Home Home Decor Ideas 2009 Southern Home Awards | Best New Home By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on September 29, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Laurey W. Glenn This bayside Maryland home trumped more than 200 entries in our annual Southern Home Awards. Here's why it won and what you can learn from its distinctive style. 01 of 09 Statuesque beauty Laurey W. Glenn With its identically pitched gables and dormers, vertical siding, and elongated windows, the front of this stylish house resembles an unflinching sentry standing at attention. 02 of 09 Chesapeake inspiration Laurey W. Glenn The inspiration for the home's winning design came from small structures that have lined the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for centuries. 03 of 09 Transparent tower Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Viewed from the back, the Grahams' waterfront home is nearly transparent―open porches on the first floor catch breezes and large sheets of glass wrap the corners on the upper floors. 04 of 09 Winning homeowners Laurey W. Glenn Homeowners Marilyn Lyons and Clark "Corky" Graham wanted to build a home that would please not only themselves, but also their children and grandchildren. 05 of 09 Personalized design Laurey W. Glenn Architect Wayne Good first asked the homeowners to write a portrait of themselves and their lifestyle. 06 of 09 Sleek study Laurey W. Glenn Modular, built-in shelving; an ample work surface; and clean-lined cabinets keep everything organized in the study. 07 of 09 Private seating Laurey W. Glenn Corky and Marilyn's master sitting area, which occupies the second level of the tower, is linked to their bedroom by an enclosed bridge. 08 of 09 Panoramic views Laurey W. Glenn On the first level of the tower, a pavilion offers panoramic views of the South River and Chesapeake Bay. 09 of 09 Triple-hung windows Laurey W. Glenn Ten-foot-tall sheets of 1-inch-thick thermal glass form the corners of the tower. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit