By Lindsay Hughes
Photography by Ben Finch, Finch Photo
When doors opened to the community for the Stacy Jacobi Home 2025 Show House, guests were greeted by an exquisite residence transformed into a collaboration of design. The project, curated and coordinated by design consultant and realtor Stacy Jacobi, brought together a team of talented designers who reimagined the home’s spaces with a balance of individuality and cohesion. More than just an exercise in style, the show house carried a greater purpose: ticket sales benefited the Genesis Generation Foundation, an organization devoted to supporting the children of Appalachia. “Projects like this remind us what design can do,” Jacobi shared. “Not only can a beautiful space inspire, it can also bring people together to support a cause bigger than ourselves.”
The entrance of any home sets the tone, and Natalie Clayman of Natalie Clayman Interior Design blended the foyer and living room with elegance balanced by livability. “We wanted something beautiful, but also very livable,” Clayman explained. “I like to layer in textures and colors, and I always bring in antiques to soften up the feel of new construction.” The design palette originated with the drapery fabric, which became the foundation for the room’s scheme. From there, Clayman incorporated timeless pieces, including a classic sofa upholstered in a highly durable fabric, an intentional nod to functionality in a family setting.
Clayman also emphasized the collaborative nature of the project. She coordinated with Roberts Bohleber Interior Design on color palettes to ensure cohesion between shared spaces. “It worked out wonderfully,” she said. Stepping into the dining room, visitors encountered a vision of classic American casual elegance brought to life by Shannon Roberts and Sarah Bohleber of Roberts Bohleber Interior Design.
The duo chose a timeless blue and white palette, elevated with nuanced materials like grasscloth, rattan, mixed metals and natural woods. “We wanted a space that felt elegant yet casual, a place where people could gather comfortably,” the designers explained.
Durability and practicality were central to their approach. Performance fabric chairs ensured longevity, while a solid oak table grounded the space. Drapery made of a cotton and bamboo blend added softness and natural texture. The designers also leaned into tradition, adding a touch of Southern heritage with a “Haint Blue” ceiling, a color historically believed to ward off spirits. “The dinner table should be a place of conviviality and warmth,” they noted. “Evil spirits are persona non grata.” But perhaps the most powerful element was the beautifully set table.
“A set table is a way anyone can bring warmth and hospitality to their guests,” the designers reflected.
The primary bedroom on the main level was designed by Caroline Levenson of Caroline Levenson Design. “Since it’s a bedroom, we wanted it to feel warm and intimate, yet still dressed up enough to serve as the primary bedroom,” Levenson said. With 10-foot ceilings, Levenson embraced scale by enveloping the room in rich grasscloth and introducing a four-poster bed to balance the verticality. Drapery at the sliding doors provided both coziness and functionality, blocking light for better rest. “We want visitors to instantly feel the warmth and coziness,” Levenson explained. “That’s the feeling we hope a primary bedroom always provides.”
For the guest suite and home office, Bridgette Cassell of Haute Home, in collaboration with Stacy Hillmer, layered tactile contrasts to create rooms that were as collected as they were composed. The guest bedroom was defined by vintage textiles, sculptural forms and velvets balanced with blush tones. “We layered raw and refined, old and new, to evoke a sense of place that’s soulful, elegant and deeply personal,” shared Cassell.
Upstairs, the home office carries a different personality, nostalgic and confident. “We layered tailored textures, saddle leather, funky art and collected vintage finds,” Cassell explained. “It feels grounded, thoughtful and effortlessly lived-in; scholarly and soulful at the same time.”
For the upstairs spaces, including the bonus room and children’s bedrooms, Hillmer and Cassell, under Jacobi’s coordination, created designs that emphasized approachability and comfort. “Cozy has been the word used to describe our spaces,” Hillmer said. “We want visitors to feel that sense of home. Design isn’t about snapshots for magazines, it’s about creating functional, well-balanced spaces that evoke warmth.”
Even beyond the walls of the house, the design was meticulously executed. Alex Brewster of Atelier Artizan introduced outdoor luxury pieces, entirely handmade in Tennessee. “All of our pieces are a blend of function and aesthetic,” Brewster said. Crafted from marine-grade stainless steel and woven with intricate lattice work, the furniture is both durable and collectible. “Our handwoven lattice detailing is highly technical and extremely high design,” Brewster explained. “It’s our version of the Hermès saddle stitch.” For visitors, the outdoor spaces highlighted that luxury doesn’t stop at the door.
Walking through the finished house, visitors didn’t just admire wallpaper, fabrics or lighting; they experienced a spirit of generosity and community. Each room told the story of its designer, but together the home embodied something greater: a vision of what can be achieved when creativity is paired with compassion.