Home Features

By Alice Doyle | Photography by Marcy Black Simpson Sherry Hart’s clients knew their Brookhaven house of 25 years needed a lot of work. They had planned to move to a more updated home but simply couldn’t find anything that spoke to them. So they called upon Hart and her team of top professionals to work their makeover magic. The...

By Karoline Gore In 2006 there were only 296 certified green building projects in the United States, but that number rose to 65,000 in 2017 according to a report published on The Statistics Portal. You don’t have to have the biggest solar panels on your roof to be inducted into the “eco-friendly design hall of fame”. Something as simple as...

When spring arrives, color follows! And what better way to celebrate this season of renewal than by bringing those vivid hues inside your home? Our annual color issue helps you do just that with inspiration from vibrant homes across the South. Sophisticated design schemes, abundant art collections, and a glamorous nod to historic style fill these pages. As well...

Mardi Gras Day is almost here! Whether you’re hitting the parades in New Orleans or celebrating from afar with a homemade Galette des Rois, you’ll exude Crescent City charm with these Mardi Gras must-haves by Southern Marsh.

Text by Margaret Zainey Roux In a world of whites and neutrals, Tricia Guild keeps things colorful. Since the 1970s, the London-based interior designer and Designers Guild founder has leaned on the power of the paintbrush to reimagine rooms and elevate them from blasé to bold. In her 17th book, Paint Box: 45 Palettes for Choosing Color, Texture and Pattern, Guild...

Red is bold and powerful, yet classic and timeless all at once. The color evokes an immediate response when one enters a room, so if your goal is to make a tasteful statement, you've made the right choice! Once you've decided to feature this rich hue in your home, there are a few things you should know. One misconception is...

Text by Tiffany Adams | Photography by Erik Kvalsvik Everyone knows the adage “location, location, location.” But what if, for a host of reasons, that idyllic place where that would be a dream to live in is just that—a dream? For these homeowners, they conclusively solved this conundrum by creating their own version of Shangri-la much closer to home. Fashioned after...

When this Atlanta couple originally bought their home, it certainly was not for the structure itself. An unremarkable 1960s rancher, the house had few redeeming stylistic attributes. But its location on the border of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Whitewater Creek presented irresistible possibilities. Complete with hiking trails and the river, the land is protected and will...

Much like people, houses often need an opportunity to evolve. Whether because of the homeowners’ changing tastes and lifestyles or the inevitable passing of time, a home that once fulfilled all the requirements of an accommodating abode can suddenly become less than ideal—or stated more bluntly, dated. Such was the dilemma that faced Kristy and Rick Schultz. While their...

  As the new year begins, many of us make lists of things we would like to accomplish during the next 12 months, whether it’s embarking on a new exercise routine, making a commitment to eating well, or striving for a certain goal in the workplace. Or maybe this past year was just a little too hectic, so your resolution...