If you?ve always loved Old South architecture, Forest Glen (SL-238) designed by Gary/Ragsdale, Inc. will charm you instantly featuring 4,059 square feet of gracious space with 4 bedrooms and 3 ? baths. Deep front porches offer relief from the sun and beckon inhabitants outdoors. Wrought-iron railings, arched dormers, shutters and multiple French doors add a Southern accent to the elegant exterior. Brick with stucco accents makes maintaining the exterior nearly worry-free. The spacious family room anchors the home and has ceilings that soar to the second story. Perfect headquarters for a home business, a study is located just off the front foyer. An enclosed sunroom off the kitchen has a wall of windows that allow sunlight to stream into the house through an arched, open doorway and pass-trough from the kitchen. The master suite is an inner sanctum. Enjoy the sweeping view from a curved bank of windows in the bedroom or relax in a luxurious corner tub in the master bathroom. A landing links the media room and three second-floor bedrooms. Tucked away upstairs, a computer nook provides a space that?s convenient for everyone to use and can be closed off with pocket doors. The media room accommodates a home theater for movie buffs or offers a casual retreat where family can gather to watch the big game. more

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Tarpon Run captures the casual spirit of beach living both outside and in. Simple, but well detailed, the house merges indoor and outdoor living areas. Special features include a sleeping loft, outdoor fireplaces and spacious master bath set behind glass. The 3,334 square foot home is ideal for entertaining out-of-town guests, featuring five or six bedrooms and five and a half baths. Designed by accommodate two or three couples and their kids, this place raises the bar on waterfront living. We called on Dungan Nequette Architects, Inc., of Birmingham, Alabama, for the design of our 2009 Idea House, located on Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, Texas. more

Hemlock Springs offers both a casual and polished look, as it is the perfect family respite or primary residence. A simple roofline of low intersecting gables provides a silhouette that references the mountain terrain beyond. Classic double windows lighten the visual weight and provide glimpses into the home's light-filled interiors. The host of porches results in compositionally striking front and rear elevations, suggestive of rustic lodges of the early twentieth century. more