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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...

Amanda Webb Furlow, Showroom Consultant at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery tells all there is to know about making informed decisions when remodeling your bathroom. From do's and don'ts to the latest trends, she shares it all and more in this Q&A session. What should every homeowner bring to a showroom to make an informed decision on plumbing? We encourage...

Lanterns are the perfect fixture to illuminate the entrance of your home as well as living spaces. They are available in traditional forms, but they also come in a variety of modern styles and finishes that add depth and interest to any space. With endless options, choosing the right fixture can be daunting. So, we have done the work...

Text by Tiffany Adams “Happy is our theme,” says homeowner Marci Houff of the coastal Georgia home she shares with husband Stephen and their teenage daughter, Marissa. For the family, who resides permanently in Nashville, creating a second-home getaway wasn’t just about finding a house in an enjoyable location; they wanted a place where memories would be made and treasured....

Text by Molly Swanson Three years before they finalized the plans for their Lake Perique home in Paulina, Louisiana, Erika and Bill Guzman had built a similar home without the assistance of a design firm. The home did not meet their expectation, so this time they turned to interior designer Rachel Cannon of Rachel Cannon Limited. Rachel is known for designing...

Text and styling by Charlotte Safavi Call it coincidence, but it’s apropos that this waterfront retreat in Sherwood, Maryland, claims the colors of the Stars and Stripes in its crisp, welcoming palette. “It’s fitting that a Capitol Hill-based power couple with political careers would end up with a home that feels so very patriotic,” says Jamie Merida of Bountiful Interiors,...

Text by Eleanor Lynn Nesmith In a world that heavily relies on technology to communicate, chance meetings in person seem to be a rarity—except in the vacation town of Seaside, Florida. There’s no telling who you might run into at Modica Market, the community’s local gourmet grocery. That’s exactly what happened one morning when designer Kyle Palmer ran into architect...

Text by Andrea Fanning In the early 1900s, citrus groves and pine trees covered the land now known as Coral Gables, Florida. This acreage had been given to developer George Edgar Merrick by his father, and in the years that followed, Merrick assembled a team of talented artisans and invested millions to turn the area into an aesthetic masterpiece, complete...

There’s nothing quite like spending time with family and friends in a second-home getaway. Whether situated along the coast or up in the mountains, such retreats offer the comforts of home without the hustle and bustle of daily life. In the July/August issue, we feature a number of luxurious second homes, each personalized to meet the vacation needs of...

Text by K. Faith Morgan “The Zizinias enjoy entertaining family and friends, and we were able to maximize the kitchen in a very stylish way,” says designer Marie Flanigan. The island was doubled in size for more entertaining space, and upper cabinets were removed to open things up to the home’s wealth of natural light. Unique storage solutions make entertaining...