Before and After: 4 Fresh-Faced Kitchens With Vintage Flair (9 photos)
Turning to the past for a kitchen redesign in the present offers a lot of leeway. Without the strictness of a spot-on restoration, a vintage-inspired makeover lets you choose which elements conjure a comforting fondness for simpler times (even if the simplicity is entirely imaginary) and which you’d......
5 Home Design Trends Defining 2026 (one photo)
What will our homes look like in 2026? The answer isn’t about flashy design — it’s about living better. For a snapshot into what’s next for home design, here are five trends shaping how we might live, gather and age in the years ahead....
8 Roses That Landscape Designers Love (14 photos)
The rose world is vast, with new and improved varieties arriving every year. With so many beautiful blooms to choose from, how do you know which rose is best for your garden and will deliver the traits you want: fragrance, disease resistance, color or all three? We......
10 Lighting Trends That Lit Up Maison & Objet 2026 (19 photos)
There was no escaping the prominence of new lighting designs at the recent Maison & Objet trade fair, which took place Jan. 15-19 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center. Across the seven halls, lighting featured in almost all areas. While lighting is always a focus for building......
7 Stylish New Living Rooms Made for Hanging Out (7 photos)
These seven stylish new living rooms are designed for easy hanging out, game nights and conversation. Comfortable sectionals, layered seating and flexible furniture arrangements create spaces that feel welcoming and adaptable. Warm materials and textured finishes add depth, while artful details......
Reimagined Kitchen in White, Wood and Blue Opens Up the Home (12 photos)
A move to be closer to family gave this retired couple the perfect reason to rethink how their new Alameda, California, home could live and flow. Downsizing from their previous house in Oregon, they wanted to make every inch count, especially in the kitchen, which felt dated, closed off and......
5 Common Bathroom Design Mistakes to Avoid (9 photos)
Adding to or remodeling your house is one of the most exciting and creative processes you can go through. But with all that responsibility comes pressure to make informed decisions that will last. How can you make sure to get the right design for your lifestyle, stay within your budget and......
Bathroom Update Trades a Corner Tub for a Spacious Shower (9 photos)
Twenty years after building their home in the countryside outside Fayette, Ohio, this couple were ready to rethink their primary bathroom. The teal walls, single-sink vanity and corner shower-tub layout felt dated and underwhelming, especially the tub they rarely used and the cramped storage.......
8 Ways to Work on Your Yard This Winter Without Heading Outside (8 photos)
Winter weather can keep even the most avid gardener from working outside. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up all gardening activities until spring. Instead, use this time to focus on planning for later in the year or to knock out a couple of garden-related tasks that can be done now. Once warmer......