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Spring has arrived, bringing with it the promise of delightful mornings transitioning into warm afternoons. As we eagerly anticipate the long summer days ahead, envision yourself immersed in the joy of your backyard oasis. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a petite balcony, the latest outdoor trends for 2024 are all about creating inviting and stylish spaces that...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photos: John O'Hagan Styling: Sidney Bragiel The classic Southern grandeur of this Mobile, Alabama, property, along with its revered listing on the National Register of Historic Places, led the charge for a series of carefully crafted renovations that have taken place over time. Built in 1913 in the city’s historic residential neighborhood known as Ashland Place, this magnificent...

Text: Blake Miller Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg When Sara Swabb and her husband, Erik, first walked into the circa 1900 row house in Georgetown, the home was in ruins. Sagging floors, water leaks on the walls and ceiling, and a massive pooling of water in the tiny backyard that indicated serious drainage issues were just a few of the problems they...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photography: Andy Carretto A beacon of grandeur within the venerable Riverview neighborhood of Chattanooga, this Cape Cod–style custom home sits on an enviable lot amid the rolling hills of the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club. The elaborate property overlooking the golf course and the Tennessee River also offers spectacular views of the city lights, Lookout Mountain, and...

Text: Margaret Zainey Roux Photos: Michael Hunter Rachel Finkbohner’s Alabama roots run deep. So deep, in fact, that when the Dallas realtor embarked on her very own house hunt through West Highland Park, she fell in love at first sight with a tired 1940s Colonial because it reminded her of home—despite its less than “homey” condition. Emory McKim Brings Southern Charm to...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photos: Tom Grimes When designer Deborah Leamann’s clients attended a cocktail party at this Vero Beach home, they immediately knew they were stepping inside a gem. Enchanted by the picturesque property, they were more than delighted to hear it would be going on the market. “They actually made an offer at the party,” Leamann says of the fateful...

Text: Lydia Somerville Photos: Michael Hunter and Nathan Schroder When Leslie Jenkins and her husband, Jeff, decided to buy a classic 1920s house in Fort Worth, they intended to retain its original layout and period character. But like most interior designers working on a home for themselves, Jenkins quickly expanded the scope of remodeling beyond those original intentions. Alive with Color Alive with...

Text: Courtney duQuesnay Photos: Jessie Preza In the heart of the prestigious Bocage neighborhood of Baton Rouge, stands a home that bears witness to the timeless nature of good design and the rewards of taking risks. This 1985 gem recently underwent a remarkable transformation led by the talented designer Rachel Cannon of Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors. The result is a home...

Text: Tiffany Adams Photography: Julie Soefer Styling: Adam Fortner Inspired by a stint spent living in Paris, this Houston couple first fell in love with their Memorial-area home for its European influence. However, after living there for more than a decade and raising their three children within its walls, they were ready to renovate for the next phase of life. European Edit European Edit European...

Text: Alice Welsh Doyle Photography: Anice Hoachlander A renovation in a historic neighborhood in Chevy Chase, Maryland, could embrace the moniker of “a tale of two houses.” The rather unusual façade speaks to the circa 1790s original being tinkered with over the years, while the back of the home is all about convenience and modern family living at its best. Renovated &...