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The Porcelanosa Team. Photography by Sawyer Photography.
Best of 2016 Contest Winners 42 Meet the businesses and people YOUR votes chose as this year’s best!
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features 16 Fired Up Top photo courtesy of The Fireplace Company; bottom photo photography by Barbara Brown Photography.
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30 2016 CotY Award Winners
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The 24th Annual Atlanta 2016 CotY Awards categories and winners are:
Entire House Under $250,000: Small Carpenters at Large (Intown/Inman Park)
Residential Addition $100,000–$250,000: Atlanta Design & Build (Marietta) with Team Entrant The Counterpoint Group (Woodstock)
Residential Exterior Over $200,000: MOSAIC Group [Architects & Remodelers] (Chamblee/Dunwoody)
Residential Exterior Under $100,000: 5th Generation Contracting (Marietta)
Residential Exterior $100,000–$200,000: MOSAIC Group [Architects & Remodelers] (Chamblee/Dunwoody)
Residential Addition Over $250,000: Keiffer J. Phillips–Patricia L. Brown, Inc. (Northwest Atlanta) Residential Addition $100,000–$250,000: Atlanta Design & Build (Marietta) with Team Entrant The Counterpoint Group (Woodstock) Residential Addition Under $100,000: Atlanta Design & Build (Marietta) with Team Entrant The Counterpoint Group (Woodstock) Residential Kitchen Over $150,000: The Counterpoint Group (Woodstock) with Team Entrant Artisans of Atlanta (Buckhead) Residential Kitchen $100,001–$150,000: Atlanta Design & Build (Marietta) with Team Entrant The Counterpoint Group (Woodstock) Residential Kitchen $60,001–$100,000: Small Carpenters at Large (Intown/Inman Park)
Photography by left page (top) Barbara Brown Photography; (bottom) Nelson Salivia, FotoGrafik Arts; right page (top) courtesy of Weidmann & Associates, photography by FotoGrafik Arts; (bottom) Harbour Towne Construction.
Entire House $250,000–$500,000: Artisans of Atlanta (Buckhead)
Basement Under $50,000: Construction Ahead (Chamblee/Dunwoody)
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Residential Kitchen $30,000–$60,000: Redwood General Contracting (Brookhaven) with Team Entrant Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath (Roswell) Residential Bath Over $100,000: Weidmann & Associates (Roswell/Alpharetta) Residential Bath $75,001–$100,000: Harbour Towne Construction (Dunwoody) Residential Bath $50,001–$75,000: Small Carpenters at Large (Intown/Inman Park) Residential Bath Under $25,000: Keiffer J. Phillips–Patricia L. Brown, Inc. (Northwest Atlanta)
Residential Bath Over $100,000: Weidmann & Associates
Landscape/Design Outdoor Living $60,000 and Over: Boyce Design & Contracting (Dunwoody) Landscape/Design Outdoor Living Under $60,000: Boyce Design & Contracting (Dunwoody)
The following awards were given to members for outstanding service to NARI Atlanta:
Basement Under $50,000: Construction Ahead (Chamblee/Dunwoody)
The Jerry McDaniel Education Award: Homer Kehler of Principal Securities, Inc. (Sandy Springs)
Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration Under $250,000: Berry Real Estate & Design Build (Decatur) with Team Entrants Nicole and Holly Consentino (Decatur)
Volunteer of the Year: Michelle Uchiyama of Reclaim It Atlanta (West Atlanta)
Residential Detached Structure: Boyce Design & Contracting (Dunwoody) Residential Interior Element Under $30,000: MOSAIC Group [Architects & Remodelers] (Chamblee/Dunwoody) Commercial Interior: Renovating Atlanta Design & Build (Marietta) with Team Entrant Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath (Roswell)
Membership Recruitment 2015: Larry Hazenfield of PMC Building Materials (Marietta) Membership Recruitment 2016: Paul Castell of Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath (Roswell) Brad Cruickshank Leadership Award: Brad Cruickshank of Cruickshank Remodeling (Midtown) Supplier of the Year: Jeff Werho of J Werho Construction (Jonesboro)
Salivia, FotoGrafik Arts; right page (top) courtesy of Weidmann & Associates, photography by FotoGrafik Arts; (bottom) Harbour Towne Construction.
