Innholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2025 i Southern Home

Friends since their daughters were in kindergarten, Liz Williams of Liz Williams Interiors and homeowner Brook Sutherlin collaborated on the interior design of Sutherlin’s inherited home located in the same neighborhood where she previously lived. Renovations, which were led by Harrison Design and Longo Custom Builders, were completed a couple of years ago by the owner’s father, so Williams was tasked with repurposing particular items, such as furnishings and art, as well as adding custom touches to make the residence a comfortable and personal home for Sutherlin, her husband, Andy Wardner, and their three children. Art played an important role in the redesign of the spaces. A display of the father’s boat paintings he collected from travels around the world adorns the family room wall, paying homage to him as…

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington, Kentucky is home to renowned horse farms, where visitors can take guided tours to see Thoroughbreds and learn about the equestrian legacy that defines the region. The Kentucky Horse Park, dedicated to the state’s equine heritage, is a must-see, along with the nearby Keeneland racecourse, where fans can experience live racing during the spring and fall seasons. In addition to its equestrian roots, Lexington boasts a vibrant downtown filled with charming boutiques, art galleries, and a growing food scene. The local cuisine emphasizes Southern flavors, with farm-to-table restaurants offering dishes such as bourbon-glazed meats and locally grown produce. Bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, with distilleries like Woodford Reserve and Maker’s Mark nearby. Outdoor lovers…

Much like today’s enthusiasm for blue-and-white Chinese porcelain, seventeenth- and early-eighteenth-century European porcelain collectors heavily favored blue and white. Widely appealing, blue-and-white ceramics also had the advantage of dominating the porcelain trade, that is, until the late-seventeenth century, when Chinese porcelain painters began to embellish their wares with multicolored overglaze enamels. With vibrant new hues now possible, Chinese export porcelain took a colorful turn. Whereas the first wave of polychrome-enamel porcelain was frequently decorated in brilliant green and yellow hues, the decorative colorway that was to follow proved particularly enticing to European and American collectors alike: famille rose. A nineteenth-century French term used to categorize export porcelain by its predominant colors, famille rose, French for “pink family,” applies to porcelain whose primary color is rose-pink with white, green, yellow, and…

There are few better ways to showcase a home’s vibrant color palette than against the emerald green backdrop of one of North Carolina’s legendary golf courses. Situated within the heart of Pinehurst’s golf mecca known as the Sandhills region, this enviable property snuggles into the 10th hole of the Dogwood Course at The Country Club of North Carolina. The homeowners, who have been members of the country club for years, know many of the families living within this idyllic neighborhood. The close-knit community and its scenic surroundings enticed them to purchase a lot of their own—along with an existing 1970s ranch-style home they decided to demolish for a fresh start. After scouring Instagram for an adventurous interior designer, the owners landed on their ideal match and arranged an interview with…

Sometimes change finds you before you were expecting it, and that’s just what happened to a client of Julie Kleiner of Massucco Warner Interior Design. As she explains, “I had been living in my 1947 craftsman-style bungalow in Decatur, Georgia, for 25 years and always expected to move into a newer house as I aged, but I ended up making that move sooner rather than later.” She had always admired these townhomes only half a mile away from her house, and when one became available, she seized the opportunity. The new house, however, was completely different from her former one—four stories high with an elevator and a more open plan. The homeowner soon realized that some professional help was in order, so she enlisted Kleiner, who had worked on her…

PALMETTO BLUFF Palmetto Bluff, along the May River in Bluffton, South Carolina, offers Southern charm, natural beauty, and luxury. Spanning over 20,000 acres, it features scenic landscapes, including forests, salt marshes, and riverfront views. The community offers high-end amenities such as a championship golf course, award-winning dining, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, and biking are popular. The village includes boutique shops, galleries, restaurants, and The Montage Resort. Committed to sustainability, Palmetto Bluff preserves the Lowcountry’s beauty, making it one of the Southeastern U.S.’s most sought-after destinations. BEAUFORT Beaufort, South Carolina, is a charming historic town located between Charleston and Savannah. Known for its antebellum architecture, moss-draped oak trees, and vibrant waterfront, Beaufort offers a glimpse into the South’s rich history. The second-oldest city…

“Pinks and purples are not a typical request,” says designer Melissa Hall Simmons, owner and principal designer of MH Studio. So, undoubtedly, she was thrilled when this couple wanted to bring the colors into the communal gathering spaces of their newly built Fayetteville, Arkansas, home. “They obviously love color,” she says, “and it’s always fun to take on a project when the client is fully onboard with that.” Having worked with Melissa on their previous home a decade prior, they were eager to have her draw and design a house from the ground up. With three young children and a penchant for entertaining, it was imperative that the home, which has a French Provincial exterior, have a layout that would work as well for a seated dinner party as it…

A serendipitous introduction from a mutual friend brought designer Grey Joyner together with a homeowner who had just purchased a vacation home in Beaufort, North Carolina, that was in need of a complete renovation. The graceful Cape Cod–style home, built in the 1980s on the banks of Taylor Creek and tucked under a canopy of live oak trees, had dated interiors with room flow issues and was what Joyner calls a beige box. “My friend put us together, because she knew I would push the homeowners to step out of the box when it came to color,” Joyner explains. She designed a new floor plan, moving walls and reorganizing rooms to make it an entertainment hub for the homeowners and their busy extended family of three grown children and four…

A spa-like bathroom is in high demand, as homeowners want to relax and rejuvenate in a space that feels like a luxurious retreat. According to Scott Payne and Barry Holton of Farmer Payne Architects, wet rooms are becoming increasingly popular in high-end residences because they set aside the shower and tub from the vanity area. When designing a wet room, several factors should be considered to achieve optimal functionality and style. First, the space needs to be relatively large, with at least a 4-foot galley between the shower and tub to allow sufficient room for circulation. To maximize space, position the tub at the back of the wet room with the shower on the side, ensuring smoother movement. The choice of tub—whether freestanding, built-in, or jetted—depends on personal preference. Freestanding…