Idea Houses

This two-story cottage offers plenty of places for visiting with friends or finding a peaceful retreat. The main level is comprised of a wraparound porch -- both screened and open. Inside, a great room encompasses a seating area, dining nook, and kitchen. The master suite looks onto the potting shed and walled garden, and two bedrooms share the upstairs. "This house not only defines the Lowcountry style, but the entire Habersham community," says interior designer Barbara Yergens

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Take a room-by-room tour of the Hemlock Springs Idea House located in Dahlonega, Georgia. See all the designer's secrets. » See More
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See room-by-room video tours and all the design secrets from the Southern Living Idea House in Port Arkansas, Texas. » See More
Cottage Living : Hollywood Glam
A soft, serene escape, the master suite boasts a color palette of soft blue and cream and evokes an era of Hollywood glamour. » Watch It
Coastal Living : Beachy Suite
Mixing casual style with contemporary accents gives the master suite an upscale feel with classic serenity. » Watch It
Blended Rooms
The combination library, living room, and dining room proves that even the most gracious space can be well-suited to a more laidback lifestyle. » Watch It
Cool Outdoor Kitchen
Take full advantage of your patio and create an outdoor kitchen with grill, workspace, and refrigerator. » Watch It
Southern Living Guest Bedroom
Unique furniture and a reading nook make this bedroom warm and cozy. » Watch It
Comfy, Eco-Chic Rooms
Check out our favorite spaces from the 2008 Southern Living Idea House in Asheville, North Carolina, plus easy ways to go green. » See Photos
7 Ways with Coastal Color
Take a cue from Coastal Living' s Idea House in Scarborough, Maine, and splash walls, floors, and furniture in the colors of the beach. » See Photos