GO BOLD “Some people worry that they will tire of color and pattern. But a bolder room creates more interest, which lends itself to longevity.” Choose saturated color—not necessarily dark, but saturated. Color can be soft and dramatic. Layer a variety of ... See more
A Beloved Homewood Landmark “What’s going on with the Bonita house?” That question was one designers Marianne Strong and Teresa Cole were asked almost every day while they worked on the renovation of the home at the junction of Bonita Drive and Ventura Av... See more
Tori Johnston’s holiday decorated living room // Photography by Becca Beers Meet Tori Johnston Tori spent 17 years in Birmingham flipping houses. “I would live in it while fixing it up, then sell it,” she says. When her husband’s job moved them to Montgom... See more
“The house immediately caught our eye. The natural light was incredible, and the yard was expansive,” the homeowner says. “It had so much potential.” The U-shaped contemporary construction had very little architectural ornament among its concrete floors, ... See more
