Transitional look in Dunwoody Colonial

Coming from a townhome into a Colonial-style home, John and Renee Morehouse wanted to make the most of their extra space.

A formal dining room was unnecessary for now, so that spacious spot was turned into a playroom for their 2-year-old daughter. Unsure about how to use the formal living room, which was sitting vacant, they worked with designer Lauren Harris to create a TV-free gathering space. Now the stylish yet flexible space serves as a conversation area, with four chairs on casters, a round ottoman and storage cubes offering padded seating.

We wanted it to be area to sit before dinner or after dinner, Renee said.

Built in 1970, the Colonial-style home in Dunwoody has four bedrooms, two full and two half baths.(Christopher Michael Oquendo/ http://www.ophotography.com )

Snapshot

Residents: John and Renee Morehouse, their daughter, Kate, 2, and their dog, Murphy. John is a research engineer at Georgia Tech; Renee is a behavioral scientist at the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention

Location: Dunwoody

John Morehouse, research engineer at Georgia Tech, and Renee Morehouse, a behavioral scientist at the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, have settled into their Dunwoody home with 2-year-old daughter Kate Morehouse. They worked with Lauren Harris Interiors on selecting pieces and a palette for spaces including their family room.(Christopher Michael Oquendo/ http://www.ophotography.com )

Size: 2,700 square feet, four bedrooms, two full and two half-baths

Year built: 1970

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Transitional look in Dunwoody Colonial