From flowers, such as ruby red camellias and fragrant sweet box, to shrubs with colorful branches and variegated foliage, there are plenty of plants that can brighten winter gardens. In most cold-winter regions, it’s best to plant perennials, shrubs a…
Which Type of Kitchen Sink Should You Choose? (10 photos)
There are many types of kitchen sinks to choose from. Review this guide outlining the pros and cons of each mounting style and material to find the best sink for your kitchen.
Highlights in Sustainable Design at the 2019 Greenbuild Expo (9 photos)
Thousands of green-building professionals came together recently in Atlanta for the 2019 Greenbuild International Convention and Expo. The purpose of the Nov. 19-22 conference was to help pros learn about and find cutting-edge solutions to improve res…
11 Ways to Update Your Kitchen Without a Sledgehammer (11 photos)
OK, so you have a perfectly good kitchen. The layout works and the cabinetry is solid, but it just needs a little uplift. There are plenty of relatively minor changes you can make that don’t involve restructuring your life or your house. Here are seve…
8 Reasons to Choose a Partially Freestanding Bathtub (8 photos)
A freestanding bathtub that’s against or partly enclosed by a wall or ledge gives you the best of both worlds. The shapely tub appears to be unattached, yet there’s a place nearby to put books and beverages. Here’s why a partially freestanding tub is …
10 Stylish Ways to Maximize Bathroom Storage (13 photos)
When you’re tackling a bathroom remodel, whether with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor,…
Striking Color Combo: Green and Hot Pink (7 photos)
Perhaps it’s a reaction to the all-white or heavy-on-the-gray interiors that have been trending during the past several years, but there’s been a recent notable shift toward injecting fun color into living spaces. One combination that seems to be popp…
7 Winter Cabins and Porches With Airy White Palettes (13 photos)
Embracing white in winter may feel a bit counterintuitive. Aren’t warm tones and bright holiday hues just the cheerful color hits we need in the dark season? But white can feel refreshingly clean and bright this time of year, as Scandinavian…
7 Ideas to Get Your Back-of-the-Island Storage Right (21 photos)
Part of being an interior designer is always looking for new ideas. That’s why we attend a lot of design shows in search of the next best thing. Recently I began noticing countless clever ways designers are creating storage on the back of an island, r…
A Clean Home for the Holidays in 5 Days (14 photos)
Every day we’re getting closer and closer to holiday events, and if you’re hosting a gathering at your home this year, you’re likely starting to feel the pressure of throwing the perfect party. Undoubtedly, “clean the house” is on your checklist for t…