7 Designer Show Houses to Have on Your Radar for 2026
Show houses allow interior designers free rein to showcase what they're all about. If you love interior design, you won't want to miss these seven stunning properties popping up around the South this year. Image: Douglas Friedman / Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Looking for interior design inspiration? There’s no better way to get your creative wheels turning than to totally immerse yourself in the many designer show houses that take place across the South. These annual events give designers the opportunity to go wild! Typically, each designer is given free rein over a single space — a bedroom, a library, the kitchen, or even a powder bath — and brings it to life with their creative vision. And occasionally, one designer takes on the whole house.
This is when designers can execute a design exactly as they envisioned it. It’s design in its purest form, which is why it’s so fun to wander through these show houses. Here are seven to have on your radar for the coming year!
Kips Bay Decorator Show House | Palm Beach, FL
Dates: February 25 – March 24, 2026
More Info: kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org
Kips Bay is one of the most iconic names in designer show houses. It began in New York to support the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and has since expanded southward. The 2026 show marks the designer show house’s ninth year in Palm Beach, where it supports the Palm Beach Boys & Girls Club, though it still goes by the classic Kips Bay name.
This year’s show house will actually span two properties along North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The Intracoastal House is a dramatic waterfront property, while The Palm Cottage sits directly across the street. Preview night is on February 24, and general admission tickets are $50.
Richmond Symphony League Designer Show House | Richmond, VA
Dates: April 14 – May 10, 2026
More Info: designerhouserva.com
The Richmond Symphony League’s annual Designer Show House invites 20 to 30 designers to design a space within a large Richmond home. This year’s home is Foundry Manor, located in the Bellona Arsenal neighborhood, overlooking the James River. Sitting on 25 acres and spanning more than 8,000 square feet, this fully custom 1980s home will welcome designers to play with color, pattern, and style.
Throughout the month-long run, visitors can enjoy a Gala Preview Party, a First Look Tour, design panels, and even a plein air retreat. They can also take advantage of the on-site cafe and boutique for sipping, snacking, and shopping. Standard daily tickets are $45, and the show house is open Tuesday through Sunday, with late hours each Friday evening.
Southeastern Designer Showhouse | Atlanta, GA
Dates: April 19 – May 10, 2026
More Info: experiences.atlantahomesmag.com
A nearly 9,000-square-foot home on Powers Ferry Road in Chastain Park is home to this year’s Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine’s Southeastern Designer Showhouse. With architect Linda MacArthur, builder Hask Custom Homes, specifications designer Claudia Stimmel, and landscape designer Floralis Garden Design at the helm, this six-bedroom home is designed to be moody and bold.
This year’s show house will benefit Hope Heals Camp. The show house is open Thursday through Sunday, and tickets are $45.
Cashiers Designer Showhouse | Cashiers, NC
Dates: August 28 – September 5, 2026
More Info: cashiershistory.org
Now in its third decade, the Cashiers Designer Showhouse brings together Southern designers to create a styled vision in the mountains (and what a great time of year to escape the heat!). The show house benefits the Cashiers Historical Society while bringing thousands of guests into Cashiers Valley.
Last year’s event included an opening-night party and a floral luncheon, and among the designers were Eric Ross Interiors, Courtney Moss Design, and Caroline Brackett Studio of Design.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House | Dallas, TX
Dates to be announced
More Info: kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org
Following the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House in early 2026, Dallas will host the next iteration at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard. The 25,000 French Renaissance-inspired estate is the same stunning location as last year’s show house.
The proceeds from the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Dallas benefit both the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, as well as two local organizations — Dwell With Dignity and The Crystal Charity Ball.
Southern Living Idea House | Fredericksburg, TX
Dates to be announced
More Info: southernliving.com
The Southern Living Idea House has been a beloved annual design tradition for more than three decades, and its 2026 location was just announced. A 4,000-square-foot Hill Country home in Fredericksburg, TX, will be brought to life by designers Jean Liu of Jean Liu Design, Marcus Mohon of Mohon Interiors, and Paloma Contreras of Paloma Contreras Design. Multi-generational living and indoor-outdoor design are at the center of the home’s features. This stunning property hits the market post-show, so get ready, buyers!
Serenbe Designer Showhouse | Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Dates to be announced
More Info: serenbeshowhouse.com
Last year’s 12th annual Serenbe Showhouse, hosted by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, spanned several weeks in September and October. This idyllic retreat drew design enthusiasts from across Georgia and the South to tour the gorgeous space while benefiting the Decorative Arts Fellowship, in partnership with the Art Farm’s Special Projects Council.
While the dates and designers for this year have not yet been announced, last year’s lineup included McGhee Studios, Mister + Mrs Sharp, and Rajevac Design Studio, as well as Serenbe Planning + Design architects and South Haven builders.
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Heather Bien
A Virginia native and professional writer of over 10 years, Heather is passionate about home decor, cooking and entertaining, travel, ballet, and coffee. You can find more of Heather's work in Southern Living, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Apartment Therapy, and Virginia Living.