Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models. Personal preference...
When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to help you get this key element right. 1. Do...
Since falling from favor in the 1970s, the ranch house has languished on the bottom rung of the architectural food chain. Critics deride its small size, dated finishes and prosaic design. But if you’re able to see past such shortcomings, the ranch (or rambler, as it’s...
When landscape architect Travis Gramberg and his wife Aubree bought their 1960 ranch house in Costa Mesa, California, they had a strong vision for making it a home that would encourage indoor-outdoor living. But they knew they had a lot of work ahead of them to...
Good design takes time and patience. And Gabrielle and Zack Aker are examples of this. They spent countless hours cultivating their downtown Los Angeles loft. Zack devoted a month to building a towering bookshelf and stocking it with 1,000 collected works of...
Although hardwood flooring is an investment, it’s one worth considering, and maintaining, according to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Their survey data show that new and refinished hardwood flooring more...