President’s Award: Homer Kehler of Principal Securities, Inc. (Sandy Springs) Guild Quality “Excellence in Service” Award: Weidmann & Associates (Roswell/Alpharetta) In addition to the honorees listed above, Tom Dwyer, MCR, UDCP, of Harbour Towne Construction will be honored in January for his leadership as the 2016 NARI Atlanta President. He will pass the gavel to incoming NARI Atlanta President Paul Castell of Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath. Tom will become the 2017 NARI Atlanta Chairman of the Board, and new board members will be inducted in January.
Residential Bath $75,001–$100,000: Harbour Towne Construction (Dunwoody)
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Don’t let the idea of designing your dream kitchen intimidate you. Atlanta Design & Build can take an ordinary space and turn it into a highly functional, stylish kitchen with room for entertaining friends and family. Let them transform your culinary kingdom so you can unwind, relax and enjoy your kitchen. AtlantaDesignBuild.com
Designs by BSB
With 28 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry, BSB offers expertise in product knowledge and challenging design solutions creativity crafted! Their experience assures you have a perfect advocate to help you love where you live. DesignsByBSB.com
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Best Paint Store Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams offers everything you need for your next painting project. From inspiration to paint, primers, stains, sealers, finishes and so much more. Sherwin-Williams.com
Best Painting Company: Interior DeHuelbes Designs
For cabinet refinishing, DeHuelbes Designs master finishers will quickly make your cabinetry look and feel like fine furniture. They also provide interior painting, faux finishes, decorative painting, furniture refinishing and mural painting services. CabinetArtists.com
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Best Fireplace Company: Interior The Fireplace Company
The Fireplace Company offers almost every style of fireplace you can think of, as well as gas lights, grills and grill accessories. Peruse manufacturers’ catalogs and order everything from this one-stop fireplace shop. Their showroom in Marietta offers an extensive collection of live fireplace displays and grills from all major manufacturers— stop by to speak with their experts! TheFireplaceCompany.com
Best Interior Design Company J. Thomas Designs
Jenny Warner started her design career in 2001 with the opening of Highland Home and her design firm, J. Thomas Designs. Focusing on client-driven, custom designs, her imagination and creativity can be seen throughout the Southeast. Expanding a client’s vision and turning their house into a home is the ultimate goal. JThomasDesigns.com Jenny Warner, J. Thomas Designs, Best Interior Design Company
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Masterpiece Lighting’s certified lighting consultants help you choose from many of their distinctive lighting options, including an everexpanding selection of transitional, contemporary and traditional lighting, home automation and lighting controls, architectural hardware, bath and kitchen fixtures, ceiling fans, home accessories and designer accent furniture. MasterpieceLighting.com
Best Lighting Company: Interior Progressive Lighting
Best Place for Upholstery
Bjork Studio
Created and manufactured in Atlanta, Bjork Studio’s clean-lined furniture and upholstery is handmade with special attention to detail. Shop their vintage collection for an authentic Scandinavian feel. BjorkStudio.com
Best Place to Shop for Accessories Westside Market
Priced with value in mind, Westside Market’s continuous collection of eclectic styles makes it a treasure trove for furniture, flooring, rugs, art and home accents. WestsideMarketATL.com
Dale Contant, Atlanta Design & Build, Best Kitchen Design Company
With state-of-the-art lighting stores in Atlanta, Roswell, Duluth, Kennesaw and Cumming, Progressive Lighting has been illuminating homes for over 50 years! They are also the largest chain of residential lighting showrooms in the Southeastern United States. ProgressiveLighting.com “Lighting is such an important feature in decorating.”—Rosemary G.
