Calm, Stylish Home With Stunning Coastal Views (13 photos)
When the owners first bought this coastal house in Cornwall, England, it felt tired and dated, but it had stunning views out to the estuary and beyond. They lived in it for a year before hiring interior designer Nicola O’Mara to improve the flow of the space and make it feel warm, welcoming and restful.......
How to Provide Shade in a Small Yard (8 photos)
In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these eight gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own little outdoor space....
6 Questions to Ask at a First Homeowner Consultation (6 photos)
There are a few key questions it’s worth asking homeowners at a first consultation to establish a connection, make sure you and the client are a good fit and show you’re completely on board with their needs and vision. We quizzed three seasoned professionals on what they think are the most important......
5 New Home Offices That Hide Clutter in Style (5 photos)
Many homeowners want a home office that feels more like a thoughtfully designed room than a workplace. But accommodating files, printers, computers and charging stations without creating visual clutter can be a challenge. Here, design pros share five home offices that pair smart storage and......
White-and-Wood Kitchen Packed With Smart Storage (14 photos)
With three kids and packed schedules, this Encinitas, California, family needed a kitchen that could keep pace with daily life. The existing 170-square-foot space, dating to the 1990s, had short upper cabinets, expansive beige-brown granite surfaces and cramped circulation paths that made......
11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom (15 photos)
If you’re planning to stay in your house for the rest of your life, consider renovating your bathroom with accessibility in mind. Along with kitchens, bathrooms are one of the spaces homeowners use the most. They also happen to be wet zones. Reducing slip hazards and ensuring adequate lighting and maximum......
7 Common Living Room Layout Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (8 photos)
Assuming furniture always needs to be against a wall, forgetting to consider lighting, and falling back on a one-size-fits-all setup. These are among the common mistakes that can lead to a living room that just doesn’t quite work. It’s easy to underestimate the planning that goes into designing......
10 Tips for Designing a Kitchen That’s Easy to Keep Organized (12 photos)
As the heart of the home, the kitchen is where we gather with friends and family to cook, eat, celebrate and socialize. Spending so much time in the kitchen also means it can easily become messy and disorganized. Fortunately, you can design your space so that it’s easy......
84-Square-Foot Bathroom With Soft Color and an Open Feel (6 photos)
A whole-home renovation that reworked walls, reconfigured rooms and eliminated awkward circulation paths created an opportunity for a fresh start in this 84-square-foot en suite bathroom in Portola Valley, California. The homeowners — a couple with three children — wanted a stylish, functional......