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Having a competent design team in place can make your project run smoothly, but only if you understand your role in the process. Professionals bring a wealth of experience to the table, but you may not end up with the end result you would like if you …

In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a…

In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a…

If you’re looking for a tried-and-true palette for your kitchen, it’s hard to go wrong with crisp whites and warm woods. Check out the “before” and “after” photos of these four kitchen remodels, all featuring a white-and-wood scheme, then let us know …

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view. As a multifunctional surface, a deck needs to always look its best. R…

Back when the Sonoma County town of Petaluma was known as the “egg basket of the world,” this house was the base of a chicken farming operation. Located on a hill overlooking the town’s main street, the house now belongs to a blended family of five an…

The simple pleasure of walking out into the garden and clipping a handful of fresh herbs to flavor a favorite dish is one that many home gardeners enjoy. Drying herbs is an excellent method to ensure that the aromatic oil in their leaves can continue …

From their recently completed yard, the owners of this home in Colorado enjoy panoramic views of protected native forest. At night, the lights of nearby Boulder glow like distant stars over the horizon. Trees are their closest neighbors, and sounds fr…

What makes a healthy, happy home? How can we make an open-plan room more functional? And what factors influence our design choices? These questions and many more were discussed at this year’s Designscape, a three-day London-based virtual event from th…

Professional designers and builders use tile for many reasons in a bathroom. Tile brings style to a room, makes surfaces waterproof and enhances ease of cleaning. But tile also can perform visual tricks, depending on the choice of color, size and plac…