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The Dude Downstairs

All Things Man Cave: Projects, Products and Furniture p. 22

Geared Up Garages

The Evolution of The Parking Spot p. 36

A Matter of Style & Taste

Decorating With The Man In Mind p. 45 This month’s cover project is presented by: Myers Carpet To see more turn to pages 52 - 53

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contents

Photos courtesy of (left to right) Atlanta Design & Build; Janice Dietz, The Consulting House, Inc., photography by Josh Vick and MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers

The Dude Downstairs All Things Man Cave: Projects, Products and Furniture

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features 36

Geared Up Garages The Evolution of The Parking Spot

Photos courtesy of (top to bottom) Garage Solutions Atlanta and Bill Musso, photography by Lauren Rubenstein

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How to Decorate with the Man in Mind

New! Cover Project Profile: 52

Totally Floored Presented by Myers Carpet

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A Matter of Style and Taste

ON THE COVER: This Buckhead living room has a secret. The elegant patterned rug is not just beautiful...it’s hardy! Interior designer Craig Duncan chose this Curacao by Couristan style from Myers Carpet because this is a high traffic room and the flatweave “...wears extremely well.” Turn to pages 52 and 53 to see more of this home’s flooring options. This month’s cover photo is sponsored and provided by Myers Carpet, (404) 352-8141, MyersCarpetAtlanta.com.

Photography by Gregg Willett Photography. www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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Small energy leaks can really add up.

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So schedule a Whole House Energy Assessment, performed by a certified BPI contractor, to find out where your home is losing energy. Complete a BPI assessment and you’ll get up to a $200 rebate. And if you make the recommended energy improvements, you could get up to $2,000 in rebates.

Learn more at georgiapower.com/wholehouse or call 1-800-310-5607. Š 2014 Georgia Power. All rights reserved. Certain restrictions apply. Must be a Georgia Power customer. Valid through December 2014. Rebate eligibility varies based on improvements made and energy reduction achieved.

Rebate request must be submitted with receipt within 60 days of purchase or installation of qualifying improvements.

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Does your fireplace pull all the heat out of your home?

Does it look dated?

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Let BSI show you how you can convert it into a high efficient gas insert in either modern or traditional styling.

MODERN

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18 in every issue 10 Editor’s Letter

TRADITIONAL

15 Home Front

Top Trends, Advice and Events

18 Editor’s Picks

Neat, New Lifestyle Products for Your Home— The Guy Collection

54 Garden Planner

Your Outdoor To-Do List for November

56 Notes from Bob & RodMan Knowledge is Power—and Money

59 CAHP Talk

Combustion Air? Who Needs It?

61 Resource Finder

Find Help with your Home Improvement Projects

66 Editorial Resources

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But we know things never shake out that precisely. Every Atlanta man (heck every Atlanta family!) has tastes that run the spectrum from cool contemporary to ubertraditional. But then you find that slick downtown condo that manages to incorporate the homeowner’s family traditions and heirloom antiques. Likewise, a Kennesaw man might prefer a bright, modern, “funky” man cave like

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So we threw our editorial arms wide this month and endeavored to cover as many neighborhoods, ages and styles as we could. Our Man Space story is fittingly at the heart of this issue on page 22. But on page 45, we also show you ways to bring some of those masculine touches to other rooms in your home. Finally, on page 36 we cover the most traditionally man-centric rooms in the house, the garage.

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Do men prefer chairs or sofas? p. 46

Coming in December Ever dreamed of a new kitchen? How about a sparkling, spacious new bath? Our December

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issue is as devoted to new kitchens and baths as you are! Get ready for our annual, and extremely helpful, kitchen and bath planner. This year we’ve added articles about the realities of renovations (exactly how many weeks will my home be covered in tarps?) and more budget breakdowns than ever before. We’re especially happy with it and bet you will be as well!

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November 6th! Grab A Whisk!

