Remodeling Tips

They say moving is one of the most stressful experiences you can encounter in life. Clearly “they” haven’t attempted a joint renovation project. Add construction dust, decision-making and the absence of a working toilet into the mix and you have a recipe for run-ins. However, there’s something remarkably satisfying about completing a project together. You…

Having renovated a young family’s midcentury home several years earlier, architect Colin Flavin was summoned once again by the homeowners, this time to create additional space to house guests and serve as a home office and yoga studio. An existing garage was repurposed as the new guesthouse, and the team also created a new carport…

A front door is one of the first things people see on a home. It’s something most homeowners use multiple times every day, coming to know all its intricacies and scuffs and flaws. For something that takes up such a small fraction of a home’s exterior surface, the front door makes a great design impact.…

In this attic renovation, it was all about the angles. Awkward roofline angles, so often found with attic walls and ceilings, can be made cozy and light with the right approach. In turning this attic into a master bedroom, interior designer Sarah Wittenbraker knew she needed a free-flowing wallpaper to work with the room’s challenging nooks and…

Low-curb showers have an easy walk-in entry, provide a barrier to contain water and offer an opportunity to add style. Plus, they’re less expensive than true curbless showers, which require additional construction time and money. Here, designers share details on seven stylish bathrooms that feature a low-curb shower. 1. Seeing Double Designer: Krystal Swank of Mountainwood Construction…

There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering over dishwashing or garbage duty, here are eight strategies for maintaining…

Change is to be expected. But lately it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, neutral colors, natural materials and a style that will last through whatever the world stirs up. You’ll find features that exemplify that sentiment, as…

Whether you’re shopping for furnishings or sharing your ideas with a designer, knowing which style resonates with you can be a big help. Read on for the need-to-know details about 12 popular styles, including hallmarks of each look, key differences and — in case you can’t choose just one — tips for which styles work especially…

Change is to be expected. But lately it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, neutral colors, natural materials and a style that will last through whatever the world stirs up. You’ll find features that exemplify that sentiment, as…