Southern Home

The arrival of warmer weather brings the anticipation of green lawns and a welcome profusion of flowers—nature’s way of showcasing the multitude of hues that surround us. We celebrate the return of color in the home and the opportunities that abound

Southern Home (SH): Who first nurtured your creativity? Michelle Nussbaumer (MN): Absolutely my mother, who is an amazing artist. She put the first paintbrush in my hand. When I was young, I went with her to Spain for several months while she studied

Up until the mid-17th century or so, armchairs could have been described as rudimentary at best. More or less consistent in style throughout Europe at this time, armchairs typically had upright carved wooden backs, flat wooden seats that were only so

With five children, Mike and Julie Holmes knew they needed a house with lots of bedrooms and space to work and play. Designer Kelley Proxmire had helped the Holmeses with their previous house, and when they bought an empty lot in Vienna, Virginia, Pr

“When my client Elizabeth Myers was interviewing me for this project, she said ‘Do not ever bring a pastel into my home,’” relays Greensboro, North Carolina-based interior designer Kara Cox. “Now that we’ve worked together and become friends, we laug

Poised on a tree-lined street in the posh Foxcroft neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, this stately home stands proudly on top of a lush green hill. At first glance, the gracious 8,000-square-foot property emanates a sense of Colonial grandeur

Art and antiques are ingrained in Chandos Dodson Epley’s life. Studying art in Italy and traveling to the UK during the summer where she perused antique fairs with her mother established her love of all types of art, as well as vintage finds and cont

When Matt and Caroline Womack first laid eyes on their English Tudor–style bungalow in Cartersville, Georgia, Matt, a builder by trade, knew it was fate. He recently started Womack Custom Homes, along with his brother, Stephen, after more than a deca

Trust is key to long-distance relationships—especially when it comes to home renovations. For Florida-based designer Nellie Howard Ossi and her Raleigh, North Carolina, client, it proved to be paramount to a refresh that took place during the pandemi

“If someone asked me how our owning this house came about, I would say it was a once upon a time story about a little boy who wanted a horse,” says homeowner and designer Maridonna Rogers of her husband’s childhood dream. That little boy never got hi

By definition, “transitional style” is a singular design style that comprises a variety of elements—both traditional and contemporary—in a way that is both timeless and cohesive. Or, in a nutshell, you could simply say that it’s a beautiful blend. So

Unlike many residences built today, the charm of older homes can often be attributed to a creative use of seemingly insignificant, and otherwise overlooked, space. Noted for their intimate, sheltering demeanor, these appealing features provide a welc

A modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, Texas, delivers a luxurious travel experience in one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The treasured landmark was originally built in 1928 as a