By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen the living room of Kate and Ryan Thompson's home on Woodfern Drive in Homewood started looking like a giant toy box a few years ago, the couple knew it was time to move out of the 1,250-square-foot home to a bigger house that would better accommodate their growing family.But there was just one problem--they didn't want to … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorJust as it probably was 60 years ago, the heart of a house in the 1700 block of Windsor Boulevard in Homewood is its kitchen.That's where Jason and Natalie Ferguson feed their young daughters breakfast and where they sit together to catch up on the events of their day.But enjoying the space wasn't always this easy, the couple … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorEven though she works in a completely different field, Mountain Brook interior designer Dana Wolter is still putting her journalism degree to good use.Just like a well-written story, Wolter's Canterbury Road home has multiple layers and dimensions, all pulled together in a way that makes sense for a busy family."The goal was to … [Read more...]

By Donna CorneliusJournal features writerInterior decorator Mark Kennamer describes his design philosophy as “classic and timeless”—and said he loves incorporating his style into his clients’ spaces.But he’s careful to take into consideration not only his clients’ tastes but their lifestyles.“I ask them how they want their space to function,” he … [Read more...]

By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen Betty and Jody Saia built their Mountain Brook home in 1995, adding a pool and outdoor living area was a must. The couple knew their three children, who were young at that time, would get countless hours of enjoyment swimming, diving and hanging out by the pool in the backyard of the Brooke Mountain Lane home.But what they didn't … [Read more...]