10 Welcoming Kitchen Breakfast Nooks (10 photos)
A cozy breakfast nook can make a kitchen feel more welcoming while adding practical function. Whether it’s a sunny spot for morning coffee, homework, family game night or casual meals, these inviting spaces create room to gather without getting in the cook’s way. The 10 kitchens below show......
‘The House Guest’: How to Build a More Wildfire-Resilient Home (one photo)
In this episode of “The House Guest,” host Dorcas Adewole sits down with third-generation builder and real estate developer Matt Panella to discuss how natural disasters......
Couple’s Bathroom Built for Relaxation and Ease (17 photos)
After remodeling nearly every public space in their Hanover, Minnesota, home, this couple finally decided to treat themselves to a primary bathroom remodel once their youngest child was ready to leave the nest. “What they really wanted was a peaceful place to go at the end of the day,” interior designer......
Tap Into Your 5 Senses to Find More Peace at Home (11 photos)
With life’s stresses seemingly ever present and screens taking up much of our time, it’s easy to become disconnected from the simple pleasures of living. Restore balance by tapping into your five senses and turning the place you live into a more peaceful haven.......
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Entry (10 photos)
As the space that offers visitors their first (hopefully positive!) impression of your home and acts as a way station for all sorts of gear — from small (keys, phone) to bulky (coats, bags, boots) — the entry is easily one of the most visible yet clutter-prone areas of the home. In......
How to Manage a Tricky Remodeling Client (8 photos)
There are many factors involved in a renovation project, and each one can prove problematic when it comes to completing the job without issues, but sometimes the biggest challenge is the customer themselves. If you’ve ever had a project where your relationship with the client has become tricky, read......
15 Ways to Create a Beautiful Outdoor Dining Space (15 photos)
A pleasurable alfresco dining experience, whether you’re enjoying a quiet meal alone, gathering with family or entertaining a crowd, often comes down to a few thoughtful choices. The right dining table, a clever layout, effective temperature control and well-planned lighting can make all the difference.......
12 Bathrooms With Double Vanities Designed for Easy Mornings (12 photos)
A well-designed double vanity can make morning and evening routines feel more organized and less rushed. Separate sinks, dedicated storage and personalized grooming areas help ease busy mornings; striking materials, eye-catching mirrors and stylish lighting turn the vanity into a standout......
How to Create Joyful, Clutter-Free Kid Spaces (12 photos)
With art projects, fort building, tea parties and bedtime stories, kids are busy all day, every day — and their rooms usually have the clutter to prove it! In this series, we’re approaching each room in the house from the perspective of identifying what sparks joy. Here we look at ways to clear the clutter......