These fan faves also received lots of votes: Best Interior Design Company SunDog Design Studio
Best Mattress Company
Best Lighting Company: Interior
If it seems like there’s a Mattress Firm on every corner, that’s because there almost is! With dozens of locations in the Atlanta area, this store has become the go-to spot for new mattresses. MattressFirm.com
Best Paint Store
Mattress Firm
Colonial Lighting PPG Paints
Best Place for Upholstery Artéé Fabrics & Home
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Best Place to Shop for Antiques Scott Antiques Market
Frameless Shower Doors Antique Mirrors Cabinet Door Glass Glass Shelves and Tops Color Glass and Backsplashes
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This indoor antique show runs the first weekend of every month. You will find two enormous buildings of great treasures showcasing thousands of vendors’ jewelry, antiques and more! ScottAntiqueMarket.com
Best Place to Shop for Carpet Dalton Flooring Outlet
Along with traditional flooring materials such as carpet, tile and hardwood, Dalton Flooring offers more trendy options like eco-friendly bamboo and durable and sound-reducing cork. DaltonFlooringOutlet.com
Best Place to Shop for Chairs Stanton Home Furnishings
Add a touch of elegance to any room with a chair from Stanton Home Furnishings. Their sleek and modern furniture blends soft metallics with earthy and natural colors and materials. StantonHomeFurnishings.com
Charbel Maalouf, Dalton Flooring Outlet, Best Place to Shop for Carpet
Best Place to Shop for Consignment Furniture Finders Keepers
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Known for an ever-changing inventory and beautiful displays since 2003, Finders Keepers Furnishings recently doubled its space with a move to Twin Oaks Shopping Center. Popular among dealers, designers, home stagers and bargain hunters, this store is habit-forming and always busy. FKConsign.com
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Best Place to Shop for Dining Tables Ariana Home Furnishings & Design
This family-owned and operated furnishing company offers a selection of nearly 1,500 dining room tables and bases to choose from. If you still can’t find something you love, you can always place a special order. ArianaFurniture.com AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
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Best Place to Shop for Fabric Lewis & Sheron Textiles
Fabric can be a powerful medium for transforming a piece of furniture or a room. Along with affordable fabrics, Lewis & Sheron Textiles also offers art pieces, handmade rugs and furniture. LSFabrics.com
Billiard Academy—a demonstration center for pool cues and a professional shop. OzoneBilliards.com
Best Place to Shop for Modern Furniture Switch Modern
From colorful geometric glass consoles to sleek and sultry chaise lounges, Switch Modern is the place to find the perfect pieces that will make your house stand out from the crowd. SwitchModern.com
Best Place to Shop for Frames Sam Flax South
Sam Flax’s design process allows every customer to collaborate oneon-one with a framing consultant to work with your own ideas or foster new ones to make your piece shine. SamFlaxSouth.com
Best Place to Shop for Window Treatments
Epic Custom Design
From wood blinds to motorized shutters, Epic Custom Design is the place to go for elegant window treatments that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. EpicCustomDesign.com
These fan faves also received lots of votes:
Best Place to Shop for Sofas Verde Furnishings
Best Place to Shop for Game Tables Ozone Billiards
This 20,000+ square-foot superstore doesn’t just have everything you need to make your man-cave dreams come to life, it also offers a
Rooted in sustainable practices, Verde’s line includes custom sofas and chairs made from organic materials, fine bamboo furniture, antique reproductions and one-ofa-kind custom case goods. VerdeFurnishings.com
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Fabric & Fringe Warehouse
Best Place to Shop for Window Treatments Classic Blinds & Shutters
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Best Professional Organizer
Restore Order Professional Organizing, LLC Owned by Certified Professional Organizer® and Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) member Naeemah Ford Goldson, Restore Order helps Atlanta residents and businesses de-clutter so they can be more productive in life. RestoreOrderNow.com
Best Rug Company
Designer Rug Warehouse
It’s not just the enormous selection of traditional, modern, shag or flat weave rugs that makes this store truly special. They even let you take a rug home on a trial basis to ensure it looks as perfect in your home as you hope it will! DesignerRugWarehouse.com
Best Traditional Furniture Shop
Woodstock Furniture Outlet
When you visit one of their three locations: Canton, Hiram and Acworth, you are truly supporting a local business. They’ve been family-owned and operated since 1988! WoodstockOutlet.com
Best Wallpaper Store Wallpaper Plus
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Sure they have wallpaper and wall-covering options. But what’s in the “Plus?” Blinds, shades, shutters, custom drapery and even interior-design services. WallpaperPlusAtlanta.com
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Best Electrician Mister Sparky
Mister Sparky boasts an impeccable record for delivering on-time service, accurate upfront pricing and an overall pleasant experience for customers. The company, started in Atlanta in 1996, is now one of the leading residential electrical service and repair companies in the eastern U.S. and one of the largest in North America. MisterSparky.com
Best Appliance Repair Company The Appliance Doctor
What can they fix? Just about any common household appliance, including dishwashers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, washers, dryers and more! For 36 years, they have been repairing appliances all over Metro Atlanta! TheApplianceDoctor.com
Best Energy Audit Company Georgia Power
Best Carpet-Cleaning Company ZeroRez
