Idea Houses

Check out the four great giveaway homes of 2009 and see which one the lucky winner chose.

Explore this house for the latest designs as fresh as the mountain air.

Southern Design from a Stately Texas Manor

Tour this stunning English-style home in Fort Worth, Texas designed by Joe Minton.

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Emily Minton Redfield

Stylish and inspiring room galleries from Southern Living, Coastal Living, and more.

9 Designer Tips
We've collected design tips from our Idea Houses that we think are genius. See how they can improve your own home. » See Photos
Room-by-Room Beachy Style
Welcome to the Coastal Living Tidewater Landing Idea House, just steps from the Chesapeake Bay. » See Photos
Get Designer Flash for Half the Cash
Step inside the Cottage Living idea house and learn designer Steven Gambrel's secrets for comfort and style on the cheap. » See Photos
Secrets of Smart Decorating: Open Plan Spaces
Create multiple rooms in one open space with these easy tips from Traci Kearns, interior designer of the 2008 Southern Living Davidson Gap Idea House in North Carolina. » See Photos
Cooking Light Healthy FitHouse
Step inside the 2008 Cooking Light FitHouse and see how designer Jennifer Usselman created beautiful spaces that accommodate a family’s changing needs. » See Photos