallery

  • Interior corner of a kitchen or sunroom with glass block wall, beige armchair with fluffy pillow, small side table, hanging pendant light, and kitchen sink.

  • Interior view of a living room corner with a beige sofa and a decorative pillow featuring a dog face, a wooden table, and a dark red bookshelf filled with books, framed photos, and decorative items.

  • Living room with a built-in fireplace, stacked firewood, and decorative items on the mantel, including framed pictures and a ceramic sculpture of a bird.

  • Living room with fireplace, wooden floor, bookshelf, and a view of the back patio through glass doors.

  • A two-story house with dark gray siding, white trim, a front porch with pillars, stairs, and a railing, surrounded by bushes and trees.

  • A cozy dining area with a wooden table surrounded by five chairs, featuring a built-in bench along the wall with cushions. Above the table hangs a large, round, white paper lantern. The room has a window with frosted glass, a dark wooden bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and colorful framed artwork on the wall.

  • Porch with wooden chairs and a porch swing surrounded by greenery and white columns

  • A modern kitchen with glass block wall, pendant light, and countertop appliances, featuring a small sitting area with a chair, a side table, and colorful rug.

  • Modern walk-in shower with tiled walls and a skylight, featuring a wooden bench and a built-in niche for toiletries.

  • A modern bathroom with a skylight, white walls, a built-in bathtub, a white toilet, a vanity with a sink, a mirror, a colorful patterned rug, and a framed picture leaning against the wall.

  • View of the upstairs landing with railing looking out through a large window to trees and a wooden fence outdoors. Part of a beige sofa and a patterned rug are visible inside the room.

  • Living room with a dining table, patterned artwork, window, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

A man with glasses, a beard, wearing a blue blazer and a striped shirt, standing in a kitchen with a patterned counter, a stove, and large window showing greenery outside.

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All ADU photographs this page by Angie Terrell.

Artwork featured courtesy of Spalding Nix Fine Art.