Southern Accents: Architecture

Tour the Riverhills Showhouse

The Southern Accents Showhouse at Riverhills brings a taste of the English countryside to Texas.

Riverhills Design Details

Explore the finer features with a look at design details throughout the house.

Chat with Joe Minton

This designer gives each house an identity, always with a touch of elegance

Architectural Details

The massing of elements and dedication to architectural detail give this Texas Showhouse an English cottage–style feel.

Private Chapels

Three intimate, sylvan chapels in the South fuse historical authenticity and spirituality with a dignity of place

Preserving Ruins

The owner of a 250-year-old Virginia home gives advice about protecting architecturally significant ruins

Lakeside Retreat

Architect Bill Ingram’s lakeside dwelling was made by hand, with refined details in mind

Hill Top Farm

Inspired by the scenic landscape, Ryan Gainey fashions a Tennessee garden that pays tribute to the history of the land and stretches the owners' imaginations

Showhouse Virtual Tours

Take a look back at our favorite showhouses by taking virtual tours of these stunning homes

Porto Bello Restoration

Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn worked with D.C. architect Stephen Muse to revive historic Porto Bello manor. These pre- and post-restoration images illustrate the dramatic transformation

Roots of Home

In his latest book, architect Russell Versaci explores the influences that inspired American architecture

The Look of Georgian

With a penchant for classical proportions and symmetry, this style's ever-popular characteristics continue to inspire the estates of today

Old World Meets Cutting Edge

Today's most stylish kitchens blend stainless steel, spare cabinetry, and vanguard appliances with traditional touches

Choosing an Architect

Renew and Remodel

Just in time for spring updates, three designers give their take on the best new kitchen and bath products