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 Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans, According To Our Testing

While you might think that ceiling fans are only to be used indoors, for hot and humid days in the South, having an outdoor ceiling fan on your porch to keep cool is something you may want to think about if you don’t already have one. We tested the best outdoor ceiling fans including wet-rated, small, and large options. Plus, an interior designer and handyman shares tips for choosing the best outdoor ceiling fan. #decor #homedecorations #ceilingfans #outdoorfans #porchfans

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Does Anyone Still Use Cloth Napkins?

If you’re like me, you have countless table setting photos saved, full of ornately folded cloth napkins that coordinate perfectly with matching china. The reality of my everyday table is much different, the cleanup depending on paper towels ripped carelessly off the roll and shoved to the side of a dinner plate. While the meal is still delicious, the appearance doesn’t quite add up to the carefully curated pictures. #napkins #table #tablescape #holiday #holidaytable #southerntable

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Our Favorite Fall Candles For Creating A Cozy Home

There’s so much to enjoy about the fall season. From the cozy beverages to the fall desserts, it’s hard to not fall in love with this season. And there’s nothing like the aroma of a fall-scented candle filling your home. But with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to find the perfect fall candle. We researched fall candles and categorized them based on scent type. Plus, we asked fragrance experts about what to look for when it comes to burn time, wax type, and scent. #decor #candles #holiday #fallcandles #holidaycandles #christmas

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15 Kitchen Flooring Ideas For A Practical And Stylish Space

Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? The best place to start is with your floors. With so many types and styles of kitchen flooring available, you might be wondering which option fits your home the best. Picking new kitchen flooring requires more than going with whatever fits your cabinetry color. This room goes through rough wear and tear daily and is exposed to moisture, so having a durable floors is key for longevity in your investment. It can feel challenging to juggle finding a kitchen flooring option that checks off all the boxes in terms of durability, your budget, and style, but we spoke with two experts to help break down the selection process. #decor #flooring #kitchenflooring #kitchendesign #homedecorations

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What Is A Keeping Room? Here's Why We Can Get Behind This Timeless Trend

While the keeping room has historical roots, its purpose couldn't be more on point for today. It's a small seating area off of the kitchen where family or guests can hang out to keep the person who is cooking company. Erin and Ben Napier, the couple behind the popular show Home Town, shared their country home in Mississippi with us, which had a keeping room just off of their kitchen. At the link, Erin discussed how this charming space is where the family spends so much of their time together, and how it's one of her favorite cozy spots in the house. #decor #homedecorations #keepingroom #livingroom #homedesign

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Bring On The Holiday Cheer: This Georgia Cottage Is 2,000 Square Feet Of Charming Inspiration

For this home's architecture, interior designer James Farmer of James Farmer Designs was inspired by the old post office near his grandfather's family farm in Leroy, Alabama. The Atlanta design firm Spitzmiller and Norris, Inc., helped interpret the rural vernacular of that old pine- and cedar-clad structure and turn it into a home. (It's a Southern Living House Plan, so you can build it too!) This little cottage, in his hometown of Perry, Georgia, is a dream come true for Farmer. For the Christmas season, he puts a twist on traditional decor. #southernliving #holidayhome #christmashome #christmasdecor #holidaydecor #cottage

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3 Things Party Guests Will Always Notice About Your Home

The things they actually remember about their visit have to do with how they felt while they were there and the small gestures you put forth as a host to make them feel that way. These are the tips that make your soirée—and house—memorable for all the right reasons. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #hosting #hometips #design

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How To Set The Table For Any Southern Occasion

Setting a basic table is one thing, but the real fun starts when we get to play with colors, patterns, and special plates for casual parties and formal occasions. If you're setting an elevated table for the first time, your mind might start spinning with all of the suggestions and rules. Where should the water glass go? How many forks are appropriate? What is the point of a charger plate? Don't worry, we have you covered with a step-by-step guide with expert tips on how to set a table for almost any gathering you can think of. #homedecorideas #table #tablescape #tabledecor #interiordesign

