Luxe Magazine

Behind The Curated Atlanta Home With A ‘Waffle House Palette’

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Although not a designer himself, Steven Leonard is no stranger to the upper echelons of the design industry. As co-owner of Atlanta’s R Hughes, one of the country’s leading trade showrooms, Steven helps curate some of the most forward-thinking furniture, lighting and textile collections in the Southeast.

It should come as no surprise, then, that the tastemaker’s own home would serve as a showcase for his curatorial eye. Perhaps less anticipated, however, is the extent to which it’s also become a playground for unexpected creative expressions. “Designing a space that reflects who I am was a luxury I’d never had previously,” he confides. “I saw this house as a big experiment that I get to live in, and I loved that.”

Steven located the perfect canvas for his concept in Atlanta’s historic Morningside neighborhood. Built in 1926, the abode boasted great bones, but its elegant framework had been obscured by several renovations over the years. Still, he saw raw potential in its simplicity: “I kept looking at it, thinking, ‘this could be amazing.’ ”