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You are here: Home / Friends / The Atchison’s Home – First Floor

The Atchison’s Home – First Floor

Dec 4, 2013 By Layla

On Monday, I showed you around a shop called Atchison Home. Today, I’m going to give you a tour of the first floor of the Atchison’s home! Like I mentioned in my previous post, their home in on the right side of this building they bought back in 1988:

Atchison Home 2013

Their shop is on the left 3/4 of the building, and their home is on the right 1/4.

You enter their home through a set of doors inside the outdoor “foyer” in the photo below:

Atchison Home | Ivy Front Door | Grass Pavers

The double doors themselves came from Belgium. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Atchison Home | Foyer | Antique Doors | Table | Lion | Bamboo | Urn | Painted Brick Wall

That table sure is a stunner, too! And how about that concrete floor? Yum!

The first floor of their home is centered around a staircase that leads up to the (three)  bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor.

Atchison Home | Concrete Floor | White Walls | Staircase

(The top two floors of this side of the building are used as storage.)

The living room is straight ahead through the front doors…

Atchison Home | Mobile Alabama | Loft Living Room | White Walls

Here’s another shot of it looking back toward the front doors…

Atchison Home | Mobile Alabama | Sisal Rug | Slipcovered Sofas and Chairs | White Walls

Atchison Home | Framed Drawings

Atchison Home | Antlers | Boxwood

We fell head-over-heels in love with the sofas…

Atchison Home | Cisco Brothers Slipcovered Seda Sofa

They’re made by Cisco Brothers and they carry them next door at Atchison Home. Turns out you can order them in a variety of different fabrics, but the Atchison’s are covered in Linno Natural slipcovers and I just love how thick and durable they felt.

Atchison Home | Seda Sofa | Linno Natural Slipcover

This guy, on the other hand? He’s a one-of-a-kind from Brussels. 🙂

Atchison Home | Lion Statue

Off the indoor living room, there’s a fabulous outdoor living room:

Atchison Home | Outdoor Living Room | Concrete Fireplace | Big Clock

Atchison Home | Big Old Clock

Atchison Home | Outdoor Living Room | Old Doors

…and back through those skinny, white doors is the dining room:

Atchison Home | Dining Room | Rustic Elegance

Atchison Home | Dining Room | Antique Furniture

Atchison Home | Dried Hydrangeas

Atchison Home | Crystal Chandelier

Atchison Home | Dining Room | Ornate Mirror | Antique Furniture

Atchison Home | Chippy Paint

The kitchen is next to the dining room, on the back side of the staircase:

Atchison Home | Kitchen | Arched Doorway | Antique Rug

Words cannot describe how much I love their kitchen. 🙂

Atchison Home | Ivy Plant

Atchison Home | Kitchen | Shutters | China Cabinet | Ironstone

Atchison Home | Ironstone

Atchison Home | Kitchen | Concrete Floor | White Cabinets and Walls

Atchison Home | Marble Counter | Bread Boards | China Tiered Stand

Atchison Home | Kitchen Stove

Atchison Home | French Soap | Iron Mice

The building used to serve as a furniture storage facility in the early 1900’s, and I just lit up when Tony told me that horses used to pull in wagons full of furniture through that big arched doorway back in the day. 😀

Atchison Home | Loft Kitchen

Now, it opens up onto a beautiful courtyard:

Atchison Home | Kitchen Courtyard | Fountain

Atchison Home | Courtyard Hat

Atchison Home | Fountain Head

Here’s a look back at the kitchen from the other way:

Atchison Home | Arched Doorway | Kitchen | Courtyard

Between the sound of the fountain, and the sight of the Koi fish in it, and the feeling of being surrounded by such lush foliage- it was such a peaceful place to be!

This next shot shows the view from the kitchen all the way back over to the front doors:

Atchison Home | White and Wood Kitchen

You can also see where the stairs start to lead up to the second floor on the left.

There’s a small powder room opposite the stairs:

Atchison Home | trompe l'oeil paneling | Powder Room

Atchison Home | Powder Room | Painted Paneling

Atchison Home | Antique Faucet

The trompe l’oeil paneling was painted by a friend of Tony and Sylvia’s and I was completely fascinated by the effect. That room really transported me to Europe, too! 🙂

I’ve still got to edit some photos of the bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, so I’ll be back on Friday to finish out the tour. Thanks again to the Atchison’s for allowing us to photograph and feature their beautiful home!

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  1. Melissa

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Oh, my, gosh! This is THE MOST beautiful and unique home I have seen in quite some time. Absolutely stunning. I feel like I would have run around from room to room with my senses completely in shock!! So much “pretty” fit into that space. No creepy or haunted warehouse vibe whatsoever. IN. LOVE. Thank you for sharing Layla. I am completely jealous that you saw this in person!!

  2. Hannah

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:12 am

    WOW WOW WOW! that is absolutely my dream home!!!!! so so beautiful!!!!!

  3. Laura Ingalls Gunn

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:16 am

    I could move right in and be perfectly content. Thank you so very much for sharing.

  4. Stephanie @ Sandpaper and Glue

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:27 am

    ughh I’m dying over here- how gorgeous!!

  5. Debra @ MsMoozys Open House

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:29 am

    OH MY…..what a beautiful space!!! I am just in love with how relaxing it all is and just how it all came together. Thanks so much for sharing with us today and for some inspiration. Have a blessed day hun. 🙂

  6. Mary | Lemon Grove Blog

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I was so so hoping to get a glimpse of this house. It didn’t disappoint – LOVELY! 😀

  7. Carrie - Curate by Carrie Corson

    Dec 4, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Oh my goodness!!! This home is absolutely perfect! Every detail is impeccable. I think this is one of my favorites of all you’ve ever featured! Makes me want to plan a trip South for furniture shopping. I can’t wait to find out what you were inspired by most & how it leads to a project in your home! I’m working on the decor details of our new home & I’m trying hard to keep a light & airy more modern feel while still feeling comfortable & casual. I feel like this home captures that in such a stunning way!