Their unique Empowered Water™ technology is used to clean and sanitize surfaces without the use of detergents or harsh chemicals, so the process is effective and safe for your family and pets. They not only clean carpet, but also air ducts, rugs, hardwood floors, tile and grout. ZeroRezAtlanta.com
There are ways to save energy and money in virtually every room of your house. That’s why Georgia Power offers in-home and online energy checkups to give you a variety of energy-saving tips for your home. GeorgiaPower.com
These fan faves also received lots of votes: Best Exterior Concrete Company A-1 Concrete Leveling Mudjack
Best Energy Audit Company Jackson EMC
Best Chimney-Cleaning Company
The Mad Hatter
Established in 1978, The Mad Hatter has grown into one of the largest familyowned air-duct and chimney-service companies in the U.S. Their retail division carries a full line of fireplaces, grills and gas logs, too. If you need your chimney cleaned or you’re building an outdoor kitchen, their knowledgeable staff can help you get the job done. MadHatterServices.com
Best Exterior Concrete Company
B-Level Concrete SE
With years of concrete construction experience, their friendly, knowledgeable staff is happy to service your concrete needs, whether it be lifting, leveling and foundation repair or commercial and residential concrete, wall construction or stabilization. B-Level’s concrete experts are committed to customer satisfaction. B-LevelSE.com AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
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Best Flooring Refinishing Service
Best Garage Door Company
Mr. Hardwood Inc. doesn’t call its staff the flooring experts for nothing. They can refinish your floors or outfit your home with floors to last for generations to come and offer a lifetime guarantee that’s transferable for each flooring project they do. MrHardwoodInc.com “Top-notch professionalism, timeliness and prices. Exceeded my very high expectations!”—The Owners Box
Precision Door Atlanta wants to make taking care of your garage door needs a breeze. Enjoy sameday garage-door estimates and they will answer your calls at any hour and any day of the week. PrecisionDoorAtlanta.com “Best money I ever invested!”—Robert M.
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Best Garage Organization Company Tailored Living
Best Foundation Repair
AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
innovative design and professional installation. TailoredLiving.com
Precision Garage Door Atlanta
If you have a wet basement, nasty crawl space, cracked or settling foundation walls or sinking concrete, AquaGuard has the expertise, services and products to restore your peace of mind. Their waterproofing and foundation repair specialists will conduct an extensive evaluation and develop a solution tailored Tom DiGregoria, to permanently resolve AquaGuard Foundation Solutions, your home’s needs. Best Foundation Repair AquaGuard.net
Tailored Living provides highquality storage and organization systems for homes and businesses, including custom closets, garage floors, garage cabinets and organizational solutions, Murphy beds, home offices and pantries. Take advantage of their free, inhome or on-site consultations,
Best Gutter Company C & C Gutters
Cleaning gutters can be an awkward and dangerous situation. C & C Gutters has extensive experience with gutter work—they offer cleaning services, downspout additions, leak sealing or a full gutter replacement. And they offer covers and screens that can match existing gutters to help block leaves and other debris from creating clogs. CCGutters.com
Best Handyman Company
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The Trusted Toolbox
Looking to get a number of home repairs completed? Call the professional handymen at The Trusted Toolbox. They show up on time, get your project done and make sure you are satisfied. They even provide a warranty with all of their work. TheTrustedToolbox.com
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Best Hardware Company
Best House-Cleaning Service
Ace Hardware specializes in hands-on customer service and knowledge of all things for your home “Fix and Repair” needs. They sell tools, general hardware, plumbing and electrical items, paint, lawn and garden, and outdoor living and grilling supplies, and feature many premium brands. They can help you cross things off your to do list! AceHardware.com
This cleaning service provides personalized, quality cleaning services to homes and offices in Atlanta since 1993. They built the business on word of mouth advertisement, thanks to their many satisfied customers. They offer the finest cleaning experience possible—so your free time can be spent in the most enjoyable way possible. NookAndCrannyMaid.com
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Best Hauling/Junk Removal Company Bin There Dump That
Bin There Dump That is Atlanta’s only residential-friendly dumpster service. They provide 100 percent driveway protection, walk-in loading and post-job clean up. See them on HGTV’s “Property Brothers!” AtlantaDumpsterRentals.net
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Best Home Automation Company Atlanta Audio & Automation
This full-service residential and commercial custom electronics design and integration company provides home entertainment systems and smart home automation solutions to make your property safe, elegant, fun and easy to use. Their experts will provide you with a system that’s designed especially for you with your family’s lifestyle in mind. AtlantaAudio.com
Best Garage Door Company
Overhead Door Company of Atlanta All Four Seasons Garage Doors
Best Handyman Company DogGoneHandy Handy Husband
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Best HVAC Company
Cool Air Mechanical
Cool Air Mechanical is proud of their top-notch customer service. They believe in the motto “Do it right the first time.” This philosophy and their attitude toward their customers is an award-winning formula. 770CoolAir.com
Best Mold Remediation Company Remediation Group, Inc.
