5 Trends From the 2024 Milan Furniture Fair (21 photos)
The 62nd edition of Milan‘s annual furniture trade fair, the Salone del Mobile — a hub of experimentation and fusion — brought together more than 185 brands and 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries. The trends we‘ve been seeing over recent months were cemented and developed....
10 Wonderful White Paint Colors for Home Exteriors (10 photos)
There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of white paint to give a house exterior new life. White is a versatile color that works well for almost any architectural style. But with so many options on the market, choosing the right shade of white for your exterior can be a challenge. We asked...
10 Spring Home Upgrades to Do Right Now (12 photos)
With the weather warming up, now’s the time to look at ways to revitalize your home. Here are 10 projects to get your home in shape for summer and create year-round comfort.
Kitchen of the Week: New Layout and Style Improve Entertaining (11 photos)
Living on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay results in two certainties: beautiful views and frequent guests. So when this husband and wife bought a home near the water, they knew the house’s dated and boring kitchen needed a major overhaul to make it worthy of the spectacular scenery and fit for spur-of-the-moment...
10 Native Trees Landscape Designers Love (17 photos)
Planting a tree is a big investment in your landscape — but one that can have large payoffs, from beautifying your yard and enhancing curb appeal to shading your home and helping cut energy use. With the 10 native trees profiled here, the benefits are even greater. As these trees have evolved in the...
10 Tips for Designing the Perfect Shower (27 photos)
A spacious, spa-like shower is at the top of many people’s bathroom wish lists. But getting the design of your shower right isn’t always easy. For help designing your ideal space, here are 10 tips to create an efficient layout and bring in stylish details.
How to Make Your Lawn More Wildlife-Friendly and Sustainable (9 photos)
There’s been a move away from lawns in residential landscapes, particularly traditional manicured grass, as the focus has been shifting to outdoor spaces that are more attractive to wildlife and require less water and resources. Many of us, though, have exactly this kind of centerpiece in our yards....
Bathroom of the Week: A Study in Elegant Contrasts (5 photos)
This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, couple had lived in several homes they had remodeled over the years. But when they reached the point of creating their forever home, they decided to start fresh with a new build. “This was their opportunity to start from scratch,” says their interior designer, Daniel...
5 Stylish and Hardworking New Home Bars (5 photos)
A home bar is one of the top 10 features pros recommend for entertaining at home. These beverage hubs allow guests to make their own drinks without interfering with a cook in...