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Cottage sytle home tour in Atlanta

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jun 22, 2012 · Modified: Jun 3, 2018

Hello everyone!
I’m Kelly, from The Essence of Home, and Debbiedoos invited me to her blog for a personal tour of my home.  I’m so excited to be able to participate alongside all the other great tours she has hosted!

My home is located in Cumming, GA.  I share my home with my husband and two sons and a spunky Boston Terrier!Our house sits on top of a hill and is surrounded by lots of trees that provide wonderful shade during the hot months of summer.

Welcome!

We use our front porch all the time.  There are planters attached to the porch railing that provide a great place for flowers and greenery to be enjoyed.

I love the casual cottage style of white slipcovers, neutral colors and farmhouse finds. I lean towards a more Swedish look in some of my rooms so it’s very light and airy.  So let’s go inside!

Foyer
Most of my furnishings have been collected over time.

I painted many pieces of furniture using  Sherwin Williams paint in Fawn Brindle. It’s a nice soft grey color.

Sitting Room
My draperies are made of simple drop cloth material hung on clip rings.

 

 

I’ve used a few accent pieces in burlap.

Family Room

I love using white slipcovers on my furniture.  They can easily be washed in the washing machine when needed.  My coffee table was given to me from my mom.  It was custom built using old solid pine wood.
When we got a bigger TV for our cabinet, the armoire doors needed to be removed.  So, rather than tossing them aside, they were placed above the mantel to add architectural interest and a bit of gray against the white wall.
The chest of drawers are all antique and have been painted white and distressed. They provide wonderful additional storage.

Powder Room

Kitchen

I use a lot of farmhouse finds in my kitchen.

This black armoire hides our computer station.

I like to have my cookware and dishes readily accessible.
I removed the upper cabinet doors and painted the cabinets black to display my white dishes.
Simple clamp lights, above the cabinets, provide much needed task lighting while cooking.

 

I removed the cabinet doors below the sink and made a sink skirt out of drop cloth material.

Dining Room

I prefer slip covered chairs at my dining room table.  It softens the look of all the wood in the room.

I’ve used drop cloths as simple draperies in this room too. This room gets a lot of natural light.  My wall hutch is a great place to display some of my white dishes.

Master Bedroom

 

Master Bathroom

 

 

Hope you enjoyed the tour!

Thanks for stopping by.

~ Kelly ~

 

Thank you Kelly so very much for the home tour.

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  1. Lorraine

    June 22, 2012 at 8:14 am

    What a beautiful home! I was in love immediately because our styles are so similar! I popped over to Kelly’s site and left her a comment too! Thanks for featuring her….so enjoyable!
    Blessings, Lorraine

    Reply
  2. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    June 22, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I love seeing Kelly’s home. I love her style, and I have seen parts of it. I would feel right at home in her kitchen.

    Reply
  3. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers

    June 22, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Kelly’s home is lovely. I am a big fan of her style…Thanks for featuring her today.

    Reply
  4. Gina

    June 22, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Kelly’s home is gorgeous! I love her style. Thanks for sharing Kelly & Debbie!

    Reply
  5. Kate - The Garden Bell

    June 22, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I’m a wee bit pissed. Seriously, kidding…..well, sort of…. That pine dresser is what I’ve been searching the lands for… I have spent the last three years looking for just that dresser. Perfection. What a fabulous house. I know I’ll be back many a time to see what other splendors I can find in here. Charming, perfectly charming.

    Reply
  6. Rasonda

    June 22, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Kelly’s home is breathtakingly heartachingly {I think I made that word up} gorgeous!!! The kind where you just sigh and say I wanna live there! Beautiful feature.

    Reply
  7. Linda

    June 22, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I love it! Simple, yet elegant & timeless!

    Reply
  8. Debra@CommonGround

    June 22, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Kelly, your home is so gorgeous. I’ve loved seeing the transformation that it’s made since you started blogging!
    I’m crazy about that large metal basket on your fridge. The “industrial” elements in the mix really make it stand out!

    Reply
  9. thistle

    June 22, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Debbie,

    What an awesome feature!!!!!!!!!! Her home is amazing! Well…..I mean….I already think she has such an eye for style and then I saw those black cabinets! You always have the best features 🙂

    Have a blessed and wonderful day!

    karianne

    Reply
  10. Vickie

    June 22, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I follow kelly’s blog, but haven’t seen some of her older posts. It was great to see all these rooms in her beautiful home in one place. Thanks for featuring Kelly’s beautifully decorated home!

