Month: October 2016

By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating Thinking about remodeling but not sure it will pay off when it comes time to sell? According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, most room remodels and additions may only …Read More

Jeff Murphy initially undertook the design of this home at the request of a single professional guy, who wanted a casual, English-cottage-style house. But over time, the man’s girlfriend became a fiancée and then his wife. And the couple decided …Read More

Approaching the reconfiguration, renovation and extension of a home always requires a new angle of attack, but in the case of this house, located on a prominent corner in Melbourne, Australia, it required several new angles. Architect Daniel Wolkenberg …Read More

A garden composed of native plants doesn’t have to be wild-looking. It can be linear and formal, or modern and Asian-inspired. Simply put, native plants can be used in all garden design styles in most any location — it just …Read More

Black finishes are no stranger to kitchens, but they’re definitely trending right now. Homeowners are rolling out inky hues on just about every surface, from window trims and baseboards to cabinets and countertops. Whether you want to play it safe …Read More