Styles & Staging

When a home is warm and welcoming, you can feel it the instant you walk through the door. You’re put at ease, like you’ve just exhaled a breath you didn’t even know you were holding. But what is it that …Read More

In Minnesota, especially in winter, it’s important to have a spot where people can drop boots, gloves, hats, coats, scarves and other cold-weather gear when entering a home. That’s why a mudroom is highly prized. And that’s why these homeowners …Read More

For a kitchen island with a light and airy feeling, consider a design that resembles a freestanding piece of furniture instead of a solid group of cabinets. Source …Read More

A midsize bathroom with a double vanity, toilet, and separate shower and tub comes out to about 100 square feet. But that doesn’t mean you’ll find one right way of organizing those components. Tweak the shape of the room, the …Read More

It’s finally here. Every morning, before sunrise, the tree canopy ripples in birdcalls. Dew speckles grasses and flowers, each plant cascading in sparkles as the sun crests the fence. A red admiral butterfly dances in seemingly erratic patterns as it …Read More

When the weather’s right, there’s nothing like a leisurely meal enjoyed under the open sky, with soft breezes wafting through and views of the garden or — if you’re lucky — a lake or seashore. As we move into prime …Read More

Before remodeling their master bathroom, these New Jersey homeowners found taking showers in their old tub to be a hassle. “They complained that the shower curtain would always wrap around them and water would get all over the floor,” says …Read More

Getting ready to host overnight guests? Let’s assume you have a bed (or air mattress) and coverings on all the windows. That’s a great start! This list will help fill in all the little things your guests will want to …Read More

The kitchen is, of course, a functional space whose layout, finishes and appliances tend to get a lot of consideration. But don’t forget to add some character into the mix. The designers of these kitchens used color, pattern and texture …Read More

In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these seven gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own …Read More