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Anne Mason Design ✨ Spaces you love. A process you trust.
📍 Marietta, GA & Beyond
Helping busy families create homes that feel just right.

One of our favorite parts of the design process is figuring out how to make a space work better without necessarily chan...
10/12/2026

One of our favorite parts of the design process is figuring out how to make a space work better without necessarily changing everything about it.

At our Heirloom Revival renovation, we've been studying how the family's kitchen functions as a whole—not just how it looks.

We considered everything from the height and length of the peninsula to the location of the island, sink, appliances, and existing storage. More importantly, we looked at how the family moves between those different areas throughout the day.

Our proposed design keeps the primary kitchen functions in familiar locations while making several meaningful improvements.

We're bringing the existing double-height peninsula to one continuous level, replacing the cooktop and double-oven configuration with a freestanding range and statement hood, and expanding the kitchen with a dedicated coffee bar.

The coffee bar introduces additional storage and gives the family another place to gather or prepare something without everyone congregating around the range or refrigerator.

We're also adding closed cabinetry to the back of the peninsula, creating practical storage for shoes, bags, and everyday belongings near the back door.
None of these decisions were made independently. Each one contributes to a kitchen that feels more connected, organized, and comfortable to use.

Our goal is always to create spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful—designed around the people who actually live in them.

The First Question I Ask When I Walk Into a SpaceWhenever I walk through a client’s home for the first time, I’m not imm...
10/02/2026

The First Question I Ask When I Walk Into a Space

Whenever I walk through a client’s home for the first time, I’m not immediately thinking about paint colors, tile, furniture, or finishes.

I’m usually thinking: "How does this space need to work for the people who live here?"

I want to know what a normal day actually looks like. Where does everyone come into the house? Where do the bags, shoes, mail, and groceries land? Which room becomes the gathering place? Is there a doorway everyone is constantly squeezing through? Is there plenty of square footage, but somehow never enough useful storage?

Sometimes the smallest comments tell us the most:
“We never use this room.”
“Everyone ends up sitting in here.”
“I wish this were closer to the kitchen.”
“We’ve just gotten used to walking around that.”

Those are the things we pay attention to during an AMD walkthrough.

Before we begin changing walls or selecting materials, we’re trying to understand the relationship between the home and the people living in it. From there, we can begin solving for circulation, storage, adjacencies, sightlines, and all of the other details that make a home genuinely easier to use.

The finishes matter, of course. But first, the home has to work. That’s where thoughtful design begins.

If you’re considering a renovation, learn more about our approach and the process behind an AMD project at annemasondesign.com.

Urban Classic | The Planning Behind the KitchenWhen we began designing the kitchen at Urban Classic, the goal was not si...
09/29/2026

Urban Classic | The Planning Behind the Kitchen

When we began designing the kitchen at Urban Classic, the goal was not simply to give the existing room a new aesthetic. The kitchen needed to function differently.

We completely reworked the space—reconsidering the layout, relocating all appliances, and developing new cabinetry around the way the family would actually move through and use the room.

That planning became the foundation for everything that came next.

Once the functional relationships were resolved, we could begin layering in the elements you see in the finished space: warm white oak cabinetry, clean architectural lines, thoughtful materials, and details that give the kitchen its collected, understated character.

It is easy to look at a finished kitchen and focus on cabinetry, countertops, lighting, or hardware. But many of the decisions that have the greatest impact on daily life are the ones you may never consciously notice.

How naturally you move through the room.
Where things are stored.
How the appliances relate to one another.
How the kitchen connects to the surrounding home.

For us, that is where good design begins.

Structure first. Aesthetics with intention.

View more of our work at annemasondesign.com.

Designing Around What Was Worth Keeping | Contemporary CanopyOne of the first questions we ask during a renovation isn’t...
09/28/2026

Designing Around What Was Worth Keeping | Contemporary Canopy

One of the first questions we ask during a renovation isn’t simply, "What should change?" It’s also, "What is already working—and what is worth preserving?"

For Contemporary Canopy, the existing cedar wall quickly became one of those defining elements. Its warmth and texture already had a strong relationship with the tree canopy visible beyond the windows.

Rather than treating it as something that needed to be replaced in order for the home to feel new, we saw it as an opportunity to give the renovation a stronger sense of place.

That decision has helped guide the design direction around it—from the material palette and architectural lines to the way the room connects visually with the landscape outside.

Renovation doesn’t always mean removing every trace of what came before. Sometimes the strongest design begins by identifying what already gives a home character, preserving it intentionally, and allowing the new work to respond to it.

That is exactly what we’re doing here at AMD: keeping what matters, resolving what doesn’t, and creating a more thoughtful relationship between the two.

We’re looking forward to sharing more of Contemporary Canopy as the project progresses!

Sometimes, you don’t need full-service design — you just need the right expertise at the right moment.Our Designer for a...
09/09/2026

Sometimes, you don’t need full-service design — you just need the right expertise at the right moment.

Our Designer for a Day sessions are created for clients who want focused, professional guidance on a specific project, decision, or design challenge.

Whether you need help reviewing a layout, understanding if a renovation is feasible, selecting paint, tile, lighting, or plumbing fixtures, or simply getting expert advice while managing your own project, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.

Your purchased hours can be used flexibly and strategically — whether that means a virtual consultation, in-home review, independent sourcing, space planning, or a final presentation of recommendations.

Designer for a Day
2 Hours — $500
4 Hours — $800
8 Hours — $1,250

Available virtually or in person.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next best step, this offering is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and expert direction.

Inquire about your session through the link in bio or send us a message to get started!

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Marietta, GA
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