With holiday parties on the horizon, some are thinking about how well equipped ? or not ? their home is for hosting guests. We asked more than 50 home design and remodeling professionals to share the design features they recommend to homeowners...

Are you looking to freshen up your living room decor or even give the room a completely new look" The good news is that you can make huge improvements without a full renovation or a big budget. Here are 10 simple but high-impact strategies for...

Understanding your design preferences before diving into a home decorating project can help ensure that you?re happy with the outcome. This is true whether you?re working with a designer or tackling the project on your own. But how does one go about...

The humble shower has evolved. Once a quick pit stop in people?s morning routine, it?s now an opportunity for a truly indulgent experience. But practicality still matters. You?ll want hard-wearing fixtures that stand up to daily wear and tear, as...

Imagine a clutter-free space dedicated to luxuriously restful slumber ? a room where everything from the scent in the air to the sheets is carefully chosen to enhance feelings of relaxation, peace and (yawn ?) sleep. You?ve got the blackout shades,...

Space under a deck often acts like an outdoor storeroom ? for bikes, firewood, strollers, muddy shoes or what have you. But it can be so much more. With a little consideration, an under-deck area can allow for refreshing time outdoors with shelter...

A Washington, D.C., family of four asked designer Sara Swabb of Storie Collective to update its 1936 Tudor-style home in a way that honored the home?s roots while bringing it into the modern era. In the entry,...

Shelter and protection from the elements are obvious benefits of a covered patio. After all, a roof keeps the sun at bay and any rain as a backdrop. But go beyond that and you?ll find that a roof also allows for ceiling fans, lighting and space...

A home office shouldn?t look like a corporate cubicle. But unsightly cords, documents and printers often create an unwelcome reminder. Here, designers share a variety of strategies to hide elements that scream ?work? while playing up those that...

Purchasing a new bathroom vanity can be as simple as measuring your space and choosing a prefab unit online or at a store. You?ll get a set number of drawers with hardware, space for one or two sinks, and often a countertop. Installing a custom-made...

Crisp temperatures and a kaleidoscope of colors make fall the perfect time to enjoy being in the garden. You might want to do some lingering tasks before winter sets in, or you might simply want to relax and enjoy the end of gardening season.

This Seattle-area family enjoyed daily casual meals and cooking together. But as the family grew to six, the kitchen seemed to be bursting at the seams. So the homeowners hired interior designer Harmony Weihs to figure out how to enlarge their...

Home remodeling and design professionals are optimistic as the year draws to a close, with more firms anticipating an increase in business activity than a decrease in the final quarter of 2024. This follows an overall decline in business...

The London Design Festival, now in its 22nd year, celebrates the best of creativity in the UK. It is always huge, with exhibitions, installations, discussions and product launches popping up across the city. It aims to highlight new innovations as...

On the sand in Aptos, California, just a few miles from downtown Santa Cruz, a half-century-old house with a distinctive arched roofline evokes a rolling wave. Windows stretch across its entire ocean-facing side, offering breathtaking views of the...

Placing pendants over a kitchen island or peninsula is an effective way to add task and ambient lighting. Plus, there?s a reason designers refer to lighting as the jewelry of a space. Pendants can introduce a stylish finish that complements or...

These Littleton, Colorado, homeowners knew exactly what they wanted to get out of their bathroom renovation, right down to the cabinet hardware. In fact, they presented interior designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin with the most thorough Google Doc design...

Kitchens and bathrooms get a lot of remodeling attention. But there?s been a surge of interest in living room updates in recent years. Many updates to living rooms are typically less expensive than the major changes often involved in kitchen and...

Crisp mornings and cool, dark evenings mean it?s time for many folks to move inside for the season. But the following three outdoor makeovers, with their soft lighting, cozy fire features and inviting seating areas, suggest there?s maybe a little...

We all know that home remodeling involves making improvements to benefit humans. But when renovating, many pet owners consider the needs of their non-human companions as well. If you?re looking for ways to prioritize pets in the home, consider these...

This enclosed garden area, nestled in the middle of a working avocado ranch in Santa Paula, California, is brimming with color, scent and other sensory delights. You might see birds bathing, grasses swaying and the resident sheep and alpaca herd...

Vacuuming is a super-efficient way to rid floors and upholstery of crumbs, dust, pet hair and debris. But even if you?ve splurged on the fanciest vacuum cleaner on the market, your technique and approach to vacuuming could be flawed. Here?s how to...

A low curb creates a safe entry point for a shower and helps contain water. It?s also a feature that lends airiness to a bathroom. When it?s paired with a frameless glass enclosure and a mostly white palette, the effect is an incredibly spacious...

A backsplash is an opportunity to inject style into your kitchen, whether you opt for bold tiles or a sleek slab. But aesthetics are only part of the equation ? durability, upkeep and the size of your budget are key considerations too. We asked...

After working with designer Seashal Belldina on their primary bedroom a few years ago, this couple reached out to her for help in updating their generic white-and-beige kitchen, with the goals of improved function and a timeless, old-world style....