Since 2002, Remediation Group, Inc. has worked as a solutions provider, committed to solving mold and moisture problems in order to protect your most valuable assets and property. Their teams are trained to evaluate properties, estimate jobs and manage remediation, restoration and reconstruction projects from start to finish. RemGroupInc.com
Best Moving/Storage Company
Atlanta Peach Movers
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Amanda Meyer and Lathier Wright, Atlanta Peach Movers, Best Moving Company
Atlanta Peach Movers has been operating in Atlanta for over 28 years! They credit their success to every employee going through “Peach University,” where they learn how to handle customer belongings with the utmost of care. AtlPeachMovers.com
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Best Painting Company: Exterior
Best Roofing Company
Using top-of-the-line Sherwin-Williams paint products, SuperiorPRO will not only refresh the exterior of your house with paint but can also provide siding, window, roofing and stucco repair. SuperiorPRO.com
When a roof disaster rears its ugly head, ARAC Roof It Forward is there to help you pick up the pieces, whether that means simple repairs or a complete replacement. RoofItForward.com
SuperiorPRO Exteriors
Best Pest-Control Company
ARAC Roof It Forward
Best Security Company/Alarm System Ackerman Security Systems
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Ackerman Security offers affordable modern home security and peace of mind with home automation systems that allow you to control your home security online from your smartphone and tablet. AckermanSecurity.com
Kick creepy crawlies and uninvited small animals out of your house for good without the use of toxic chemicals with Northwest Exterminating’s green services and bundles. CallNorthwest.com
Best Plumbing Company
Best Waterproofing Company
Casteel
This team of licensed and highly trained plumbers is ready to tackle your plumbing needs, from emergencies and replacements to new installations and even water filtration. CasteelAir.com
has been keeping water out—and peace of mind in—for over 15 years. AquadryFoundationWaterproofing.com
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Specializing in a variety of waterproofing and repair services, including structural repair, crack repair and mold remediation, this company
Cynthia and Larry Maxson, Aquadry Waterproofing, Best Waterproofing Company
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DECK DESIGN/BUILD COMPANY
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BEST OF 2016 CONTEST WINNERS Best Window-Cleaning Company Sunshine Window Cleaning
Sunshine Window Cleaning prides itself on its customer service—their team is happy to give you advice on different types of pressure washing, how to clean gutters and more. SunshineWindowCleaning.com
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they are experts at other home renovations like kitchens, bathrooms and other additions to your home. DecksAndMore.biz
Best Fence/Gate Company Chamblee Fence Company
Chamblee Fence Company manufactures beautiful fencing styles from high-quality materials designed by craftsmen. Check out your options at their showroom, which happens to be one of the largest in the Southeast! ChambleeFence.com
Best Arborist/Tree Company Sesmas Tree Services
This family-owned business is a fullservice tree company offering complete tree care, removals, trimming and pruning, as well as emergency tree-removal services in the entire metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. They take pride in managing the environment where people live, work and play. AtlTrees.com
Best Custom Treehouse Builder Tree Top Builders
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Noel Sesmas, Sesmas Tree Care, Best Arborist Tree Company
Tree Top Builders has been safely putting people in the treehouses of their dreams since 2003. They specialize in building high-quality custom treehouses built of diverse materials and attached with care to the living
Best Fireplace Company: Exterior S & S Fire Pits
Peruse their showroom in historic downtown Hapeville, where they make handcrafted steel fire pits that are built to last a lifetime. These pits are made using solid American-made steel and a variety of repurposed finds. Also pick up some handmade pokers, cooking grates, snuffer lids and marshmallow/ hotdog forks. SSFirePits.com
Best Gardener: Organic Farmer D Organics
Farmer D Organics strives to be environmentally friendly while empowering people to create communities and grow as much sustainable and healthy food as possible using biodynamic principles. They sell a variety of products for your organic growing needs. FarmerD.com
Better Pools & Spas of Atlanta knows a swimming pool is a major investment, so they want you to have a great design and a well-built product that you will be proud of. Their experienced designer will visit your home for free and provide a scaled drawing and quote for your pool project. BetterPoolsAndSpasOfAtlanta.com
Best Landscape Design/Installation Company Personal Touch Lawn Care, Inc.
