A home's fireplace is a hot spot. A natural focal point of any room, a fireplace is a space around which families can chill out, especially during the holidays.... more
More homeowners are claiming the home court advantage. For some, getting court time for a soccer match or pickup basketball game is as easy as stepping into the backyard or basement.... more
Homeowners thinking outside of the traditional wood-framed residential box are pouring on the creativity when building houses with precast concrete walls.... more
Rustic charms roost in timber-framed homes that resemble barns. Rooted in American agrarian architecture, barn home designs have an expansive "cathedral" quality, says Kevin Durkin, president and foun... more
Homeowners can cook like experienced epicures by borrowing design details from commercial kitchens. From creating a well-run workflow in the kitchen to the use of commercial-grade appliances in homes,... more
Soothing watery habitats and style pair swimmingly in home aquariums. Forget the stereotypical box tank on a metal stand; some homeowners are fishing for custom built-in displays that are living works... more
Contain the chaos that often accompanies living with children by creating kid-friendly spaces throughout your home. Children are both seen and heard in homes today, and a domicile's design reflects th... more
Now, it's easier than ever for homeowners to find their place in the sun inside their houses. Most commonly called a sunroom -- but also known as a solarium, garden room or conservatory -- this glasse... more
Forget going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house -- for some families, it's as easy as traveling over the foyer and through the rooms. An intergenerational living arrangement m... more