Meet and greet is a simple strategy to welcome new neighbors into your community or old friends into your home. Whether you live in an established neighborhood of single-family homes or an apartment b... more
The foyer of a home is a first impression and a nonverbal welcome to houseguests. After walking through a home's front door, the entryway space should make a statement about what lies inside, says Mar... more
You don't need a mountaintop experience or woodland dwelling to treat your cabin fever. The warm, rustic design details of a cabin getaway can be brought into your home no matter where you live, says ... more
The standard shed takes a modern twist by creating a structure that adds square footage to a homeowner's property for a guest bedroom, artist studio, workout space, home office or man cave.... more
Utilizing natural light, while still maintaining privacy, need not be a design stumbling block in the home. Once relegated largely to commercial applications, the ease of installing clear block system... more
Bathroom design need not be flushed when seeking the best plan for a powder room's privy. "People don't really think about the design of a toilet, until it comes time to replace the old one," says Chu... more
Give your home the spa treatment by creating a room for grooming. A non-commercial home salon can be a personal oasis where one can be pampered without leaving the house.... more
You don't need an attached acreage to enjoy the honest design of farm living. While the mauve ruffles and dusty blue "duck-in-bonnet" motifs of the 1980s country craze are out, today's true farmhouse ... more
A secondary kitchen in the home can really cater to entertaining needs. Featuring warming ovens, additional countertops for food preparation and extra refrigeration, a catering kitchen keeps a meal's ... more