    Reply
  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    June 22, 2012 at 9:40 am

    You have a beautiful home, Kelly! It’s nice to see everything in one visit. Thanks for sharing, Debbie!

    Reply
  12. Kelly

    June 22, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I love Kelly’s style of decorating. Also love reading her blog. Her kitchen llooks so inviting, and like the way she added industrial items to her decor!

    Reply
  13. Kim

    June 22, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Looks great and I saw it in person a couple of days ago.

    Reply
  14. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

    June 22, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Gorgeous home and decor. Thanks for the tour. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  15. Melissa Miller

    June 22, 2012 at 9:58 am

    So gorgeous! Without a doubt one of all time favorite homes ever. It belongs in the pages of a magazine.

    Thank you Debbie, for featuring Kelly. 🙂

    Reply
  16. linda

    June 22, 2012 at 10:07 am

    thank you for showing this charming home i just love it all and can picture myself sitting on that lovely porch:)

    Reply
  17. Shenita

    June 22, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I have always loved Kelly’s home. Her attention to detail is just wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing her home with us!!

    Reply
  18. Kris

    June 22, 2012 at 10:20 am

    So soft, serene, and pretty! I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! My good friend lived in Cumming. I always wanted to visit!
    Kris

    Reply
  19. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    June 22, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Gorge Manorge!!!

    Reply
  20. Sherry

    June 22, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Debbie, I am a big fan of Kelly’s blog and her gorgeous home! Thanks for the tour.

    Reply
  21. Martina

    June 22, 2012 at 10:38 am

    What an awesome tour Kelly gave us! I love her beautiful home! Another great feature Debbie!! Have a great weekend:)

    Reply
  22. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    June 22, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Got to *love* Kelly’s cottage style home!!! 😀 Her foyer with that pretty pine chest and settle is *to die for* Great feature, Debbie!

    Enjoy your weekend, my friend.

    Reply
  23. Bliss

    June 22, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Another Southern porch for me to covet. Kelly’s “essence” is every bit as pretty as her sister’s beautiful home, I only wish she would chalk on that chalkboard light fixture!

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  24. Cynthia

    June 22, 2012 at 11:11 am

    This home is stunning. I love the entryway and the mirror. There is such warmth in this house and you can tell it is home. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  25. Beverly

    June 22, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Thank you to you and Kelly for sharing. Kelly, your home is gorgeous. And Debbie, I love seeing all the homes you are featuring.

    Reply
  26. Peggy Renie

    June 22, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Debbie, this is a great feature home today. I love Kelly’s home and check her blog often. Thank you for sharing her home with all your followers. Peggy

    Reply
  27. Shannon

    June 22, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Love Kelly’s home, it’s so cozy and inviting! She has great style and I love visiting her blog for inspiration especially with all the vintage details 😉

    Reply
  28. Jane

    June 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I am IN LOVE with Kelly’s home…I could move right in and not change a thing! Wonderful tour!

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  29. Sonny

    June 22, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    You’ve created a beautiful home for your family to be happy and thrive in. Cozy and Beautiful ~!

    Reply
  30. Jan

    June 22, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Really beautiful!

    Reply
  31. antiquechase

    June 22, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Great feature! I love Kelly’s home! (and blog)

    Reply
  32. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap

    June 22, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    her home is really cozy! I told her I just love all the white. thanks for featuring her home!

    Reply
  33. Elzabeth@ Blue Clear Sky

    June 22, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Love Kelly’s home and blog. Thanks for featuring it as a home tour, Debbie. I love seeing all the photos together in one post.

    Reply
  34. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    June 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    What a wonderful, welcoming home! All the white slipcovers make it look so comfy and a great place to relax.

    Reply
  35. Shelia

    June 22, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    HI Debbie Dear! Oh, you couldn’t have featured a prettier home. Kelly’s home is so beautiful!
    Have a great weekend.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  36. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage

    June 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I am in love with that kitchen and the pine adds such warm homey touch!

    Reply
  37. The Polka Dot Closet

    June 22, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Beautiful, shabby but, mostly CHIC and done to perfection!

    Carol

    Reply
  38. Jane

    June 22, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    So glad you featured Kelly’s home/blog – she always has the most wonderful home decor to share and is so sweet on top of it all! Jane

    Reply
  39. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    June 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I loved seeing Kelly’s beautiful home…and I really enjoy her blog, too!

