In the Fall 2024 issue of Savannah HOMES… New Home, Old Soul: Newcomers to the Starland District prove age is not a prerequisite to architectural charm with their historically inspired new build. The design-minded homeowners, Jake Heroux and Jacob Jarvis, prove the details are worth the dedication with their international source list and well-appointed guest quarters. House Rules: Decades in “Slowvannah” have yet to stall Lynn Rahn’s decorating fervor as her renovation of a colorful patio home in The Landings proves. For the interior decorator and her husband, Jimmy, no house feels like home until it has been glammed up with her signature bohemian style and covered in sumptuous performance fabrics, ensuring the couple’s grandchildren have plenty of room to play. Many Hands Make Light Work: A pair of fashion label founders were loyal mountaineers, contentedly living in upstate South Carolina until the allure of life on the water reached its boiling point. With the help of Markalunas Architecture Group, the Pereyo family dressed their new Palmetto Bluff home to the nines and forged an unexpected friendship. Design Q&A with Travis London: Savannah’s relaxed pace proves a haven as celebrity chef-turned-interior designer Travis London can attest. The Los Angeles devotee turned south toward home, putting down roots and establishing a design firm in his grandfather’s hometown. Best of Homes Ballot: When it comes to making your house a home, who do you trust to get the job done? We want to know. And so do your neighbors. Find your official Best of HOMES ballot inside this issue or vote online. The 2025 winners will be announced in the the Spring 2025 HOMES issue. Neighborly Advice: When the fearsome floodwaters of Ardsley Park threatened her home’s promise of shelter, New York expat Brienne Walsh linked arms with unlikely heroes in her neighborhood to save the foundations of her historic home and her marriage. Real People of Real Estate: This special advertising section is full of authentic professionals that will help you navigate the local real estate market. Whether you’re scouting the Savannah area to put down roots for the first time, upgrading an abode, or looking to sell or rent a current home, you’ll find the right fit in Savannah magazine’s Real People of Real Estate.
