Idea Houses showcase the very best in residential design, construction and technology. Featured prominently in the pages of Southern Living and Coastal Living magazines, these houses demonstrate that a home’s appeal doesn’t stop at the curb—it also has to do with the way it feels inside.
For each home concept, Lennox provides all interior heating and cooling customizing solutions so that they save energy while delivering a level of comfort only possible with the most innovative systems available.
Located on Bald Head Island, just two miles off the coast of North Carolina, the 2017 Southern Living Idea House celebrates what makes life in the South so special. With bright and airy rooms, large relaxing porches and a tranquil private garden off the master bedroom, this modern farmhouse-style home makes the perfect island getaway.
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Set in the beautiful woodland community of Mt Laurel, the 2016 Idea House is the perfect blend of comfort and charm, utility and luxury. Filled with modern fixtures and fittings, exquisite antiques and a high-efficiency Lennox® heating and cooling system, this stunning cottage takes home comfort to a whole new level.
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Nestled in the hills of Charlottesville, Virginia, the 2015 Southern Living® Idea House is part of a preservation community that holds a deep respect for the natural, rustic beauty around it. It seems only fitting, then, that it features the most energy-efficient Lennox® equipment available.
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Located in the marshlands of South Carolina, the 2014 Idea House exudes an open-air vibe with light colors, minimal décor and practical design for everyday life. Behind the scenes, a Lennox® heating and cooling system keeps the house feeling as good as it looks.
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The ultimate expression of southern refinement, this 2013 Idea House was built on the grounds of Fontanel, former home of country legend Barbara Mandrell. Among the home’s many spectacular features are inviting porches, light-filled living areas, a guesthouse and bunkies, and advanced Lennox® heating and cooling equipment.
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The first-ever restoration of a historic home by Southern Living, the 2012 Idea House featured in the magazine’s August issue makes a gracious and welcoming statement with a wraparound porch, a new door made of antique heart of pine, plus a host of authentic details. Inside, an inventive mix of old and new gives the home a timeless character. High-efficiency Lennox® heating and cooling systems add to the light and comfortable feel you get when you tour the home.
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Featured in the September issue, the 2011 Southern Living Idea House embodies the timeless charm and classic architecture of a historic Mediterranean villa. Taking a green approach, the home uses a combination of thick walls, a natural stone exterior and a state of the art cooling system from Lennox to tame the Texas heat.
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Showcased in the August 2010 issue of Southern Living, this corner brownstone is reminiscent of elegant row houses in Savannah. Modern heating and cooling systems from Lennox add to the relaxed Southern feel of the home.
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Another Idea House featured in the August 2010 issue of Southern Living, this cottage is rooted in the traditions of the Deep South, but high-tech amenities like Lennox® home comfort systems make the house ideal for a modern family.
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Featured in the October 2010 issue of Coastal Living magazine, this house is comprised of three buildings connected by a walkway. Home comfort and ventilation systems from Lennox make the home feel as relaxing as a Pacific breeze. The highly efficient performance of these systems is in keeping with the development’s focus on sustainability and green building principles.
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