Home Idea Houses 2021 Idea House: Meet the Team Get to know the incredible team behind the 2021 Idea House. By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor. Off the clock, find her strolling through neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 1, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Page Mullins For our 2021 Idea House in Louisville, Kentucky we brought on a team of creative experts to design the perfect home off the Ohio River. Marta Xochilt Perez Sarah Bartholomew Interior Design Sarah Bartholomew Interior Design; sarahbartholomew.comDesignerNashville, Tennessee "I designed this to be a place where someone could truly feel at home. The house is livable, relaxed, and classic. I wanted it to be like your favorite pair of jeans—they are easy to throw on and comfortable but still look and feel great," says Sarah. "Enjoying the location beside the water, the beautiful view, and indoor-outdoor living was a big part of how I was inspired by this house." Emily Followill Brandon Ingram C. Brandon Ingram Design; cbrandoningram.comArchitectAtlanta, Georgia "The best houses have a soul. They have a connection to their owners and their sites and have an intentional sense of place and belonging," says Brandon. "Regardless of the style—it can be a modern home or a log cabin—it has to feel authentic and comfortable in its own skin." When designing the Idea House, Brandon pulled inspiration from a range of architectural styles. "While this is a grand Southern house, it still has a humble attitude. It's relatable and offers something for everybody," he says. Marta Xochilt Perez Jimmy King and Jason Black Artisan Signature Homes; artisansignaturehomes.comBuildersProspect, Kentucky "Our goal was to create a house with a timeless design and modern elements that are elegant and functional.It was also important to position this home on the lot in a way that takes full advantage of the views," says Jimmy. "We situated the house on top of a bluff and wanted to capture the magic of the Bluegrass State. We planned for it to live well today for a family and also serve their needs for years to come. Out of that was born the forever home," adds Jason, who worked with Jimmy and project managers Dan O'Rourke and Zach Woodsto bring the concept to life. Marta Xochilt Perez Josh Myers Myers + Co. Landscape Architecture; myersandcompanylandscapes.comLandscape ArchitectLouisville, Kentucky "The architecture and beautiful setting drove the landscape. The rear yard was designed around the covered porch and views of the Ohio River. An outdoor pavilion is placed on an axis with the porch steps and doors to create an important sight line that draws your eye out into the yard and beyond to the river. An oak tree preserved during construction adds so much character," says Josh, who completed the project with design associate Emily Weber. Want to see more of this gorgeous house? Check out the full tour here. If you're in the Louisville, KY area you can check it out in person. Get Tickets to the Idea House Here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit