Bathroom Gets Warm Finishes and a Curbless Shower (7 photos)
The decor in this Charlotte, North Carolina, couple’s home leaned too traditional, ornate and fussy for their tastes. They searched Houzz for an interior designer to help with their whole-house renovation, were drawn to the work of Melissa Rieser and hired her. In the primary bathroom, Rieser reconfigured......
10 Questions to Quickly Identify Your Customers’ Needs (8 photos)
In the ever-changing world of home design and remodeling, the ability to quickly and effectively identify your customers’ needs has become a real competitive advantage. Whether you’re a contractor, an interior designer or a tradesperson, the key to success often lies in your ability to understand and......
Renovation Takes a Basement From Musty to Marvelous (21 photos)
Built in 1887, this house in Wilmington, Delaware, had a basement that was musty, full of mechanicals and, frankly, a little scary. The couple who live here wanted to give their four sons a place to hang out and play with their friends, and they also wanted it to serve as a fun spot to host extended......
10 Tips for a More Peaceful Home (11 photos)
Maintaining a Zen-like space is about much more than style. It’s about cultivating a peaceful place where each object has a reason for being present, whether for its beauty, utility or both. Here are 10 ways to bring a peaceful, balanced feeling to your home....
5 Big Furniture Trends for 2026 (one photo)
The High Point Market in North Carolina is the place where the home-furnishing world reveals what’s next. We visited the fall 2025 event and after walking miles of showrooms and checking out the newest collections, we spotted five big furniture trends that are shaping interiors for 2026. Let’s check......
Where Designers Would Spend and Save in a Kitchen (8 photos)
From appliances and fixtures to countertops and cabinets, a healthy balance of investment and frugality pays off when it comes to this priciest of home renovations. But what should be at the top of the makeover budget priority list? And where could you cut costs?...
Yard of the Week: Small Leafy Haven With Year-Round Appeal (13 photos)
Outdoor spaces aren’t always appealing year-round, so when the owners of this property in London asked for exactly that, designer Diana Bejanaru of Imago Gardens Design and Landscaping had her work cut out. What she’s created is a lush backyard haven that stays leafy throughout the colder months......
Before and After: 4 Stylish Bathrooms in 150 to 190 Square Feet (12 photos)
Bathrooms that fall between 150 and 190 square feet offer a number of advantages. Spacious floor plans that accommodate double vanities, large soaking tubs and separate shower areas are an appealing feature of this common bathroom size. For ideas on how to make this size work well, check out the before-and-after......
25 Home Design Trends Defining How We’ll Live in 2026 (37 photos)
In an increasingly fast-paced world, homeowners are rethinking home design with a focus on intention and ease. They’re prioritizing warmth, longevity and well-being, choosing spaces that feel personal, calming and built to last. Many of this year’s leading trends — rich materials, heritage-inspired......