Stevie Interiors gives this Milton home a relaxed and warm aesthetic, welcoming new family memories.
This Milton home is the ideal space for family gatherings photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
Nestled in a sought-after Milton neighborhood, a classic home with beautiful bones awaited its transformation. The new owners, relocating from Buckhead with their young children, envisioned a warm, inviting space that would become the heart of their family life and social gatherings. Enter Stevie Interiors, tasked with breathing new life into the 6,000-square-foot residence while honoring its timeless architecture.
THE PRIORITY
“Our clients moved into a home with great potential, but the overall vibe was disconnected from their desires,” explains Meghan Basinger, creative director and principal designer at Stevie Interiors. “The previous decor, with its stark white walls and cool modern touches, conflicted with our client’s vision of warmth and depth. Our mission was to completely reimagine the interiors with minimal structural changes, showcasing the power of thoughtful design elements.”
The open kitchen design is party-ready. photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
THE STRATEGY
The clients provided a singular guiding principle: layers. “They wanted to experience warmth through layered elements—from rugs to furniture to decorative accents,” Basinger recalls. “We moved away from traditional Southern design, gravitating toward an organic, relaxed aesthetic that felt both timeless and fresh.”
“THEY WANTED TO EXPERIENCE WARMTH THROUGH LAYERED [DESIGN] ELEMENTS.”–MEGHAN BASINGER
While many would consider the home move-in ready, the Stevie Interiors team saw an opportunity for a comprehensive makeover. “It was a designer’s dream—a clean slate to work with,” Basinger notes. “We needed to furnish every corner of this spacious home while ensuring it remained kid and pet-friendly.”
In the dining room, lighting from Made Goods sets the mood above the table and chairs from Palacek. photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
THE DESIGN
The transformation began with lighting, replacing every fixture to set the tone for each space. “Lighting became the foundation of our design narrative,” Basinger emphasizes. The team then focused on curating well-crafted, custom pieces built to withstand family life. Textures were thoughtfully layered within an earthy color palette, creating depth and interest.
Warm tones of browns and greens are used throughout the home against white shiplap walls seen here in the entry and wood with a darker stain seen here in the powder room. photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
Warm tones of brown and green dominate throughout the home. The team transformed existing white shiplap and light wood tones with darker stains, creating moodier, more intimate spaces. The dining room, visible from the entrance, is a showstopping focal point.
While the interior underwent a dramatic shift, the home’s existing outdoor spaces were already a highlight. Stevie Interiors enhanced these areas with carefully selected furnishings, from the inviting front porch to the private primary suite balcony and the resortlike backyard.
photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
THE OUTCOME
Affectionately dubbed the “House of Layers,” the completed project exudes warmth and hospitality. “It feels like a hug in so many ways,” Basinger says. “The space effortlessly transitions from hosting elegant dinner parties to accommodating lively preschool playdates.”
The project’s success stems from the clients’ openness to embrace a new aesthetic. “They wanted to work with someone local but were inspired by design trends from Nashville and the West Coast,” Basinger explains. This willingness to explore beyond traditional Southern interiors allowed a unique and personalized result.
A bed from Noir lays above a Jaipur rug in the primary bedroom. photographed by RUSTIC WHITE INTERIORS
Design Details
Type
Single-family home
Location
Milton
Interior Design
Stevie Interiors
Builders
Orlando Construction
RESOURCES
Addie Chapin
Living room art
Arteriors
Dining room mirror
Currey + Company
Kitchen lighting
Custom Furniture LA
Primary bedroom nightstands
Gabby
Living room accent tables
Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Primary bedroom lighting
Jaipur Living
Living, dining room and primary bedroom rug
Made Goods
Entry stools and console, living and dining room lighting, primary bedroom mirrors
madegoods.com
Moss Home USA
Living room couch and chairs
Noir
Primary bedroom bed
Palacek
Kitchen counter stools, living room accent chairs, dining room table and chairs
Pom Pom at Home
Primary bedroom bedding
Visual Comfort & Co.
Entry lighting