Chai Style Home: A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Family Resort
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Chai Style Home: A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Family Resort

Mira and David Liniado sourced Amish country and Brazilian wood to transform an older ranch to an 8,100 square-foot, family resort style home.

After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.

  • Mira and David pose with labradoodle, Charlie, in their living area leading to the pool and western exposure out back // All photos by Howard Mendel
    Mira and David pose with labradoodle, Charlie, in their living area leading to the pool and western exposure out back // All photos by Howard Mendel
  • The home exterior has blue stone steps alternating with grass, large modern rocks and Brazilian Ipe wood for a natural feel.  exterior shots courtesy of Mira Liniado   
    The home exterior has blue stone steps alternating with grass, large modern rocks and Brazilian Ipe wood for a natural feel. exterior shots courtesy of Mira Liniado   
  • David Liniado is “fit as a fiddle” earning athletic medals – including five IronMans, and numerous triathlons and marathons.
    David Liniado is “fit as a fiddle” earning athletic medals – including five IronMans, and numerous triathlons and marathons.
  • The glamorous primary bedroom in champagne tones has a custom sliding barn door to separate the office. 
    The glamorous primary bedroom in champagne tones has a custom sliding barn door to separate the office. 
  • The luxurious pool and yard depth lends a resort feel.
    The luxurious pool and yard depth lends a resort feel.
  • The Liniados selected abstract art against alabaster walls and a modern black metal stair railing.
    The Liniados selected abstract art against alabaster walls and a modern black metal stair railing.
  • Mira enjoys preparing traditional Sephardic dishes as well as designing her own floral arrangements.
    Mira enjoys preparing traditional Sephardic dishes as well as designing her own floral arrangements.

Mira and David Liniado functioned as a team to transform an older ranch into a new construction house spanning 8,100 square feet, seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, with ample space for family and guests.

Mira said, “Our home reflects a clean, modern aesthetic with sleek lines and timeless finishes and incorporates authentic wooden beams sourced from Amish country in Pennsylvania and Brazilian Ipe wood on the front façade and the wooden deck off the back. I label the style ‘rustic modern.’”

The home exterior has blue stone steps alternating with grass, large modern rocks and Brazilian Ipe wood for a natural feel. exterior shots courtesy of Mira Liniado

David concurs, “As guests enter, they might say, ‘This house is modern, but it doesn’t feel stark and cold—it’s elegant, familiar and sparse at the same time.’ Hearing that reassures us that we achieved our goal. We went for a blend of classic and modern with stone accents, light colored brick that is not painted for less maintenance.”

The exterior has blue stone steps alternating with grass and large modern rocks for a natural feel (although not conducive to conquering in stiletto heels). The roof line combines flat areas with a low-pitched roof line to create a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired look.

David Liniado is “fit as a fiddle” earning athletic medals – including five IronMans, and numerous triathlons and marathons.

Both Mira and David are native Atlantans. Mira runs Emuna Real Estate Group, specializing in helping families and individuals navigate buying and selling homes, while David is a serial entrepreneur, currently the president of Aces Yachting and founder of 19Y Advisors, supporting global projects for Fortune 500 companies and startups.

Share their energy bathed in natural light and designed room by room as a response to the space.

The glamorous primary bedroom in champagne tones has a custom sliding barn door to separate the office.

Marcia: Fill us in on the history of the house.
Mira: We purchased it as a ranch in 2014 and took two years to design our “perfect plan,” combining a love for modernism with a place that would be warm and inviting to raise our family. Basically, we started from scratch and built it.
As a 1950s ranch, the previous owner lived here for 50-plus years, but we saw the potential. The lot is at the end of a dead-end street with tons of privacy and almost an acre, with 400 feet in depth providing a true “resort feel” outback.
David: We worked with Canonbury Homes and collaborated with their architect. The entire building process surprisingly only took approximately 10 months, more than half the amount of time that designing the plan took. A great example of how critical a vision and plan are before breaking ground.

The luxurious pool and yard depth lends a resort feel.

Marcia: What drew you to your art and furnishings?
Mira: My favorite piece is the diptych in the dining room with muted neutrals which harkens to the Western Wall. We have several abstracts by Mia Stone. The floors are seven-inch white oak. Some unusual touches are the dining table which took 12 men to install. The primary bedroom has a sliding barn door that sets the office apart. We consulted with several interior designers, perhaps Brittany Odom more so.
David: Because we are Sephardic, our family has collected meaningful items from Egypt and Syria, adding layers of heritage. I like that the furniture is in neutral tones, tying in a serene and cohesive atmosphere. The window expanse brings in natural light. One of the most eclectic things we have in the dining room is a Dogon ladder from Africa. Notched ladders are used by the Dogon people to access the upper levels of granaries, climb onto the flat roofs of houses, and bridge clefts in cliffs.

The Liniados selected abstract art against alabaster walls and a modern black metal stair railing.

Marcia: How do you use the lower level?
David: It’s a hub of activity and relaxation with a home theater, gym, “big kid” hangout space, a cozy lounge area, basketball hoop, and ping pong area. We host tons of kids, and we feel so blessed that our kids and their friends love spending time here. It’s wonderful to see them enjoying the space while giving us the opportunity to “keep a close eye” on them.
Mira: David is being modest. Also, in the lower level is his extreme workout and training equipment and tons of medals that he earned completing triathlons, and marathons — ranging from Idaho, New York City, Lake Placid … including five IronMans!

Mira enjoys preparing traditional Sephardic dishes as well as designing her own floral arrangements.

Marcia: How does the entertaining and cooking flow?
Mira: We love hosting, whether it’s big Shabbat meals, casual gatherings by the pool, or events with 200-plus guests for our kids or synagogue. Our kitchen is designed for seamless entertaining, with a large island open to the living space, a scullery, and a hidden pantry to keep everything tidy while hosting. The bar area features a wine cooling system and pellet ice machine. The indoor-outdoor flow makes entertaining effortless, allowing guests to enjoy both the pool area and the outdoor fireplace. Also, I have a “green thumb” and display my arrangements.
David: Mira’s best dishes are traditional Sephardic recipes, modern Israeli-inspired dishes such as Mujaddara — a mix of lentils, rice and grilled onions, and stuffed grape leaves. We also enjoy my mother-in-law’s secret recipe for honey laden nutty walnut baklava.

Marcia: It’s been said that a husband/wife team doing a renovation brings on stress and angst.
Mira: David played an important role in the design process, particularly with creating functional spaces like the kitchen and outdoors, like the walk-out backyard area with an oversized pool, several deck areas, outdoor kitchen and fireplace hang-out area. While I leaned towards the more rustic and traditional look with clean lines, David’s input ensured we balanced aesthetics with practicality. Our tastes complement each other. Some say that building a home can be the hardest thing a couple does together. We love the process and are about to break ground on our next project.

Marcia: Last word …
David: As we are always looking for ways to use the house to the fullest, here’s a fun nugget: we rented it out for season two of “Queens Court,” now airing on Bravo. See it there.

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