Forest Park Gem
Designer Mark Kennamer concocts the perfect cocktail of antiques, little luxuries, and soft hues in his classic 1920s Colonial home in Forest Park.
After 12 years in a condo in...
Materials Matter
A home should be designed to withstand the test of time—structurally and aesthetically. So when architect Chris Reebals embarks on a new project, he thinks beyond the move-in date....
Enduring Design
A lot goes into creating a timeless lake home that can be enjoyed for generations to come. Home designer Adam Gerndt shares his expertise.
Let it Flow“A top consideration when...
Re-creating Old-World Charm
Tips for creating a sense of history and place when building a new home
Add container gardens. Small houses without yards first used containers as kitchen gardens to grow food....
Modern Manor
Inspired by the great English estates of the 18th century, architect Chris Reebals and interior designer Joanna Goodman blur the line between classic and contemporary for a young family...
English Accent
Architectural designers Richard and Lynielle Long create a new home in Auburn that references European traditions and brims with antiques.
When a custom home builder and his wife decided to...
Lakeside Legacy
Home designer Adam Gerndt helped his clients design a rustic Smith Lake retreat inspired by the past but built for the future.
Smith Lake has long played a prominent part...
Creative & Curated
In the hands of designer Kat Bailey, a 1920s Homewood bungalow morphs into a lively and unique family home where every room has a story to tell.
Long-time Homewood residents...
2023 Inspiration Home Photo Gallery
A new community in Vestavia Hills nestles into a decades-old woodland while honoring and enhancing the natural landscape.
Classic, Clean, and Colorful
It’s not often that designer Kelly Neely gets a request for color in a kitchen, so when these homeowners made the ask, she took off in a sprint.
To give...
