We were referred to Pam McPeak of Southern Places by a family friend who utilized her services on a recent project. We met Pam in person initially to share our ideas and photos of our existing space. As usual, first impressions are essential for building trust and credibility. Pam was not only personable and professional but also willing to listen to our ideas, for which we are truly grateful. Our project, which we initially thought would be a simple refresh, was quite a surprise. It included fresh paint, furniture upgrades, new artwork, and, most unexpectedly, the installation of a large wall mural. Never in a hundred years would we have selected a wall panel mural on our own. It was outside of our design comfort zone. Sensing this, Pam walked us through hanging a wallpaper-based mural, asking us to trust her, which we did. She surrounded it with a matching wooden frame, which looked incredible. Another thing we liked about Pam's style was that she was very willing to work with pieces that had special significance to us and that we did not want to give up. She showed a unique talent for blending the old with the new. Finally, there were a couple of times when we only partially agreed with a piece or display that Pam had suggested. She worked with us to get things to make the tweaks necessary to get it just right. Needless to say, we are very pleased with how it turned out. Once a mere room, our space has been transformed into a place of inspiration and comfort, a testament to Pam's expertise and experience.Read More

I recently had the pleasure of working with Southern Places, Inc. and I cannot recommend them enough. From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to make sure my experience was seamless and enjoyable.Read More

Outstanding! I felt an instant connection from the first meeting with Pam. And when I explained I wanted the house to feel like “home,” she really heard me. It took a full year to rehab the entire house after we purchased it, but we were finally able to move in about 6mo ago. Just hosted our first Christmas party and I was brought to tears when a guest commented, “Know what I love most about your house? It’s so warm and inviting; it feels like coming home!” YES!!! Thank you Pam (Penny too!) for my beautiful “HOME!” ❤️❤️❤️Read More

Pam McPeak makes decorating dreams come true. I became familiar with Pam’s work when she decorated my sister’s new home. Although my sister and I have different tastes and styles, I loved everything Pam did. When we decided to redecorate our 36-year-old home, we immediately enlisted Pam for the task. She listened to our likes and dislikes and created a plan that has transformed the way we live in and enjoy our home. All of our walls were painted Greek Villa (an off-white), but my favorite colors are earth tones. I had no idea how to choose colors that would create a cohesive feeling while making each room unique. Now my rooms feel so cozy and inviting with the paint colors Pam selected and which I would have been afraid to try—such as Phoenix Fossil on my dining room walls and ceiling and Backdrop on my fireplace mantel. She combined our wildlife art and some favorite furniture with new furniture, distinctive lighting, stunning wallpaper, and unique art (Licorice the Sheep by Penny and Lucy Lou Art) and added texture and color with pillows, rugs, and window treatments. As a retired English teacher, I had always dreamed of having a library; Pam made that dream come true within the footprint of our home. We are now working on the laundry room and eagerly await that transformation: another distinctive light fixture, wallpaper on the ceiling, and custom-made storage. Stay tuned.Read More

My husband and I bought a fixer-upper that needed attention. The amount of work needed demanded a designers touch. Having looked at several designers in the area, I kept coming back to Southern Places. After meeting with Pam, we gave her quite a list of things we needed ; two offices that allowed each of us to work from home. Pam listened to our ideas and incorporated some of her own and came up with designs that each of us loved. The “wow” factor was/is definitely there. Her daughter Penny also incorporated her artwork into the design ;magical sprinkling of fairy dust. I absolutely love it. Pam took the worry and trepidation out of the equation. She has her crew that executed all of the design to perfection. It was a pleasure working with such a consummate professional. I have and will be calling on Southern Places for all of my upcoming design needs.Read More