For 25 years, Personal Touch Lawn Care Atlanta has provided exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Atlanta metro area. From single-family homes to corporate offices to schools and churches, Personal Touch customers experience the highest level of service and attention to detail. PTLCAtlanta.com
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foundation. They can also support your project with plans and materials to build your own. TreeTopBuilders.net
These builders design a custom plan for construction and renovations to enhance your living spaces and increase the value of your home. They don’t just build decks and patios—
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Best Landscape Maintenance
Best Outdoor Lighting Company
Solterra Landscape handles full-service management for everyone from homeowners, HOA communities, private schools and more. They also feature a clear two-step proposal process between every designer and client. MySolterraLandscape.com “Reliable, knowledgeable, friendly and my yard looks great.”—Tom C.
understands that it can be hard to visualize the big picture, so they set up nighttime demonstrations at your home. This way you will know just how the lighting will look … before you buy! SouthernLandscapeLightingSystems.com
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Best Lawn/Sprinkler Irrigation Sprinkalawn Atlanta
Sprinkalawn takes pride in offering their customers the irrigation services they’ve come to expect: top-quality, well-designed automatic lawnsprinkler systems that will efficiently water your lawn for many years and at a reasonable cost! SprinkALawn.com
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peaceful oasis. They also provide renovations and equipment upgrades for existing pools. ThrasherPoolAndSpa.com
Southern Landscape Lighting Systems (formerly Architectural Transformations)
Best Pool Maintenance Company
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Tuxedo Pools, Inc.
Atlanta Porch & Patio
Atlanta Porch & Patio is dedicated to creating extraordinary spaces by tastefully integrating stone features with custom porches, decks and sunrooms into cozy outdoor living spaces throughout Atlanta. They strive to turn their clients’ ideas and dreams into personalized outcomes to enjoy for years to come. AtlantaPorchAndPatio.com
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Super-Sod
Whether tackling a lawn makeover or solving everyday issues, turn to Super-Sod for more than just turfgrass sod and seed. Along with their free how-to lawn-care videos, Super-Sod offers landscaping products, organic humus compost and friendly advice for the DIY homeowner! SuperSod.com
Best Place to Shop for Outdoor Furniture AuthenTEAK
Soak up some sun or bask in the warmth of a firepit. With AuthenTEAK’s versatile selection of outdoor furnishings you can enjoy your favorite outdoor spaces in comfort all year long. AuthenTeak.com
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Mosquito Joe’s popular treatments create a yard free from pesky mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. They also offer an all-natural control option and misting systems to create a more permanent pest barrier. Arrange for a walk-through of your yard to find out what is the best mosquitocontrol solution for you. NorthAtlanta. MosquitoJoe.com
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From designing and constructing custom pools to maintaining the pool you already know and love, Tuxedo Pools owner John James has over 25 years of experience in the industry and oversees every project himself. TuxedoPools.com
PlayNation® of Georgia
Whether you choose a swing set that’s allinclusive or design your own, PlayNation’s swing sets are built to last. They use hand-selected lumber, heavy-duty hardware and the finest accessories—and they provide a great warranty. PlayNationOfGeorgia.com
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Thrasher Pool & Spa
Thrasher Pool & Spa provides its clients with international award-winning pool designs paired with turnkey construction. Thrasher’s dedicated team will transform your backyard space into an entertainer’s paradise or a
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Best Custom Designer/Builder: Wine Cellars Cellars South
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Cellars South offers turnkey custom wine cellar design and construction. Whether it is for the budding wine enthusiast or the serious collector, their design team will work with you to create a plan that aims to exceed all your expectations! CellarsSouth.com
Best Custom Home Builder John Willis Custom Homes
Whether it’s new construction or a home renovation, John Willis Custom Homes creates luxury homes that fit today’s lifestyle. Their detail-driven professionals and skilled artisans make up a team that consistently designs, builds and renovates Atlanta’s most sought-after homes. JohnWillisCustomHomes.com Glenn Grillo, Heath Bowman and Joel Mooneyham, Southeastern Underdeck, Best Underdeck Systems
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Who says your underdeck has to be unsightly? Southeastern Underdeck Systems carries a product line that allows you to create a serene outdoor area that is both beautiful and enjoyable, with 25 color options, different panel textures and crown molding. SoutheasternUnderdeck.com “Great job. We are very happy with our underdecking.”—Steven P.
