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Changes in level create a garden that’s visually interesting. New housing, however, is often built on flat lots, and this, combined with fenced boundaries, makes it quite challenging to change levels in any significant way.
However, even on a very flat site, it’s possible, with some tips and…

The airy, no-frills style of farmhouse furnishings makes them seem destined to be teamed with minimalist modern furnishings. Here we’ve gathered stylish finds with the best elements of both styles. Embrace the look of this month’s kitchen and browse this guide for everything you’ll need to…

Interior designer Caroline Beaupere fell in love with a cherry tree in her backyard in Brooklyn, New York. “I would clip branches to force indoors to keep the cherry blossom festival going for as long as possible,” she says. So when these clients wanted to do something spectacular in their master bath,…

As our lives revolve around our beloved critters more, we need to make space for them. If you have at least a medium-size laundry room, or a combined laundry room-mudroom, it’s prime real estate for dog needs. Pet-washing stations can also double as a place to rinse off muddy boots and rinse out laundry….

After BJ Siegel, an architect and Apple’s director of store design, and his wife, Danielle, purchased 4 acres of land in Sonoma County, they spent years camping on the site while figuring out how and where to build a home away from home. Eventually they found Alchemy…

What makes high-end bathrooms feel so luxurious? Is it the large slabs of expensive marble and the deep soaking tub? Partially, yes. But often, deluxe bathrooms also benefit from thoughtful details that can make the space feel glamorous, even spa-like.
So if you’re not in the market to rip out…

If you have kids (or are planning to) and you’re shopping for a house, your what-to-look-for checklist is probably already a mile long. To avoid getting swamped by the home buying process, focus on what you really want from your home. Beyond the basics of location, price, condition and school district,…

Downsizing can be both a challenge and a huge relief. There’s something so freeing about getting rid of possessions — at least, once the job is complete. Actually doing the work of sorting, donating, selling and tossing excess stuff can be quite time-consuming. For many people, the process can be emotionally…