  8. Robbin

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:13 am

    That is, without a doubt, one of the most BEAUTIFUL homes I have ever seen. I can’t believe it is in that old building. It just looks so peaceful! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you Layla!!

  9. mary rose taft

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:23 am

    This is my absolute dream home! Every detail, so beautiful!!

  10. DebZorn

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Be still my heart! This is a stunning home. Thank you so much for sharing.

  11. Dottie

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I am in love…thanks for the tour!!

  12. Carla

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Layla,
    I’m so glad that you had the opportunity to photograph the Atchison’s home and store. Sylvia is so gracious and their home and store are breathtaking. As a Sales Rep I have the pleasure of calling on them and it is indeed an awesome experience every time I go in.
    Great job! Looking forward to the next post.

  13. Diana Minutelli

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Such talent in pulling it all together. Compliments to the Atchison’s, the sub-titler (is that a word?) and to the photographer!

  14. Jennifer Coyle

    Dec 4, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Big breath… this place is gorgeous. So open and airy, yet comfortable. I can imagine myself sitting and living in a lot of these photos!

  15. hello haha harf

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:05 am

    tremendous home! stunning, yet quite livable.
    and that kitchen? swoon!

  16. LIsa W.

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:13 am

    THIS home is absolutely breathtaking. TOTALLY me..my style. The architecture is amazing, not a picture on the wall and this place would still look awesome. AND those sofa’s…your so right Layla they are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! YUM, can’t wait for the bedrooms…OH and that concrete florr omg would love that!!!!!! Thank you:)

  17. Marisa

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I am speechless. The only words I can think of are superlatives!! The photos are wonderful – you do such a great job. I’m looking forward to peeking at the rest of the house :-)I could live in that kitchen!!

  18. Cheryl @ Living Design

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Wow! I am in love with every aspect of this home. I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures on Friday! Thanks for giving us this glimpse into such a lovely home.

  19. Elizabeth

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Stunning!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  20. sara

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Thank you so much for all the inspiration!

  21. Melanie

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I CRAVE a beautiful open space such as this. I love that their business is under the same roof and right next door. What a dream this entire space is. Thanks for bringing it to us!

  22. Miss Charming

    Dec 4, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Simply gorgeous!

  23. Karyn

    Dec 4, 2013 at 11:24 am

    I cannot begin to tell you how deeply inspired I am by this amazingly gorgeous home! It’s delightful to be able to see what can be done with forsaken buildings but I’ve never seen anything like this 🙂 Thanks for the tour!

  24. Melanie Castleberry

    Dec 4, 2013 at 11:34 am

    WOW!!!!! Such a treat to virtually visit this place. Thank you!!

  25. Robin

    Dec 4, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Truly breathtaking, enchanting, etc. Just lovely and your photographs are fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Can’t wait for Friday!

  26. Jake's a Girl

    Dec 4, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Only if you’re dead inside would you not love this home. 😉 It is
    amazingly beautiful. Thank you for letting us in on what secrets hide behind those beautiful doors.

    JaG

  27. Mindy

    Dec 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for the peek into this stunning home!

  28. julie g.

    Dec 4, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I can’t believe that as I was scrolling through the pictures, I spoke out loud, “Stop! I can’t take it anymore!” If I lived in their home, I would simply never leave. GORGEOUS!

  29. Leah: )

    Dec 4, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    INSPIRING!!!
    Packing my bags and heading to Alabama…Please let the Atchison’s know that they are adopting a family of four.: )
    xo
    Leah:)

  30. Lin

    Dec 4, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    Oh Layla I am in love with this beautiful home and business! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

  31. Kristin S

    Dec 4, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    That’s unreal!

  32. Cindy Barganier

    Dec 4, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    cough, sputter….. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    There are no words.

  33. AmyRuth

    Dec 4, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    wow there are no words

  34. Debe

    Dec 5, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I am always just amazed that people get to live daily in such beauty. Such great taste they have. Wish I could get by their shop! Bet I could find some great Christmas presents….for me!!! Please thank them again for sharing the home. Can’t wait to see more upstairs!

  35. lauren

    Dec 5, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    be still my soul….this home is truly beautiful. seems like we should all gather there for a party! : )

  36. Mel O

    Dec 5, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    That light fitting is amazing!

  37. Rebekah

    Dec 5, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Wow, this space is splendid! I cannot believe it’s a part of a warehouse. Of course, their store doesn’t look a thing like a warehouse. It’s all so lovely!

  38. Jody

    Dec 6, 2013 at 11:09 am

    Oh. My. Absolutely stunning…and Kevin’s photographs show it all so beautifully! Thank you for the tour!

  39. Prairie Wife

    Dec 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    It’s so light and airy. My fav is the outdoor space, classy and cozy!

  40. Hilary Bumgarner

    Dec 6, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Beautiful…Gorgeous…Stunning.

  41. Staci

    Jan 2, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I would love, love, love to find out the color of the floor stain. It is just the shade I want in our future house that we are designing!

  42. Dee Titus

    Jan 23, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Could u tell me where I could purchase the rug u have in the kitchen? It is the one with aqua in it. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you so much for any assistance. Love what u have done in this space.

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