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Text: Lauren Gentry Walker Photos: Angela Newton Roy For homeowners looking to create a custom home ideal for the next chapter of their lives, interior designer Rebecca Penno of Penno Interiors employed an intentional color palette, organic and natural materials, and classic yet casual furnishings. Nestled in McLean, Virginia, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Phil and Cathy Horvitz’s new...

Southern Home (SH): Who first nurtured your creativity? Michelle Nussbaumer (MN): Absolutely my mother, who is an amazing artist. She put the first paintbrush in my hand. When I was young, I went with her to Spain for several months while she studied Sorolla’s paintings, and at home in Texas, I’d go paint with her in the studio. There were always models...

Whether you are hosting a sunny brunch or a more formal evening soiree, there's no question that the outdoors is the perfect place to entertain during early summer months. Caroline McDonald from the Ballard Designs team is sharing her tried-and-true tips for creating an enchanting outdoor table that will draw your guests in. Caroline manages the inspirational content for...

Photos: Emily Followill Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning of the Atlanta firm GordonDunning worked on a first-floor refresh for a lovely couple and their two young girls. Their focus was to bring cohesion to their main level where they spend the majority of their time as a family and entertain friends. GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta Home GordonDunning Brings Cohesion to Atlanta...

Text: Alice Doyle Photography: Rustic White When starting a new chapter in life, letting go is part of the process, but it helps when what waits in the wings has great potential, as a client of interior designer Beth Meyer realized at full tilt. “We lived on a large equestrian farm, which had been a dream of mine, but with all...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photography: Emily Jenkins Followill Styling: Eleanor Roper The owners of an elegant new property nestled in Atlanta’s desirable Sandy Springs neighborhood enjoy every aspect of their home because their favorite rooms change with the seasons. In the fall and winter, the husband loves sitting on the screened porch with a roaring fire—a bourbon in one hand and his dog, Sir...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Jessie Preza High style and comfort go hand in hand for North Carolina-based interior designer Gray Walker. The combination was top of mind when she began renovating a Sea Island, Georgia, vacation home for dear friends. Having worked with them on their primary residence in Charlotte, she knew their tastes well and was eager to blend this...

  Jason Bertoniere of Jason Bertoniere, Inc. has been in the painting business since 1998. Fine Paints of Europe recently named him one of their 13 Master Certified Painters in the country. For homeowners, this is an excellent, informative way to know that a master certified contractor is a well-established company with many, many years of experience. It also informs clients that...

Fabricut’s Drapery Panels and Hardware Sets offer fast and easy fulfillment for all of your window design needs. With Drapery Panels shipping in ten days and Hardware Sets shipping in 24-48 hours, this simple solution saves you valuable time. Highlighting all the essentials in both categories, Quick Ship has something for every interior. For an added bonus, flat-rate shipping on...

Proust in Emeraude, by Manuel Canovas. Osmunda in Aqua, by Colefax and Fowler. Alcantara in Aqua and Black, by Thibaut. Patsi Table Lamp, by Currey & Company. Stingray in Jade, by Cowtan & Tout. Byzantium in Turquoise, by Schumacher. Montecito Stripe in Robin’s Egg, by Anna French. Parada in Aqua, by Thibault. Farina in Teal, by Colefax and...