2013 Southern Living Idea House Truly Inspires (Video)

Entry #2843, September 18, 2013

As the saying goes, our home is where our heart is. There’s no doubt about the veracity of this statement. Well, your lot area doesn’t matter. It has been proven so many times that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to home design. What matters the most is how you maximize the space and make the most out of it.

Stagetecture visited the Target House in Memphis, Tennessee on the Brizo | St. Jude Children’s hospital tour and it inspired us to seek out other organizations who are helping the community through home design.

This year, Southern Living chose the best team to design, build, and decorate the ultimate Southern farmhouse on the grounds of Fontanel, former home of country legend Barbara Mandrell. See how the design trends of the year and southern comfort can be used as inspiration in your home!

Fontanel Idea House – 2013

All images via: Southern Living

This year, you will be more amazed as to how home design ideas are going. These designs combine beauty, functionality and eco-friendly components in your home. And it’s not only in your home interior but also the exterior. This is pretty exciting especially that it’s all about your home. Of course, you never get enough when it comes to your home. Check out these beautiful home ideas trending this 2013:

Living room

• Living room

A rustic and refined living room makes a mark in this year’s home. This brings nostalgic moments and very effective when it comes creating a rural outlook in your interior. You will see the wood beams horizontally layout like that of a barn house design. But keep in mind that these wood beams are beautifully installed like a decorative item. The refined arrangement provides a systematic array of displaying your furnishings in the living room. Your living room will never look so classy with this design.

• Kitchen

Nowadays, the kitchen is one of the main areas at home that designers are looking very symmetrically. The trend for kitchen is to provide more balance in terms of design and space. A symmetrically balanced kitchen gives more proportion as to how you feel inside your kitchen. Gone are the days when you will be overwhelmed with the kitchen tools and equipment. This year, you will see different elements at every corner but the scale and size balance each other. This will definitely enhance your kitchen experience in a symmetrical manner.

Kitchen

• Porches

Who says porches are for loner? Well, think again. The new trend is to create inviting porches where you can accommodate your guests or even spend quality time with the whole family. Designers are using subtle color palettes to complement the surroundings. You also have great help with comfortable seating and furniture to provide an inviting ambiance to anyone. Your guests and loved ones will definitely find this place worth their time.

Master Bedroom

• Master suite

This should be part of the list. A graceful master suite is making thumbs up this year. Nowadays, spool beds are getting nods with American manufacturers. The graceful spools complemented with well-designed posts are a perfect combination. Also, this type of bed is finished with a nice paint for optimum appearance. The design of the graceful master suite is completed by adding beddings, furnishings, lamp shades and other room essentials that blend with the theme.

• Dining room

The dining room is the heart of the home. This place is where the whole family gathers together and share, not only the food, but also quality moments. A casual design dining room is making an impressive run. The design is highlighted with wide windows on the sides, covered with sheer café curtains. The windows allow the sunlight to enter the room providing natural light and heat to the surroundings. Also, the graceful dance of the curtains brought about by the soft blow of the wind makes it more stunning.

You see, when it comes to home designs, everything is evolving. It never stops and never will. It continues to enhance and willing to face the challenge. The Southern Living 2013 Idea House is certainly one to give you ideas and inspiration for your cozy abode.

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