Southern Home January/February 2019

As the new year begins, many of us make lists of things we would like to accomplish during the next 12 months, whether it’s embarking on a new exercise routine, making a commitment to eating well, or striving for a certain goal in the workplace. Or maybe this past year was just a little too hectic, so your resolution is to make relaxing and spending time with family and friends a priority. What better place to do that than in your own home? In this “Before and After” issue, we offer plenty of inspiration to help you discover the hidden potential in your home and make it a welcoming haven. In Atlanta, William Baker and Suzanne Kasler bring a deteriorating historic house back to its former life as a stunning and stately Colonial. For a Houston family, designer Ashley Goforth transforms a traditional two-story house into a modern masterpiece filled with clean-lined furnishings, an airy color palette, and abstract art. And in Palm Beach, New York designer Christina Murphy creates a stunning vacation home for a close friend—in the span of only three months! Plus, designer Barry Dixon shares the secrets behind his luxurious interiors that seamlessly blend Southern style with global accents. We hope this issue helps you envision the possibilities for your home in 2019. From our Southern Home to yours, Happy New Year!