Tour an Atlanta Condo Decked Out in Bold Color

Photographer Michelle Norris is one half of the creative team behind Tropico Photo. Norris runs the Atlanta-based photography company with her husband and business partner, Forrest Aguar. Their 800-square-foot, one-bedroom condo is proof that a small space can hold big, bold design ideas.

Even though the couple has only been in the home for six months, they moved quickly to make the space their own. "We painted on every wall in the condo, tiled the kitchen backsplash and our friends painted the cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom," Michelle recalls. The result is a delightful explosion of bright colors and expressive patterns that make the space feel energized and creative.

Finding common ground between tastes is essential for any couple sharing a home, and even more imperative when the space is small. For Michelle and Forrest, finding the right balance for their home was as simple as expressing their professional collaboration in a physical space; a combination they call, "Maximalist Modernism." Tropico Photo itself is a combination of Michelle's love of color and Forrest's fascination with shapes and lines. In their home office, it all comes together. The divided yellow and white wall behind the desk is a perfect example of their collaboration, providing color while creating interesting shapes.

Nothing in this space is ordinary, drab or boring. In Michelle and Forrest's world, even something as mundane as a bookshelf is an opportunity to create an amazing vignette. The couple's trademark combination of colors and shapes is on full display in this unique storage unit. The turquoise cabinet doors and slatted, blue sliding doors at the bottom add an interesting mix of texture as well. It's the couple's favorite decorative vignette in the whole home.