Terracotta Design Build

Photos coming soon, but we couldn’t wait to share a few behind-the-scenes moments from shoot day at this Buckhead Ranch Renovation 👀 This Atlanta project is a full reconfiguration of the home’s key spaces — kitchen, pantry, mudroom, laundry, and office — all designed to work as hard as this family does. Classic and modern in equal measure, with a personalized palette of color and finishes that’s entirely theirs.

It was such a treat to collaborate with the incredible stylists Holly Bryan Design and Erin Kelly Haraway, and photographer Jeff Herr Photography on this one! 🤍

Architecture, Builder & Interior Design: Terracotta Design Build

Not every renovation needs to start from scratch. For this sitting room, we kept the original wall paneling, preserved meaningful pieces the homeowner already owned, and layered in modern furnishings to bring the whole first floor into the present. ⁠
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A primary bedroom that makes your whole day better 🤍🍃⁠
This bedroom opens directly to the pool and was designed as a true personal retreat - where the homeowner starts her morning quietly on the patio with meditation, and ends her day in a space that’s easy to fall into.

The powder room is the most underestimated room in the house. Guests can spend exactly two minutes in there and remember it forever — so you might as well make it count! In this mid-century modern ranch in Atlanta, built in 1961 and renovated sometime in the 90’s, we did exactly that. Beadboard in “Houseplant” by , birds and butterflies climbing the walls above, a console sink with chrome legs that nod to the home’s roots, and a brass light fixture that ties it all together.

Too many primary bathrooms play it safe... white on white, nothing to offend anyone, nothing to remember either. This bathroom we designed for a client in Druid Hills not only meets practical needs but also provides a joyful and refreshing environment, reflecting the owners’ personality and love for unique, colorful design. The owners wanted the renovation to align with the overall design language of their home, aiming for a modern aesthetic that still felt warm and inviting (not cold or overly minimal!). We love that this design - the wood-planked ceiling, floral wallpaper, penny tile in blue and white that flows throughout - feels just as right in an Atlanta suburb as it does in a coastal retreat 🩵

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who keep everything running, make everywhere feel like home, and yes — deserve the renovation. 🤍

Design by Terracotta Design Build

During Paris DECO OFF, Loro Piana transformed a private Paris apartment into a temporary showroom — a space that felt as much lived-in as it was curated.

The apartment belongs to artist Candida Romero, who opened her home for the week, while also providing visitors with a preview of her latest art series alongside the Loro Piana collection. We learned that the apartment itself was built by Gustave Eiffel, using materials from the Eiffel Tower — a quiet architectural detail that made the experience even more remarkable!

Ili also learned that Candida is from Puerto Rico, where Ili grew up, creating an unexpected and deeply personal connection. We left with three of her pieces that now carry the memory of the space, the story, and the exchange that unfolded there.

A reminder that the most meaningful design moments are layered: architecture, art, history, and human connection.
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