Southern Builders is a commercial and residential builder located in the New Orleans area. We have been serving Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi since 1980, building single family homes, custom homes, apartments, condos, and commercial buildings. We believe in working close with our clients, whether as a subcontractor or a general contractor. Our success comes from building a team between the owner, the architects and the workers in the field. If your design demands that southern charm, it needs a team that will bring professional leadership and pride to your project. Southern Builders is that team. We put your interest and personal touch into the small details that bring large results.

This stunning white kitchen is replete with modern style that retains the full functionality that an upscale kitchen demands. An exclusive Royal Cabinet design, this sleek cuisine is prime for entertaining guests and feeding a family of four.

Minimalist gardens rely on strong architectural elements and hardscapes to bring the beauty of an outdoor space without demanding lush, heavy plantings and, hence reducing maintenance. The concept is to bring what you expect of a traditional garden… color, texture, balance, harmony, comfort, etc., into an outdoor space that still stimulates your senses but rely on fewer elements to create beauty. Repetition is the key word when planning minimalist gardens. Common elements used in a minimalist garden include plants with strong architectural features, hardscape structures, straight or graceful curve lines, gravels, water and strong focal point like a modern, powerful artwork piece or sculpture.

This older craftsman home had so many charming period details that demanded the respect of the new design, and we feel like our team pulled it off beautifully. The colors and textures were a collaboration between the homeowner and designer Ashley Neff, while the form and function of the space were designed by Allen's Fine Woodworking. The cherry wood looks beautiful today but will only deepen with age, adding to the already rich history of this house. Double-stacked cabinetry serves as a seemingly endless source of storage for pantry items.

From their front porches to their brightly colored outbuildings, these graceful homes - clustered among walking paths, private docks, and parkland - nod to the Amish countryside in which they're sited. Their nostalgic appeal is complemented by open floor plans, exposed beam ceilings, and custom millwork, melding the charms of yesteryear with the character and conveniences demanded by today's discerning home buyers.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

The laundry room demand function and storage, and both of those goals were accomplished in this design. The white acrylic cabinets and quartz tops give a fresh, clean feel to the room. The 3 inch thick floating shelves that wrap around the corner of the room add a modern edge and the over sized hardware continues the contemporary feel. The room is slightly warmed with the cool grey marble floors. There is extra space for storage in the pantry wall and ample countertop space for folding.

Set amongst a splendid display of forty-one oaks, the design for this family residence demanded an intimate knowledge and respectful acceptance of the trees as the indigenous inhabitants of the space. Crafted from this symbiotic relationship, the architecture found natural placement in the beautiful spaces between the forty-one, acknowledging their presence and pedagogy. Conceived as a series of interconnected pavilions, the home hovers slightly above the native grasslands as it settles down amongst the oaks. Broad overhanging flat plate roofs cantilever out, connecting indoor living space to the nature beyond. Large windows are strategically placed to capture views of particularly well-sculptured trees, and enhance the connection of the grove and the home to the valley surround.

The cloudy beige London Sky motif on the countertop and backsplash elegantly contrasts with cabinets in a dark wood veneer to create a sophisticated kitchen décor in an urban townhouse.

Equipped to perform for the everyday demands of a large family, style and practicality come together in this elegant kitchen remodel that features inset maple cabinetry in a Marshmallow Cream finish. Polished antique brown granite on the island anchors the hammered copper farmhouse sink and matte umbrio hardware. The kitchen also features built-in dishwasher and refrigeration drawers, distinctive bungalow mullion glass doors and an automated TV lift that that rises along with a cut-out in the Taj Mahal quartzite.

As kitchens grew larger throughout the 20th century to accommodate new inventions such as automatic washing machines, and smaller rooms like sculleries and larders were incorporated into the kitchen itself, a greater emphasis on utility and function ensued. In the post-war world the urge for a bright new future also made the most of new materials like plastic laminates which changed the face of kitchens in Europe for years to come. We wanted to reverse this trend and introduce a warmer and more liveable kitchen designed around our lifestyles. Bastide was born from this demand for beauty with utility; combining form and function with a continental twist. Capturing the simplicity and charm of a country kitchen, Bastide is timeless, robust and built for a lifetime at the heart of your home, by applying heritage ideas to modern culture.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

As kitchens grew larger throughout the 20th century to accommodate new inventions such as automatic washing machines, and smaller rooms like sculleries and larders were incorporated into the kitchen itself, a greater emphasis on utility and function ensued. In the post-war world the urge for a bright new future also made the most of new materials like plastic laminates which changed the face of kitchens in Europe for years to come. We wanted to reverse this trend and introduce a warmer and more liveable kitchen designed around our lifestyles. Bastide was born from this demand for beauty with utility; combining form and function with a continental twist. Capturing the simplicity and charm of a country kitchen, Bastide is timeless, robust and built for a lifetime at the heart of your home, by applying heritage ideas to modern culture.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.

One of the most popular of the XL Series burners. Created to satisfy the demand for an elongated flame; the key feature of many stunning tailor-made indoor and outdoor fires worldwide. The parallel lines of this rectangular-shaped fire are the perfect match with the clean lines of contemporary living. Linear features and minimal clearance requirement provide the freedom to create a stunning horizontal piece of architecture.