From the Editor

s another chapter closes and a new year begins, we can’t help but daydream about the fresh possibilities and showcases homeowner s and designers that worked to breathe new life into beautifully constructed homes that had yet to reach their full potential. As you flip through these pages, it is our New Year’s wish that you find inspiration and joy in seeing these spectacular transformations. On page 25, a traditional redbrick Louisiana home receives a light and bright makeover and finds an elegant balance of modern fixtures and classic furnishings. In Palm Beach (page 45), a stately home gets an updated landscape design that creates a welcoming, walkable oasis for the homeowners and their guests. A family looking to turn their weekend Virginia farmhouse into their permanent residence (page 93) work with a designer to transition from a formal household to a lively and functional abode that reflects the comfortable beauty of the countryside. Happy New Year from the team! We hope the year 2020 brings all of your before-and-after dreams into fruition.