Transitional Custom Home Design in Powder Springs, GA
On Site Was the Dilapidated, Original Home; Long Past its Usefulness. A Shed Leaned Against the Property’s Corner. They Saw Nothing But Potential For This Seven-Acre Lot in Powder Springs, GA
We met onsite in the summer of 2022 in Powder Springs, GA. Jonathan and Bethany had big dreams and high hopes for a truly custom home that they would design and build together. They had the inspiration, the drive and the vision. It was finally time to turn those dreams into reality and the first step was creating the architectural design.
As we was stood on seven acres together, our team could visualize what would take shape and an architectural concept was developed to replace the original structure and create something original. A place they could call home.
Looking for a Custom Home Architect in Powder Springs, GA?
Navigating the rolling topography and lush acreage of Cobb County requires an architect who understands West Cobb site planning, local soil conditions, and optimal solar orientation.
Whether you are planning a custom build near historic downtown Powder Springs, Mableton, or along the Silver Comet Trail, or near Sweetwater Creek, architect James Knight and the Reynard team offer full conceptual design, 3D 'digital twin' rendering, and permit-ready construction plans tailored specifically to your land.
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Casteel - Powder Springs, GA | Architectural Details
Location: Powder Springs, GA
Completed Construction: 2024
Site Area: 7 Acres
Total Heated Area: 3,363 Sq. Ft.
Layout: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
Main Floor Layout
A - Master Bedroom
B - Master Bath
C - Walk-in Closet
D - Safe
E - Rear Porch
F - Dining Room
G - Foyer
H - Office
I - Front Porch
J - Living Room
K - Kitchen
L - Pantry
M - Utility & Storage
N - Powder Room
O - Mud Room
P - Laundry
Q - Bath
R - Gym
S - Bedroom 1
T - Bedroom 2
U - Garage
V - Bench & Storage
Second Floor Layout
A - Theater
B - Storage
C - Half Bath
D - Stairs
"We loved working with everyone on the Reynard team. They took the time to understand what kind of house we were wanting to build and designed a home that is even better than we imagined!
Bethany and Jonathan
Dark Facades & Warm Timbers: Inside a Striking Modern Custom Home
Completed construction in 2025 in Powder Springs, Georgia, this stunning 3,363-square-foot custom residence designed by James Knight of Reynard Architectural Designs is a contemporary blend of modern edge and rustic warmth.
Custom-tailored for homeowners Bethany and Jonathan, the striking exterior features dark board-and-batten siding, heavy timber architectural columns, and elegant copper gutters that frame a prominent glass entryway.
Inside, the spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom layout is packed with premium amenities, including a dedicated home theater, office, and gym.
The interior seamlessly marries luxury with character, showcasing soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams, elegant arched doorways, a highly detailed kitchen with a walk-in pantry, and a spa-like primary wet room complete with a freestanding soaking tub.
Interior Layout & Premium Amenities
Soaring vaulted ceilings (above) and exposed timber beams bring warmth and grandeur to the main living area, perfectly complementing the home's spacious layout.
(Below) Looking past the main kitchen's countertops (where a wooden knife block sits) through a gracefully arched doorway into a secondary prep space or walk-in pantry. Inside the pantry, there are lower cabinets with a vertically grooved design, a built-in microwave or small oven, open wooden floating shelves displaying dishes and dry goods, and a small wooden folding step stool resting on the light hardwood floor.
Four black-painted wooden bar stools with woven backs and white upholstered seats line the island's crisp white countertop. Behind the island, the perimeter counter features a sink with a brass faucet, centered under a large multi-pane window while tall floor-to-ceiling wooden cabinets flank the windows.
Exterior Architecture: Dark Facades & Warm Timbers
Visionary Architecture For Your Custom Home
Every great architectural project begins with a blank canvas and a distinct vision. Following a comprehensive property survey to define the unique topography of the Powder Springs lot, the architectural and interior design teams worked closely with Jonathan and Bethany to establish the home's fundamental character.
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Aesthetic Alignment & Mood Boards: Through an iterative, collaborative process, the team curated detailed mood boards to lock in the home's aesthetic "North Star," establishing the core color palettes, textures, and dark-and-warm contrasts.
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Tactile Material Exploration: To provide an educational selection journey, the clients were guided through premier showrooms across the Atlanta area to personally touch and select the perfect stone slabs, tiles, and flooring options.
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Floor Plan Evolution: The project team, led by architect James Knight, drafted and finalized the expansive main level floor plan. Clever, functional design solutions were seamlessly integrated, including optimized rooflines, a strategically placed laundry room, and privacy-focused primary bathroom elements.
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3D Virtual Renderings: Advanced 3D views allowed Jonathan and Bethany to virtually tour their future spaces, ensuring complete visual alignment before moving to technical drafts.
Design Development
With the schematic concepts approved, Phase Two focused on shifting broad design ideas into sharp, precise detail.
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Intensive Detailing & Deliverables: The design team delivered comprehensive, fully laid-out floor plans, detailed interior elevations mapping out vertical surfaces, comprehensive window and door schedules, and an exact interior specifications sheet listing all selected finishes.
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Refining Living Spaces: The interior design team expanded its resources to refine the custom living spaces, helping the clients navigate critical lifestyle decisions—such as engineering the perfect fireplace configuration for the main vaulted living room.
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Proactive Project Coordination: Despite shifting schedules and evolving layout details, consistent communication and proactive project management maintained momentum, allowing a smooth transition into structural preparation.
Construction Documents and Engineering
In the final phase, creative vision transitioned into technical, build-ready reality. Precise engineering ensured the home was prepared for a flawless groundbreaking.
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Rigorous Structural Engineering: Complete architectural plans were handed over to licensed structural engineers for deep load calculations, ensuring the home’s lifetime safety, stability, and longevity.
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Builder-Architect Collaboration: The Reynard team coordinated closely with the general contractor to resolve technical field questions and RFIs (Requests for Information) promptly, guaranteeing a seamless transition from paper blueprints to real-world foundations.
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Material Optimization: Key architectural decisions, such as selecting engineered glulam versus natural cedar for the prominent exposed beams, balanced structural integrity, budget optimization, and the clients' aesthetic goals.
Turn Your Custom Home Dreams Into Reality
Working with the right architectural team, is how you turn your dream home into your reality. Whether you are looking to build a modern transitional residence, a dark-facade modern farmhouse, or a highly customized luxury home in Powder Springs or the greater Atlanta, Georgia area, Reynard Architectural Designs is here to guide you every step of the way.
Stop dreaming and start designing.
Contact Reynard Architectural Designs today to discuss your vision, explore our custom home portfolio, or schedule a consultation.