10 Kitchen Remodeling Trends to Know for 2026 (24 photos)
Kitchen remodels are revealing clear shifts in priorities for the home. Wood cabinets are dethroning white, and aging-in-place design is on the rise. Renovating homeowners are rethinking layouts, planning for the long term and investing in smarter, more functional spaces, often without......
48-Square-Foot Bathroom Converted Into a Calming Oasis (8 photos)
This Toronto-area bathroom remodel was the answer to a mother’s dreams. After sharing the only full bathroom in the house with her three sons for years, she was ready to make it her own once her youngest flew the nest. “My client told me that she wanted this bathroom to be her own little......
Before and After: Natural Colors and Textures Warm a Family Home (24 photos)
Slick modern style has its place, but the owner of this five-story London property, part of a converted Victorian school, loves a rustic look and details with character, so the generic style of his new home wasn’t ideal. In addition, he’s a keen cook, but the kitchen was in a dark basement. Having worked......
10 Principles of Organizing That Work in Every Room (9 photos)
Getting your home organized is a great feeling, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Keep the process simple by zeroing in on these 10 principles of organizing, which can be applied to any space, anytime....
7 Ways to Make Your Living Room More Sociable (10 photos)
Living rooms can sometimes be overlooked now that so much of our at-home socializing takes place around a table in an open-plan kitchen space, but nothing beats being able to sit comfortably with friends and family, to talk, enjoy a drink or watch a movie. Comfort is key to creating a relaxed,......
10 Times to Hire an Interior Designer (11 photos)
Wondering if it’s time to hire an interior design pro? If you have a project that you’d love to see completed — whether it’s a single room or an entire house — getting an interior designer on the case might just be the best thing for your (design) sanity. Here are 10 times it makes sense to step away......
10 Times to Hire a Color Consultant (10 photos)
Wondering if it’s time to hire a color consultant? These pros are experts at zeroing in on the right colors for a client’s space and style. Some color consultants run businesses devoted to helping people choose hues; others are interior designers, decorators or architects who offer color consulting as......
10 Times to Hire a Design-Build Firm (11 photos)
Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build"), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services under the same umbrella. Whether led by an architect or......
15 Creative Ways to Light Outdoor Steps and Pathways (15 photos)
When it comes to paths and steps, lighting needs to be practical to prevent trips and falls. Fortunately, there are plenty of options that look good, add ambiance and safely light the way. Fixtures can be subtle at night and nearly disappear during the day, or they can make a statement and......