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Text by Andrea Fanning The draw to Miami’s island town of Key Biscayne is no secret. With a year-round tropical climate, Atlantic vistas, and the comforts of peace and quiet, as well as proximity to vibrant city life, this Sunshine State treasure has become the spot for those who seek a piece of Florida paradise. So when renowned architect Jorge...

Lighting is vital to creating ambience and depth in a room. It is the ultimate determinant of mood in any space both small and large. Most designers advise that this is not an area of design to skimp on, so we have put together a list of 10 unique chandeliers that will take your home to the next level. LYMINGTON...

The Urban Electric Co. hosted a panel in Charleston earlier this month just ahead of the Charleston Antiques Show. The panel, followed by a lavish party, was held inside the remarkable Aiken Rhett House in downtown Charleston. Cocktails on the piazza and a seven-course meal in the iconic double parlor, was a fitting celebration for the level of culture, inspiration,...

Text and styling by Charlotte Safavi The interior design team of Madigan Schuler was not new to the owners of this center-hall traditional home built in Alexandria, Virginia, by architect George T. Myers and builder Ilex Construction. “We had previously done a house for them,” says Kelly Schuler. The clients, a married couple with college-age kids, have impeccable taste, but...

When undertaking a renovation or for new construction, a homeowner is going to have to make tile selections. We caught up with Chris Hevey, the Daltile showroom manager in Dallas, for her insights into how to make this process go as seamlessly as possible. Southern Home, SH: What is the most important consideration in selecting tile? Chris Hevey, CH: There are...

By Wouter Boer Traditional architecture is always a great source of inspiration, and we are fortunate to have such a rich diversity of architectural precedents from ages past scattered throughout our cities and countryside. I am particularly drawn to simple farmhouse buildings. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., where I reside, the roads of rural Virginia and Maryland reveal...

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...

Text by Karen Carroll Southern Home (SH): Who first encouraged your creative talents? Leta Austin Foster (LAF): I was fortunate to grow up in Florida close to my grandmother, and I used to redecorate her house all the time in my mind. Now, looking back on it, I realize I would actually leave it exactly the way it was. Both she and the...

Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck When a close friend of Nashville-based designer Jason Arnold asked him to design a second home for him in the Tennessee Valley, Arnold didn’t hesitate. Not only did he jump at the chance to create even more stunning results than their previous design endeavor on Signal Mountain, but he was excited that this one came with...

Ceilings, also known as the fifth wall, are equally as important as the other four or more that make up a room. The professionals know that for maximum impact in any space, the ceiling is a wonderful canvas for wood beams, lacquer, or even wallpaper. Take a look at some of our favorite statement ceilings created by top interior...