Atlanta Tool Rush

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Got a comic book fiend

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brewing his own beer?

basketball season, that

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are getting in on the

every lyric from his

Or making his own wine?

joyful cry rings out all

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graphic novel craze.

favorite Pink Floyd

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what your gender is,

in his turntable system

Sandy Springs and visit

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scrap metal Fred Conlon

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the folks at Beer

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Surprisingly, the most intimidating aspect of most home improvement projects isn’t the budget. It’s almost always the design aspect of the work. Fortunately, Floor & Decor offers free in-store design services to all clients. We asked Sue Rittenburg at Floor & Decor’s 1-85 Design Center about her work with customers and some of the latest trends for fall.

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Sue, you’ve been at Floor & Decor as a designer for some time now. What is your favorite part about working with the customers?

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I believe that everyone can have a beautiful home, and the best part of my job is helping clients realize that dream. My job is to bring the project in their imaginations to life. Honestly, it is my favorite thing to do.

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Why do you think people are nervous about home improvement projects?

Change is scary. And I do think the process of translating an idea into a reality is really intimidating for most people.

Another reason that home improvement projects can be nervewracking is the belief that projects must cost astronomical amounts of money to be beautiful. Every budget and every price

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What trends should people be trying in their homes right now for a more current look?

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Preferences in hardwoods are leaning toward darker stains, with a growing interest in gray tones. Also, look for more wood floors that have been hand-scraped and hand-textured.

People are willing to pay for a new floor, but they want it to look old.

Large Format Tiles are another trend right now. These tiles, in sizes like 12x24 inches, are being used in showers and other areas of the home.

And finally, Porcelain plank flooring is a huge trend right now.

This flooring looks just like wood but has the durability of porcelain. The porcelain comes in some amazing finishes and many lengths and widths.

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The Downstairs Dude

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ways to transform your basement into a magnificent man cave By Kathy Kantorski

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When it comes to a home’s interior design, women usually rule.

Which is why men sometimes put their foot down on having a space they can call their own—a space to relax, unwind and enjoy all of their favorite things.

They often call this their “man cave.”

“Man cave means different things to different people, but ‘escape from reality’ would be the common theme,” says H. Dale Contant, president of Atlanta Design & Build. He explains that these spaces can be themed around travel, a hobby or a passion.

The space can even be family friendly, involving activities for all members of the household. For Linda Castle of Decorated Designs, this area Photo courtesy of Atlanta Design & Build

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“allowed me to let my husband feel that he was part of the decorating by giving him a space where he could make the selections himself,” she says, smiling as she adds, “…sort of.”

Contant and Castle join several other Atlanta-area pros in outlining the following five ways to transform your basement into a relaxing man retreat.

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Home Theater It’s official: men like big screens. (Plush seating is nice too.) Adding a “home theater” or “media room” to your man retreat incorporates these favorite features and provides a multimedia audio-visual experience with enough space for a group of friends to join. “This room can be as simple as the bonus room with

a flat-screen TV and a sofa to a full theater room with leather recliners, a popcorn maker, a large screen and an overhead projector,” Castle says, “…as long as it’s a manly place to watch sports, relax with the guys and not worry about making a mess.”

Unless you have the budget to buy new equipment every two years or so, don’t worry about whether your theater is equipped with the latest and greatest technology. Buy sensibly while also keeping in mind what is already becoming outdated. For instance, buying an LED TV is smart, but the new curved OLED TVs might be a passing trend. The same goes for TVs with 3-D capability that you’ll never use. “The new technology for movie and TV viewing is hard to keep up with,” Castle notes. However, she believes that streaming movies is a feature that seems to be here to stay. In other words, investing in streaming technology is a safe bet.

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Man caves are often created for Dad, but it’s important to keep the family in mind as well.

“It is wise to separate the kids’ playroom and TV area from the bar and social room, but still be visually close to monitor activities,” H. Dale Contant advises. “We find that fun dads want the man cave for friends and adult family, but still make the space a big draw for kids and teenagers so you know where they are.” Just remember to have lockable storage for the alcohol.

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Mini Workout You don’t need hundreds of square feet to create a home gym. There are loads of space-saving and cost-conscious ways to devote a corner of the “man space” to shaping up. Punching bags come in all shapes and sizes and none take up a lot of floor space. Free weight rack design is getting more and more clever. You can now fit dozens of handweights in only 8 square feet. Get researching, get creative and get fit!