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7 Interior Paint Color Trends You'll See Everywhere In 2025

Whether you're more of a neutral fan or all about incorporating color, no one can deny how satisfying a fresh coat of paint is. Regardless of where you fall on the color-loving spectrum, the common theme among designers is that it's time to kick things up a notch in the new year. “More color everywhere in general,” says Dallas designer Lisa Henderson, noting her new favorite color is Farrow & Ball's Sardine, No. CB08. (Though there are a few paint trends they're ready to ditch in 2025 too.) From specific paint colors to how to use them, six Southern designers share paint trends their excited about for 2025. #decor #design #paint #paintrends #homedesign #interiordesign

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4 Paint Colors Designers Would Never Use

A picture might say a thousand words, but a fresh coat of paint may render you speechless. Whether you opt for an airy neutral, bold bright, or something more moody, the right paint shade can evoke an emotion, transform a space, and set the mood in an instant. But while there are a rainbow of hues designers would happily coat a room in, some shades a hard pass for the pros. Today, decorators are spilling the tea on the colors they'd never, ever paint a room. From ultra-saturated colors to stark shades, you won't see industry insiders swapping these hues any time soon. #paint #trends #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #interiordesign

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8 Things That Make Your Home Feel Less Finished

"The finishing touches are what pull a room together and make it look like an intentionally designed, personal space," explains Stephanie Purzycki, owner of Drive Hospitality. "So many people go into decorating a space and they get so close to creating something really beautiful, but just aren't sure how to complete it." Let's face it: We've all been there. To help solve your latest design dilemma, Purzycki is sharing exactly what's keeping your home from feeling complete, and how to fix that mistake, stat. Whether you're new to the decorating game or still struggling with that one room, you're just a link away from a beautiful, finished space. #decor #homedecorations #homedecorideas #interiordesign #southernliving

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9 Home Trends Designers Can't Wait To Leave Behind In 2025

The new year will be here before we know it, so we’re turning our attention to those trends design pros are ready to ditch in 2025, plus what they’re hoping to see more of in 2025, starting with a stronger you-do-you streak. "I think there is greater acceptance of varying design aesthetics these days,” says St. Louis designer Amy Studebaker. “I’m relieved to see that the industry is recognizing that many ‘trends’ will cycle through in a reinvented way. It reduces the pressure many people feel when designing or decorating their home.” At the link, learn what other designers are saying of trends they’re ready to trash. #trends #design #decor #interiordesign #homedesign

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6 Valuable Items You Should Never Pass Up At An Estate Sale

Estate sales happen every weekend, and it's about time that you made your way to one in search of treasure. In order to make the most of your next secondhand shopping adventure, we tapped experts who are sharing six types of valuable items that you will want to keep an eye out for as you browse. What could be better than saving yourself some cash while scoring big—and adding plenty of character to your home? #decor #homedecorations #estatesale #secondhand #thrift

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7 Items You Should Never Keep In Your Guest Room

With holiday hosting season right around the corner, now is the time to prep your guest room to ensure that the space is a welcoming respite for your overnight guests. We asked interior designers to chime in with the items that they believe have no place whatsoever in a guest room. Take their insights into account as you get ready for Granny's Thanksgiving visit! #decor #homedecorations #guestroom #homedecor #hosting

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12 Old-School Christmas Eve Traditions We’ll Never Give Up

The holiday season is filled with magic: Lights twinkle in neighborhood windows, classic carols float from the radio, and cheer seems to color every interaction. But other than the day itself, there’s perhaps no time quite so magical as Christmas Eve, when families sit in the glow of the tree, one round of gifts is unwrapped, and children rush off to bed with nary a whine in anticipation of Santa’s trip down the chimney. From setting out cookies and milk to reading The Night Before Christmas, here are the treasured old-school Christmas Eve traditions we’ll never, ever give up. #decor #christmas #traditions #holiday #christmaseve