There’s no doubt about the popularity of today’s luxury vinyl tile and planks for flooring. The rapidly growing selection of these products is testament to its versatility, ease of maintenance and durability. Designer Carolyn Elleman of Case Design/Re…
Could a Mission Statement Help Your House? (8 photos)
You’ve undoubtedly heard of the benefits of creating mission statements for businesses, or even for yourself — but what about writing a mission statement for your home? Part style, part personal values, this short and sweet statement could help you ma…
Before and After: Outdoor Living Spaces Transform 4 Yards (13 photos)
Looking to get more out of your backyard? With the right design, outdoor spaces of any shape or size can feel like extensions of the home, with seating areas and dining spaces just as comfortable as those inside. The following four transformations all…
San Francisco Decorator Showcase Goes Virtual (15 photos)
The 43rd annual San Francisco Decorator Showcase debuted online Saturday, Sept. 5. For this year’s show house, which can be viewed virtually through Oct. 5, more than 20 interior and landscape designers transformed 27 distinct spaces in a 1926 Mediter…
How to Relax and Put Housework in Its Place (12 photos)
Do you sometimes feel as though you’re losing the battle to keep your home as organized as you would like? As Benjamin Franklin so pithily put it, death and taxes are the only certainties in the world. But Ben forgot about housework. It’s repetitive, …
Outdoor Rooms and Soft Plantings Fill an English Country Garden (13 photos)
When landscape designer Ed Oddy met the owners of this large property in Surrey, England, they’d already lived in the house for quite a few years, and the garden was mature. “The trouble was, it was a garden that had been added to piecemeal over time …
6 Standout Design Trends at the Las Vegas Summer Market (19 photos)
This week’s Las Vegas Summer Market is giving design professionals and retailers a chance to check out the latest trends in home furnishings and accessories. Top looks among the products on display include prominent metallic accents, thick winter whit…
How to Carve Out a Corner Designed Just for You (10 photos)
Having a room of one’s own is an appealing idea — a space just for you, where you can read, journal, craft, do yoga or simply relax, away from the bustle of a busy house. But even if you don’t have an entire room to spare, carving out a special corner…
The Fed Has a New Approach to Inflation: What It Means for Your Savings, Credit-Card Debt—and Your Mortgage Rate
The Fed made some of the biggest changes to its policy in years, but the new approach won’t mean that consumers will save money across the board.
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New This Week: 6 Stylish Kitchen Backsplash Ideas (12 photos)
In addition to protecting a wall from cooking splatters, a backsplash is one of the most visually important elements in a kitchen. It’s an opportunity to bring in color, texture, shimmer, pattern, style and personality. Your selection can complement o…