Bethany and Tyler Davis have always had a thing for old homes. “It just oozed character,” says Bethany. “There was no other house like it.” Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini The split-level designbuilt long before that mid-century modern architectural trend took holdwas one of them. “The bones were good,” says Tyler. “It was just designed for the forties and not for the modern day.” Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini...

And two, they also wanted the house to reflect the nature around it. But with the kids grown and the careers winding down, Kay and Leo were ready to consolidate. Years before they started building their dream house, Kay began clipping magazine pictures of lake houses she liked. Credit: Photo by: Helen Norman, Styling by: Rebecca Omweg In his projects, she saw therusticyet sophisticated style she and Leo were after....

“My vision wasn’t complicated. Selecting the team was even simpler. “Fran Keenanwas the only designer I considered. Credit: Annie Schlechter “We wantedwarm colorsthat would invite someone to settle in and tell their story,” says Chaiprakob. In lieu of an island, Keenan found a 10-foot-long antique farm table for the room’s centerpiece. This is my favorite place in the whole house,” says Chaiprakob. Brilliant Throwback: For the kitchen’s main light sources, Keenan installed 18 small pendants....

Building a house in a historic neighborhood sounds dreamy and daring. See the magic happen in Mississippi. Oxford, Mississippi, was love at first sight for lawyer turned interior designer Virginia Mary Brown. Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason Although the couple ultimately settled in Houston, Texas, Oxford would always remain their special getaway. “Textured materials add age to a new house,” says Brown. “They help make everything feel softer and more relaxed....

Architect Madison Spencer adds some giddyap to a horse country house. Call it a job hazard. But, he says, “I loved it so much that I moved in.” Working on a sprawling 18th-century horse farm, Spencer drew inspiration from the picturesque setting, adding the illusion of age to an otherwise modern home.Credit: Dane Tashima; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper Remilled oak boards from about 6 miles worth of paddock fencing got repurposed for the walls and kitchen cabinets....

We thought, Should we just go for it? Even before officially deciding to embark on constructing a new house, the couple knew whose help theyd enlist. In looking toward the past, I didnt have to look far. “I felt inspired by the Texan-German houses built over 100 years ago in this region,” says Finn.Credit:Cody Ulrich I wanted to honor our roots here and the architectural history of the Texas Hill Country....

Going down the Pinterest rabbit hole often leads to the best discoveries. Nikki Colquitt would agree. That’s how she stumbled upon interior designers Allison Smith and Anne Scott Shelley ofMaison Studios. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller That rug inquiry led to a design partnership. Colquitt turned to the decorators with a specific request: Bring the outside in. The designers layered celadon hues with airy neutrals that stay cool even on Florida’s 100- degree days....

Meet them in St. Louis, yall! Photo courtesy of the Missouri History Museum. Enter the dress and coat. Credit:Everett Collection The costumes are just a few pieces of the films exhibit. Appropriately, the gallery also plays clips from the movie. Credit:Photo courtesy of the Missouri History Museum. Credit:Photo courtesy of the Missouri History Museum. Credit:Photo courtesy of the Missouri History Museum.

Our Sea Island farmhouse celebrates the season in spirited style. Start with a wreath (or two) as the focal point; ours are sourced locally fromRosebank Farms. Dont be afraid to play with different textures by adding luxe ribbons and a few dried orange slices. Credit:Cameron Wilder Guests will be feeling the spirit before they even step inside. “See an interesting texture in your neighborhood? Cut it and add it to your mantel,” says Johnson....

Mountains, caves, and waterfallsoh my! To spend more time in the Smokies, continue south from the airport to Townsend. But with itsample restaurantsand cute downtown, Knoxville is worth a day of your time. Credit: Andy Anderson About 20 miles southeast of TYS, Townsend is a great small town to use as your basecamp. see to it to stop atRoan Mountain State Parkand drive to the top of its namesake 6,285-foot peak....

In Virginias capital, a not-so-old house gets some new-old tricks. His wife, Gail, also loves a home thats timeless and well proportioned. Fortunately, that spark had merit. Credit:DANE TASHIMA; Styling: PAGE MULLINS Reassured, Ashley made the pitch to his wife, who actually didnt need very much convincing. “It was definitely a house I had noticed before. I loved how it sat on this shady lot with a circular drive,” Gail recalls....

The “forgotten” Louisville cocktail is perfect for Derby Day. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The story of the Seelbach cocktail is irresistible. In 1912, a honeymooning couple visited The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox “You got chocolate in my peanut butter!") they somehow spilled the drinks into each others' glasses. He puts it on the menu at the Old Seelbach Bar. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

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