Piquantly Poolside
FOR THE GOURMET, a bland dish needs new flavor to imbue it with verve. For the architect, the same rule applies to a nondescript structure. Architect...
Courtyard Sanctuary
Little details that would be lost in large venues become jewels in the crown of a small garden. Working with only 3, 000 square feet, Max Garcia...
Found in Translation
The Nondescript brick house, pictured left, was due for an overhaul, and its owners were overdue for a comfortable, livable home. “Functionally, the...
Suite Upgrades
Suite One: A Study in Romance When this Mountain Brook family decided to do some remodeling, their first thought was the master bathroom. Although more spacious...
On the Flip Side
Situated on a wooded Mountain Brook lot is a house that the owner calls an ongoing, living art piece. It exists in a state of flux as...
Garden Designer Troy Rhone…
Mix of Materials In addition to plant texture, Troy introduced a variety of surfaces to this backyard garden. Bluestone pavers, brickwork, and a lush lawn...
May Flowers
Oh I envy the Green Thumbs who seem to have a way with flowering plants such as dahlias, peonies, and heirloom roses. I’ve never had much...
Architect Bill Ingram Takes us on a Weekend Getaway
We asked architect Bill Ingram a few questions to find out what he loves about the R&R lifestyle. What is your favorite season? I’m a big...
English Accent
Whether it’s a cozy, thatched-roof cottage or the Edwardian splendor of Downton Abbey, interiors with an English accent remain popular more than two centuries after throwing...
Summer Dreams
As the weather flirts with the prospect of warming, it’s hard not to begin mentally preparing for summer vacation—a retreat that is as much about tradition as...
