The 2021 Southern Living Idea House is inspiring on multiple levels—from the stunning location in Louisville, Kentucky overlooking the Ohio river, to the design-driven home that marries European countryside vibes with a timeless aesthetic. Dubbed the “forever home,” the concept was to design for all stages of life, with thoughtful spaces that meet the ever-evolving needs of families today. The 5,545-square-foot, Colonial Greek Revival Cottage-style home is located in The Breakers at Prospect community and is the collective effort of many. While it may have formerly been a trend to embrace open layout living spaces, following the pandemic families are seeking spaces in the home that feel separated, to allow for privacy. Rooms with clear intentions allow more options for areas in which to spend time, depending on your mood, and this home perfectly balances livable and lively ideas. Marvin products were chosen for this project to maximize the use of natural light, allow airflow from outdoors to indoors, and provide expansive views that overlook the Ohio River. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Awaken Skylight Marvin Ultimate Casement Window Marvin Ultimate Double Hung G2 Window Marvin Ultimate Picture Window Marvin Ultimate Direct Glaze Round Top Window Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door G2 BUILDER: Jason Black and Jimmy King of Artisan Signature Homes ARCHITECT: Brandon Ingram of C. Brandon Ingram Design INTERIOR DESIGNER: Sarah Bartholomew, Sarah Bartholomew Design LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Josh Myers of Myers & Co. Landscape Architecture PHOTOGRAPHY: Laurey W. Glenn, Marta Xochilt Perez, and Kriech-Higdon Photography for Southern Living

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Warm spaces and familiar textures beckon guests to relax during the holidays. Accent with red curtains and a lamp with a ruby red shade.
Example of a mid-sized transitional guest medium tone wood floor bedroom design in Charlotte with white walls

Up the ante of your bachelor's retreat (and alternative rooms) aesthetic by adding a meticulously stylised cornice boards. The cornice boards in this house includes (2) different materials, an upholstered wood top molding and absolutely symmetrical handicraft on the curtains. Also, the (4) animal skin wing-backed chairs square measure superbly adorned with nail-heads that are carried throughout the design. This bachelor retreat features a stunning pendant and hand-tufted ottoman table. This house is warm and welcoming and perfect for intimate conversations amongst family and friends for years to come. Please take note - when using cornices, one should decide what proportion return is required. Return is the distance your material hangs away from the wall. Yes, this additionally affects the proportion. Usually, return is 3½ inches. However, larger or taller windows might need a deeper return to avoid the fabric from getting squashed against the wall. An example of a mid-sized transitional formal dining area in Houston, Texas with dark hardwood floors, more, however totally different, large damask wallpaper on the ceiling, (6) custom upholstered striped fabric, scroll back chairs surrounding a gorgeous, glass top dining table, chandelier, artwork and foliage pull this area along for a really elegant, yet masculine space. As for the guest chambers, we carried the inspiration from the bachelor retreat into the space and fabricated (2) more upholstered cornices and custom window treatments, bedding, pillows, upholstered (with nail-heads used in the dining area chairs) headboard, giant damask wallpaper and brown paint. Styling tips: (A) Use nail-heads on furnishings within the alternative rooms to display a reoccurring motif among the house. (B) Use a similar material from one amongst your upholstered furnishing items on the cornice board for visual uniformity. Photo by: Kenny Fenton

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Elegant beige floor laundry room photo in New York with blue walls and a stacked washer/dryer

Meet Yveline, an interior designer and the faux finisher behind Yveline & Associates. Yveline was working with a client on renovating a bathroom. She selected a silvery gray with cool blue undertones as her base color in the bathroom. Then she chose to use the Birch Forest stencil in a pearly white hue. We love how she positioned the stencil in the corner of the bathroom. Its unique placement, along with the color combination and sparkly accents, make it a truly glamorous space!

