There are many things to consider when designing a living room. Paint and fabric colors, furniture pieces and arrangement, decor, lighting, views, architectural details and overall atmosphere inevitably play key roles. You’ll find ideas for almost everything in this...
Consider these inviting designs to energize your home and impress your guests. A few years ago, people were anticipating the demise of dining rooms. That hasn’t exactly happened. While homeowners have likely grown more comfortable having their regular...
Designing for wellness at home means creating spaces that are good for physical and mental health. It incorporates everything from improving air quality to using textures, materials, colors, shapes and furniture layouts that ease anxiety and make us feel closer to...
A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of...
If your basement is merely utilitarian — or looks straight out of “That ’70s Show” — you’re probably not maximizing its function, value or appeal — or, for that matter, your potential for fun! Check out these awesome basements for inspiration on features you might...
The hardworking laundry room can be an afterthought in some homes. Tucked away in the garage, basement or a tiny closet, it’s easy for the space to become dark, dingy and cluttered. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider the layout and design of this workhorse. Since washing...
