Restaurant Holmes
Alpharetta Restaurant
Diverse yet simple dishes and playful cocktails abound at Alpharetta’s Restaurant Holmes, located in the renovated circa-1914 Jones House. Helmed by chef and owner Taylor Neary—formerly of Marcel and St. Cecilia—the restaurant’s exterior is classic, but the interior tells another story, showcasing eye-popping murals by Atlanta artist Greg Mike in the dining room and graffiti and skateboards on the walls, mingling with vintage features such as the original fireplace.
— Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
“It has a young, West Coast feel”
— Atlanta Magazine
“When we found the Jones House, I wasn’t sure if it was going to fit,” admits Neary. “I think people often put restaurants in old houses that are traditional Southern restaurants or Southern food.” Ultimately, however, “that contrast intrigued me into making it exactly what we wanted,” he says. “To have the outside be a handsome, historic house and then the inside represent what we are at Holmes—very different and eclectic. We wanted to create a new scene that the area didn’t have.”
- Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
“Keep the Vibes Alive”
Pendant lights hang over the bar, and the space is decorated in shades of brown, gray, and navy. A neon orange sign reads “Keep the Vibes Alive.”
“It has a young, West Coast feel. To counteract that, we have polished glassware, handmade plates, and take attention to detail very seriously,” Neary says. “It has the nuances of a fine dining restaurant with a more casual feel.”
— Atlanta Magazine
“We didn’t want to be pretentious, but we wanted our passion to shine through,” he adds. “We wanted people to come and hang out and try a bunch of different food. I think it’s just more fun.”
— Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Architecture by MT Studio Architecture
Photography: Heidi Harris
PROJECT DETAILS
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![A box of various finishes in black and white]()
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Finishes for the restaurant organized for a presentation. The palette was intentionally kept neutral to allow the custom mural by Greg Mike take center stage.
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![Red shoes standing on black and white hexagon tiles]()
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A randomly placed edge of concrete tile meets with the refinished hardwood floors which are original to the home.
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A progress shot of the custom murals created by Greg Mike for the restaurant bathrooms.
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![A close up of a black and white fireplace]()
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The original fireplaces were kept intact throughout the space but here, the crumbling tile was replaced with a contemporary stone mosaic to fit the palette of the private dining room.
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![A magazine spread feature about Restaurant Homes]()
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A magazine spread from Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles just after the restaurant opened in 2019.
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![A patio with tables and chairs]()
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A scene from the porch where the tradition of Southern porches is celebrated.
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![A room with white paint and construction in progress]()
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A construction progress photos which shows the private dining room gets a fresh coat of cream paint to match the wallcovering that is soon to be added.
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![A close up of black and white paint splatter and a white globe light]()
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A detail from the private dining room showing the feature pendant in contrast with the wallpaper which is on the walls and ceiling.
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![A close up of a neon sign in a dark room that says "Keep the Vibes Alive"]()
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A neon sign in the main dining room quotes the restaurant’s owner and reminds us all to “keep the vibes alive.”
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![A close up of the black hexagon tile with white line]()
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Another look of the tile that created the bar die wall and turned onto the floor creating a dynamic tension between the tile and wood floor.
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![A glowing hot piece of metal]()
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Custom door pulls made with the “H” logo of Restaurant Holmes for the front doors of the restaurant.
