Rendering courtesy of MHK Architecture
Update on 8/4/24 - Due to the impending tropical storm, Southern Living has decided to postpone all events at the Southern Living Idea House this week.
"The safety of our attendees and community is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," they said in a statement. "We will follow up with the plans for rescheduling. Hope everyone stays safe and dry."
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Southern Living today announced that the 2024 Southern Living Idea House will be open for public tours from August to December 2024 on Johns Island, and will be featured online and in the September 2024 issue. Tickets can be purchased here.
Situated in the newly established Kiawah River community, the 2024 Idea House is a 4,400 square-foot historic farmhouse featuring outdoor living spaces with picturesque water views serving as the backdrop. The home will incorporate the work of many local creatives, like Charleston-based Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets and textile designer Rebecca Atwood. The Idea House program has long served as a source of inspiration, from decor and design ideas to product recommendations, and this year’s home will feature new shoppable experiences to allow visitors and readers to incorporate a piece of the Lowcountry into their own homes.
“This year’s home is all about embracing the natural beauty and laid-back lifestyle of Kiawah River, with nods to the art and culinary scenes of nearby Charleston–a place near and dear to our readers’ hearts," said Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern Living. "The home’s waterfront views, locally-sourced art and textiles, and outdoor living spaces will embody the spirit of Lowcountry living.”
Tickets for in-person tours of the home will go on sale in June. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit local charities. Beginning in November, the Idea House will be decorated for the holidays, with scheduled seasonal activations that will take place at the home.
Following the completion of the house, a Southern Living House Plan for the 2024 Idea House will be available for purchase at SouthernLivingHousePlans.com.
For a first look at the 2024 Idea House, check out SouthernLiving.com.
