This year, we're building our dream home in a coastal community near Charleston, South Carolina. With thoughtful consideration for the natural landscape and an appreciation for the Lowcountry ...

For more than 35 years, Southern Living has partnered with builders, architects, and designers to produce custom houses that simultaneously celebrate the Southern lifestyle and the latest innovations ...

Our decked-out Idea House shines brightest at night, with classic white lights (installed by Bright Christmas Inc.) illuminating the roofline and casting a warm glow just right for welcoming neighbors ...

Each year, Southern Living partners with builders, architects, and designers to create a custom Idea House. This year’s 4,500-square-foot home in Keswick Estate was spearheaded by Molly Hardie, who ...

Charlotte Moss was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and went to college at VCU, where she was an English major. Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her ...

The 2023 Southern Living Idea Home is in rural Williamson County. This year's home was built by Mary and Patrick Hatcliff of Franklin-based Hatcliff Construction. Come for ideas only because the home ...

These are the dos and don’ts that every professional house cleaner keeps in mind when deep cleaning their own homes.

There are few activities more satisfying than a thorough decluttering session. Sometimes, however, the before and after doesn’t seem as transformative as it should. According to two organizers, there ...