Design

By Drew Knight You don’t have to live on the coast; you don’t have to own a million dollar vacation home; and it’s not just for bathrooms. We’re talking about a beachy chic interior design style! If you’re a beach lover by heart and want to create that coastal, salty-air look in your new home, …

Decorating with a Beachy Chic Interior Design StyleRead More

By Nova Hasley With the change in seasons comes a whole new color palette. Pantone, a global color authority, came out with their color swatches for the summer, reminding one of a tropical sunset. “People love to mix and match colors that make them think of summer and spread the good feeling,” says Kristina Michniak, …

Summer Color Trends To Brighten Your New HomeRead More

By Seve Kale You know those cold, gray winter days where the thought of leaving the sanctuary of your warm bed is almost unbearable (we know, it’s warming up, but now’s the time to think about how to heat your home, promise!)? Imagine if, instead of touching down on an ice-cold floor, your toes instead …

From the Ground Up: Radiant FlooringRead More

By Drew Knight When you buy a new home, you might spend a lot of the time picking out appliances, furniture, décor and more for the interior that you may be so worn out that you don’t even want to begin thinking about the exterior. However, improving curb appeal and landscaping can add tremendous value …

Tips For Approaching Your Front-Yard DesignRead More

2015 will be all about focusing on the mind, body and spirit — at least that’s what you’d think based on the color that will rule next year. Marsala, revealed as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015, is an earthy wine red that evokes a mindfulness that’s complex, rich and elegant. “While PANTONE …

8 Easy Ways to Bring the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 Into Your HomeRead More

By Patricia L. Garcia Ever see those cool hideaway doors that tuck into the wall and think, “I’d love a door like that!”? The good news is that you can — commonly known as pocket doors, these doors are functional, save space and look great. But, is a pocket door the right type of door …

Pocket Full of Doors: What to Know About Pocket DoorsRead More

By Camilla McLaughlin In today’s well edited spaces, every feature counts — even the kitchen sink. It’s no surprise that in recent years the lowly sink has been elevated to a status equal to a stove or an oven. Increasingly, it’s being called a “water appliance.” From a place to scrub pots and pans to …

Everything and the Kitchen Sink: How to Pick a Kitchen SinkRead More

There are so many bathroom-related decisions to make when you’re building a new home. Chances are, you have more than one bath — likely, two or more — and each one has different needs and different users. While you’re probably tempted to upgrade everything in your new home, budget limitations may prevent you from doing …

How to Choose Bathroom UpgradesRead More

By Judy L. Marchman Recently, I had the good fortune to visit Paris, France. While there, I began to reflect on the sheer amount of design inspiration that can be found in that city — through the beauty of the architecture, gardens, museums and statuary. While I was sad to leave, I took with me …

Parisian Inspiration: Add a French Touch to Your HomeRead More

By Judy L. Marchman The main thrill in building a new home is the opportunity to make it totally yours. You get to pick the colors, finishes and fixtures, so it’s not hard to get starry-eyed after touring a model home and envisioning all of the possibilities. But, once you find out how much all …

Choosing Design Center Upgrades Without Busting Your Budget? It Can Be Done!Read More

By Joe Provey Basements are important to Italian Americans. Every time I mention the word “basement” to someone of Italian ancestry, they regale me with stories about how their parents or grandparents kept the upstairs kitchen for show (and perhaps light breakfasts), while the heavy cooking took place in the basement. These basement kitchens were …

How a Good Basement Adds Value to Your HomeRead More

By Andrea Kinnison Most kids have pretty wild ideas when it comes to decor. In fact, when I was 8 years old, my dad painted an entire woodland scene on my wall at my request. (It didn’t quite complement my Little Mermaid comforter.) But while parents may allow their children to put up some quirky …

Secret Passageways, Arcades and Harry Potter: When Kids Design Their Own RoomsRead More

Dispatches from The International Builders Show — Day 2 By Mary Umberger International Builders Show, Las Vegas, January 23, 2013 — How casual are American homes getting to be? Well, if you’re planning to build, consider a family foyer — and don’t forget the family dog. It’s all part of a big “think casual” trend here …

It’s Time to “Think Casual” in Home DesignRead More

  By Katie McKenzie If you believe kitchens should come in only three colors— black, white, or stainless steel— you haven’t met Jonathan Adler. Mr. Adler, a current darling of the design world, joined the industry after starting as a potter as a teenager. Now he has stores on two continents in tres chic metropoli, …

Designer Jonathan Adler Brings Bold Color Back to the KitchenRead More

By Vince Font A home’s floor plan is crucial to its overall appeal. But what’s placed directly beneath that floor can have an even more significant appeal, especially if it has the added potential of offering comfort and energy savings. Radiant floor heating is one heating technology that’s becoming more popular and working its way …

What Lies Beneath: Radiant Floor Heating in New HomesRead More