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A Room with a Gym Whether you’re a fitness guru or just a guy who likes to lift weights every now and then, you can incorporate some equipment into your hangout area.

Standard features include: lots of mirrors, good fluorescent or LED lighting, commercial carpet with rubber area pads or a gym floor system, lots of equipment, refrigeration for water and sports drinks and a place for clean and soiled towels.

Keep your own needs in mind, advises Phil Verstrate of Premier Fitness Source. “There are two most common mistakes homeowners make when outfitting a home gym. The first is buying without thoroughly trying out the equipment. The second is buying equipment that doesn’t meet your personal exercise goals,” Verstrate says. “Just as you would never buy a car without taking a test drive, you shouldn’t commit to exercise equipment that doesn’t have the right bio-mechanics and feel for your workouts. Does the machine adapt to your height and shape?

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Specialty Spaces This category could also be called a “personalized space.”

Golf lovers can have a simulated driving range. Craftsmen may add a woodshop. Photographers might want a studio, musicians could add a music room, smokers a cigar room or pipe area … the list can go on and on.

This is your chance to make the man cave really custom. “Make it personal—don’t make your man cave the same as your friend Joe’s,” says Monti Marsters, of Totally Accessible Homes.

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The word garage is French in origin, derived from the verb “garer,” or “to dock.”

That makes sense as the garage is where most homeowners “dock” a car or two (or boat, if they’re lucky.) But as many Atlanta houses have expanded in size, so have garages. This leaves more space to tuck in things like sporting equipment, yard tools, automotive tools, recycle bins and the like. Some Atlanta homeowners have taken it a step further and transformed their garage into a workspace or gardening shed, or even extra play space. Here are some ideas so that you, too, can get the most out of your garage.

Gaining Attention After the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom are renovated, garages are “the last bastion where homeowners turn their focus,” says Doug Calvert of Garage Solutions Atlanta. “They want a better living environment for the garage. They are wanting to create a living, working space in the garage.”

Calvert says his recent projects include the installation of floors and custom cabinets, which allows room for workspaces. “People really are wanting, finally, to use their garage space effectively,” he says. “They are turning to companies like ours to do this.”

In fact, renovating the garage seems to be a natural evolution in creating a total home environment.

“The garage is a reflection of the entire house,” says Alan Mishkoff of Granite Garage Floors in Alpharetta.

“Garage space is 10 to 15 percent of the square footage of the house. People spend a lot of money and attention to detail for the front entry, and it should be the same for the garage. It’s really just an upgrade to the house.”

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“There’s a large interest in overhead storage,” Calvert says.

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Effective storage solutions are especially beneficial in smaller, “ITP” garages. “That’s where we install a lot of Monkey Bars systems,” Calvert says. Specifically, these homeowners are going with shelving systems featuring 16-inch deep shelves, as well as hooks so they can store items and hang up bikes, golf clubs and even totes.

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Make a Plan When embarking on a garage renovation or upgrade, Calvert recommends doing some online research to see all the storage solutions, garage flooring options and lighting available for homeowners. Then narrow it down to how you want your garage to look and function. Use that as a guideline to talk with your garage professional. Together you can design a system that meets your needs and budget.

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fixtures attached to the ceiling. “We are seeing much

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example, Calvert says homeowners can start with just

a recent project, the homeowners opted for warehouse

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lamps. “They really wanted a more upscale look,” he says.

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garage door would certainly give you more light into

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How to decorate with the man in mind “MASCULINE” DESIGN can take many forms but often includes over-sized furniture, stonework textures and dramatic lighting.

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“Occasionally, I get a client who wants a party place that looks good at night with a cozy Chesterfield couch and romantic lighting,” says Shawn Alshut of architecture and interior design firm Studio A2, “…but the primary focus is always on creating a comfortable home.”

Less is More “When it comes to a ‘man pad,’ decorating doesn’t have to be that different,” Alshut says.

“Both sexes want a welcoming home that speaks to their personalities and lifestyles.”

