Southern Lady

A Florida couple found a dream lot in their own neighborhood and planned a very traditional home with a bright, open feel. But a pair of designing sisters snuck in a few surprises that brought about a fresh transitional look perfect for relaxing and

Too busy in the world of finance to fully focus on décor, a Memphis couple found creative refuge in collecting fine art for their home. When it came time to update, designer Rhea Crenshaw says it was crystal clear the paintings would be the inspirati

As new retirees with a large extended family, Kathy and Jerry Noonan threw downsizing to the wind and opted to start their next stage of life in a 6,000-square-foot home with a private waterfront view. They brought many of their furnishings and sever

Designer Alima Deneke was a little surprised when her fresh California style resonated with clients in a traditional Southern town, and she was especially pleased when a spirited Birmingham couple granted her free rein to give their 1920s Tudor a mod

After nearly 25 years in an 8,000-square-foot Ono Island estate, interior designer Melanie Martin decided it was high time for her and her husband to downscale. “It was a huge house on a fabulous piece of property, but it was a full-time job,” says M

When Michelle and Sammy Ragan embarked on building a new home for their family in Germantown, Tennessee, they had a specific vision for a modern farmhouse with distinctive architectural features: nickel gap shiplap, exposed brick, and reclaimed wood.

Jenny and Josh Fuller had already waved farewell to their Southern California hometown when they boarded a plane to Italy for their honeymoon in 2004. As the trip came to an end, a bright new chapter of their life was just beginning in Charlotte, whe

A Mobile, Alabama, couple with young children gave design partners Natalie Roe and Rachel Anderson a from-scratch challenge for a home that bucked the trends of open-concept spaces and neutral colors. The pair’s aplomb at combining clever floor plans