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Located within 20,000 acres of the historic community of Bluffton, South Carolina, Montage Palmetto Bluff occupies a stunning Lowcountry setting that exudes authentic Southern hospitality and is rooted in tradition. The resort sits along the May River and is surrounded by quiet streets, gas-lit walkways, and wraparound porches. Those searching for a variety of cuisine can enjoy the six different...

Photography by: Alison Gootee Styling: Page Mullins In New Orleans,  Hattie Collins of Hattie Sparks Interiors embarked on a mission as inspiring as the city itself. Transform a model unit in the Four Seasons Hotel into an exquisite, bespoke haven for its discerning inhabitants. A client had acquired one of the hotel's coveted three-bedroom private residences during its embryonic phase. Yet, despite...

RANELAGH CHAMPAGNE FLUTES BY OKA Beautifully etched and inspired by the Regency era; set of 4, $65; oka.com CUSTOM RED BAR CART BY RITA KONIG FOR THE LACQUER COMPANY A handmade high-gloss lacquer tray with unlacquered polished brass hardware; price available upon request; thelacquercompany.com PORCELAIN FLOWERS BY CHELSEA HOUSE A matte porcelain flower accented with gilded metal leaves in an acrylic shadow box frame;...

The mother-daughter duo of Tami Owen and Brelan Owen Pearson helm the team at The Owen Group, which has locations in Houston and WaterColor, Florida. They have designed properties from coast to coast and enjoy the challenge of creating spaces in all environments, from city to beach to farm. Each season, they travel to the Original Round Top Antiques Fair,...

Amazon Prime Day, October 10–11, features a treasure trove of home deals that are sure to tantalize every home enthusiast’s senses. From convenient home care products to innovative kitchen gadgets, and everything in between, this curated collection offers a kaleidoscope of options to elevate your living spaces. Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer The Ninja DZ201 Foodi...

Text: Jennifer Boles For the first half of the 18th century, French furniture was at its shapeliest. Chairs were supported by curved cabriole legs, while commodes, or chest of drawers, usually had rounded forms, in keeping with that era’s preference for the lyrical rococo style. But after decades of furniture makers and their patrons being in thrall of the S...

Text: Karen Carroll Southern Home (SH): Alessandra, how did growing up in Rome and being immersed in its history and culture inform your eye? Alessandra Branca (AB): It gave me confidence. When you walk streets that have been around for 2000 years, you take tremendous comfort in something old and established, not unlike walking the streets of Charleston, New Orleans, and the older...

Text: Jeanne de Lathouder Photos: John O'Hagan Poised atop a steeply sloping lot, this breathtaking home is well-positioned to take in the scenic splendor that is the Blue Ridge Mountains. Privately situated within The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, the gracious 8,887-square-foot property offers exhilarating views of the community’s sprawling golf course set against the rugged scenery of...

The past few years have made us all want to rethink our living spaces, particularly our kitchens. Our inner voices are saying, “You spend a lot of time in this room. Shouldn’t it feel more like you?” Uncommon Kitchens Uncommon Kitchens Uncommon Kitchens Uncommon Kitchens Uncommon Kitchens Now it can. In Uncommon Kitchens, Sophie Donelson revolutionizes traditional kitchen design with a bevy of inventive ideas...

Text and Styling: Margaret Zainey Roux Photography: Sara Essex Bradley Design inspiration can be discovered in a plethora of places. Sometimes it comes from the timelessness and familiarity of a storied historic home, while other times it is derived from the essence of an exotic destination. But architectural designer Matthew Voelkel did not have to travel back in time or to...