    Reply
  40. Amy@Maison Decor

    June 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I love Kelly’s style! It is a matter of time before she lands a feature in a magazine~her hoem is stunningly gorgeous! She is so good at editing her stuff, leaving only behind the best! Love love loved this tour Debbie!

    Reply
  41. Pinky

    June 22, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Thanks for featuring her today, Debbie. I love her style and her home! Seeing all of it at once was wonderful, thank you Kelly!!!! I love this series when you feature people’s homes. Maybe after we get in our nEW home You will feature me!!!:)

    Reply
  42. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com

    June 22, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    What a beautiful home. Loved all the neutrals. Man, I wish my kitchen was that BIG!

    Reply
  43. Nana Diana

    June 22, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I am on the road and just stopped for the night- this is beyond gorgeous- xo Diana

    Reply
  44. Misti @ Living on Cypress Hill

    June 22, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Beautiful home!!

    Reply
  45. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos

    June 22, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Kelly is such a sweetheart, and her home is beautiful! So glad you featured it 🙂

    Reply
  46. Rondell

    June 23, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Kelly’s home is just beautiful, I love all that she has done to each room especially the gray that she has in it, Kelly is one fantastic decorater!

    Reply
  47. Pat@BPM

    June 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring Kelly’s beautiful home, Debbie! She is so creative. I loved seeing these photos. Many with views I have not seen before.

    Reply
  48. Dee

    June 24, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Hi Debbie,

    Kelly has a beautiful home. I enjoyed the tour.

    Dee

    Reply
  49. Lynn

    June 24, 2012 at 10:13 am

    I love your home tours and this one is amazing. I just want to sit a while on the front porch!

    Lynn

    Reply
  50. Debra

    June 24, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Beautiful home / I love these home tours ! 🙂

    Reply
  51. Anne

    June 24, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Debbie,
    Thank you for featuring Kelly’s home WOW!
    Kelly,
    Your home is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
    (((((Hugs))))))
    Anne

    Reply
  52. shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    June 24, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Kelly’s home is an exact reflection of herself…beautiful inside and out!!!!….I love the ever so crisp and fresh look of her entire home…She has done an amazing job!..and I have had the great pleasure to finally meet Kelly….she is wonderful and so much fun to be with!!!….

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  53. Shannon

    June 24, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    This is such a beautiful home–lovely style! I’ve heard of people using drop cloth fabric but definitely pictured the wrong thing . . . I’m a believer! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

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  54. Lisa @ A Room with a View

    June 26, 2012 at 9:40 am

    A light and airy and serene home. Love the porch – it sets the perfect tone for the inside of the house. I am wishing I had slipcovers somewhere in my house. All the pieces are perfectly placed and the accessories are add so much interest to each space. Kelly has done a great job in the kitchen with painting the interior of the shelves black to showcase the white china. The master bedroom and bath are like an escape to a spa – and that gorgeous picture window! Thank you for sharing Kelly’s home!

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  55. JENNIFER

    June 27, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I think I am in love with Kelly’s house! Its gorgeous. I love it! …..her kitchen and dining room are my fav!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

    Reply
  56. Jennifer

    June 29, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I just love Kelly’s home! I hope you are doing well and have a great summer!

    Love ya!
    Jennifer

    Reply
  57. Sarah

    June 29, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Another beautiful home tour, Debbie. I’m having a great time catching up on missed posts. Sorry to have been MIA for so long. Life has taken me out of town and away from my computer. LOL Not always a bad thing!

    Reply
  58. CAS

    June 30, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    You have a gorgeous home, Kelly!

    Reply
  59. Katie

    June 04, 2013 at 8:14 am

    So pretty, I love it. I was wondering if I could pin some of your ideas on Pinterest?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      June 04, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Of course you can!

      Reply
  60. Marne

    April 24, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Love the neutral colors in Kelly’s home! I would love to get the paint colors of both walls and trim. Lovely!!

    Reply
  61. Jodi

    December 26, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    BEAUTIFUL!!! How can I find the green floral comforter in the master bedroom?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      December 27, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Please go to the original source which is listed in the post. Thank you:)

      Reply
  62. trish failla

    July 17, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Great job on your beautiful home! I have pinned some of the photos to my pinterest, wonderful inspiration and very romantic!

    Reply
  63. Michelle

    June 02, 2018 at 12:24 am

    Hi in that picture where there is a white antique dresser and there’s is a bouquet of flowers in a wicker vase with pink and blue beautiful flowers. Where is the vase and flowers from?

    Reply

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