Homes

Custom oak cabinetry and a knock-your-socks off backsplash come together for a fresh (and trend-proof!) Montgomery kitchen.

Reassigning rooms within a historic Hollywood Tudor allowed this family the space they craved and a spot in the neighborhood that was calling them home.

What happens when your side business takes over your day job? For the Davis brothers and their wives, it meant a leap of faith, a strong focus, and a determination to never go back to a corporate office.

What’s new is old again in this development, where homes are inspired by the classic waterfront retreats of yesterday.

Onwards and upwards could well have been the motto for a renovation that made a beloved home more family-friendly. Adding a floor and creating a combined kitchen and living space allow the owners to live in every square inch.

Allyson Kirkpatrick’s grandiose home is tucked inside an unassuming duplex apartment. (Yes, you read that right!) The Huntsville-based designer incorporated architectural embellishments and a treasure trove of family heirlooms to create a one-of-a-kind showplace that’s been a lifetime in the making.

Designer Virginia Cheek infused a small Edgewood cottage with big style by using her sister’s savvy fashion sense as her guide.

Creatively using a narrow lot to his advantage, architect John Carraway designed a French cottage with a seamless flow between house and garden.

What do you get when you cross Lilly Pulitzer with a love of modern design? For homeowner Perrie Tomlin, it meant an equally cool and colorful kitchen and laundry redo—and fortunately, a designer who could interpret her vision.

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