Location: Ono Island
White, washable denim slipcovers make Julia and Will Sledge’s living room a family-friendly space for their kids. A blue, white and yellow printed pillow found on Magazine Street in New Orleans anchors the sofa. “Will had to have the ‘Hotel’ art, ” says Julia, and surfboards from Etsy now frame the statement piece. Leather puffs from Serena and Lily have been a big hit with the kids, who enjoy rolling them around, stacking them up and occasionally relaxing on them. Featured in “Island Getaway,” August 2016.
Location: Spring Hill
Art and accessories take center stage in Judy and Robert Campbell’s living room. A pair of Jamali paintings hides the television, which has been custom fitted to rest inside the wall. Featured in “Empty-Nest Sanctuary,” November 2013.
Location: Spring Hill
March & May Design helped Drs. Amber and Alex Krempa create a living space ideal for entertaining. Floating the furniture encourages more natural, intimate conversation but also allows for comfortable flow during larger gatherings. Pieces can be moved where standing circulation space is needed. Featured in “A Spring Hill Home Built for Entertaining,” July 2019.
Location: Fairhope
The Milam family’s porch serves as its own family room. A mounted flatscreen TV hangs above the fireplace, hidden behind rustic doors. Featured in “Cottage Upgrade,” March 2011.
Location: Midtown
The living room of Diana and Blair Newman is a testament to Diana’s passion for collecting and deft ability to mix high and low. Chairs from Atchison Home mix with an Ikea coffee table. The inlaid sideboard was a Georgia road trip score. Diana added lucite shelving to the arches to bring more emphasis to the historical feature while incorporating a modern touch. Featured in “Step Inside this Midtown Marvel,” October 2018.
Location: Josephine
In the living room of Suzanne and Stephen Winston’s Little Palm Cottage, the wallpaper is the star of the show. The other items are the supporting cast. The vintage coffee table was reimagined as an ottoman and paired with a bold, modern fabric to make it more interesting. Featured in “Peek Inside this Beachy Fixer Upper,” May 2019.
Location: Fairhope
Shana and Keith Kowal’s spacious but cozy great room includes the kitchen, dining room and living area. The brick fireplace serves as the ultimate focal point. Featured in “Atlanta Family Creates Dream Home in Fairhope,” March 2019.
Location: Fruit and Nut District, Fairhope
Judy Oxford’s cozy living room is a less-prominent space in the home that beautifully reflects Oxford’s interests. Old decor mixed with new pieces accentuate her art and collections. The white mantle, hand-crafted by her brother, is a family treasure passed down a generation. Featured in “A New Life with Deep Roots,” June 2018.
Location: Spring Hill
March + May Design chose a soothing green shade for this den and coated the walls, trim and ceiling in the same hue (albeit in different finishes), creating a cocoon of color that makes a clean backdrop for art, furniture and fabrics. Featured in “Beautiful Layers,” January 2020.
Location: Spring Hill
In Hill and Jonathan Aeiker’s family room, Hill envisioned a large antelope rug, and the room was decorated around the piece. March & May Design helped find fabric for the pillows that brought more pattern and color to the room while complementing the rug. Jonathan built the custom shelves and zinc fireplace surround himself. Featured in “Pattern & Panache,” March 2017.
