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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An Architect’s Waterfront House Essentials

2 days 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

1 week 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks ago | 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

1 month ago | 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.
Inside Georgia’s Redesigned Barnsley Resort

1 month ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Cathy Still McGowin

It’s no secret that travel inspires design. A different landscape and vernacular are quick to stir the imagination and ignite ideas. From gardens to interiors and architecture, English designs have long influenced Southern style. Just take a look at Barnsley Resort in the North Georgia mountains. Built around the ruins of a storied 18th-century manor and gardens, the resort offers modern appeal yet stays true to its historical endeavors.
Before & After: A Luxury Wet Room Remodel

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Cathy Still McGowin

Sometimes, you just need a fresh start. “For this project, we decided it was best to just take everything out and start with a clean slate,” says the designer Liz Kennedy with ELM Construction of this dated bathroom. With nothing worth saving, it was essential to strip the space back to its bones, eliminating the bubble-glass shower wall, built-in tub, dressing room lights, beige countertops, and two different styles of wallpaper that were just a little too past their prime.
How Global Influence Shaped a Stunning Bathroom Redesign

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Cathy Still McGowin

Travel is often an impetus for design. “My clients visit India frequently and they wanted to bring those rich colors and unique marbles into their home,” says designer Lauren Murphy. “We found the custom limestone mosaic tile for the backsplash first and let that influence the rest of the design.”Rearranging the floor plan, Lauren increased closet space while creating striking focal points.
Dreaming in Color: Danielle Balanis Reimagines Jeana Lee Upton’s Home

2 months ago | birminghamhomeandgarden.com | Alice Welsh Doyle

Not every decorator in Birmingham could dial into my eclectic, maximalist style, but Danielle Balanis held nothing back,” says Jeana Lee Upton called on Danielle when she hit a decorating dead end. Since the two women had been acquaintances for years, and Jeana Lee was a confessed stalker of the designer’s Instagram, a like-minded collaboration ensued. Unlike with some of her other projects, Danielle was not starting from scratch; quite the opposite.