Works of Art

Get an inside look at how local homeowners showcase their personal style through art.

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Fairhope
Kathy and Don Richey’s home is filled with custom patterns and pop pieces. Over their mantle lies a framed authentic linen batik fabric. This centerpiece draws the room together, accentuating the originality of the home. Featured in “Fine Prints,” March 2015

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Midtown
A blend of art and antiques, Diana and Blair Newman’s home is full of character. This polished painting accentuates the refinement of the serene sitting room. Featured in “Step Inside this Midtown Marvel,” October 2018

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Fairhope
Family is everything to Jeramy and David Neill. A mother of three, Jeramy displays her children’s artwork in white-rimmed frames in the farm-style kitchen. Featured in “Entertaining Oasis,” June 2016

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Fairhope
In the Neill’s home, a massive blue painting mounts their dining room wall. This nameless piece of art “looks like it were made for the wall,” says designer Virginia Volman. Discovered at a trading site right outside of Montgomery, this work of art ties the room together, creating a perfect backdrop for dining. Featured in “Entertaining Oasis,” June 2016

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Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Spring Hill
Sleek is the word that comes to mind when describing Bryant and Bernard Wood’s modern home. The living room mantle is adorned by a pastel, abstract painting, furthering the contemporary feel of the property. Featured in “All in the Family,” March 2017

Photo by Elizabeth Gelineau

Location: Spring Hill
Traditional and modern styles blend seamlessly in Brianne Barnes’ dining room designed by Caitlyn Waite. Custom artwork by Caroline Boykin is feminine and delicate yet fresh and modern when paired with a white lacquered credenza. Featured in “The Family Tables,” February 2020

Photo by Justin Cordova

Location: Fairhope
Judy Oxford’s forever home is no ordinary tale. Having miraculously reconnected with her childhood home, Oxford knew she had to make it her own. To attain that creative feel, Oxford mounts quirky art from local artists in her granddaughter’s room. From vintage game boards to hand-crafted wooden fish, these pieces sure are ones to remember. Featured in “Tour this Renovated Fairhope Cottage,” June 2018

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Fairhope
In Alix and Coleman Mills’ master bedroom, Coleman utilized the space to express his inner artist. Above the bed lies a Coleman Mills abstract original, adding a splash of color to this otherwise neutral space. Featured in “Sibling Structures,” March 2016

Photo by Summer Ennis Ansley

Location: Fairhope
In the master bedroom of Shana and Keith Kowal, the artwork exudes regality. This Etsy-found gold leaf canvas showcases the Kowals’ balance between creativity and that cozy feel. Featured in “Atlanta Family Creates Dream Home in Fairhope,” March 2019

Photo by Todd Douglas

Location: Mullet Point
Fastened to MaryLou and Hugh Hyland’s cinder block walls are whitewashed two-by-two white panels. To give the area a bit more personality to match their creative tastes, the Hylands hang handmade, vibrant artwork to these gallery-like surfaces. Featured in “Awash in Color,” March 2014

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