Who’s ready for another house-crashing adventure? We visited a beautiful home in Roswell, Georgia owned by Julie, one of the founders of Milk & Honey Home. Her ability to pair colors, textures, and patterns—often on a budget—is inspiring. She graciously opened her home for photos, so let’s step inside and take a tour.
The foyer just inside the front door is spectacular—like living inside a jewelry box. A scalloped mirror from Ballard Designs makes a striking focal point, while the wallpaper, surprisingly, came from Home Depot. The ceiling light is from Pottery Barn, the table lamps were found at HomeGoods, and the console table is a charming secondhand find.
I could have lingered in that foyer all day.
Julie was warm and easy to talk with. We ended up sitting on the floor of her son’s room chatting while photos were taken.
To the left of the foyer is a dramatic sitting room with deep black walls layered with textured fabrics and metallic accents. The slipper chairs were found at a Pottery Barn Outlet and the chandelier is from West Elm.
A driftwood mirror discovered at HomeGoods adds an organic touch to the room’s polished look.
The lofted living room was a project Julie and her husband completed after moving in. They kept the existing beams, installed tongue-and-groove on the ceiling, and added 1×2 trims on the walls to create an economical faux board-and-batten effect. A large pendant anchors the space (available through Milk & Honey Home), and the sofa is an older piece that Julie updated with a slipcover to fit the room’s aesthetic.
The room mixes modern, rustic, and glamorous elements for a layered, lived-in look.
The pass-through to the kitchen is playful and personal: framed portraits of Julie’s children (Ikea frames) hang above the counter, and stools from Crate & Barrel sit at the bar.
Decorative garlands and a silver deer head draw the eye into the kitchen and highlight the floating shelves beyond.
The kitchen is full of thoughtful details: a large glass ceiling fixture from Pottery Barn, Walker Zanger tile as a statement backsplash, and natural, textured limestone countertops. Julie saved patiently for the tile and appreciated that the tiled area was small, keeping costs manageable.
Antique shelf brackets add character and contrast nicely with clean, modern shaker-style cabinets and open shelving.
The dining table, bench, and chairs are from Crate & Barrel, while the chandelier above the table was a secondhand find.
We loved the kitchen so much we could have included many more photos.
The guest room began with a red rug Julie already owned. To modernize the space and bring the rug into the palette, she chose a soft teal wall color (Pratt & Lambert Pacific) after spotting a teal-and-red vase at Anthropologie. The combination feels fresh and cohesive.
Julie’s two boys share a room and love it. She furnished the space with two twin beds and oversized initials from Ballard Design hung above. This room was where guests ended up relaxing most of the visit.
The hall bathroom uses classic white subway tile (from Lowe’s) with gray grout—practical for a bathroom used by boys. The vanity was original to the house; Julie refreshed it with paint in a soft khaki-gray-green for an updated look.
Small details throughout the house are charming, such as the collection of vintage doorknobs. French glass doors lead from the bedroom to the bathroom, creating a lovely transition and allowing light to circulate.
From the bedroom, a pop of blue on a dresser stands out against the otherwise soft white-on-white palette, adding personality without overwhelming the calm atmosphere.
The bathroom features a stunning tub and white penny-tile flooring that drew admiring comments. Subway tile lines the walls, and ruffled curtains from Target (used as shower curtains with a liner) add a soft, romantic touch. A bargain chandelier from a secondhand store completes the look.
Julie balances handmade and budget-friendly pieces throughout the home—like a simple wood stool made by a friend’s father placed in a white-on-white bathroom for texture and warmth—alongside thoughtfully chosen higher-end items.
That wraps up the tour of Julie’s inviting, stylish home. We’re grateful she welcomed us in and shared her design choices. What’s your favorite feature? The tub, the capiz chandelier in the black-walled room, or the kitchen pass-through and open shelving?