Alyson Sailer and Connie Vernich Add Timeless Touches to a New Build

Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Paige Rumore As a couple entering retirement and expecting their sixth grandchild, Phyllis and Jim Lackey knew they wanted a home that could not only accommodate their growing family but also be a comfortable space for just the two of them. The new build in Franklin, Tennessee, sits on a quiet, private cul-de-sac and backs up...

Enhancing Interior Design with Eco-Friendly Windows

By Karoline Gore In 2006 there were only 296 certified green building projects in the United States, but that number rose to 65,000 in 2017 according to a report published on The Statistics Portal. You don’t have to have the biggest solar panels on your roof to be inducted into the “eco-friendly design hall of fame”. Something as simple as...

Antiques Obsession: Best in Show

Text: Jennifer Boles Design by Faith Jansen; Photography by John O'Hagan If the adage “every dog has his day” is anything to go by, it was inevitable that dogs would become as celebrated in the realm of decorative arts as they are in real life. From sporting pictures to needlepoint pillows, dogs have featured prominently in a variety of mediums, especially...

Modern Art Partners Well with Tradition

By: Glenn E. Wallace, COO – Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Historic homes and modern art go together. Staying true to the history of your home while decorating with more modern pieces is not a nonstarter; done right, it’s fantastic. The key is to find pieces that are complementary and to follow your intuition rather than rules. Here are...

Maridonna and Bob Rogers Live the Dream in Memphis

Maridonna and Bob Rogers Live the Dream in Memphis
Text: Lauren E. Gentry Photography: John O'Hagan “If someone asked me how our owning this house came about, I would say it was a once upon a time story about a little boy who wanted a horse,” says homeowner and designer Maridonna Rogers of her husband’s childhood dream. That little boy never got his horse, but as fate would have it, the...

Tips for Setting a Bold Spring Table

With Easter Sunday approaching, the Southern Home team is busy finalizing our Spring tablescapes. While planning, we turned to some of our favorite tastemakers for inspiration in setting a bold and beautiful Spring table. Use potted plants for a centerpiece that lasts. Personalized menus and name cards add an extra special touch to any occasion. Embrace the beautiful spring weather and consider...

Carolyn Kendall Designs Home with Refined Mountain Style

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill “I wanted a house in the mountains, not a mountain house,” is what Carolyn Kendall’s client announced at the beginning of the renovation and decoration of his family’s Cashiers getaway. Nashville-based Kendall, head of Alcott Interiors, answered the call by sending the heavy references to the location packing and adding fresh paint, smart...

Melanie Elston Brings The Best of Both Worlds to Virginia Countryside

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Gordon Beall Rolling hills and wildflower-dotted meadows are part of the idyllic allure of the Virginia countryside. For this young family, a piece of property on the outskirts of Charlottesville had both and more. “They purchased this land years ago and decided the time was right to build on it,” interior designer Melanie Elston says. Along with...

Heidi Friedler Curates a Colorful Old Metairie Home

Text & Styling: Margaret Zainey Roux Photography: Sara Essex Bradley Dean Yount is a family man, but when the New Orleans cardiologist first met designer Heidi Friedler, he was a busy bachelor in the throes of building a home while also building a medical practice. Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation Colorful Curation “Dean’s house was...

In this Memphis Home by Designer Mary Beth Wagner, Color Meets Coziness

In this Memphis Home by Designer Mary Wagner, Color Meets Coziness
Text: Tiffany Adams Photography: Nathan Schroder I’s hard to imagine leaving an area you love. That’s why this Tennessee couple decided not to venture far when looking for a larger home for their family of five. “We lived in a house around the corner that we loved but had outgrown,” one of the owners explains. Being an older, established area, lots...

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