Elegant carpeted bedroom photo in Birmingham with beige walls

Heith Comer
Mid-sized transitional beige one-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in Birmingham with a gambrel roof

Dustin Peck Photography
Beach style master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Raleigh with beige walls and no fireplace

Two gorgeous custom kitchen islands: one for eating and one for extra cooking space. What else could you need? Built by Southern Green Builders in Houston, Texas

Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped utility room remodel in Dallas

Raised dining deck with driveway beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Mid-sized trendy backyard deck photo in Los Angeles with no cover

This is a beautiful exterior front shot of this lowcountry cottage home in Bluffton South Carolina. We have the gorgeous stacked stone steps and columns, giving the home a great look and a nice wide front porch. The porch has a painted plank floor. The gray siding is a James Hardie product, Hardie Shingle, for a great look and durability. White working shutters, the glass fronted mahogany door and the combination of wall mounted sconces and pendant lighting give this home a comfortable, welcoming appearance. Come on in!

Design credit: Bill Bib Photo credit: Melissa Preston
This is an example of a transitional side yard landscaping in Dallas.

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Powder room - coastal dark wood floor powder room idea in Jacksonville with multicolored walls, a console sink, marble countertops and white countertops

A linen three-panel screen hung horizontally behind the upholstered daybed adds even more coziness. Photo by Jonny Valiant for Southern Living
Elegant master bedroom photo in Charleston

Mid-sized trendy formal living room photo in Portland Maine with no tv

Tim Furlong Jr., RealTourCast
Farmhouse formal light wood floor living room photo in Louisville with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

A Dillard-Jones Builders design – this custom mountain home was inspired by Southern Living Magazine and the North Georgia Mountains. Its elegant-rustic design flows throughout the entire home. Photographer: Fred Rollison Photography

Kolanowski Studio
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped porcelain tile utility room remodel in Houston with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, beige walls and beige countertops

Mid-sized beach style master white floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with white walls, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and brown countertops

This home, you may notice, was inspired by the homes of the French countryside. Come walk inside for a look at the transitional interior. Built by Southern Green Builders in Houston, Texas

bianco gioia marble with metro taupe flooring
Example of a large classic master gray tile, white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower design in Dallas with beige cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets

Georgia Coast Design & Construction - Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at St. Simons Island, GA Built on a one-acre, lakefront lot on the north end of St. Simons Island, the Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home is characterized as Old World European featuring exterior finishes of Mosstown brick and Old World stucco, Weathered Wood colored designer shingles, cypress beam accents and a handcrafted Mahogany door. Inside the three-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot showcase home, Old World rustic and modern European style blend with high craftsmanship to create a sense of timeless quality, stability, and tranquility. Behind the scenes, energy efficient technologies combine with low maintenance materials to create a home that is economical to maintain for years to come. The home's open floor plan offers a dining room/kitchen/great room combination with an easy flow for entertaining or family interaction. The interior features arched doorways, textured walls and distressed hickory floors.

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