The main difference is scale. A maledominated home should generally design ‘larger,’ with chairs and sofas that accommodate a larger frame. “Men also tend to prefer natural materials, especially leather,” Alshut says. “I don’t think I’ve ever worked with a man who didn’t want a comfortable leather chair. On the surface, it may seem extravagant, but leather is virtually indestructible and will last a lifetime. And I always include an ottoman so his feet won’t end up on the coffee table.”

Bill Musso of the Musso Design Group concurs. “Men like chairs better than sofas,” he says. “They want their individual space and are much more concerned with how furniture feels than how it looks.”

To learn more about a client’s taste, Musso asks to peek into his closet. “I can tell a lot about people by the way they dress and the way their closets are put together,” he says.

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aspects of design. Musso says his under-40 clients are inclined to get more involved in the décor than older generations. “Men used to ask me, ‘how much?’ Now they are much more interested in the aesthetics,” he says.

Accessories in a man pad are pared down and also larger in scale.

Oversized black and white photos, abstract paintings with a pop of color and sleek sculptures are pretty standard. “Men know what they like and they appreciate value,” says Robin Lamonte of Rooms Revamped. “I think they are easier to work with than women because they’re usually not as involved in the design process. Men don’t want to spend hours shopping or look at a lot of swatches,” she says. “The main questions I get once I present the design are: ‘When can I expect it to be ready? Will I like it?

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KEEP IT SIMPLE: The modern man’s kitchen is often simple in design, but still loaded with all latest appliances, bells & whistles.

In common spaces like the living room, dining room or den, men often prefer deep, earth tones, natural textured fabrics and wall coverings. They also usually favor a cleaner, more contemporary style. “But that doesn’t mean the room has to be cold,” Lamont says. “They often like to mix it up with a combination of traditional and edgy contemporary furnishings.”

For example, one of Lamonte’s male clients chose eggplant paint with silver accents on the walls and ceiling that reflected light.

Another chose features like deer heads, bold landscapes and wall sculptures to accent his contemporary furnishings. A newly divorced client who was an equestrian lover had pictures of thoroughbreds throughout his former family home. “We blew up a photo of a magnificent horse to 36 inches by 64 inches to hang over his fireplace,” she says. “He loved it.”

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“I find today’s male clients much more interested in kitchen design than some might think,” Musso says.

“Having the latest, greatest appliances is more important to a man who loves to cook than cabinets and countertops, as long as the look is sleek and contemporary. They want a real chef’s kitchen with all the bells and whistles, and if they add an outdoor kitchen for entertaining, the bigger, the better.”

Bedrooms In direct contrast to the deep colors in the living areas, men tend to ask for bedroom decor that resembles more serene, upscale hotel rooms. Ralph Lauren plaids in hunter green and maroon are out and neutrals like beige and gray are in. “A splash of color is welcome, but I always eliminate the piles of pillows that men find so annoying,” Musso says.

For example, Lamonte recently designed a bedroom for a Manhattan townhouse owned by a well known football player, choosing a gray palette with coral accents. Although he approved of the colored pillow shams, like Musso’s clients, he was adamant about eliminating multiple pillows.

When it comes to closets, the designers all agree that men request built-out systems that include drawers and a hanging space that is clean, well organized and customized to fit their individual needs. They want a place for everything and everything in its place. They also prefer dark, rich woods like mahogany or cherry.

In bathrooms, men lean toward an organic feel with natural stone and tiles, high-end fixtures and large sinks.

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THE DOWNSTAIRS DUDE, p. 22-33, Aquaguard Foundation The Downstairs Solutions Dude (770) 419-9111, 5 AquaGuard. net. Atlanta Design & Build, (770) 565-8999, AtlantaDesignBuild. com. Consulting House Inc., (404) 754-3197, ConsultingHouseInc.com. Decorated Designs, (404) 386-1468, DecoratedDesigns.net. Digital Interiors Inc., (770) 844-5800, Diiatl.com. MOSAIC Group [Architects and Remodelers, (770) 670-6022, MosaicGroupAtlanta. com. Premier Fitness Source, (770) 908-0000, PremierFitnessSource.com. Totally Accessible Homes, (912) 585-7592, TotallyAccessibleHomes.com.

When it comes to a

home’s interior design, women usually rule.

