A Beautifully Layered Southern Home Designed for Family and Entertaining

Interior designer and author Leslie May welcomes us inside her charming Chapel Hill, North Carolina home, where classic Southern style meets English antiques, colorful fabrics, and thoughtful details. Built in the late 1940s, the home has been thoughtfully refreshed with rich wood paneling, beautiful wallpaper, layered upholstery, and personal touches that reflect Leslie’s love of design and family.

From a cozy mahogany-paneled living room to a dining room featuring a hand-painted mural inspired by her family’s beloved home in the Lowcountry, every space tells a story. Leslie shares her love of entertaining, collecting antiques, and incorporating meaningful pieces gathered through years of travel and family memories. She also gives us a look at how she designed her home to be both beautiful and practical for everyday life with three children and two dogs, a philosophy explored in her book, Bespoke Homes for Families. Enjoy!