Home & Garden

Room for Everyone

Sugarwood Interiors owner Janece Stone on transforming a 1953 Raleigh home into a warm gathering place for her growing family

Gather Around

From harvest-inspired elegance to Christmas whimsy, five Wilmington retailers share fresh inspiration for setting a memorable holiday table

A Sea of Poinsettias

Fifty years of tradition and months of careful growing fill the greenhouses at The Plant Place with holiday color

Home Was Already Here

With Charter Building Group, Amy and Michael Murphy built their forever home in the Riverlights community they already loved

When the Boss Becomes the Client

Liberty Homes’ president and owner gains a whole new perspective on the client experience and the dedicated team behind each custom project  

Plant Native, Plant Now

Recommendations from plant professionals on how to rethink your garden this fall

Love at First Floor Plan

A couple finds their match in a modern Southern home designed for gathering, privacy, and porch-side living

Blending Styles, Memories, and Meaning Into One Wilmington Home

The family's custom home, built by Bell Custom Homes and Lindsay Farber Interiors, reflects a lifetime of experiences while embracing the beauty of Wilmington's beloved Airlie Gardens

When the Rain Stops

A homeowner’s guide to drought and heat stress in the garden

The Moment You Walk In

For their second Southern Living Showcase Home, Schmidt Custom Builders and Ginger Interiors create a space that invites pause, connection, and a new way of living

Where Veterans Build What’s Next

Quality Work Force is creating career pathways for veterans through hands-on trade training

Life Along the River

At River Bluffs in Castle Hayne, nature and a strong sense of community shape daily life along the Cape Fear

Where Spring Blooms Meet Craft Brews

Airlie Gardens’ Blooms & Brews after-hours spring fundraiser pairs peak-season blooms with local craft beer, food and live music 

A Family Real Estate Firm Grows with Wilmington

Horizon Realty Group expands its reach, blending decades of local expertise with the national strength of Howard Hanna | Allen Tate

A Promise Kept

The home that started as a dream decades ago is now a gorgeous reality

Living Masterpieces

Design NC returns with fresh inspiration from two visionary creatives

Cozy by the Coast

Local interior designer blends lighting, colors and textures to create inviting spaces

Preparing Now for a Bloom-Filled Spring

A winter gardening guide for coastal North Carolina

Peace by Design

For Nancy and Dan Nieser, building their dream home was stress-free thanks to RMB Building & Design’s meticulous approach

Creating the Perfect Space for the Occasion 

Make this season sparkle with intentional, welcoming details

Rain Gardens as a Natural Solution to Flooding and Pollution

With heavy rainfall and sandy soils, Wilmington is uniquely suited to benefit from these living water filters