Tour a Sunny Family Home With Plenty of Room and Built-Ins for Dogs

Owner Laura Stevenson and her husband were attracted to the planned development community Hampstead in Montgomery, Alabama, for its vibrancy, beauty and neighborly feel. Plus, they could build a large custom home to accommodate multigenerational living for current family members and future grandchildren, and even customize spaces for their two dogs. They used Harvi Sahota, a Hampstead co-developer who also created his own house in the community.

"He designed an amazing plan to accommodate our wishes," says Laura. On their checklist: "six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool, an upper porch, a stone entry and a garage apartment."

"Our kitchen is a focal point of the home," says Laura. "Light and airy details make it an inviting space, and there’s plenty of room for our growing family to cook, eat and hang out," she adds. Only one of four children still lives at home, but this custom house factors in space for plenty of guests and family visits.

The all-white kitchen features Bianco Rhino marble counters and gold-and-acrylic barstools by Gabby. Honey-gold chandeliers by George Kovacs unify the kitchen, from the gold hardware to the variegated hardwood floors.

Color is kept to a bare minimum; even the appliances are white.