SB HOME FEATURE
BY ADAM BAILEY
ELEGANT HOME INFUSED WITH WARM, TRADITIONAL ACADIAN CHARM Wanting to give their dream home a traditional southern feel, a young couple in Frierson relied upon their past design experiences for inspiration. See how John Michael and Amber Fleming paired French Acadian charm with traditional Southern influences—such as gentle hues, hardwood floors and reclaimed materials—all to create an elegant yet welcoming space for the whole family. 60
SEPTEMBER 2021
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F
rierson, LA. John Michael Fleming has seen it all. Being a third-generation carpenter and owner of Mike Fleming Construction of Louisiana, he has garnered lots of inspiration for designing and building a home. Over the years, he has been involved with a wide range of projects, from the suburban, South Highland fixer upper to the rural, East Texas ranch house estate. So when John Michael and his wife, Amber, decided to embark on the journey of building a new home for their blended family, they knew exactly what to design for. Their aim? To design a family home rooted in traditional, Southern Louisiana architecture with modern conveniences that met the needs of their family and lifestyle. Inspired by some of Louisiana’s finest residential architects—Al Jones, Ben Patterson, and the late A. Hayes
