Styles & Staging

The Most Instaworthy Interior Style: Coastal Design Learn what makes aquatic décor so shareable on Instagram. By: 

No one lighting scheme will work for every room or area of your home. The lighting requirements for your kitchen, where you cook and prep food, is different than those for a bedroom, where you relax and sleep. Professional lighting …Read More

With three kids ages 5 and under, a Brooklyn couple wanted to make the most of the 600-square-foot outdoor space at their new townhouse. They turned to Houzz and found landscape architect Sasha Newman of Little Miracles Designs for some …Read More

If you’ve got a leafy backyard anywhere near New York City, you want to enjoy it as much as possible. But this family in Westchester County outside the city was unable to do so — the kitchen inside their 1910 …Read More

We all need sleep, and many of us could use more of it and of higher quality. Light can either disrupt your sleep or help you sleep better. The trick is knowing what kind of light to use in …Read More

This couple loved their neighborhood in San Francisco’s Noe Valley, but after having two kids, they found the warren of small, dark spaces in their house wasn’t conducive to a homey family life. “One of their children has special needs …Read More

When interior designer Elizabeth Walther and her husband designed and built their home in Covington, Louisiana, 23 years ago, they dedicated more of their budget to a riverfront lot than to finishes. Recently they finally had the opportunity to transform …Read More

Concrete Slabs: From Drab to Fab As flooring in the backyard, concrete can still create an inviting outdoor oasis. By: 

Blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces can help living spaces feel larger and bring more natural light into homes. The following three homes, including a contemporary beach home in Southern California, a cozy terrace in Oregon and a …Read More

Adding color to garden beds can be a small way to enhance your yard, add curb appeal (if in the front yard) and even lift your spirits. Whether you like sizzling hot color combinations or prefer calming pastel hues, there’s …Read More