Aging-in-Place Bathroom With a Spa-Like Feel (4 photos)
This Castle Pines, Colorado, retiree loved her home and neighborhood, but recent health changes made the upstairs bathroom difficult to access. The main-level powder room offered no way to bathe, and the existing footprint left no room for a full bathroom.To create a......
4 Rookie Bathroom-Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (5 photos)
A bathroom remodel is one of the most challenging projects you can take on for your home. But if you do it right, the rewards can be amazing. Unfortunately, rookie remodelers often run into the same issues when they start their projects, and when not handled correctly, these can lead to delays, extra......
How to Light Your Bedroom Right (6 photos)
We all need sleep, and many of us could use more of it and of higher quality. Light can either disrupt your sleep or help you sleep better. The trick is knowing what kind of light to use in your bedroom and when and where to use it. The following tips will help you layer in proper bedroom lighting,......
10 Golden Rules for a Successful First Response (10 photos)
In the competitive world of home design and construction, first impressions are often crucial. Whether you’re a seasoned or beginning home professional, how you respond to a potential client’s first request can make all the difference. Here are the key elements to ensure you score points......
Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Gorgeous Wood Cabinets (9 photos)
Wood cabinets bring unparalleled warmth and an appealing organic touch to a kitchen, no matter their door style, wood species or finish. Check out these dramatic transformations of four remodeled kitchens with new wood cabinets, then share a photo of your own wood cabinets in the Comments....
Small Backyard for Entertaining With More to Discover (15 photos)
This house in northeast London sits between the busy city and the ancient woodland of Epping Forest. When the owners set out to redesign the neglected backyard, they hoped the new space would reflect this setting. “They wanted it to be good for entertaining but have an element of wildness,”......
4 Elements of a Stunning Fall Garden (11 photos)
Late summer is the perfect time to take stock and watch your landscape, as some plants will already begin turning or thinning out. In addition, if you want to do some editing, early to mid fall is probably the very best time to be planting — it’s much easier on you and the plants, while giving the new......
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......
5 Stylish and Hardworking New Laundry Rooms (5 photos)
If you want to blend style and function in a laundry room, take a tip from designer Kendra Stewart and treat it with the same design intention you would a kitchen. Her approach to one of the spaces below captures the balance seen throughout these five rooms. Custom cabinetry, dedicated drying......