Explore an elegantly maximalist family home that's a 'nod to the homeowner's adventures'

Atlanta was all new to Los Angeles-based designer Mandy Cheng when she started to transform this home. What's more, her clients were still living overseas. During planning calls conducted over Zoom, the family of five (with two dogs in tow) requested that the space feel 'young, colorful, warm, fun, and inviting.

' Suffice it to say, Mandy took the direction and ran. The final result – a 7,900-square foot home with five bedrooms – exudes character and charm, featuring bold color schemes, bespoke features, and expressive wallpaper ideas . With personality-driven rooms tailor-made for each child, and a one-of-a-kind, tropical-inspired dining room, each corner of the home is considered, chic, and cheerful.

To hear more about the design decisions Mandy Cheng made to ensure this busy family feels right at home, H&G sat down with the designer. This is what she shared about each and every room. From the moment you step inside the Atlanta family home, you're greeted by a 'beautiful landing area for [the] eyes,' complete with a round wooden table, antique-inspired rug, and contemporary chandelier.

Mandy says she wanted visitors to pause in the entryway and take a look around, observing the adjacent dining and living rooms before making their way through to the rest of the space. The circle theme reflects the front door's arched details, and the open layout allows for seamless flow throughout the home. 'I like the idea of making people pause upon entering the home instead of heading .