Contemporary classicism is the hallmark of this cozy retreat from the rigors of a busy career and bountiful life. The client is an entrepreneur with a thriving retail and design business. She is also a global traveler, and an art collector. With residences on both sides of the Atlantic, this is her Atlanta base, a townhome in an upscale suburb.

Graced with a deep tray ceiling, and triple windows, the room feels spacious but not vast. A delicious, and practical, wool Berber graces the floor. Using the same subtle gold tone on both the ceilings and walls, wraps the room in warmth and invitation. The bedroom suite is white ash with distinctive architectural detailing, including patinated bronze hardware. Influenced by the Greek and Roman columns, the bedposts provide a stage for rest and relaxation, crowned by a gently oval hoop of brushed bronze as an open canopy. The night stands boast deep drawers for storage of personal effects, a shelf for books, collectibles, and jewelry boxes, and a glass top to lighten and balance the visual weightiness. Lamps are generous in proportion and designed for night reading. Other pieces include an armoire to conceal entertainment and provide additional clothing storage, a bachelor chest, and a master chest with a unique combination of drawers and cabinetry.

The bedding in shades of antique gold, rubbed bronze, subdued silvers, and hints of hazel provides a welcome geometric complement to the strong vertical fluting of the bed posts. A host of pillows dresses the bed, acting as an intriguing counterpoint to the straight lines so prominent. A hand painted lion