Who’s ready for another house-crashing adventure? We visited a charming home in Roswell, Georgia that belongs to Julie, one of the women behind Milk & Honey Home. Her talent for pairing colors, patterns, textures, and budget-friendly finds is inspiring. Julie graciously invited us in and let us photograph her space, so let’s step inside and take a proper look.
The foyer just beyond the front door is spectacular—like stepping into a magical jewelry box. The scalloped mirror was a sale find from Ballard Designs, while the wallpaper surprisingly came from Home Depot. A Pottery Barn ceiling fixture lights the space, and the lamps on the console are from HomeGoods. The table itself is a secondhand treasure. The combination feels curated yet approachable, and it immediately sets the tone for the rest of the house.
I could have lingered in the foyer all day—its scale and details are so welcoming.
Julie was warm and easy to talk to. We spent a good portion of the visit chatting in her son’s room while John captured photos around the house.
To the left of the foyer is a dramatic sitting room with black walls and layered textures. The slipper chairs are from Pottery Barn Outlet and the chandelier is a West Elm piece. The contrast of deep paint with soft, tactile elements creates a moody yet inviting corner.
That driftwood mirror was a HomeGoods find—another example of mixing accessible pieces with more elevated items.
The lofted living room reflects a thoughtful DIY approach. Julie and her husband added tongue-and-groove to the ceiling and used narrow 1x2s on the walls to mimic board-and-batten without the cost. A large pendant anchors the room—Julie can source that fixture through Milk & Honey Home. The sofa is an older piece that was slipcovered to suit the new palette, proving a fresh look doesn’t always require new furniture.
The room blends modern, rustic, and sparkling accents for a layered, collected feel.
The pass-through to the kitchen is playful and personal: Ikea frames display portraits of her kids and Crate & Barrel stools invite people to gather. Casual details like paper garlands and a silver deer head frame the opening and draw the eye to the floating shelves in the kitchen beyond.
The kitchen itself is a highlight. A large glass ceiling fixture from Pottery Barn complements a Walker Zanger tile backsplash—Julie saved and invested in that tile for its timeless appeal, and it pays off in a compact area. The countertops are limestone, offering natural texture and warmth that felt even better in person. Antique shelf brackets juxtapose clean shaker cabinets and open shelving for an appealing mix of old and new.
The dining table, bench, and chairs are from Crate & Barrel, while a secondhand chandelier over the table adds charm. The whole kitchen-dining area feels curated yet lived-in—inviting and practical.
The guest room demonstrates Julie’s talent for integrating existing pieces. A red rug inspired the scheme; once she spotted a teal-and-red vase at Anthropologie, she painted the walls a soft teal (Pratt & Lambert Pacific) to modernize the space and tie the colors together. The result feels fresh and balanced.
Julie’s two boys share a room, and she furnished it with two twin beds topped by oversized initials from Ballard Designs (purchased on clearance). The room is well-loved and practical—one of the spots where we ended up lingering during the visit.
The hall bathroom uses classic white subway tile from Lowe’s with gray grout—chosen because “boys use this room,” and it’s held up well. Julie refreshed the space by painting the existing vanity a soft khaki-gray-green, achieving a new look without a full replacement.
Little details throughout the house are delightful—Julie collects vintage doorknobs, and pretty glass French doors separate her bedroom from the bathroom, adding character and light.
The bedroom is a soft white-on-white retreat with a pop of blue on a dresser for contrast. The restrained palette allows texture and curated accents to shine.
The bathroom includes a stunning tub and white penny-tile flooring that caught our eye. Subway tile from Lowe’s is paired with ruffled curtains repurposed from Target window panels—Julie added a shower liner behind them. A chandelier found at a secondhand shop, Queen Of Hearts Antiques, finished the look for a bargain.
Throughout the home, Julie mixes handmade and budget-friendly pieces—a wood stool made by a friend’s father adds natural texture to a white-on-white space, while affordable tile and curtains demonstrate how smart choices can create impact without overspending.
That wraps up our tour of Julie’s beautiful home. We appreciated her hospitality and the chance to photograph such thoughtful, layered design. What’s your favorite part? The luxurious tub drew plenty of attention, the rectangular capiz chandelier in the black-walled room was a favorite, and the kitchen pass-through with its open shelves earned lots of praise. This house shows how mixing styles, splurges, and smart finds can create a warm, lived-in, and stylish home.