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Shiplap is a popular material that provides a classic, timeless look. While white painted boards installed horizontally are most commonly seen, most of these stylish powder rooms show that shiplap can be featured in other ways too. Check out these 10 …

The side yard often gets overlooked in landscape design, and for good reason. It can be a narrow, shady and inhospitable space. But the side yard sometimes can be made into a jewel box, an intimate outdoor retreat. In the following three side yard des…

Wondering if it’s time to hire a closet designer? Organizing professionals are experts at making the most of the space you have. Some closet designers specialize in customizing and installing wardrobe systems, while others offer space-planning service…

Let the serene hue of Classic Blue, the Pantone Color Institute’s 2020 Color of the Year, bring a sense of calm to your outdoor space this year. The deep blue tone — drawn from the sky just before nightfall — feels classic, dependable and seasonless, …

Many of us have a front door that opens unceremoniously and without any apology directly into the living area. While this certainly saves on square footage, it does not give us much opportunity for a proper entry. So how can you create entry ambience?

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The owner of this backyard works full time and wanted something fairly low-maintenance but pretty. “She’s keen on entertaining and likes to sit in the garden in the evening with a glass of wine,” landscape designer Tom Howard says.

The owner of this backyard works full time and wanted something fairly low-maintenance but pretty. “She’s keen on entertaining and likes to sit in the garden in the evening with a glass of wine,” landscape designer Tom Howard says.

In my profession, I’ve seen many people fail in their renovations simply because they ran out of time and money. It’s heartbreaking — and so easy to avoid. Most people don’t realize that the majority of their success relies on their ability to plan we…