4 New Kitchens With Islands Designed for Entertaining (4 photos)
A kitchen island is great for entertaining. It gives guests a natural place to gather while creating a buffer between them and the cook. But other features, such as clever seating arrangements, wine fridges, and trash and recycling bin pullouts, can significantly elevate an island’s entertaining value.......
10 Elements of an Inspiring Home Gym (11 photos)
It’s not so much the size of your workout area that matters — whether you have a corner devoted to yoga or an entire home gym. Finding the motivation to use your workout space is often the hardest part. Here are 10 elements to give your workout space (and you) a jolt of inspiration....
7 Ways to Maintain a Good Work-Life Balance (8 photos)
When you’re passionate about your work, it’s easy to forget to take a break. And it can be particularly tricky to relax when you’re working from home, or are in the middle of a big project. We asked five home professionals to share some of their strategies for ensuring they create the right balance between......
Kitchen of the Week: 1920s Spanish Colonial Charm for an Addition (8 photos)
This 1920s Spanish Colonial home in Kensington, California, has quite a history, including being the residence of J. Robert Oppenheimer during his time at the University of California, Berkeley. However, the home’s funky kitchen didn’t share that history; it was added on to the back of......
10 Bathrooms With Bold Flooring Ideas (10 photos)
Designers often refer to the ceiling as the “fifth wall” for its potential to make a significant statement. But a room’s floor has just as much potential. A bold color, material or pattern can add personality and drama — and even help visually enlarge a space. While no one is advocating for calling the......
15 Ways to Refresh Your Yard for Ultimate Summer Enjoyment (15 photos)
It may be the height of summer, but it’s not too late to refresh your yard for the season. The following 15 design ideas will help you give your outdoor space a pick-me-up without requiring too much time and effort. The best part is, you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy your newly revitalized......
Before and After: 4 Bright Kitchens in 100 Square Feet or Less (10 photos)
A small kitchen doesn’t have to feel cramped or cavelike. These designers used strategic layouts, light colors and more to give these four kitchens of 100 square feet or less a more open feel and a polished look — while increasing storage space. See if any of their savvy space-saving ideas might work......
Bathroom of the Week: Light and Airy Layout With a Fresh Style (8 photos)
An overabundance of tan and brown finishes and a large built-in tub made for a drab and heavy look in Michael and Yoshie Davison’s primary bathroom. Yearning for a light and airy feel with a fresh style, they turned to designer Shelley Vilov and project manager David Jordan, both of whom had helped the......
How to Support First-Time Remodeling Clients During Project Work (7 photos)
Homeowners remodeling for the first time may require more preparation and guidance through the process than experienced remodelers. In part one, general contractors and design-build pros shared their advice for helping......