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PMC Building Materials
PMC Building Materials in Marietta and Lawrenceville offers Atlanta-area homeowners, remodelers, deck builders and general contractors construction supplies to suit virtually any project. Their friendly staff will assist you in finding anything you need in their showrooms that offer decking, doors, siding, windows and much more. PMCBMOnline.com
Best Water Pond Company
Randy’s Perennials & Water Gardens
Whether building a new pond or maintaining an existing one, Randy’s friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help. They carry a large selection of koi, goldfish, liners, pumps, filters, additives and other pond accessories. RandysNursery.com
These fan faves also received lots of votes: Best Custom Closet Installers California Closets Spacemakers
Best Custom Home Builder
Vincent Longo Custom Builders/Longo Homes, Inc. Harris Park Homes, Nancy Harris Keenan
Best Custom Bar Builder Classic Bars
Classic Bars has spent decades building custom bars for homes! After an extensive client consultation, they will design and personalize a bar that’s beautiful and perfectly customized to meet your entertaining needs! ClassicBars.net
Best Custom Closet Installers
Artisan Custom Closets
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Best Place to Shop for Cabinets Cabinet Resources
Celebrating 25 years of business, Cabinet Resources has provided exceptional custom cabinetry for many of Atlanta’s finest builders, architects, designers and homeowners. They put their years of experience, efficient teamwork and high standards to work in designing and building premier custom cabinetry for you and your family. CabinetResources.com
Best Place to Shop for Countertops Atlanta Stone Works, Inc.
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From kitchen and bath countertops to outdoor kitchens and more, Atlanta Stone Works has the expertise and stone selections to make your dreams come true! (770) 975-0075 Photo courtesy of Lamon Luther, photography by Abbey Daniell.
Best Custom Tiny Home Builder Lamon Luther
This unique tiny home-building company is on a mission to provide work, hope and opportunity for skilled craftsmen who fell on hard times after the housing crisis of 2007 gutted the construction industry. TinyHouseDesign.com/tag/Lamon-Luther
Best Place to Shop for Appliances Sewell Appliance
The Sewell showroom displays a vast array of the latest products the appliance industry has to offer. Don’t miss their live cooking demonstrations in a fully furnished Living Kitchen. The Sewell team has the industry experts to help with your appliance selections. SewellAppliance.com
Best Place to Shop for Doors
A premier supplier of Marvin Windows and Doors, AVI offers six convenient locations to help Atlanta homeowners and businesses discover the right custom and eco-friendly window and door solutions for them. AVIMarvin.com
Your entryway will speak volumes about your style before your guests even walk through the door. Visit Jennifer’s Glass Works to see their stunning work in custom timber doors, iron entries and stained glass. Craftsmanship counts! JennifersGlassWorks.com
Best Place to Shop for Flooring Enhance Floors & More
Enhance Floors & More has been helping consumers create beautiful rooms for over 32 years! Their 5,100-square-foot showroom in Marietta is filled with samples, many installed products and the newest decorating ideas. EnhanceFloors.com “Enhance did a wonderful job on our floors. They were on time, careful with the material and trim and cleaned up after themselves. True craftsmen.”—Linda C.
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Looking for the latest trends in tile? Look no further than Daltile. Their virtual catalog lets you browse what’s hot and new in the world of tile from the comfort of your own home. DalTile.com
Elisabeth Stubbs, owner of Enhance Floors & More. Photo courtesy of Enhance Floors & More.
These fan faves also received lots of votes: Best Place to Shop for Flooring Floor & Decor Daniels Floors
Best Place to Shop for Tile Traditions in Tile Specialty Tile Products, Inc.
Best Place to Shop for Windows
North Georgia Replacement Windows RA Anderson
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Best Remodeling Company: Basements Handcrafted Homes, Inc.
Handcrafted Homes was founded in Atlanta in 1976 to provide custom home design, construction and remodeling services to homeowners throughout metro Atlanta and the north Georgia mountains. HandcraftedHomes-Inc.com “Excellent company!”—Sherwin F.
