It was love at first sight for me.

I met Megan and Todd Walsh in 2014—just months into their marriage and the very beginning of Atomic Furnishings. I already felt behind on the love story of a lifetime.

Some couples create together. But then there are partners who expand what’s possible—individually and together. Megan and Todd are that rare kind. And Atomic has always been a rare kind of place, too.

What began as a mid-century modern furniture business quickly became something more. It held memory. It held momentum. It held the seeds of a small business community rooted in rhythm, intention, and care. Megan is a modern abstract artist and interior designer. Todd is a craftsman and DJ who brings soul to every space he touches.

Over time, Atomic became a creative anchor in Asheville. Countless local makers—woodworkers, vintage dealers, artists, and dreamers—built their businesses under its roof. Atomic is where design breathes, where artistry is accessible, and where collaboration always comes before competition.

Then came the storms.

Like so many small businesses, Atomic weathered the pandemic closures of 2020 and 2021 by holding fast—doing whatever it took to keep their extended family of vendors afloat. There were no headlines then. Just long days, quiet sacrifices, and an unwavering commitment to what they were building.

But in September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought a different kind of loss. Floodwaters swept through their space and destroyed over $250,000 in inventory. Across the region, we lost power, water, and cell service. For months, we couldn’t even check on one another.

And still—they rebuilt.

In just 72 days, Megan and Todd did what most would have called impossible. They secured a new location in downtown Asheville—a real estate miracle—and completed a full interior build-out. Atomic reopened in time for more than 30 small businesses to show up strong for the 2024 holiday season.

With grit and grace, they revived Atomic—just as they’ve done with so many forgotten pieces of furniture.

Atomic is still a place where vintage finds are restored with reverence and art is placed with intention. But it’s also a space where people are given another shot, where creative energy transforms into something lasting, and where resilience shows up in light, music, color, and laughter.

In a world that often feels extractive and uncertain, Atomic offers a different kind of abundance—one rooted in imagination, belief, and care.

Belief in each other.
Belief in what we can build, side by side.

Atomic is where things are rescued, reworked, and reimagined. Where stories live in every object. Where creative energy becomes the connective tissue we all crave.

And just like the furniture they bring back from the brink, Megan and Todd have reminded us what’s worth restoring: connection, belonging, and the quiet power of building meaning in this moment, together.

I know just how lucky I am to be part of the small business community they’ve made possible.

If you believe in a more generous future, invest in the people creating platforms for others to rise. That’s what Megan and Todd have done with Atomic—and what they continue to do, every single day.

Now located in downtown Asheville, Atomic Furnishings is open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 6, and Sunday from 10 to 5. Explore their collection and story at atomicfurnishings.com.

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