Which is why men

sometimes put their

foot down on having a

space they can call their own—a space to relax, unwind and enjoy all

of their favorite things.

They often call this their “man cave.”

“Man caves mean

different things to

different people, but

‘escape from reality’

would be the common theme,” says H. Dale Contant, president

of Atlanta Design &

Build. He explains that these spaces can be

themed around travel, a hobby or a passion.

The space can even

ways to transform your basement into a magnificent man cave By Kathy Kantorski

be family friendly,

involving activities for all members of the

household. For Linda Castle of Decorated Designs, this area

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Design & Build

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GEARED UP GARAGES, p. 36-43, Atlanta Storage and Closet Solutions, (770) 330-5354, AtlantaCloset. com. Clopay Building Products, (678) 473-1440, ClopayDoor.com.

Garage Solutions Atlanta, (770) 634-7234, GarageSolutionsAtlanta.com. Granite Garage Floors, (678) 500-9537, GraniteGarageFloors.com. Image Doors, (770) 740-9030, Metro Garage Door Inc, (770) 489-9726, MetroGarageDoorsInc.com, Overhead Door Atlanta, (404) 872-3667, OverheadDoorAtlanta.com. Shorewood Industries, (706) 302-9339, ShorewoodInd.com.

Geared Up Garages

The Evolution of The Parking Spot

By Karon Warren

The word garage is French in origin, derived from the verb “garer,” or “to dock.”

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After the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom are renovated, garages are “the last bastion where

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Garage Solutions Atlanta. “They want a better living

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A CLEAR VIEW Options, options, options. You’re no longer limited to a small strip of rectangular garage windows. Consider arched doors, full view windows or even a subtle, frosted look.

environment for the garage. They are wanting to create a living, working space in the garage.”

Behind the Door

Calvert says his recent projects include the installation

homeowners are taking these and other garage doors

for workspaces. “People really are wanting, finally, to

to new heights. “A lot of customers are choosing to

use their garage space effectively,” he says. “They are

used in a commercial application, but the same doors can work in a residential setting. It is becoming more Overhead door technology reaches far beyond the

Garage Door. “This takes your garage door up and

In fact, renovating the garage seems to be a natural evolution in creating a total home environment.

“The garage is a reflection of the entire house,” says

would be an option,” Meredith says. “You see this mostly

popular in the Southern states.”

‘high lift’ their doors,” says Jerri Meredith of Metro

turning to companies like ours to do this.”

into the ceiling for customers who wish to have more

traditional one-button remote. “Some garage door

headroom. For instance, customers who often work

controls now offer the capability to operate your garage

on cars, or who want to keep a larger vehicle in the

door from your Internet or using a smartphone app,”

Alan Mishkoff of Granite Garage Floors in Alpharetta.

garage, or a garage/barn for motor homes. Most doors

Meredith says. “One of the new innovative products,

“Garage space is 10 to 15 percent of the square footage

you can order high lift track to accommodate [their

of the house. People spend a lot of money and attention

needs].”

this application, homeowners can securely monitor and

Choosing the right door can change the entire look of

control the garage door opener and houselights from a

the garage on the inside as well. “If you want to give the

smartphone, tablet or computer.

to detail for the front entry, and it should be the same

for the garage. It’s really just an upgrade to the house.”

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illusion of more openness, going with a ‘full view’ door

While carriage- and barn-style doors remain popular,

of floors and custom cabinets, which allows room

Photos courtesy of (from top) Dennis Easter and Overhead Door Company of Atlanta, Photography by Tim Smith

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WHAT A MAN WANTS, p. 45-49, What Atlanta Design & Build, (770) a Man Wants 565-8999, AtlantaDesignBuild.

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“MASCULINE” DESIGN can take many forms but often includes over-sized furniture, stonework textures and dramatic lighting.

georgialandscapepro.com

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Gaining Attention

By Mickey Goodman

hen you think “bachelor pad” a million clichés spring to mind. Sexy dramatic lighting, soft music in the background and a lot of 007 touches.

But the reality is that men—like women—just want to feel relaxed as soon as they walk in the door.

Photo courtesy of Studio A2 LLC, photography by Brian Gassel Photography

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