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Don Hagemeister and Michael Hyatt, Totally Dependable Contracting Services, Best Remodeling Company: Bathroom
Hire a bathroom remodeler that treats you like extended family! Their dedicated project manager stays by your side, answering any questions you have, offering a fixed-price contract with no surprises and a team of experienced contractors with warranties to ensure your project is covered for the long haul. TotallyDependable.com
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Best Remodeling Company: Modern John Rogers Renovations
You’ll be in good hands when you choose John Rogers Renovations for your next remodeling project. One of their many past clients includes HGTV’s dynamic “Property Brothers” duo. JRRenovations.com
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Best Remodeling Company: Kitchen CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio
Founded by Steen Clausen, this award-winning, full-service design and remodeling firm prides itself on its ability to create beautiful and functional kitchens for a variety of styles and stages of life. CSIKitchenAndBath.com
Best Remodeling Company: Other Additions
MOSAIC Group Architects and Remodelers Whether you are transforming an outdoor or indoor space, MOSAIC Group’s team of architects and remodelers uses sustainable design and building techniques to turn your ideas into reality. MosaicGroupAtlanta.com
Rick Goldstein and William Fadul, MOSAIC Group Architects and Remodelers, Best Remodeling Company: Other Additions Photo courtesy of MOSAIC Group Architects and Remodelers.
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WE WILL TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST OF NEW CABINETS.
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Best Remodeling Company: Whole House
Southland Development Services, LLC
No matter what division of Southland Development Services you need, always know that honesty and quality are their top priorities! Most of their business comes from repeat clients and referrals, so your satisfaction is their goal. SouthlandDevelopmentServices.com
Best Residential Architect Firm Studio A2
indoor and outdoor appliances. Their live displays and factory-trained team will help you find exactly what you’re looking for. BuilderSpecialties.net
Best Showroom for Baths Noland Company
Atlanta Noland’s showroom offers homeowners an opportunity to shop for and interact with all kinds of home-improvement products, from sinks to tubs and more. Make sure you chat with their on-site designers as well! AtlantaNoland.com
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Studio A2’s portfolio displays their impressive architecture and interiordesign services. Studio A2 is dedicated to providing thoughtful architectural and interior solutions, characterized by refined design and attention to detail, in direct response to their clients’ personal or business goals. StudioA2-Design.com
Best Shower Enclosure Company Drexler Shower Door & Custom Glass Drexler Shower Door & Custom Glass is a familyowned and operated, full-service residential and commercial glass provider, operating in Atlanta since 1953. DrexlerShowerDoor.com
Best Showroom for Appliances
Builder Specialties, Inc.
If you’re building a new house or remodeling your kitchen into a culinary dream, head to this showroom to see the latest in AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
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Best Showroom for Cabinets
DCD Kitchen & Bath Design Studio
Stop by their 7,000-square-foot showroom to check out their selection of fine cabinetry and premium countertops. Their design consultants will help you turn your dreams into reality and the installation team will bring them to life. DCDCabinets.com
Rick Spencer, DCD Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, Best Showroom for Cabinets
These fan faves also received lots of votes:
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Best Remodeling Company: Whole House
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For over 25 years, we have been providing award winning hardwood flooring installation, dustless sanding, refinishing and repair, polishing, and wrought iron railing installation services to residential and business clients in greater Atlanta. LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL OUR WORK
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Best Showroom for Countertops Stone Center Atlanta
Stone Center is a stone distributor with an exotic selection of slabs from around the world. Stocked with exclusive lines and a gallery of granite, marble, quartzite and soapstone, this showroom allows visitors to envision the many design possibilities of stone. StoneCenterAtlanta.com
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Best Showroom for Flooring MODA Floors & Interiors
MODA understands that beauty lies in the details, which is why they offer an abundance of product options to fit your flooring and window-covering needs—down to the tiniest detail. ModaFloorsAndInteriors.com
Best Showroom for Kitchens Howard Payne Company
Family-owned and operated since 1976, this showroom’s commitment to helping homeowners create and install the kitchens of their dreams has garnered them various awards. They realize that the kitchen is the focal point of the home and selecting appliances that enhance the beauty of your kitchen is essential. HowardPayne.com
Best Staircase Company
Leonardo Chuahy, Stone Center Inc, Best Showroom for Countertops
Vision Stairways & Millwork
Vision Stairways & Millwork is a full-service staircase builder, custom and stock stair-parts dealer and residential door company. Although their main office is in Atlanta, they have satellite offices throughout the southeastern United States! VisionStairwaysAndMillwork.com
Jim Lewis, Vision Stairways & Millwork, Best Staircase Company
These fan faves also received lots of votes: Best Showroom for Countertops CR Home Design Center Levantina
Best Showroom for Kitchens Schuon Kitchens & Baths Poggenpohl
Best Staircase Company
Artistic Stairs and Southern Staircase StairWorx
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