By Donna Cornelius Cyndy Cantley knows her way around a kitchen. The designer, who owns Cantley and Company with her husband, Keith, frequently is the go-to person for Birmingham area homeowners who want to update a kitchen or cook up a brand new one. Thus, it’s no surprise which room Cantley designed for this year’s Decorators’ ShowHouse. It’s been a while since Cantley … [Read more...]
All Dolled Up: Jean Clayton’s ShowHouse Bedroom Has a Playful Addition
By Donna CorneliusWhen Jean Clayton of Christine’s on Canterbury designed an upstairs bedroom and bathroom for the Decorators’ ShowHouse, she brought along another complete dwelling place – for dolls. The three-story dollhouse has been in her family for quite a while, she said. “I bought it in Atlanta about 40 years ago for my oldest daughter,” Clayton said. “A lot of … [Read more...]
City Living on Showcase: Loft Tour Shows off an Urban Lifestyle
By Sarah Kuper There is no doubt downtown Birmingham is reinventing itself block by block. City officials, private businesses and activists are investing in green spaces, renovating old buildings and recruiting festivals and entertainment.One development bringing a new face to areas of downtown is the emergence of urban living, especially luxury loft condominiums. To … [Read more...]
Scoping Out the Pads: 60th Annual Parade of Homes begins April 22
By Sarah KuperThe 2016 Parade of Homes offers something for everyone, according to Sarah Drexler, director of communications at the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. The parade includes 50 houses in 17 Birmingham-area neighborhoods, ranging in value from $200,000 to $1 million dollars and in size from 1,000 square feet to almost 5,000 square feet. "The … [Read more...]
Southern Charm, Modern Vibe: Makeover Transforms Mountain Brook Apartments
By Sarah Kuper A facelift for a Mountain Brook apartment complex is giving the Sharpsburg neighborhood a much-needed update. Previously known as the Enclave at Mountain Brook, the apartments had fallen into disrepair and neighboring communities reported an uptick in crime as a result of the deteriorating buildings. In 2008, more than 20 units were destroyed in a fire. In … [Read more...]