Rustic Sophisticate
Floral designer Buffy Hargett Miller decked this mailbox with an arrangement of magnolia, mixed greenery, and foraged ligustrum berries.
Resources: Buffy Hargett Flowers, 205.533.3328 buffyhargettflowers.com
Lake Season
Architect Jeff Dungan designed this glorious house at Lake Martin in Willow Glynn. The mix of native stone and dark woods make this house a show stopper.
Resources: Location: Willow Glynn, Lake Martin willowglynn.com Architecture: Jeff Dungan, Jeffrey Dungan Architects 205.447.5952 jeffreydungan.com
A Fresh Start
A cedar-shake roof, white tones, and lots of glass make this Edgewood home unforgettable.
Resources: Designer: Laurie Fulkerson, Twin Interiors of Twin Construction Plan Designer: Crystal Tucker, Twin Construction, 205.802.3920, twincompanies.com Builder: Twin Construction, twincompanies.com
The Next Generation
Chickadee co-owners Kelly Neely (left) and Kate Hartman stand on the front steps of Kate’s renovated home. Kate credits architect Scott Torode with designing “an exterior elevation that incorporates the windows without losing the cottage charm of the house.”
Resources: Interiors: Kate Hartman, Chickadee 3138 Cahaba Heights Rd. 205.969.3138 chickadeeinteriors.com Architect: Scott Torode, Pfeffer Torode 334.513.1976 pfeffertorode.com
Pretty as a Present
Floral designer Lisa Bailey frames this gorgeous holiday entry with garlands of cedar and magnolia, while swags of sugar pine cones and satin gold ribbon adorn gas lanterns.
Resources: Lisa Bailey Designs 205.821.4128 [email protected]
Christmas Classic
Renowned architect James Carter designed and built a home for himself that takes its interior and architectural cues from days gone by. During the holidays, timeless decorating echoes his love of Southern traditions.
Resources: Architect: James F. Carter Architect, Inc., 205.871.7873 jamesfcarter.com Designer (in collaboration with James Carter): Jane Hawkins hoke/Hawkins-Israel Company, 205.879.3406 Floral Design: Carole Sullivan/Lagniappe Designs, 205.870.5061 Landscape architect: Norman Kent Johnson, 205.960.8902 Christmas decor/floral design (in collaboration with James and Jane) and installation: Lagniappe Designs, 205.870.5061 lagniappe-designs.com
Full of Potential
Leigh and Kevin Misso of River Brook Design & Construction transformed a Homewood property into their personal home with a contemporary exterior that has coastal influences.
Resources: Builder, Interior Design, Landscape: River Brook Construction and River Brook Interior Design, riverbrook.construction
Life is Better at the Lake
Designer Lisa Flake chose an exterior palette of greens and grays for this incredible home that boasts magnificent lake views.
Resources: Designer: Lisa Flake, Caldwell Flake Interiors, caldwellflake.com Builder: Classic Homes, Russell Lands On Lake Martin, russelllandsonlakemartin.com
A New Classic
Just down Highway 280 in Coosa County, this farm/hunting camp can be found. The home’s materials are simple but bring character.
Resources: Architect: Michael O’Kelley, okelleyarchitecture.com Builder: Will Maxey of WeldenField Construction, weldenfield.com
Well Positioned
Architect John Carraway helped these homeowners design a classic French country look with a shake roof and stately white-painted brick.
Resources: Architect: John Carraway, Carraway & Associates 205.933.2114 Builder: David Camp, Camp Construction
Fresh Take
This laundry room is anything but boring. Farrow & Ball “Light Blue” paint transformed the cabinets, and eccentric peacock wallpaper gave the walls new life.
Resources: Designer: Laurie Fulkerson, Twin Interiors of Twin Construction Construction: Twin Construction Cabinets: Parsons Custom Cabinetry
Small Wonder
An ambitious first time homeowner painted her metal awnings a cheerful two-tone stripe in Sassy Green and Creamy from Sherwin-Williams.
Resources: Interiors: Zoe Gowen Porch Addition Architecture: Ebee Tullos, 404.931.6889 Styling, plants, floral arrangements, containers: Mark Thompson of Shoppe Birmingham, shoppebham.com, 205.224.4450 Front exterior: Jeld-Wen, jeld-wen.com
Pretty & Polished
Blue hues make a wood chest and fur-topped ottomans stand out against the soft color palette.
Resources: Interior Design: Lisa Flake of Caldwell Flake Interiors 205.222.9139 caldwellflake.com
The Grown-Up House
Formal meets casual with gold marble countertops, custom cabinets, and a backsplash of brick pavers in a herringbone pattern.
Resources: Interiors: Mark Kennamer http://www.markkennamerdesign.com Architect: James Carter, 205.871.7873 jamesfcarter.com Kitchen Designer: Cyndy Cantley of Cantley & Company, 205.324.2400 cantleyandcompany.com
The Defining Style of Peter Falkner
Landscape designer Peter Falkner worked with designer Alleen Neighbors and builder Chris Franks, to make an outdoor kitchen that looks like it’s a part of the landscape.
Resource: Peter Falkner falknergardens.com
Field of Dreams
Clean and modern meets rustic sophistication for this Oneonta lodge.
Resources: House & Barn Exterior and Interior Design; Landscape design: Adam Gerndt Design Group, 205.939.1113 Landscape Contractor: EarthWorks Landscape Supply, earthworkslandscapesupply.com
Memories in the Making
A classic white paint job makes this former ranch style home one to remember.
Resources: Designer: Fran Keenan, frankeenandesign.com Architect: Dean Robinson, 205.229.0377 Builder: Mark Williams Landscape: Vision Landscapes, Inc., visionlandscapesinc.com
Rustic Sophisticate
This covered patio decked in garland is the perfect place for holiday guests to relax.
Resources: Architecture: Jeffrey Dungan, 205.322.2057, jeffreydungan.com Interior Design: Beth Webb, 404.869.6367, bethwebb.com Floral Design:Buffy Hargett Miller, Buffy Hargett Flowers, 205.533.3328, buffyhargettflowers.com
Field of Dreams
This stunning patio of an Oneonta cabin, looks down towards the homes’ seperate party barn.
Resources: House & Barn Exterior and Interior Design; Landscape design: Adam Gerndt Design Group, 205.939.1113 Landscape Contractor: EarthWorks Landscape Supply, earthworkslandscapesupply.com
Living Large
The first step in remodeling this Mountain Brook home was creating a flagstone courtyard in the front, easily visible through the entry’s French doors.
Resources: Interior Design: Melanie Pounds, Patina 205.802.9805 Builder: Chris Franks, Franks Building Co. 205.966.6917 franksbuildingcompany.com Landscape: Gardens by Griffin 205.965.3607 gardensbygriffin.com
