Home is where the heart is, and Coastal Virginia Magazine is here to help you make the most of your abode with home and garden stories, tips and interior design features about interesting or remarkable homes in the region. Explore decorating trends, hear from local gardening experts and much more.
Barkitecture Trend Goes to the Dogs
Gone are the days when the most man’s best friend could hope for in the way of shelter was a simple canine-sized box with...
2023 Top Agents of Coastal Virginia
The past Two years were unparalleled in Coastal Virginia’s housing market history as demand far outstripped supply driving...
Old Fashioned and On Trend
In a world where fast furniture has become as prevalent as fast food, sturdy family heirlooms have often taken a back...
A Modern Twist in Southern Shores
At the intersection of love, loss and longing sits a house perched high up on a forested dune in the Outer Banks of North...
It’s Fig Season in Coastal Virginia
There is just something fantastical about a perfectly ripe, just-picked fig. Figs have a sumptuously sweet (but not...
Virginia Beach’s Elusive Yellow Lotus
ALL YELLOW: Native to the Sandbridge area, the yellow lotus was once relied on as food by Native Virginians and later...
The Wonders of Worm Poo
“You don’t remember the Civil War battle of Moose Hill?” is Bill Clark’s incredulous comeback whenever folks ask why he...
Just Add Water
Ever wish you could feel like you’re on vacation in your own backyard? Who hasn’t? If you’ve already achieved comfy...
Market St. Makeover in Onancock
Kingston upon Hull, about an hour from York, England, is a long way from the town of Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore....
Posh Pads
By Grace Silipigni Photos by Sami Roy, Floor plans provieded by The Pearl The post-pandemic real estate market proved to...
Unique Dining Spaces with Esprit Decor
ESPRIT DECOR OFFERS TAILORED DESIGN SERVICES TO HELP CUSTOMERS ACHIEVE THEIR DINING ROOM DREAMS For some, an empty room...
Find Room for Peace in Your Home
“When you walk through your front door, how do you want to feel?” That’s the million-dollar question before taking on any...
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Howard Hanna Southeast Presents CHKD With a $100,000 Donation
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services (HHRES) presented Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) with a $100,000 donation for the Lighting the Way campaign, a fund for a new pediatric mental health hospital in Norfolk. Howard Hanna leadership had an...
HVAC Equipment Leasing
WHILE LEASING HOME COMFORT EQUIPMENT IS BECOMING A POPULAR CHOICE; HOMEOWNERS SHOULD PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FINE PRINT Something that has been trending in Canada for a while that’s also gaining popularity in the United States is to “lease” your home’s heating,...
Taking it to the Next Level
Being recognized as one of the most up-and-coming and innovative pest and termite control companies in the country is important to Accel Pest & Termite Control. Being applauded as one of the best places to work in Hampton Roads is equally crucial. But what has...
Going Coastal
Esprit Decor has everything you need to bring the beachfront to your home Esprit Decor has been delivering quality home furnishings at affordable prices to Hampton Roads homes and beyond for nearly 40 years. From living rooms, home offices, bedrooms, and dining...
When You Want to ‘Cover with Quality,’ Count On Stublen Roofing
Your home is likely the single most important investment you’ll ever make. It’s where you build a family, create memories, and shelter from the elements. Something that important should be protected by people who understand your needs, as well as your sense of...
Russell’s Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric
For 45 years, Russell's Heating Cooling Plumbing & Electric has served as Coastal Virginia’s most trusted provider for all things heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing. Buddy Smith, the company’s second generation president, reflects on the success of his...
Family-Owned Esprit Decor Built ‘Spirited’ Brand
Family-owned Esprit Decor built 'spirited' brand by offering high quality affordable home furnishings What began as a naval aviator wing fabric in 1972 has become a name for one of the most recognized names in home furnishings in Hampton Roads: Esprit Decor. “My...
Just Call Him ‘Coach’ Grogan
Howard Hanna executive strives to bring out the best in agents It was always Mike Grogan’s dream to be a coach. Now he is. Grogan, vice president and regional manager for the Central Atlantic region of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, coaches agents. “I thought...
Brenda Reid of Howard Hanna
Turning dreams into reality for Virginia home buyers Developed, built and sold 180 neighborhoods in Hampton Roads | A leader in economic growth and development throughout the region Brenda Reid has spent her life helping people realize the American dream. Reid,...