After receiving the keys to their new beach house, a pair of homeowners enjoyed the sun and surf for just a few weekends before Hurricane Sandy hit. The couple watched as high winds pounded the New Jersey coast and…
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Faced with too little counter space, inadequate appliances and a look that didn’t match their casual rustic style, these homeowners turned to a local design-build firm to give them the kitchen they really wanted. Designer Kathi Fleck updated the…
Looking for a kitchen that reflected their funky approach to life and wouldn’t break the bank, an Ottawa couple reached out to interior designer Emma Doucet. The couple gave her, in Doucet’s words, “complete freedom” as she went to…
This family wanted to get the formal out of their living room and their guests out of the kitchen. Turning this large, once-formal living room into more of a casual family room with a large bar was the answer.…
A 1980s renovation had stripped the charm from this circa 1910 Craftsman home’s bathroom, leaving it dark, dated and cramped. Interior designer Christa Pirl brought era-appropriate character back with elements such as black and white tile, beadboard wainscoting, a…
Avoid a choppy feel in your interior by choosing a flow-through color, paying attention to sightlines, working with accessories and more. Color preferences vary as much as personalities, with some folks loving the bright and the bold, while others…
A San Diego couple needed storage for their beach gear and private space for personal time. Here’s how they fit it all in a studio. A vacation home needs lots of storage and plenty of private areas where individuals…
A down-and-out kitchen catches the joy wave and turns up the fun for a social family of 5. These homeowners aren’t fans of bland. After moving from the Midwest to embrace the laid-back vibe of the West Coast, the…