Southern Style Decorating

The beloved design maven peppers her first book “with tips for achieving a romantic, delicate look without being twee or overly saccharine” (Veranda). Phoebe Howard, known affectionately as Mrs. Howard to her clients, has a penchant for creating stylish spaces, which has evolved into her own critically acclaimed brand of interior design. Mrs. Howard’s first book features several of her largest design projects and addresses the most common decorating issues and questions her clients and customers ask. The book’s design projects are organized by theme: Inviting, Inspiring, Timeless, Graceful, Tranquil, Casual, and Comfortable—all words that have been used to describe Mrs. Howard’s work and ones that illustrate the many different ways she strives to make her houses look and feel. Cowritten with well-known Southern writer Susan Sully, this gorgeous book epitomizes the grace and elegance of Southern interior design. “A handsome new book . . . Howard, FYI, is one Phoebe Howard in real life, a self-made decorator known for elegantly traditional, genteel Southern rooms.” —The Dallas Morning News “Guaranteed to inspire your own imagination.” —Atlanta “It never disappoints! Every room, project and vignette featured are beautiful but there are a few images that are simply perfect in my book—timeless and cozy, layered, inviting and lived-in.” —Café Design “Known for her fresh take on traditional style, Phoebe’s work can only be characterized by its timelessness and her mantra to ‘keep it pretty.’ Her work is encapsulated in her first book.” —Women’s Business Daily

A vibrantly illustrated exploration of the creative, inclusive, and inspiring movement happening in today’s Southern interior design The American South is a place steeped in history and tradition. We think of sweet tea, thick drawls, and even thicker summer air. It is also a place with a fraught history, complicated social norms, and dated perspectives. Yet among the makers and artists of the South, there is a powerful movement afoot. Alyssa Rosenheck shines a much-needed spotlight on a burgeoning community of people who are taking what’s beloved, inherent, and honored in the South and making it their own. The New Southern Style tours more than 30 homes and includes interviews with the designers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who are reinventing Southern design and culture. This beautifully illustrated book is sure to inspire the home and soul.

Southern homes have always been known for being warm and welcoming, whether a grand historic house or a small cottage or bungalow. Now the editors of Southern Living, the authority on all things Southern, bring you a special edition of Southern Living guaranteed to take your home style to the next level. Whether you’re designing your dream living room from the hardwood floor up, or just tweaking the look of an entry hall or completely redoing the whole kitchen, Southern Living shares their favorite ideas and inspirations. Chock-full of expert advice, including how to mix color and pattern like a pro to the best ways to transform a flea market find, the tips and tricks included in 101 Decorating Ideas cover every room in the house and include a wide range of ideas--some that can be done by yourself and within a day, to larger projects that might require a little more time and assistance, but all with beautiful photography that will inspire you along the way and help you transform your home into a place you can’t wait to get back to every day.

How do you define Southern decorating and design? Is it the bold and confident color scheme, the mix of patterns that seem unexpected yet are made for each other, the textiles and fabrics that feel both old and new, or the graceful combination of it all? Contemporary Southern design has transformed in so many ways in recent decades; we’ve embraced the simplicities of modern design while holding steadfast to the hallmarks of our region’s charm. This contrast is the heart of Southern style. Southern Living’s Style Guide offers decorating tips and tricks from the South’s most beautiful homes. With 223 ideas for every space and budget, you’re sure to find a way to design, decorate, or spruce up your very own Southern home. We’ll teach you about the basics and flourishes of home design, from monograms to slipcovers. We’ll also take you through designing each and every room in your home: entryways, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Finally, learn the rules for designing and building Southern homes that have the perfect new-old spirit in with our “10 Commandments of Southern Style.”

Southern Living demystifies the decorating process and provides the tools and step-by-step details for creating spaces that are personal, functional and infused with an easy Southern sensibility. The editors of Southern Living magazine, the arbiter of great Southern style for more than 40 years, bring you Southern Living Style, the definitive guide for creating unique, but approachable, interiors infused with a Southern vibe and the patina of a space created over time. From rooms in which we LIVE, WORK, EAT or RETREAT, Southern Living Style takes you on a tour of the most inspired rooms that have graced the pages of the magazine. Rooms are deconstructed to highlight the key components to achieving a particular style. Readers will love features such as "5 Ways With...(wallpaper, mirrors, etc.)" which provides new ideas for common materials or accents; "Reclaim It!" turns grandma's attic finds into updated treasures; and "Solutions" bursts throughout provide the "411" for a myriad design dilemmas. Helpful resources include: the Editors' "Black Book" of favorite designers, retailers and other resources; Room Planning Guides; hanging guidelines for lighting, artwork, photos, etc.; and a glossary of helpful "decorator speak" terms to help demystify the design process.

“The reigning queen of Southern design . . . graces readers with another dosage of her classic aesthetic with twelve marvelous homes from across the country.” —USA Today Mrs. Howard, Room by Room is the follow-up to Phoebe Howard’s critically acclaimed Joy of Decorating and takes readers even deeper into the design process, revealing the seemingly small but essential tips and tricks that will help them imbue their own homes with Mrs. Howard’s celebrated Southern style and taste. The book is divided by room, with chapters addressing living rooms and libraries, bathrooms and kitchens, bedrooms, children’s rooms, and even outdoor spaces. Images of the most gorgeous examples of rooms are chosen from more than twelve spectacular homes in locations as diverse as New York City, Nashville, and Atlanta. Mrs. Howard, Room by Room is sure to capture the hearts of her many fans and will inspire new readers with Southern charm and design ideas. “The interior designer known for her stunning Southern style.” —Oprah.com “Few designers can capture the essence of sophisticated Southern design like interior designer, Phoebe Howard . . . Page after inspiring page of Mrs. Howard Room by Room, transports you to polished, perfectly layered, and timeless rooms, divided by chapter, illustrating her gorgeous and elegant, yet comfortable style.” —Color Outside the Lines