Birmingham Home and Garden

Birmingham Home & Garden highlights the art of inspired living for the largest metropolitan area in Alabama and beyond. Each edition features stunning homes and gardens from across the state, along with delicious southern recipes, trendy shopping recommendations, travel tips, and creative design advice from respected local architects and designers. The magazine has a readership of 110,000, targeting some of the wealthiest households in Birmingham as well as nearby areas like Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, and many others. Its subscribers include professionals such as architects, builders, designers, decorators, and enthusiastic homeowners.

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Expert Tips for a Successful Home Renovation

3 weeks ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Lacey Howard

When it comes to renovating a home, Leigh Leak has tackled projects small and large. Here, she shares her best tips for a successful outcome. Because we were dealing with a lot of upholstered pieces, rugs, drapery, and art, I opted to simplify things with neutral walls. I wound up painting the entire main level the same color with the exception of the study and dining room ceiling. Always have your measurements for pieces on your list with you.
Before + After: A 1935 Mountain Brook Colonial Renovation

1 month ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Lacey Howard

If practice makes perfect, then Leigh Leak is well on her way to perfecting the art of home renovation. Along with her husband Joe, she has embarked on six home makeovers in the Birmingham area, enjoying each for a time before moving on the next project. “Moving six times in one city sounds a little excessive,” Leigh says.
Stroll this Serene Mountain Brook Garden

1 month ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Alice Welsh Doyle

The point of everything we do is to make it look like it has always been there,” says the homeowner when describing her property in Mountain Brook. That mindset took root in 1996 when the house was purchased and restored to its original 1931 elegance. “It had been tinkered with by previous owners and included a mid-century modern addition, which made no sense,” the owner says.
Before & After: A Charming Crestline Cottage Renovation

1 month ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Alice Welsh Doyle

It was really important to us to preserve the integrity of the original house,” says owner Theresa Hickman. “I grew up in Crestline, and a teardown just didn’t feel right to us.” So Theresa and husband Ralfe decided to grow the 971-square-foot shingled cottage into a spacious family home without sacrificing any of its original appeal, thanks to clever additions by architect Eric Dale. “The same family had owned the house since it was built in 1947, and it was in excellent condition” says Ralfe.
An Architect’s Waterfront House Essentials

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Lacey Howard

FANS Ceiling fans are a must, especially on the porches. I also suggest hanging fans inside the house for when the weather is nice enough to leave the windows open. EXTERIORS I prefer using natural materials on the exterior of a home wherever possible, as they provide authenticity and timelessness that cannot be replicated with synthetic or manufactured materials. INTERIORS Install durable flooring wherever possible.
How to Create a Welcoming Guest Space

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Cathy Still McGowin

A well-appointed guest space should always come with plenty of niceties. Here are some of interior designer Farris Ann Crace’s tips for creating the warmest welcome. Nashville-based designer Farris Ann Crace credits her upbringing in Mountain Brook as a big influence on the impact and importance our homes have on our lives. “Designed correctly, interiors should elicit an emotional response—stirring up fond, old memories and inspiring new ones,” she says.
Architect Michael O’Kelley’s Lake Martin Escape

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Lacey Howard

In 2019, Leslie and Michael O’Kelley were among the first property owners in Kennebec, a 41-lot gated community on Lake Martin. The couple was attracted to the community’s strict design guidelines and covenants. “We could see the vision of the neighborhood as a special place full of exceptional homes,” says Michael.
Designer Tips for Decorating with Neutrals

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Paige Townley

See more of this Lake Martin home designed by Lauren ConnerWhite walls or neutral tones can fall flat without layers of texture. Incorporate materials such as horn, leather, wovens, hide, and fur to add dimension and warmth, making the space feel inviting rather than cold. Pair modern art with antiques, clean lines and sleek finishes with rustic accents, and polished details with raw materials for an eclectic look.
Updating a Family Home on Lake Martin

Mar 27, 2025 | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Cathy Still McGowin

If you have a lake house, be ready for guests! “The lake is the perfect place to host friends and family,” says designer Farris Ann Crace. To up the style quotient and make everyone feel even more welcome, Farris Ann updated the guest house and screened porch at her family’s second home in the Trillium neighborhood on Lake Martin. “Both the screened porch and the guest house are much loved spaces,” Farris Ann says.
A Serene Lake Martin Escape with Bold Style

Mar 20, 2025 | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Paige Townley

When a Mountain Brook family set their sights on creating a lakeside escape, they found the perfect canvas in The Willows, a sought-after Russell Lands community at Lake Martin. With its stunning waterfront views and solid design, the house was everything they wanted—once they added their own style. The homeowners dreamed of a retreat that would blend bold expression and serene comfort.