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MAGNOLIA COLLECTION FROM LLOYD FLANDERS Virgin vinyl with an aluminum frame; dining chair, $800; lounge chair, $1,280; Sofa, $2,642; lloydflanders.com ZONA COLLECTION FROM KINGSLEY BATE Merging midcentury style with outdoor durability, all-weather wicker seats sit atop sleek, angular bases of solid teak wood; ottoman $485; lounge chair $990; sofa $1,970; kingsleybate.com HOLLY HUNT OUTDOOR COLLECTION Inspired by the Sonoran Desert and constructed with a...

For homeowners Susanne Cambre and Frederick Dwyer, restoring their sprawling, 1920s home on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain was not only a true labor of love, but a challenge in preserving history and overcoming adversity. Nestled on six acres of waterfront property and surrounded by moss-covered oak trees, the couple first fell in love with the house’s private, retreat-like surroundings...

In partnership with Truman's It’s no surprise that at Southern Home magazine, we care deeply about the order and cleanliness of our homes, as well as the environment around them. And while we’ve carefully chosen all of the hardware, appliances, and surfaces in our homes, we like to keep our cleaning routines simple and our broom closets clutter-free. Truman’s cleaning products...

What’s inside the July/August 2020 issue? As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, we feel called to open up our spaces and let in the glow of summer. From lush greenery and manicured lawns to daily family meals and iced tea on the front porch, this time of year inspires us create happiness within our own homes. The Southern...

Lakeside These wooden lounge chairs topped with black and white geometric cushions make for a comfortable perch lakeside. The wheels on the chairs allow for easy moving.  Make a refreshing drink and take a seat! Poolside This pool deck is complete with 2 sets of seating accented with matching blue and white garden stools. Monogrammed towels complement the blue and white color...

As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, we feel called to open up our spaces and let in the glow of summer. From lush greenery and manicured lawns to daily family meals and iced tea on the front porch, this time of year inspires us create happiness within our own homes. The Southern Home team hopes you’ll...

This special before and after issue of Southern Home showcases homeowners and designers that worked to breathe new life into beautifully constructed homes that had yet to reach their full potential. As you flip through these pages, it is our new year’s wish that you find inspiration and joy in seeing these spectacular transformations. What’s inside the Before + After...

The pumpkin, one of the most popular crops in the country, is plentiful this time of year. You’ll find them patiently waiting at produce markets and garden centers hoping you’ll take them home. Pumpkin popularity is at its peak during the fall holidays. Halloween would be amiss without them. Scary and funny faces carved into gourds and lit from the...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photos: Sara Essex Bradley Some interior designers spend their entire careers cultivating their own signature style. Colleen Waguespack is not one of them. “One thing that distinguishes my practice from others is the way I personalize the design process,” says Waguespack, who is also the founder of Fig & Dove, a line of bespoke home décor and...

Text: Robert C. Martin The holiday season is a time filled with friends, family, and food, and it’s important that your kitchen is ready to accommodate such an influx of activity. What better way to keep both company and meals in sync than to have an eat-in kitchen island? Ideal for dining, food preparation, and storage, these handy, built-in features not...