Four wall hand painted stenciling & color consultation / Photo Credit Patricia Neff
Example of a small eclectic light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Philadelphia with blue walls and no fireplace

Project by Bianca Roberts A DIY dark pink and light pink stenciled closet idea in a girl's bedroom using the Polka Dot Allover Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.

Project by Bianca Roberts A DIY stenciled closet idea in blue and white using the Robot Allover Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.

Christmas stencils create a festive winter wonderland decor! Make your DIY holiday decorations kid-friendly or fabulously chic with these stencils! The secret is all based on your choice of colors and finishing materials! Shimmer stencil cremes and some glitter will set the mood for your Martini Christmas party while Chalk Paint and it's matte finish will give your fireplace a more rustic and romantic feel. For this collection, we styled some of our most popular patterns in holiday colors to offer even more decorating ideas for this Christmas season! Even better-you can get the same Christmas feel with any of our wall and furniture stencils, and many of these Christmas Collection stencils are also great for projects all year long! Added Christmas cheer: this year we teamed up with lifestyle blogger & author Jennifer Rizzo to design new Christmas Stencils! the Jennifer Rizzo Collection of Mix & Match Christmas Stencils are perfect for stenciling all sorts of goodies, including hand-made gifts, pillows, greeting cards, table runners, and even gift wrapping paper! Jennifer is the Queen of DIY Christmas decor. For amazing ideas for how to style your home this Christmas, make sure to check out her new book: Creatively Christmas: Inspired Yuletide Décor!

Christmas stencils create a festive winter wonderland decor! Make your DIY holiday decorations kid-friendly or fabulously chic with these stencils! The secret is all based on your choice of colors and finishing materials! Shimmer stencil cremes and some glitter will set the mood for your Martini Christmas party while Chalk Paint and it's matte finish will give your fireplace a more rustic and romantic feel. For this collection, we styled some of our most popular patterns in holiday colors to offer even more decorating ideas for this Christmas season! Even better-you can get the same Christmas feel with any of our wall and furniture stencils, and many of these Christmas Collection stencils are also great for projects all year long! Added Christmas cheer: this year we teamed up with lifestyle blogger & author Jennifer Rizzo to design new Christmas Stencils! the Jennifer Rizzo Collection of Mix & Match Christmas Stencils are perfect for stenciling all sorts of goodies, including hand-made gifts, pillows, greeting cards, table runners, and even gift wrapping paper! Jennifer is the Queen of DIY Christmas decor. For amazing ideas for how to style your home this Christmas, make sure to check out her new book: Creatively Christmas: Inspired Yuletide Décor!

Christmas stencils create a festive winter wonderland decor! Make your DIY holiday decorations kid-friendly or fabulously chic with these stencils! The secret is all based on your choice of colors and finishing materials! Shimmer stencil cremes and some glitter will set the mood for your Martini Christmas party while Chalk Paint and it's matte finish will give your fireplace a more rustic and romantic feel. For this collection, we styled some of our most popular patterns in holiday colors to offer even more decorating ideas for this Christmas season! Even better-you can get the same Christmas feel with any of our wall and furniture stencils, and many of these Christmas Collection stencils are also great for projects all year long! Added Christmas cheer: this year we teamed up with lifestyle blogger & author Jennifer Rizzo to design new Christmas Stencils! the Jennifer Rizzo Collection of Mix & Match Christmas Stencils are perfect for stenciling all sorts of goodies, including hand-made gifts, pillows, greeting cards, table runners, and even gift wrapping paper! Jennifer is the Queen of DIY Christmas decor. For amazing ideas for how to style your home this Christmas, make sure to check out her new book: Creatively Christmas: Inspired Yuletide Décor!

Powder room - traditional powder room idea in Tampa

Entry hall large Stencil (10'x10') with gold accents. The French Brush - Stenciling, Stencils

Elegant powder room photo in Tampa

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Beach style utility room photo with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops

Entry hall large Stencil (10'x10') with gold accents.
Elegant marble floor home design photo

Inspiration for a timeless powder room remodel in Tampa

Gold leaf damask stenciling.