Decorating Ideas For Southern Homes
From family heirlooms to monogrammed bedding, there are a few telltale signs that you love Southern style. You don't need to live in the South to embrace our decorating techniques and we're here to share the interior design secrets from experts around our region. Steal their tips and tricks for the best budget decor, take complete tours of the most beautiful Southern homes, and find timeless inspiration for your next renovation.
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The 1950s Paint Color Trend Taking Over In 2025 That Designers Call ‘Refreshing’ And ‘Nostalgic’
The color designers are most excited about this year may call to mind your favorite recipe rather than interior inspiration. Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue. KitchenAid even named it the 2025 Color of the Year. Learn about its undeniable charming, and how you can incorporate it into your own home, at the link. #painttrends #butteryellow #coloroftheyear #decor #homedecorations #interiordesign
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7 Design Mistakes That Make A Home Feel Too Generic
You know when you walk into a home, and it immediately seems sterile and impersonal? Even if you can’t quite identify why, you can’t shake the feeling. Chances are, it's either builder-grade or it’s taken cues from builder-grade homes. According to some of the South’s top interior designers, these are the most obvious details that can make a home look generic (and no, neutral paint isn’t one of them). Certain design choices can make even a well-decorated home feel bland. Avoid these common missteps to create a space with personality and warmth. #designmistakes #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #interiordesign
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35 Wallcovering Ideas To Transform Your Space
A fresh coat of paint is often the first step to updating a room, but it isn't the only option. From beadboard and built-ins to grasscloth and gallery walls, there's something for every aesthetic, budget, and DIY ability. The right wall covering can conceal damaged drywall, show off your personality, and even create the illusion of more natural light. At the link, find our best wall covering ideas to start your search. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #interiordesign #wallcovering
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8 Entertaining Pieces Grandma Loved—And We Still Do Too
If you've ever been the lucky recipient of pieces from Grandma's entertaining collection, then you may have spent some time wondering, "Did people actually use this?!" The answer is, of course, yes. And the fancier, the better. Previous generations entertained at home more often than making a restaurant reservation, and all those dinner parties and teas came with an assortment of beautifully designed serving pieces and perfectly specific items that were pulled out for celebratory events and everyday occasions alike. #hosting #entertaining #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas
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The Retro Curtain Style Your Grandma Loved Is Making A Comeback
Get your windows ready, because café curtains are making their return. While they may call to mind your grandmother’s softly hemmed curtains, they aren’t something to leave in the past, thanks to their ability to elevate any space through color, pattern, and texture. There’s something timeless about a café curtain, a nod to another era that offers privacy while letting natural light pour in. Whether crafted of linen, cotton, or a fun fabric, the dainty drapes are a designer favorite, straightforward to DIY, and work with styles ranging from cottagecore to coastal and everything in between. #curtains #retro #vintage #decor #homedecorations #interiordesign
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8 Paint Colors You Should Never Use For Your Front Door
Selecting a paint color for your front door is no small task. After all, as Cathleen Gruver, the lead interior designer at Gruver Cooley Interiors in Purcellville, Virginia, says, "The front door sets the tone for your whole home." Wondering what shades of front door paint colors you should avoid? At the link, learn more about a variety of colors that Southern designers will always encourage you to skip. #frontdoor #paintcolors #trends #decor #homedecorations #interiordesign
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10 Things Designers Always Buy At The Home Depot
Designers know that The Home Depot has plenty to offer beyond basic hardware and renovation essentials. At the link, pros are sharing the 10 items that they always like to purchase when shopping at The Home Depot. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #homedepot #interiordesign
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18 Kitchen Counter Décor Ideas For Fashion And Function
Your first decorating project might be to tackle the prominent areas like the living room or primary bedroom, but let’s not forget about functional spaces like the kitchen. Small decorative touches like fresh flowers, fruit baskets, or pretty countertop appliances can bring the kitchen to life. Here are some kitchen décor ideas to decorate your kitchen counters while keeping the space clean, functional, and as pretty as it is practical. #decor #homedecorations #kitchendesign #kitchencounter #kitchenstyle #southernhome
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10 Secretly Valuable Items That May Be Hiding In Grandma's Living Room
Think Grandma's living room is just a hodgepodge of decorative accents, furnishings, and art pieces that don't hold up today? Think again. It's more than likely that Granny's space is filled with at least a few hidden gems that could actually be worth a pretty penny. Designers encourage keeping an eye out for the 10 categories of pieces at the link, which may actually be secretly valuable. #antiques #thrifting #estate #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas
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7 Things We’ll Always Remember About Our First Home
Getting the keys to your first home is an occasion worth celebrating, and so are all the little moments after that. From the DIY projects completed to the meals shared, even the yard work conquered, it’s a privilege to live life in a home with your name on the deed. Though eventually handing off those same keys to the next owner is bittersweet, you get to take the memories with you. At the link, three Southerners share what they’ll always love and remember about their first homes. #firsthome #culture #tradition #homedecorideas #interiordesign
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See The Impressive Before-and-After Photos Of This Colorful Perdido Key Beach House
It's a real estate tale as old as time: The location was perfect and the price was right, but the house itself was an absolute disaster. At the link, see how the pair behind Jackson Warren Interiors tackled this turnaround just in time for summer fun. #decor #homedecorideas #interiordesign #beachhouse #perdidokey
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The 2000s Paint Trend We Hope Never Comes Back—And Designers Agree
If you wanted to add a dramatic element to your walls in the early 2000s, chances are you considered sponge painting. At the link, a Southern designer explains exactly why this painting shouldn't come back in style. #painttrends #spongepainting #hometips #homedecorideas #interiordesign
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The 2000s Home Decor Trend We Don't Want To See Again
While some ’90s and 2000s trends are making a welcome return, others are better left in the past. One that designers overwhelmingly agree should stay there? Tuscan-inspired style. You know exactly the look we’re referring to—baby boomers and Gen X embraced it, while millennials and Gen Z grew up around it. Hear what designers have to say about it at the link. #design #home #interior #tuscan #kitchen
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We're Calling It! This Nostalgic Color Is The Shade Of The Summer
The comeback of yellow is the color trend we've been waiting for. At the link, learn how Southern designers are incorporating yellow in their projects this year, plus their tips for decorating with the sometimes-finicky shade. #decor #homedecorations #interiordesign #nostalgia #yellow
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12 Basement Flooring Alternatives That Beat Concrete In Style And Comfort
Finishing a basement comes with a lot of work, specifically with the flooring choice. Often times, this room of the house gets overlooked with design loved and appears more cold in design. But, with all the extra room basements have, finishing the space and putting down decorative flooring options is a beautiful way to increase the charm. The good news is that you don't have to live with the bleak concrete forever. At the link, find 12 basement flooring ideas to finish this room with style and charm. #basement #flooring #homedesign #decor #homedecorideas #interiordesign
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