Distinctions & testimonials

Recognized for excellence since 1911.

Work featured in The New York Times, Veranda, Southern Accents, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, This Old House, and more.

Press

National and regional coverage of the work.

The New York TimesFeatured coverage of the firm’s work

Garden elevation of a Veranda-featured residence

VerandaMarch–April 2007, the restored Georgian estate

West Conway interiors featured in Southern Accents

Southern AccentsTwo cover features, including the West Conway Holiday House and later renovation

Northside Drive residence featured for craftsmanship

Atlanta Homes & LifestylesFeatured residences and craftsmanship

Masonry and restoration work in progress

This Old HouseNational magazine feature

Peachtree penthouse, Atlanta Registry cover story

Atlanta RegistryWinter 2007 cover story, Peachtree penthouse

Dream HomesNational builder profile

West Conway Holiday House interiors from the HGTV special

HGTVOne-hour Christmas special, Neiman Marcus Holiday House

Client testimonials

What it is like to build with us.

After living in my original home for 20 years, taking the leap to do a complete rebuild was a massive decision, but hiring Deane Johnson in 2024 was the best choice I could have made. In my line of work, I place a premium on proactive communication, seamless project management, and exceptional client service, and Deane’s team delivered on all fronts to build my dream home.…
Private client, complete rebuild2024

We built our home with Deane in 2023 and had a great experience. Building a custom home comes with countless decisions and inevitable challenges, and the process can easily become overwhelming.…
Richard Sosebee Jr, West Valley Ct, Buckhead2023

We couldn’t be happier with the experience of building our home with M Deane Johnson Inc. and his team.…
Private client, custom new home

Turning dreams into reality: My wife and I had the most fun constructing our dream home on West Paces Ferry Rd in Buckhead. It has been nearly 18 months since we moved in, and there is not a single issue with the house.…
Private client, West Paces Ferry, Buckhead

Awards

Honors for restoration and classical work.

Restored Georgian-style estate elevation

Georgia Trust Preservation AwardExcellence in Rehabilitation, 2003, landmark Georgian restoration after fire

Classical interior from a Shutze Award–era residence

Philip Trammell Shutze AwardLarge Addition / Restoration, Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

Publications

Printed features and pages from the archive.

Dream Homes

National feature on M. Deane Johnson, estates, restorations, and the standard of craft behind the work. Download the full PDF

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Dream Homes feature, interior living spaces

Southern Seasons

December 2011, M. Deane Johnson Homes celebrates 100 years.

Deane and Erika Johnson with their children and Moses

Southern Seasons, M. Deane Johnson Homes Celebrates 100 Years

Emory University

Goizueta Business School, September 2000.

Thomas S. Robertson, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Marketing, thanked Deane after a commission for the school and called Roy and Stoney a first-class team.

Letter from Thomas S. Robertson, Emory Goizueta Business School, to M. Deane Johnson, September 6, 2000

Charity show houses

Rooms opened to the public for benefit — AID Atlanta, American Diabetes Association, Georgia Transplant Foundation, Heartline Ministries, and Childkind.

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