Styles & Staging

Empty nesters building a new home outside London, Ontario, had a very clear vision for their new kitchen. “They wanted that typical farmhouse look with open cabinetry, beams and a comfortable-cozy feel,” says designer Michelle O’Hagan of Crown Homes of …Read More

“My clients wanted a space that would allow them to hang outdoors 365 days a year. But they had no idea how to accomplish that,” says contractor Stephan Sardone. He helped them come up with a plan that divided their …Read More

Homeowners might find the number of tile options overwhelming. But for designers, it’s playtime. By being creative with tile shape, size, color, pattern, direction and material, designers are able to create captivating designs that feel fresh. The following bathrooms showcase …Read More

Whether you’re using your home office to work from home or for personal business, getting it clean and organized can make your time there more productive and pleasant. Piles of work papers and to-dos are visual reminders of things you …Read More

When a young family wanted to build a summer house on Maine’s rugged and unspoiled coast, they found acreage near where the husband had spent many carefree vacations as a child. Wanting that same unfettered experience of playing in the …Read More

With many of us working from home to practice social distancing, video conference calls have become the new norm for connecting with others. If you’re tired of having to tidy up a messy living room or dining area to create …Read More

Smart Spring Yard Care That’s Also Stylish Show off the landscape with a balanced use of plants. Residential, …Read More

While it’s important to keep up with current events and the news, it’s equally crucial that we give ourselves a regular break from them. My favorite way to escape is to view beautiful photos, whether of nature, art or design. …Read More

The design team behind this 800-square-foot garden in Chicago estimates it planted 70 to 80 different species of plants in it — dozens more than it typically uses in a design. “She’s a collector of specimens,” horticulturist Jordan Denny says …Read More

While the latest Houzz research shows that white is still the most popular color for kitchen cabinets, Sara Malek Barney of Bandd…