12 Custom Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Kitchen (19 photos)
There’s a lot to consider when designing or renovating a kitchen. To ensure your kitchen meets your storage goals, I recommend researching and budgeting for custom storage during the planning stages. While storage products can be added after construction, working with your pro team and investing......
7 Housekeeping Tips for Dog Owners (13 photos)
Dogs fill our lives with love, entertainment and much more — but also with ongoing mess. Whether you have a new dog or a longtime canine companion, introduce these small touches to help you cohabit harmoniously and keep your home clean....
8 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly When You’re Away (10 photos)
We all know how important it is to step away from work every now and then — not just for your mental and physical well-being, but also to gain some perspective on how you’re doing things. But when you’re an architect, designer, builder or contractor running your own business, the idea of taking a break......
Office Addition and Remodeled Basement for Work and Play (15 photos)
Lifestyle changes like switching to remote work and growing a family can shift functional needs at home. This Boston-area renovation shows how a home can evolve to accommodate new circumstances. Years ago, when......
3 Outdoor Retreats Designed for Comfort and Accessibility (8 photos)
A yard that’s easy to navigate and maintain, or that checks boxes to make the golden years truly shine, is a true gift to the body, mind and spirit. So designers created these three outdoor retreats with the homeowners’ specific comfort requests in mind, such as an accessible pathway and reachable plant......
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......