Weekend retreat in Athens unveiled

The Musso Design Group just completed a project in Athens, Georgia. This new home was a gift from our client's long time friend. Our charge was to make this a special, relaxing weekend retreat that someday may be the client's primary residence. We aimed to frame a relaxed, yet sophisticated, lifestyle.

The home sits on three acres in Georgia's horse country, just outside of Athens. The builder took extra care to preserve the tree canopy and site the home in the perfect location. Natural stone elements give the home a feeling that it has been there for years.

Our work started about a year ago and we unveiled the home this past weekend. The new owner had not seen the home since mid-December, so we were a little anxious while we worked overnight to finesse the details and prepare for the reveal.

Working closely with the owner, we established a design that complemented the architecture of the home and its beautiful wooded setting. The palette is quiet, sophisticated, and uncluttered, not fussy. It's also durable and will stand up to the traffic provided by four rescued dogs in a wide array of sizes.