Pros Share Their Top Low-Maintenance Paving and Hardscape Picks (8 photos)
Picking the right plants is often the first thing people think of when planning......
7 Showstopping Lighting Trends for 2026 (15 photos)
At the spring 2026 High Point Market in North Carolina, new lighting products embraced oversize scale, layered materials, decorative shades and organic forms — with fixtures functioning as statement pieces as much as sources of illumination. Here are seven standout lighting trends from the April 25-29......
4 Stylish New Kitchens Featuring Green Cabinets (4 photos)
Green kitchen cabinets are many designers’ go-to choice for adding depth, personality and a connection to the natural world without sacrificing sophistication. The right shade can feel earthy or elegant, bold or quietly grounding, depending on the materials around it. In the following four......
10 Things to Do for a Smooth Renovation (10 photos)
I have years of experience working with homeowners on their renovations, but I’ve also spent the past 20-plus years renovating my own properties. Having stood on both sides of this always-stressful process, I’ve learned quite a bit about what to do — and what not to do. These are my top 10 tips and suggestions......
Dark Cramped Kitchen Opens Up With a Blue-and-White Palette (7 photos)
When a Lumberton, New Jersey, couple decided it was time to overhaul their cramped, dark kitchen, they came in with a clear wish list: more light, smarter storage, upgraded appliances — and plenty of blue. What they needed was someone to pull it all together. They found that in designer......
7 Kitchen Design Trends for 2026 From Milan (20 photos)
At EuroCucina 2026, the recent kitchen exhibition held in conjunction with Salone del Mobile in Milan (April 21-26), the kitchen was showcased as an open environment connecting to surrounding rooms through a continuous dialogue of colors, forms, materials and surfaces. In......
Fish Wallpaper Adds Whimsy to a 60-Square-Foot Bathroom (11 photos)
At her family’s home on Washington’s Mercer Island, interior designer Jacqueline Quasney’s washer and dryer were tucked inside a bathroom shared by her two sons. Quasney had long envisioned a new layout that separated the laundry chores from the kids’ morning routine. So, partnering with contractor Andrey......
10 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Living Room (11 photos)
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 giving your living space a style upgrade....
10 Creative Coffee and Beverage Stations (10 photos)
That first cup of coffee or tea sets the tone for the whole morning, which is reason enough to give it a dedicated spot. A beverage station keeps machines, supplies and mugs in one place, frees up the main kitchen workspace and makes the routine a little more effortless for family and guests.......