Southern Living Idea House

A Partnership for Better Living at Home
Marvin + Southern Living IDea House
Marvin and Southern Living magazine have partnered around the power of ideas for years. Together, we’ve found ways to capture more light, more air, more views, at home. Explore our past projects and get inspired.
A Partnership for Better Living at Home
Marvin + Southern Living IDea House
Marvin and Southern Living magazine have partnered around the power of ideas for years. Together, we’ve found ways to capture more light, more air, more views, at home. Explore our past projects and get inspired.
A Partnership for Better Living at Home
Marvin + Southern Living IDea House
Marvin and Southern Living magazine have partnered around the power of ideas for years. Together, we’ve found ways to capture more light, more air, more views, at home. Explore our past projects and get inspired.
A Partnership for Better Living at Home
Marvin + Southern Living IDea House
Marvin and Southern Living magazine have partnered around the power of ideas for years. Together, we’ve found ways to capture more light, more air, more views, at home. Explore our past projects and get inspired.

Idea Houses

The 2021 Southern Living Idea Home with Marvin Ultimate Casement windows and Marvin Ultimate French Outswing Doors

Idea House 2021: Southern Roots Meet Timeless Design

Southern roots meet thoughtful, timeless design in this exploration of a “forever home.”

Idea House 2020: A Laid-Back Retreat in Asheville

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this classic summer house is full of light and air with classical proportions.

Idea House 2019: Island Surroundings in Florida

A classic Southern Lowcountry home on Amelia Island brings island influences to its design.

Coming Soon

Idea House 2022 – The Great Escape

This year’s Idea House will reflect our changing needs for the way we live everyday life with family and friends. Once again, we’re proud to bring Marvin innovations to the 2022 Southern Living Idea House.

Q&A: Meet the Design Expert Working to Create Happier, Healthier Living for All

Christine Marvin shares the Marvin Design Lab’s thorough process for harnessing the power of light and air, while also discussing two of the latest innovations—the Marvin Awaken Skylight and Marvin Skycove.

Design Options to Evoke the South

Southern design has traditional roots with a built-in sense of character and style. Southern charm is oen found in the thoughtful details, from decorative hardware to detailed lite patterns and window casings with an extra sense of flourish. Explore what’s possible to bring Southern design to life with Marvin.

Hardware