Bathroom of the Week: Stylish and Efficient in 70 Square Feet (6 photos)
After traveling the world and having three kids, these homeowners were ready to settle down in their forever home. They asked designer Taylor Harrison to create a second-floor addition that includes an elevated yet kid-friendly hallway bathroom for their young son and occasional overnight guests.Harrison......
10 Things to Do in Your Early Fall Garden (14 photos)
Fall is a time when the garden to-do list becomes shorter and you have time to enjoy the growing season’s final days. For some, that might mean adding final touches to their yard’s fall show or starting to think about next year’s plans. For others, it’s about slowing down and taking the time to appreciate......
10 Color Trends Spotted at Maison & Objet in Paris (10 photos)
Maison & Object, the twice-annual international meeting of decoration, design and lifestyle professionals, returned to the Paris Norde Villepinte Exhibition Center on Sept. 5-9, 2024. The design fair showcased the main colors that will illuminate tomorrow’s furniture, coverings......
Simple Pleasures: Rise and Shine! (14 photos)
It’s easy to love weekend mornings (who doesn’t love a leisurely start to the day?), but weekday mornings don’t need to be rushed through. In fact, by reclaiming a bit of time for yourself in the morning, your workdays can begin on a note of inspiration, creativity and pleasure. The sun is up, the birds......
10 Front Porches That Foster Connection (10 photos)
You don’t need much to turn an entry porch into a place that allows and even encourages connection; even a simple chair will do. But if you’re planning to stay awhile, perhaps waving at neighbors over the morning paper or communing with trees over coffee, a thoughtful front porch design is a boon. See......
Before and After: 3 Newly Open White Kitchens (9 photos)
Using white in an open-plan kitchen doubles the dose of spaciousness, as these three kitchens show. But both elements come with their challenges. How do you create a pleasing view from a living space with kitchen appliances in sight? How do you keep a white cooking space from looking sterile or bland?......
5 Big-Picture Design Trends Popular Right Now (15 photos)
If you want to know where home design is headed, just follow the enthusiasm. We asked dozens of design and remodeling pros what gets them excited lately, and their responses reveal a snapshot of popular colors, materials and features on the rise. Here are five design trends you can expect......
Yard of the Week: Country Charm for a Traditional English Cottage (14 photos)
When a family of three took over this 18th-century former keeper’s cottage in a conservation area, the landscape lacked flow and was low on plantings. The homeowners were eager to add a swimming pool to the sloping 1-acre property, so they hired landscape designer John Davies to introduce one to the......
7 Stylish New Living Rooms (7 photos)
Creating a stylish living room requires a balancing act of color, texture, fabric, pattern and scale. Designers know how to turn the knobs on each to get the best result. Here, pros share how they mixed special features to produce fashionable and functional living rooms....