latestDecember 01, 2020

Toy Around

A child-filled home -- and its designated play spaces -- can quickly go from cozy to cluttered with the influx of new toys around the holidays. But fostering fun in a home becomes child's play when sp... more

November 01, 2020

A Clean Getaway

Homeowners are coming clean when it comes to the bathroom amenities they desire. People are refreshing their bathrooms to minimize clutter, provide an escape from stress, and promote wellness, accordi... more

October 01, 2020

Patio Appeal

As the weather gets colder, the use of the backyard patio is heating up. Homeowners who want to create an entertaining space outside -- even into the winter -- prize the patio's appeal. Although summe... more

September 01, 2020

What's Cooking In Kitchen Design

The kitchen is a home's hot spot. But a kitchen's design trends aren't trendy when its composition and construction are dictated by how people really live, says Jonas Carnemark, whose eponymous design... more

August 01, 2020

Porch Perch

Whether open-air, screened-in or wraparound, a porch links a home to the outside world. A porch's presence is most welcome, especially during the coronavirus age, where physical distancing and fresh-a... more

July 01, 2020

Splashy Design

More homeowners are taking the plunge into building and maintaining a backyard poolscape. Designed with swimmingly sublime features, today's residential pools provide cool inspiration for both homeown... more

June 01, 2020

Multi-Use Media Room

A blockbuster-designed media room really entertains at home. While a full-service home theater includes everything from the big screen and sound system to seating in a controlled environment, a family... more

May 01, 2020

Spring Cleaning in the Age of Coronavirus

Traditionally, the spring clean season is a rite of passage that involves deep cleaning a home from top to bottom. This year, however, spring cleaning has taken on a whole new meaning with the rise of... more

April 01, 2020

The Non-Paltry Pantry

When it comes to cooking at home, the kitchen's larder is large and in charge. Today's kitchen pantry not only stores food, it has also evolved into a work area that houses everything from large pots ... more

March 01, 2020

Party Pad

Entertaining ideas that transform your home into a "party pad" blend both conviviality and construction. Whether you're watching the game with a big group or winding down with an intimate gathering, a... more

February 01, 2020

Home Offices That Work

A home office really works when it's designed to be both productive and pleasing. With more workers telecommuting in this digital age, home offices are workspaces that can also incorporate elements fr... more

January 01, 2020

Dog-Gone Good Design

For more homeowners, being in the doghouse is a good thing, especially when it comes to design centered on their four-legged family members.... more

December 01, 2019

Wrap It Up

Packages tied up with strings may be one of your favorite things this holiday season. So, to wrap in a snap at home, creating and stocking a gift-wrapping station may be a present's piece de resistanc... more

November 01, 2019

Chill Out

The kitchen's cool zones are hot this holiday season. Whether your refrigeration appliances are built-in or freestanding, undercounter drawers or wine columns, now is the time to chill out and figure ... more

October 01, 2019

The Elemental Rental

You don't have to own a home to make a home your own. Apartment living is a way of life for millennials and baby boomers alike, says Amy Groff, senior vice president of industry operations for the Nat... more

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