A Newlywed Couple Builds an English-Inspired Home in Mountain Brook, Alabama

Coming home again holds infinite possibilities—especially for a young newlywed couple purchasing their first dwelling. For them, it was a no-brainer to come back to Birmingham, Alabama’s charming Mountain Brook neighborhood, where the wife had grown up. Revered by locals and visitors alike, its idyllic setting offers residents one of those rare, enchanting Southern communities where time stands still, taking a special hold on those who have ever called it home.

The couple’s journey began in 2021, when they purchased a property with the vision of creating a spacious, modern residence that respects the area’s classic charm. “When they first acquired the existing home that was on the property, they thought they would renovate and potentially add on,” says Kelly Neely, owner of Kelly Neely Interiors in Birmingham, who the couple enlisted to curate a Southern aesthetic. “After a particularly bad rainstorm, they discovered quite a lot of issues with the home and its foundation, so building anew was going to be the best route to take.”Continue reading in Southern Home.