The 2022 Southern Living Idea House is here - bringing armfuls of cottage charm to the North Carolina coast! From its cozy chic interiors to lovely landscapes and perfect porches, this year's Idea House offers plenty of inspiring projects for you to create at home!
From cottage garden projects to perfect porch planters (just in time for fall!), this week on our blog we've got tips for getting the Idea House look, including:
- Create a Cozy Seating Area: When it comes to an outdoor sitting area, delineating the space elevates it and gives a simple grouping of chairs a sense of cohesion. Instead of fences or border walls, craft a sense of intimacy with plants! Use compact evergreen shrubs like Baby Gem Boxwood, Jewel Box Distylium, or even Chef's Choice Rosemary to create a low border.
- Go for Grasses: This year's Idea House gets its coastal flair from fabulous grasses throughout the landscape. With its golden hue and arching, elegant foliage, Platinum Beauty Lomandra is featured throughout the 2022 Southern Living Idea Home. Pair it in a planter with a vertical shrub like Red Sky Ilex, 'Orange Rocket' Barberry, or Diamond Spire Gardenia to create dimension.
This is just the beginning - this week's blog has gorgeous photos from the 2022 Southern Living Idea House landscape, plant recommendations, and ideas galore!
