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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Southern Accents 2009 Riverhills Showhouse

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Dress Up Your Windows
Choose from curtains, roman shades, or rolling blinds as an easy way to dress up your windows. » 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
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
8 Great Kids' Rooms
Go beyond the typical display of bunk beds and stuffed animals and decorate your child's room with a style you both will love. » See Photos
Style Bookshelves Like A Pro
See Mallory’s tips for putting together eye-catching displays in your bookshelves. » Watch It
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
25 Cozy Spaces
These cozy spaces to keep you warm long after the temperature has dropped. » See Photos
How to Decorate an Open Floor Plan
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
San Francisco Eco-Chic
In San Francisco's Mission District, Sunset built an Idea House like no other: urban, urbane, and very, very green. » See Photos
12 Ways to Decorate Your Walls
A secret to well-designed rooms are often in the wall detailing. Wallpaper, wood paneling, and even tile can add a layer of interest and finish the room's polished look. » See Photos
50 Favorite Living Rooms
Learn to decorate your living room, family room, or den with these favorite ideas from our editors. » See Photos